Welcome to Pack 899 Welcome to Pack 899 • Agenda – Introductions – What is Cub Scouting? • Pack Organization • Cub Scout Uniforms • Ranks (Tiger, Cub Scouts, Webelos) • Den Leader Responsibilities – Pack 899 • Events • Calendar What is Cub Scouting? • Started in 1930 by Boy Scouts of America. • Program designed for Boys in 1st through 5th Grade. • Cub Scouting is a year-round family program. • Parents, leaders, and organizations working together to build skills and values that last a lifetime. • Cub Scouting is run by volunteers. Welcome to Cub Scouts Welcome to Cub Scouts
• Cub Scouts join a Cub Scout ”Pack”
• We are Pack 899
• Our “Chartered Organization” is the:
Fallston United Methodist Church 1509 Fallston Road Fallston, Maryland 21047-1624 Welcome to Cub Scouts Scouting is “Fun with a Purpose”. We strive to build these core values through fun activities, games, camping, and fellowship.
1. Citizenship 7. Honesty 2. Compassion 8. Perseverance 3. Cooperation 9. Positive attitude 4. Courage 10. Resourcefulness 5. Faith 11. Respect 6. Health and fitness 12. Responsibility
Character is "values in action." Welcome to Cub Scouts
• Boys are assigned to a Den, usually a group of six to eight boys. • Dens are led by volunteers (parents). These are your Den Leader (DL) and Assistant Den Leader (ADL). • Dens meet together at least twice a month. Welcome to Cub Scouts • All of our Dens together make up Pack 899. • The Pack is run by parent volunteers consisting of: – Committee Chairman – Cubmaster – Den leaders – Committee Members at large – Special Event Coordinators Welcome to Cub Scouts Welcome to Cub Scouts
• The Pack Committee (or just “The Committee”) is the administrative arm of the pack and includes den leaders, parents of boys in the pack, and members of the Chartered Organization. Welcome to Cub Scouts Welcome to Cub Scouts
• BOYS’ LIFE MAGAZINE!!!!
A monthly magazine packed with stuff for boys and about scouting. Cost $12.00 for one year. Welcome to Cub Scouts
Pack 899’s Uniform
Class A Uniform – Formal Events
Cub Scout Blue Shirt, Blue Pants, Scout Hat, Scout Belt, Scarf/Neckerchief, Black Shoes (preferred) or Very Nice Dark Sneakers/Boots
Class B Uniform - Informal Events
Pack 899 Tee Shirt or any other BSA-Related Tee Shirt, appropriate and nice pants or shorts, appropriate socks, appropriate footwear (usually close-toed), appropriate headwear (as needed) Welcome to Cub Scouts
Pack 899’s Uniform Cub Scout Uniform
• Shirt – $22.99 (Buy it big to last) • Hat - $12.99 • Neckerchief - $5.99 • Neckerchief Slide – $3.99 • Cub Scout Belt – $7.99 • Various Council and Unit Patches (appox $6) Welcome to Cub Scouts
Pack 899’s Uniform
Acceptable pants include navy blue chinos/Docker’s-style pants, or nice blue jeans (nothing ragged).
Khaki-colored pants may also be acceptable as well as official BSA uniform pants, if you so choose.
Dark-colored socks are fine.
Again, Nothing Ragged! Welcome to Cub Scouts
Where to get uniform parts:
- Through Pack 899 (very limited supply)
- The “Scout Shop” Baltimore Area Council HQ 800 Wyman Park Drive (Old Kirk Stieff Silver Building) Baltimore, MD 410-338-0144
- On-line at: www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/
- Ebay Listings
- Consignment Shops Welcome to Cub Scouts
Advancement Plan
Recognition is important to young boys.
The Cub Scouting advancement plan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, patches, arrow points, belt loops, and other awards and strengthens family understanding as adult family members work with the boys on advancement projects. Welcome to Cub Scouts Welcome to Cub Scouts Advancement Plan
Bobcat
The Bobcat rank is for all boys who join Cub Scouting regardless of age.
The Bobcat Badge is earned by learning very basic cub scouting lessons (scout salute, scout handshake, scout motto, etc.). Welcome to Cub Scouts Welcome to Cub Scouts Advancement Plan
Tiger Cub
There are five Tiger Cub achievement areas. Each area has a Family Activity, a Den Activity, and a “Go See It” Activity. Extra “Electives” or non-mandatory items can also be earned.
The Tiger Cub, working with his Adult Partner, completes 15 requirements within these areas to earn the Tiger Cub Badge. These consist of an exciting series of indoor and outdoor activities just right for a boy in the 1st grade. Welcome to Cub Scouts Welcome to Cub Scouts
Advancement Plan
Bear
Bears have finished 2nd grade (or are age 9).
There are 24 Bear Achievements in four categories. The Cub Scout must complete 12 of these 24 to earn the Bear Badge. The Achievements chosen are by the DL with some input by the parent(s). Like Wolf, extra activities count as Electives and Arrow Points.
These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank. Welcome to Cub Scouts
Advancement Plan
Webelos
WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts
Webelos is a two year program (Webelos I and Webelos II) for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). Webelos is a transition from the Cub Scout den to the Webelos Patrol to the Boy Scout troop. Welcome to Cub Scouts
Advancement Plan
Arrow of Light is the highest award for achievement in Cub Scouts. Welcome to Cub Scouts
Parental/Adult Involvement in Activities Welcome to Cub Scouts
• Den Leader Responsibilities – Get Leader Specific Training – Coordinate Den Meetings – Attend Pack Committee Meetings (1 per month). – Attend Pack Meetings ( 1 per month). Welcome to Cub Scouts
• Den Leader Selection Time and Meeting Day Selection. Welcome to Cub Scouts
• Calendar – Oct 22 – Costume Party w/Halloween Stations – Nov 12 – Bingo – Dec 17 – Christmas Party w/Stations – Jan 22 – Pinewood Derby – Feb 25 – Scouting Essentials – March 19 – Blue and Gold Banquet – April 8 – Bridging Ceremony – May 13 – Raingutter Regatta Welcome to Cub Scouts Welcome to Cub Scouts
Pack 899 also participates in Community Events and Social Service Activities.
These may include Scouting for Food, Adopt-A-Park (a cleanup program at the Fallston Rec. fields), parades, caroling at Mariner Health, etc. Welcome to Cub Scouts
Camping
Age-appropriate camping programs are packed with theme-oriented action that brings Cub Scouts into the great out-of-doors.
Summer Day Camp comes to the boys in neighboring packs and lasts between 2 and 5 days. Pack 899 traditionally offers registration at Harford District (Bel Air) and Dulaney District (Carney) Day Camps.
Resident Camp at Camp Oest is at least a 3-day experience where Cub and Webelos Scouts camp within a developed theme of adventure and excitement.
Camping programs combine fun and excitement with doing one's best, getting along with others, and developing an appreciation for ecology and the world of the outdoors. Welcome to Cub Scouts