1. Welcome to Cub Scouting! A Parents Guide to Everything Scouting

2. What we will be covering… A brief history of Scouting Goals of Cub Scouting The Pack Structure Cub Scout Program Uniform & Membership Cost & Pack Finance The Parent Closing Thoughts

3. A Brief History of Scouting

4. Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of the World Scout Movement, Chief Scout of the World

5. William D. Boyce incorporated the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in 1910

6. Woodcraft Indians – founded by Ernst Seton in 1902. Focus was on Native Americas and Nature. Merged in 1910. Sons of Daniel Boone – developed by Daniel Carter Beard in 1905 based on America’s frontiersmen. Merged in 1910

7. The first official Cub Pack in America, No. 43 of Brooklyn, N.Y., 1930

8. Goals of Cub Scouting

9. Your Son, Scouting, and You What should you and your son expect from Cub Scouts?

10. Your Son, Scouting, and You

11. Fun With A Purpose Cub Scouting is a home & neighborhood centered program designed to support family values. Cub Scouts learn to respect home, county, God, and others! Learn new physical skill & personal independence Interact with boys his own age in which he can earn recognition

12. Cub Scout Motto: Do Your Best! Cub Scout Packs serve boys who are in first through fifth grade (or 7 thorough 10 years of age). Boys, families, leaders, and chartered organizations work together to achieve the goals of Cub Scouting.

13. The 10 Goals of Cub Scouting Character Development Spiritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievements Friendly Service Fun & Adventure Preparation for Boys Scouts

14. Youth Protection Two Deep Leadership No One-on-One Contact Respect of Privacy Separate Accommodations Proper Preparation for Activities No Secret Organizations Appropriate Attire Constructive Discipline Hazing Prohibited

15. Pack Structure

16. Your Boy is a member of a Den o 6-10 boys of the same grade or age o Meets 2-3 times a month o Two-deep leadership – this means one registered Scout volunteer and at least one other adult must be present.

17. Your Boy is a member of a Pack o The Pack is made up of several dens o Meets once a month – Monthly theme o Games, skits, songs, awards, o Lead by the Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster

18. The Pack is Run by the Pack Committee o Comprised of qualified adults appointed by the Chartered Organization. o Committee meets once per month and is led by the Committee Chairman. o Responsibilities are to:  Plan Pack program,  select leaders  perform record keeping  mange the Pack finances o Secretary, Treasurer, Outings

19. The Pack is owned by the Charted Organization o BSA does not directly own or run any of its member units. Instead, the units are run by organizations such as schools, religious organizations, service clubs, and other groups interested in youth.

20. Cub Scout Program

21. Cub Scout Program - Ranks BOBCAT This is the first rank achieved by all new Cub Scouts. All boys must complete the Bobcat badge requirements before they can be awarded on other rank.

22. Cub Scout Program - Ranks TIGER First grade boys (or age 7) get their first taste of Scouting in this adult-child partnership. o Work on 15 parts of 5 achievements o 10 Electives for Tiger Track Bead

23. Cub Scout Program - Ranks WOLF Second grade boys (or age 8) must complete the 12 achievements outlined the Wolf handbook. o Most work done at home o Gold and Silver Arrow point electives

24. Cub Scout Program - Ranks BEAR This rank is for third graders (or age 9) and is earned by completing Bear book requirements. 12 if 24 achievements For every 10 electives he earns an Arrow Point

25. Cub Scout Program - Ranks WEBELOS “WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts” – Fourth and fifth grade scouts work towards the Webelos badges. o Two year program o 20 Activity badges

26. Cub Scout Program - Ranks ARROW of LIGHT This is the highest rank in Cub Scouting. It is earned by completing achievements over and above those required for the Webelos rank.

27. Other Recognition Opportunities… Religious Awards Conservation Leave No Trace Good Turn Academics & Sports

28. Special Events & Programs Pinewood Derby Blue & Gold Banquet Boy’s Life Magazine BSA Family Program

29. Uniforms & Membership

30. Uniforms An essential component of Cub Scouting is the uniform. Cubs are made to feel part of a group and have a place to display their awards when they wear their uniforms.

31. What to Wear? ooo

32. Membership Registration for membership is Established by the Boys Scouts of America and your Pack Committee. The registration fee pays for registration with the Boy Scouts of America, unit insurance, an annual subscription to Boys Life Magazine and helps to pay for the awards and supplies for each boy. A boy must, during his first year in the Pack, complete a registration form for the Boy Scouts of America. If your son will be a Tiger Cub, you as his guardian will be registered as his adult partner.

33. Cost & Pack Finances

34. What Will Scouting Cost Me? Registration o BSA Registration & Insurance $11 o Boys Life Magazine $13 o Handbook $4.25 - $6.95 Uniform o Shirt (short sleeve) $22.95 o Neckerchief & Slide $7.50 - $8.65 o Belt $6.30 - $8.65 o Hat $11 o Insignia (Council patch, Unit & Den No., World Crest) ~$8

35. Pack Finances Non-Profit Organization Revenue Source o Registration Fee o Fund Raiser o Den Dues Average Cost per boy annual o ~$140 o Includes advancements, books, neckerchiefs, den supplies, etc.

36. Scholarships Should fees or any costs become a problem for your family, please contact the Cubmaster or the Pack Committee Chairman. Scholarships may be available and all requests will remain confidential.

37. The Parent

38. How can you help? Support your son by working with him on his advancements! Support your Den Leader as a recourse Attend Pack meetings & participate Help the Pack to be financial sound Consider volunteering!

39. It’s only an hour a week* Parent volunteers are always needed. Registration and training are provided by the Pack for those who are interested in helping. If you'd like to help in any capacity, please contact the Pack Committee Chairman, Cubmaster or your son's Den Leader. All types of help are needed - driving for trips, assisting the Den Leader, etc. Remember that Cub Scout Packs don't exist without volunteer leadership and do your part when asked. (*per boy)

40. Closing Thoughts

41. Interesting Facts About Scouting For every one hundred boys who join Scouting: o Two will become Eagle Scouts o Rarely will one be brought before juvenile court o 12 will have their first contact with a church o One will use his Scouting skills to save a life o One will enter the clergy o Seventeen will be future Scout leaders o Eight will enter a vocation that was learned through the merit badge system

42. A Hundred Years From Now It will not matter what my bank account was, The sort of house I lived in, Or the kind of car I drove. But, the world may be different, Because I was important in the life of a boy. - Forest Witcraft