The Wolf Scout Den will involve your son in a group of boys his own age where he can earn status and recognition.  Parents are vital to the Cub Scouts Den; both in the role of home support and to help the den leaders, but your sons are beginning to be more independent.  The den meets each frequently and has to complete 12 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills in the Wolf handbook. 

At the end of the school year, he will graduate into a Bear Scout den.