CubScouting is fun! No matter what grade you are in, first through fifth, it canbe a blast. Do you like to learn by doing? This is just the place. You canlearn to tie knots, set up a tent, or shoot a bow and arrow (archery). Have youever cooked a meal on a campfire? Sent a secret code to a buddy? Built abirdhouse? Hiked? Earn rewards for doing these things in Cub Scouts.

Cub Scouts Belong to Packs andDens

As a Cub Scout, you will be partof your own pack.

Thepack is divided into smaller groups called dens. Each den has about six toeight boys. All of the Cub Scouts in your den are in the same grade and mayeven go to the same school.

The Cub Scout pack belongs to a church, a school, or some other group ofpeople in your community or neighbourhood. This group makes sure your pack hasgood adult leaders, a place to meet, and exciting things to do. The group getshelp from the Boy Scouts of America, which is part of Scouting around the world

Cub Scouts do things and go places

Haveyou been to the local police station and talked to the policemen on duty? Orvisited the fire station and sat in the driver's seat of the pumper truck? Orvisited the local TV station and sat in the news anchor's chair? These are someof the places you might go with your den or pack.

You might also build a pinewood derby car and race it on thetrack, build a sailboat or trim ran and race it in the rain gutter regatta, orbuild a spaceship and race it to the stars in the pack space derby.

Cub Scouts Earn Awards

Each time you complete an accomplishment or learn a new skill,you will be rewarded. Sometimes the reward is a loop for your belt, a pin, or apatch. Sometimes it is a smile on your parents' faces to see you grow andlearn.