Welcome….
…to Cub
Scouting
Purpose of Tonight’s Meeting
 To explain the Cub Scouting program.
 To explain opportunities for parents to
participate with son in Scouting program.
 To complete registrations forms and collect
Scouting fees.
Scouting’s Mission
“It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America
to serve others by helping to instill values in in
young people and in other ways prepare them
to make ethical choices over their lifetime in
achieving their full potential. The values we
strive to instill are based on those found in the
Cub Scout Promise, Cub Scout Motto and the
Law of the Pack.”
Purpose of Cub Scouting
Year-round family program designed for boys who are in 1st
through 5th grade. Purposes are:
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Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship
Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts
Focus of Pack xx
 Character
 Citizenship
 Physical Fitness
Cub Scout Promise
I…. (state your name)….
Promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country.
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
The Law of the Pack
 The Cub Scout follows Akela.
 The Cub Scout helps the Pack go.
 The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
 The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Parent’s Agreement
 I have read the Promise and I want my son to join
the pack. I will assist him in observing the policies
of the BSA and chartered organization.
 I will:
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While he is a Tiger Cub, serve as his adult partner and
participate in all meetings and activities.
While he is a Cub Scout, help him and approve his Cub
Scout advancement.
Attend monthly pack meetings and take part in other
activities; assist pack leaders as needed.
Cub Scout Membership
 Family-centered program.
 Boys and parents join a Pack. Meets
monthly.
 Assigned to a den (same grade boys). Meets
weekly.
 Parent-led committee runs Pack.
Cub Scout Pack
Organization
CUB SCOUT PACK ORGANIZATION
Chartered Organization
Chartered Organization Representative
Pack Committee
Cubmaster
Tiger Cub Den
Den Leader
1st Grade
Wolf Den
Den Leader
2nd Grade
Bear Den
Den Leader
3rd Grade
Webelos Den
Den Leader
4th & 5th Grade
Program Leadership
 Program leadership is totally volunteer.
 Over 3,500 volunteers in Lewis & Clark
Council, BSA.
 Active parental support is needed.
 “Many hands make light work.”
 Opportunity to get involved with your son.
Part of the Lewis & Clark
Council, BSA
 Our pack is part of the Lewis & Clark Council, BSA.
 Serves over 17,000 young people with a variety of
Scouting programs across the county.
 Camps and facilities include – Camp Joy, Carlyle IL;
Camp Vandeventer, Waterloo IL; Camp Warren Levis,
Godfrey IL; Camp Sunnen, Potosi, MO.
 Scout Office – 335 W. Main St., Belleville IL.
 (618) 234-9111 or www.lewisandclarkbsa.org
Who Pays For It?
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Cub Scouting program is supported by families.
$15.00 for annual BSA membership.
$12.00 for optional Boy’s Life Magazine.
Additional den and pack dues for activities and
awards.
 Additional support of council through Friends of
Scouting at first of year.
Advancement Plan
 Recognition is important to boys.
 Advancement plan provides fun for boys.
 Gives sense of personal achievement.
 Strengthens family understanding.
 Opportunity for parents to be involved.
 Each grade level has its own book.
Advancement
Bobcat
1st Advancement Earned
Tiger Cub
Wolf Cub
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Arrow of Light
Bear Cub
Webelos
3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grades
Highest Advancement Earned
Pack Activities & Calendar
 Upcoming pack events for this year….
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Pinewood Derby
Blue and Gold Banquet
Scout-O-Rama
Day Camp
Summer Activities
 Cub Scouts
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Day Camp
 Webelos
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Resident Camp
What’s Next?
 The cost of joining.
 Parental involvement in the pack and dens.
 Separate by age group (Tigers, Wolf, Bear,
Webelos) and meet the scouts and parents.
 Become familiar with den – meeting times,
locations, etc.
 Complete applications (both youth and adult).
What’s the Cost for Joining?
 Cub Scout registration – $60*
 Cub Scout Leader registration – $15
 Uniforms $60-67**
* The registration fee includes BSA registration, subscription to Boy’s Life, and
covers the cost of materials used during the year
** Uniforms may be available from our loan closet
Tiger Scout
Required Uniform
Blue Shirt
Hat
Scarf
Slide
Belt
Total
$22.99
11.99
6.00
2.50
9.00
$52.48
Required Patches
Council Patch
Troop Numbers
World Crest
Den Numbers
Total
$2.00
2.00
1.50
1.39
$6.89
Grand Total
Tiger Book
$59.37
$4.49
Wolf Scout
Required Uniform
Blue Shirt
$22.99
Hat
11.99
Scarf
6.00
Slide
2.50
Belt
9.00
Total
$52.48
Required Patches
Council Patch
Troop Numbers
World Crest
Den Numbers
Total
Grand Total
Wolf Book
$2.00
2.00
1.50
1.39
$6.89
$59.37
$6.99
Bear Scout
Required Uniform
Blue Shirt
$22.99
Hat
11.99
Scarf
6.00
Slide
2.50
Belt
9.00
Total
$52.48
Required Patches
Council Patch
Troop Numbers
World Crest
Den Numbers
Total
Grand Total
Bear Book
$6.99
$2.00
2.00
1.50
1.39
$6.89
$59.37
Webelos
Required Uniform
Tan Shirt
Epaulets
Hat
Scarf
Slide
Belt
Total
$25.00
2.00
11.99
6.00
2.50
9.00
$56.49
Required Patches
Council Patch
Troop Numbers
World Crest
Den Numbers
Webelos Colors
Total
$2.00
2.00
1.50
1.39
3.50
$10.39
Grand Total
$66.88
Webelos Book
$6.99
Pack Organization
Pack Committee
Need Committee Chair, Treasurer, Advancement, and Secretary
Cubmaster
Need Cubmaster & Assistant
Tiger Cub Den
Den Leader
1st Grade
Need leader
Wolf Den
Den Leader
2nd Grade
Need 2 leaders
Bear Den
Den Leader
3rd Grade
Need 2 leaders
Webelos Den
Den Leader
4th & 5th Grade
Need 2 leaders
Pack Organization
 Where do we need leaders to get started?
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Cubmaster
Tiger Den Leader
Wolf Den Leader & Assistant
Bear Den Leader & Assistant
Webelos I & II Leaders & Assistants
Committee Members
Meet Your Den
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Meet with other parents in your scout’s den
Get to know each other
Who can serve as leader? Who can help?
If you have scouts in different dens, find which
den has the greater need and volunteer there.
 Make sure you volunteer for something!
 “Many hands make light work!”
Fill Out Application
 Please open your son’s Cub Scout
application and begin completing it.
 Cub Scout fees to collect tonight include:
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Application Fee
Boy’s Life Magazine (optional)
Fill Out Application
 Please open your adult volunteer application
and begin completing it.
 Complete a skills survey
Adult Training
All adult leaders need to take the following
training, all available online at
http://olc.scouting.org/
 Youth Protection Training
 This Is Scouting
 Cub Scout Leader Fast Start
Help and Support
Council website, www.lewisandclarkbsa.org,
provides links to:
 District Roundtable
 Program Helps
 New Den Leader Kit
 Council Calendar
Thank You
 For joining the Cub Scouting program.
 For agreeing to work with your son in his
den and with his advancement program.
 For supporting the pack and their activities.
 For turning in your application forms and
fees.