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Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts
Boys and Girls
Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Scouts, BSA
Scouts, BSA
Boys and Girls
6th Grade through 12th Grade
About the Cub Scouts
About the Cub Scouts
What is the age range for joining Cub Scouts?
What is the age range for joining Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouting is for youth in kindergarten through fifth grade.
What is the responsibility of a parent of a new Cub Scout?
What is the responsibility of a parent of a new Cub Scout?
Cub Scout den and pack meetings are intended to be a learning activity for youth. They are a family activity, and the presence of parents is highly encouraged. There are always ways for your parent or guardian to be involved in the pack's leadership as well.
Who should be contacted for information?
Who should be contacted for information?
A Scout’s den leader is the first resource if there are any questions. If there are additional questions, the Cubmaster can also be contacted.
How often does a pack meet?
How often does a pack meet?
Cub Scouts meet in both den meetings and pack meetings. In Pack 317, these are generally combined into a single event and occur on the second and fourth Monday of each month while school is in session. A pack may hold special activities, such as a service project or outdoor experience in addition to the weekly meetings.
What is a den?
What is a den?
A Cub Scout den is a small coed team of normally six to eight Cub Scouts in the same grade that are working on the same advancement program.
Who runs the pack?
Who runs the pack?
The Cubmaster works with the Den Leaders to provide the pack's program.
Who plans the meetings and activities?
Who plans the meetings and activities?
The Pack Committee works with the Cubmaster and Den Leaders to ensure that everything needed for a successful program has been provided.
About the Scouts BSA
About the Scouts BSA
What is the age range for joining Scouts BSA?
What is the age range for joining Scouts BSA?
Youth can join a Scout troop who have earned the Arrow of Light rank and are at least 10 years old, or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old.
What is the responsibility of a parent of a new Scout?
What is the responsibility of a parent of a new Scout?
Scouts BSA patrol and troop meetings are intended to be an activity for youth. They are not a family activity, and the presence of parents can be a distraction. However, parental involvement is not forbidden. If a parent or guardian would like to be present during a troop meeting, they should consult with the Scoutmaster in advance so a way can be arranged for them to observe. There also might be provisions for them to register for a position on the troop committee or as an assistant Scoutmaster. There are always ways for your parent or guardian to be involved.
Who should be contacted for information?
Who should be contacted for information?
A Scout’s patrol leader is the first resource if there are any questions. The senior patrol leader is the next source of information, and then finally the Scoutmaster.
How often does a troop meet?
How often does a troop meet?
Scouts meet once each week at their troop meeting. Beyond that, it depends on the patrol and troop. A troop may hold a special activity, such as a service project or outdoor experience, in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings.
What is a patrol?
What is a patrol?
A Scout patrol is a small team of normally six to eight Scouts where patrol members learn skills together, share responsibilities and take on leadership roles.
Who runs the troop?
Who runs the troop?
The senior patrol leader who is elected by the Scouts.
Who plans the meetings and activities?
Who plans the meetings and activities?
The Patrol Leaders’ Council made up of the senior patrol leader, who presides over the meetings, the assistant senior patrol leader, all patrol leaders, and the troop guide.
About Scouting America
About Scouting America
Scouting has been around a long time. Scouting America was founded as the Boy Scouts of America in 1910 and became federally chartered with the United States in 1916.
How do adults get involved?
How do adults get involved?
All troops are chartered to a local organization, in our case it is the American Legion Post #395. The chartered organization serves as a sponsor of Scouting and is essentially the owner/operator of the Scouting unit. In this role, the head of the organization approves all adult volunteer leaders. All leaders are required to take our child safety course called “Youth Protection,” and specific training for their role in Scouting is available either online or in a classroom setting. To help the organization maintain a quality program, there is a person assigned to be a liaison between the unit and the chartered organization. In addition, every unit has a committee (typically made up of Scouting parents) that oversees proper operation and ensures a safe and fun program.
What supplies and equipment does a Scout need?
What supplies and equipment does a Scout need?
The single most important piece of equipment a Scout needs is the Scout Handbook. The uniform is also very important as it plays an essential role in creating a sense of belonging, and it’s where a Scout gets to display their awards and rank achievements. Uniforms can be ordered online or in person at the local Scout shop. Additional supplies and equipment may be needed for certain activities such as camping trips or field days. What equipment is needed, as well as whether it will be provided by the troop, will vary. Unit leaders will provide information about any required supplies at the beginning of each program year.
Is Scouting safe?
Is Scouting safe?
Yes. Programs are designed to follow a strict set of rules and policies that can be found in the Guide to Safe Scouting. Every registered adult in Scouting is required to complete a Youth Protection training course and a criminal background check.
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