Public FAQS - Cub Scout Pack 10 (Foley, Minnesota)


What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is a year-round program that is designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program offers very fun and challenging activities that promotes 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 one to 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.

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 information on Cub Scout camping can be found at www.bsacmc.org

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?

Pack 10 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families.

Annual pack events include:

Fall & Spring Ditch Clean-up
Rain Gutter Regatta
Tiger Prowl
Wolf Howl
Bear Hibernation
Webelos Activity Badge Day
Popcorn Sales
Bowling
Roller Skating Party
Tubing at Eagle Mountain
Blue & Gold Banquet
Pinewood Derby
Community Service Activities
and much more!

How much is it going to cost?

The annual Pack 10 dues (FREE for new Scouts & $20 for returning Scouts) helps cover such items as the National registration fee, handbook appropriate for your son's rank, pinewood derby kits, rain gutter regatta kits, all patches and awards, and other pack activities.

Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in fund-raising activities (popcorn and brat sale), which helps to cover Pack supplies, equipment, and other activities.

Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches, and other items?

The Council Scout Shop is located at 1191 Scout Drive Sartell, MN 56377.

More information about the store including hours and directions can be found on their Web site at www.bsacmc.org. The scout office can be reached at (320) 251-3930.
Please check the Scout Shop times before heading out.

More Frequently Asked Questions

What is a den & what is a pack?: A Den is a group of boys who are all the same age and/or grade.
1st Grade- Tigers; 2nd Grade- Wolves
3rd Grade- Bears: 4th Grade- Webelos I
5th Grade- Webelos II

The Pack is everyone (all dens together) 1st thru 5th grade.

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 go on an outing in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings.
How can I learn more?: The best way to learn more about Cub Scouts 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 Our Pack" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the Cubmaster.

What is Cub Scouting?

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