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Welcome to Cub Scouting - For Boys in Grades 1 - 5
We are glad that you and your son have joined Cub Scouting in the Heart of Ohio Council. Through our Cub
Scouting program, your son will have fun while learning about citizenship, character development, physical
fitness, courage, compassion, respect, and many more values that he will keep with him throughout his lifetime.
He will have the opportunity to work on service projects in your community, go family camping, participate in the
pinewood derby car race, and so much more!
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
One unique thing about Cub Scouting is that your
family joins in on the program with your son, and you
will help him along the way. The family is the basis of
Cub Scouting. It exists to support your family and help
enrich your family time together! Your son’s success
in Cub Scouting depends on you! Boys are grouped
at each grade level, for suggested activities that are
age-appropriate for their developmental stage.
Tiger Cub Den
Grade 1
The Cub Scouting program takes place at two levels.
Your son will be a part of a den; a small group of
boys in the same grade level who meet weekly. All
dens, from grades 1 through 5, make up a pack.
Once a month, the dens, with their families, are
together at the pack meeting, where boys show off
the new skills they have learned during the month and
are recognized for the badges they have earned.
Wolf Den
Grade 2
Bear Den
Grade 3
Webelos Den
Grades 4 & 5
The Cub Scout Pack
The Cub Scout pack is made up of all the dens from grades 1 through 5, which meet monthly at the pack
meeting, led by the Cubmaster. This is the culmination of the monthly den meetings and activities. There are
games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and presentations of badges that boys earned during that month. This is
where families - not just parents, but siblings, too - will see the achievements of their Cub Scout.
Youth Protection
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on providing the most secure environment possible
for its youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA has developed numerous procedural and
leadership selection policies, and provides parents and leaders with numerous online and print resources for the
Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered
volunteers, and must be taken every two years. Youth protection training may be taken at www.myscouting.org.
How Much Does Scouting Cost?
Annual Registration Fee - $24
Boys’ Life Magazine - $12 (optional, but strongly recommended)
Additional costs could include youth handbooks, leader handbooks, uniforms, and pack dues (varies by unit).
You may find additional handbook and uniform prices at our local Scout stores (see list of local Scout stores on
back), or by visiting www.scoutstuff.org.
Scouting Districts
To provide your Cub Scout Pack with convenient, local, and personal service, the council has four
service areas called districts:
 Great Frontier District (serving
Lorain County)
Kevin Fox, District Director
kevinj.fox@scouting.org
(419) 606-7672 (c)
Jim Vanderpool, District Executive
Jim.vanderpool@scouting.org
(440) 258-2453 (c)
 Harding Area District (serving
Marion, Morrow, Wyandot and
Western Crawford Counties)
Chad Schnitzler, District Executive
chad.schnitzler@scouting.org
(740) 389-4615 (w)
Firelands Scout Reservation
Firelands Trading Post
& Scout Store
13782 Gore-Orphanage Rd.
Wakeman, OH 44889
Great Frontier
District
The Firelands District
Harding Area District
 Johnny Appleseed Trail District
(serving Ashland & Richland Counties,
and Crestline & Galion)
Breck Dokken, District Director
breck.dokken@scouting.org
(419) 522-8300, ext. 104 (w)
 The Firelands District (serving Erie &
Huron Counties)
Jeff Vanderpool, District Executive
jeff.vanderpool@scouting.org
(567) 274-0060 (c)
Johnny Appleseed
Trail District
Marion Service Center
1310 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302
Heart of Ohio Council
Scout Service Center &
Scout Adventure Store
3 North Main St., Suite 303
Mansfield, OH 44902
Need Scouting Supplies?
We have three excellent stores that you may visit to pick up uniforms, camping gear, books, and
much more! Visit any one of our stores for all of your Scouting needs!
Heart of Ohio Council
Scout Service Center
(Main Administrative Office)
3 North Main St., Suite 303
Mansfield, OH 44902  419-522-8300
Heart of Ohio Council
Scout Adventure Store
3 North Main St., Suite 303
Mansfield, OH 44902  419-524-1900
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Firelands Trading Post & Scout Store
13782 Gore-Orphanage Rd.
Wakeman, OH 44889  440-965-7054
Marion Service Center
1310 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Marion, OH 43302  740-389-4615
Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday:
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
More Information:
Heart of Ohio Council www.heartofohiocouncil.org
National Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org
National Boy Scouts of America (Online Trainings - Youth Protection) www.myscouting.org