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Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program 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. Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.
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| | | | | | | | | - 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?
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- 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 71is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:
- Fall Spook-O-Ree Campout at Camp Thunder / Lawhorn Scouting Base
- Scouting for Food
- Christmas Party with Santa Claus
- Blue & Gold Banquet
- Pinewood Derby
- Spring Campout at Camp Thunder / Lawhorn Scouting Base
- Fayette District Day Camp in June
- Overnight Camp in July at Camp Thunder / Lawhorn Scouting Base
- Other activities have included a hiking trip, the Warner Robbins Aircraft Museum, the Coca Cola Space Science Center in Columbus, horseback riding at Calvin Center, and much more.
- How much is it going to cost?
- The annual Pack 71 dues of $125 covers such items as the National registration fee, Boys' Life Magazine, all patches and awards for the year, pinewood derby kits, and a variety of materials needed for den activities and pack outings.
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Other costs include uniforms, camp fees, and fees for some special activities. Youth members have the option of selling "Camp Cards" (discount cards for local stores and restaurants) in the spring to help with camp and scouting costs. - Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
- The Scout Shop is located at 107 Laser Industrial Ct., just off of Hwy 74, west of I-85 More information about the store including hours and directions can be found on their Web site at Fairburn Scout Shop.
- Fairburn Scout Shop
- 107 Laser Industrial Ct.
- Fairburn, GA 30213
- (770) 306-0510
If you can't make it to the store, and are comfortable specifying your son's shirt size (S/M/L), they will also take phone orders and ship via UPS. Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org - How can I save money on the cost of uniforms?
- The Pack encourages parents to give old uniform parts (particularly hats, neckerchiefs, and neckerchief slides) to the pack at the end of the year (each year they get new ones as they move up through the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Dens). These donated ones are then available to other scouts who are moving up. Of course, some prefer to keep their things as mementos, so anticipate buying at least some of the parts as you go along.
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- How often are the meetings?
- Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens once or twice each month, and a Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a rocket launch, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.
- How can I learn more?
- The best way to learn about what a Cub Scout really does is to talk with a Cub Scout who is engaged in the program. Alternatively, you can learn more about the Cub Scout program by selecting "Contact Cubmaster" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the Cubmaster.
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