| 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. Do Cub Scouts go camping? Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families? Pack 337 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:
· Rocket Launch · Fall Campout · Scouting for Food · Veteran’s Day Observance · Christmas Parade · Blue & Gold Banquet · Pinewood Derby · Spring Campout · Memorial Day Observance · Summer Day Camp · and more! How much is it going to cost? The annual Pack 337 dues of $24 covers such items as the National registration fee, $12 Boys' Life Magazine, and a monthly due of $10. Since the Pack 337 charter begins on Feb 1, new Cub Scouts may pay a prorated fee for the remainder of the year, depending on when they register. Contact the Cubmaster for a prorated dues schedule. Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in fund-raising activities, which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities. Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches? The Scout Shop is located at
11046 Johnson Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33772-4715
Service Center (727)391-3800, Fax (727)392-1080
Scout Shop (727)391-5373
Shop Hours are:
1st 2 Saturdays Excluding Holidays 9am to1pm
Monday 9am to 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 6pm
Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org |