Cub Scout Basics

Why Cub Scouts?

Cub Scouts is a youth program that focuses on team and skill building while also encouraging morality and service to the community, all within a non-competitive setting. In short, you work as a team, but there are no winners or losers, just learning and helping your scout grow into a good person. 

What is a Pack/Den?

A Pack is what we call the scouting unit as a whole. Dens are smaller groups that are usually split by grade level.

At what age can they join?

Cub Scouts serve children who are at least 5 years old and are equivalent to kindergarten to 5th grade age. 

What do Cub Scouts do?

Throughout the year, your scout will work with their den to complete adventures (like badges) that help them not only learn physical skills such as building, physical fitness, teamwork, etc... but also have them start to learn about the world around them, such as the importance of family traditions, respecting others' traditions, citizenship, and personal safety.  The entirety of the Cub Scout Program can be previewed here CLICK HERE

In addition, we also align all of our extra activities to our Scout Oath and Scout Law. This can look like Field Trips, Camping, and Service Projects

Cub Scout Oath/Law

OATH

"On my honor, I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight"

LAW

A Scout is:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent/faithful toward your beliefs and traditions. Respect the beliefs and traditions of others.

What are advancements/ranks?

As your scout goes through the Cub Scout program, they will not only earn adventures but also work towards earning their rank for their grade level. The rank requires you to do all the required adventures and 2 elective adventures, and is only eligible to be achieved during that year. 

Kindergarten- Lion Rank
1st Grade- Tiger Rank
2nd Grade- Wolf Rank
3rd Grade- Bear Rank
4th Grade-Webelos Rank
5th Grade- Arrow of Light Rank/BSA Scouts Entry

What about Uniforms?

Uniform examples are located here: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/cub-scout-uniform/ 

While we highly encourage a uniform, they are not mandatory to participate in any of our events. If you need assistance obtaining a uniform, please try to check with our Committee Chair if there are 2nd-hand uniforms available in our uniform closet.