1. Information and Registration June 2, 2016
Cub Scout Pack 262
Information
and
Registration
June 2, 2016

2. Pack 262 Leaders

3. Cub Scout Terminology Den Pack
small group (6-8) scouts, all same grade
Meet a few times per month to complete requirements
Pack
all dens; the full group of scouts in grades 1 through 5
Meet monthly to do activities together

4. Cub Scout Terminology Bobcat Rank
first award earned by all new scouts, regardless of rank
Rank
the level for a particular scout
Tiger: first grade
Wolf: second grade
Bear: third grade
Webelos: fourth
Arrow of Light: fifth grade

5. Cub Scout Adventures Adventures and Theme-based Rigorous, but fun
Rigorous, but fun
Den based, with opportunities for family involvement
Seven Adventures required for Rank Advancement
Belt loops for Tiger, Wolf, Bear (6 defined/1 elective)
Pins for Webelos and Arrow of Light (Webelos: 5 defined/2 elective; AOL

6. Pack 262 Fall Activities *Fall Campout *Game/Activity night
* Halloween Party with games made by scouts
Bobcat (new scouts) Celebration Night
** Battleship overnight

7. Pack 262 Winter Activities
* Family Heritage and Crafts * Pinewood Derby * Science Night led by Webelos Scouts * Blue and Gold Awards Banquet

8. Pack 262 Spring Activities
* Earth Day/ Community Service Project and Games
*Skits around a campfire
*Webb Mountain Campout
* Family Picnic

9. Pack 262 Summer Activities
*Fishing Derby *Hikes *Bike rides *Educational trips (ie: local farms, nature walk, astronomy) **Day Camp at Old Mine Park **Overnight Camp at Deer Lake (Scout camp)

10. General Q&A What do I need to get started?
Scout uniform (see below) and Scout handbook for your son’s rank
Familiarize yourself with the Pack website
What will my uniform look like?
Tiger, Wolf and Bear wear a navy blue Cub Scout uniform shirt. They also wear rank-specific neckerchief, neckerchief slide, and hat as well as belt to display belt loops earned.
Webelos and AOL wear either the blue or tan uniform shirt. On the shirt sleeve they wear Webelos colors to display pins earned. They also wear rank-specific hat, neckerchief, and slide.

11. General Q&A Where do I purchase uniforms, books, and patches?
Connecticut Yankee Council Resource Center,
60 Wellington Road, in Milford; or at any BSA store (Derby, Waterbury, etc.) or through the BSA mail order program at
Patches needed: CT Yankee Council shoulder patch, world crest emblem, and Numerals for 262; once a den is assigned, Den numeral patch.
We will assign scouts to dens in early September.
(Some gently used items are available in our Pack 262 uniform share box. Ask a leader for more information.)

12. General Q&A How do I register?
Turn in the completed application form tonight,
with the $80 registration fee payable to Cub Scout Pack 262.
Mail or drop off completed form and registration fee $80 payable to Cub Scout Pack 262 to our Pack Treasurer
Kate Goyette, 11 Squire Rd., Monroe

13. Pack 262 Website www.monroepack262.com Information includes:
Calendar of events
Leader contact info
Photos
Event flyers
Pinewood Derby tips
Uniforms, patches, insignias
Links to other Scouting information

14. What do Pack dues cover?
BSA and District Council fees and insurance (required by Boy Scouts of America)
Advancement/Awards Requirements
Rank patches, belt loops/pins earned
Class B t-shirt
Boys’ Life magazine subscription for 1 year
Pinewood Derby car
Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts and Den Leaders
Campout registration
Craft, SCOUT (BINGO), Science night, service project supplies
End of year picnic

15. Thanks for visiting Pack 262 tonight!