Public Join Cub Scouts! - Cub Scout Pack 99 (Wayne, Illinois)

What is Cub Scouting?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?

Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Wolf Cub Scouts (entering second grade or age 8), Bear Cub Scouts (entering third grade, or age 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 99 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:

Icecream Social
Bonfire
Holiday Party
Movie Night
Pinewood Derby
Blue & Gold Banquet
Theme Night
Spring Campout
Summer Day Camp
Community Service Activities
and more!

How much is it going to cost?

The annual Pack 99 dues are $80 per year. The Council registration cycle is Jan through Dec of each year. New scout registration fees are $40 from Jun-Dec to align with the regular registration cycle of all other scouts. Annual registrations are paid in Nov of each year for the following calendar year. The registration fee pays for the National registration fee, insurance at all scouting events, Boys' Life magazine, the neckerchief and handbook for your son's rank, and Pack fees.

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

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

There are two Scout Shops serving the Three Fires Council:

Norris Scout Shop

415 North Second St. (Rt. 31) MAP & LOCATION
St. Charles, IL 60174
P: (630) 797-4614
F: (630) 584-8598

Deicke Scout Shop

155 W Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38) MAP & LOCATION

West Chicago, IL 60185

P: (630) 231-3192

F: (630)231-3194

Please visit their website for up to date hours: Scout Shop Hours

Additionally a Class "B" t-shirt can be purchased from any den or pack leader. This Class "B" shirt is for informal scout activities, or activities where the uniform could get dirty. Class "B" t-shirts can and often are bought for parents and siblings to wear and to show your support for Pack 99 and scouting.

More Frequently Asked Questions

How often are the meetings?: Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens two to three times 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 an outing, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.
My son is involved in sports. Will he still be able to join Cub Scouts?
        Sports is a very important part of many boy's lives.  Several of our scouts also play one or more sports, are involved in school clubs, and/or are active in other church or school activities. We understand that there will be occasional schedule conflicts, this is not a problem.
You have a lot of fun events scheduled. Is Cub Scouts going to cost a lot as the year goes on?
        At Pack 99, we aim to keep the costs to the parents extremely low. Most Pack Meetings, Pack Events, and Pack Conservation & Service Projects are FREE!  This includes all entertainment at the Pack Meetings!  The events that cost money are summer camp, the Blue & Gold banquet, Cubsicle, and any sporting game/museum overnighter. All of the events that cost additional money are optional (though summer camp is strongly recommended), and are available at a discounted rate to Scouts and their familes. Our ONE annual fundraiser pays for everything else!
What if our family can't make it to all of your great events?
        We plan a lot of interesting and new events so that our families can take advantage of many exciting opportunites at reduced cost or group rates. The families will also get to experience these events with their friends in the Den or Pack. We encourage you to attend all of our Pack meetings, but the events are purely optional and available for those familes that want to and are able to attend. Don't feel that you have to attend all of these events.
Is it going to be a problem if my son has a bedtime at 7:00 or 7:30pm on school nights?
        Most parents of 1st or 2nd graders have this same concern. Many Pack meetings are scheduled to start around 7pm, but are on Friday or Saturday nights (non-school nights). Den meetings however are typically on weekday nights starting around 6:30 or 7pm and lasting about an hour. Talk to your den leader about the scheduling time of your den meetings if you still have concerns.
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.