Cub Scouts
Youth K-5th Grade
In Cub Scouting, children and their families have fun and adventure in a program that builds character and instills values. Cub Scouting embraces the values of the Scout Law, encouraging Scouts to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. These values come to youth in all parts – all while having a great time with their friends and families.
Cub Scout Dens
Lion (Kindergarten)
Introduction to Scouting through fun, family-based activities that build confidence and curiosity. Lions attend activities with their adult partner.
Tiger (1st Grade)
Exploring the world with an adult partner while learning teamwork, respect, and basic skills.
Wolf (2rd Grade)
Building independence through hands-on activities that develop skills, character, and outdoor awareness.
Bear (3rd Grade)
Growing confidence by learning practical skills, outdoor basics, and responsibility.
Webelos (4th Grade)
Building stronger outdoor and leadership skills while beginning to fulfill the mission and aims of Scouts BSA through teamwork and adventure.
Webelos stands for We Be Loyal Scouts!
Arrow of Light (5th Grade)
The highest Cub Scout rank, focused on leadership, advanced skills, and getting ready to cross over into Scouts BSA.
Pinewood Derby®
You can build and race a model car with your child.
Blue and Gold Banquet
Cub Scouting’s birthday party—for all pack members and their families— takes place in February.
Outdoor Adventures
Overnight and day camp opportunities introduce your family to the camping experience.
Service Projects
Packs may participate in food drives, conservation projects, or other community activities.
Field Trips & Special Outings
Den outings are a great way to learn more about the people and places in your community
What Do Cub Scouts Do?
Do Your Best.
Cub Scouting means “doing”! Some of the best things about Cub Scouting are the activities you get to “do”: camping, hiking, racing pinewood derby cars, going on field trips, or doing projects that help your hometown and the people who live there.
Pack Meetings
The Cub Scout pack is made up of all the dens, which meet monthly at the pack meeting, led by the Cubmaster. There are games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and presentations of achievements and badges that Cub Scouts earned during that month. This is where families can see the achievements of their Cub Scout
How can you help?
The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your child is to work with them on their Cub Scouting adventures as they work toward their badge of rank. The Cub Scout handbook is full of age-appropriate activities; some of them you do together at home. Den meetings are designed for Cub Scouts to complete adventures that are required for them to earn their badge of rank. When you have completed a requirement at home, make sure your den leader is informed so that they can properly record it and your child can be recognized for their achievements.
Your role as a parent is the secret to a successful Cub Scouting program!
The den and the pack rely on parent participation to run a successful program. Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your child and family the gift of your time. What could be more valuable? You will have an opportunity to be a positive influence in their life and in the lives of their friends.
Some Ways you Can Volunteer:
Den Leader
Uses the Den Leader Guide and den meeting plans to lead the den at den meetings. Attends the monthly pack committee meeting.
Cubmaster
Helps plan and carry out the pack program with the help of the pack committee. Emcees the monthly pack meeting and attends the pack committee meeting.
Committee Member
Every Cub Scout parent or guardian is invited to become a member of the pack committee. Pack committee members perform administrative functions of the pack.
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