Prospective Scouts & Families

Information

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A SCOUT

Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training, personal fitness, and leadership.

Each month Scouts will attend a monthly Pack Meeting and weekly/bi weekly Den Meetings, with additionally actives such a camping, hiking, and the pinewood derby. These experiences will teach them scouting principals vital for everyday life.

Each Summer, Scouts have the wonderful option to attend Camp through our local Council. This is often the highlight of the year for all ages. It provides amazing opportunities to practice scouting in a safe and supporting environment,

WHAT TO EXPECT AS FAMILY

Cub Scouts is a family program.  It was designed to help families bond and grow in order to prepare their child for the future.

We encourage families to be as involved as possible. Our monthly Pack Meetings are fun for the whole family—not just the scout! Parents can sing along and join in on activities. Pack Meetings are the main source for announcements and vital information, so make sure you don’t miss out!

Den Meetings for younger scouts (Lion and Tiger) are intended to be a parent/scout adventure. Parents are required to attend with their child, and help them learn together. For older ranks (Wolf to Arrow of Light), parents are highly encouraged to attend and stay engaged to best support their scout.

A strong Pack needs multiple people doing various roles to keep it thriving. Each Scouting family is required to volunteer for 10 hours minimum for the year. If you have more than one scout in the Pack, it does not multiply. Only 10 hours per family. Each Scouting family is required to volunteer for 10 hours minimum for the year (not each month, just 20 hours total from July to June). If you have more than one scout in the Pack, it does not multiply. Only 10 hours per family.

Links and Contacts

Scouting Website

New Family Guide


Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
When compared to the cost of sports and many other activities, there is no doubt that Scouting delivers great value to its members!  Costs include Scouting America membership fees, uniform costs, and nominal activity fees that may be charged locally. Of course, these costs may be offset by unit fundraising and other available scholarship funds. Please contact your local unit leadership for details.
True youth protection can be achieved only through the focused commitment of everyone in Scouting. It is the mission of Youth Protection volunteers and professionals to work within the Scouting America is to maintain a culture of Youth Protection awareness and safety at the national, territory, area, council, district, and unit levels.