What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second or third grade, or age 8 or 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).
What does Cub Scouting offer my son?
Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.
How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation other activities?
The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.
What are the responsibilities of a parent?
· Provide help and support for the den and pack.
· Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
· Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.
· Attend and assist with den outings.
· Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son
All new scouts are required to complete an
application.
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406A.pdf
Pack 182 has a very active leadership, and dedication to the character development of each boy. Active parent participation is essential to ensure success of the Pack. Pack 182 leader positions are listed below. Positions that work with boys:
- Cubmaster
- Assistant Cubmaster
- Den Leaders
- Assistant Den Leaders
Positions that work with adults
- Committee Chair
- Pack Trainer
- Treasurer
- Advancement Coordinator
- Chartered Organization Representative- Selected by the VFW (Charter Organization)
- Event Coordinators (various)
Adults interested in “Helping the Pack grow” should discuss their interests with the Cubmaster. All adult leaders must complete an application.
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf
Medical Forms may be required for participants of certain activities. See the event description or contact your leader for details on which form(s) may be required.
Spring Campout: EVERY member of the family attending this campout MUST have a new medical form on file. Complete parts Aand C (No doctor sign-off required).
Resident Camp: EVERY scout and parent attending MUST have one of the new medical forms on file. Parts A, B and C (Doctorsign-off required on Part B)
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/whole.pdf