Daniel Webster Council 571 Holt Avenue 2014 Manchester, NH 03109 (603) 625-6431 l 1-800-221-0009 (in NH only) PARENT [email protected] l www.nhscouting.org ORIENTATION GUIDE

Welcome to the fun and excitement of Cub Scouting! Where character counts and the adventure begins.

Manchester Scout Shop At Camp Carpenter 300 Blondin Road Manchester, NH 03109 Phone (603) 622-5060 | Fax (603) 622-5071 [email protected]

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday, Closed

The Scout Shop carries a complete line of official Boy Scout uniform parts and supplies as well as a variety of Scouting related items. Anything not in stock can be ordered for direct delivery to your home. The friendly staff at the Scout Shop will gladly take phone orders and are pleased to ship in-stock items within 3-5 business days. Why Cub Scouting? How is Cub Scouting organized?

Your time is valuable. More than ever, today’s families struggle to find time to One unique thing about Cub Scouting is that you, as his family, join in on the spend together. Cub Scouting helps to support your family by providing ready- program with your son, and you will help him along the way. The family is the made opportunities for you and your son to do things together. basis of Cub Scouting. It exists to support your family and help enrich your family time together. Boys have a different handbook at each grade level, with Your son needs to belong to a group of boys his own age. Through this sense suggested activities that are age-appropriate for their developmental level. As of belonging, he builds his self-esteem and learns to get along with others. As your boy advances through these books by working on activities with you, he a parent, you want to be assured that the groups that your boy joins will teach will earn badges and other recognition that he can wear on his uniform. Your values consistent with good citizenship, character development, and physical son’s success in Cub Scouting depends on you! fitness. The Boy Scouts of America has been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities for 100+ years. The Cub Scouting program takes place at two levels. Your son will be a part of a den; a small group of boys in the same grade level who typically meet In a society where your son is taught that winning is everything, Cub Scouting weekly. All dens, from grades 1 through 5, make up a pack. Once a month, the teaches him to “do his best” and to be helpful to others. dens, with their families, are together at the pack meeting, where boys show off the new skills they have learned during the month and are recognized for Scouting teaches family values and works to strengthen your relationship with the badges they have earned. All boys, when they join, earn the Bobcat badge your son. Scouting activities can bring added value to the time you already have first. Your den leader will show you how. with your son.

Tiger Cub Den (Grade 1): Parents are most involved at the Tiger Cub level. The boy and his parent or SCAN HERE WITH YOUR SMART PHONE guardian join the den together and attend all meetings and activities together. FOR MORE INFORMATION Each den also has a Tiger Cub den leader (usually one of the parents) who helps coordinate the meetings.

Wolf Cub Scout (Grade 2) Parents are vital to the Cub Scout dens, both in the role of home support and to help the den leader, but their sons are beginning to be more independent, and not every boy needs a parent at every meeting. The den usually consists of four to eight boys, a den leader and assistant den leader (usually parents of some of the boys), and often a den chief (an older Boy Scout or Venturer who helps the den leader).

Bear Cub Scout (Grade 3) Parents are vital to the Cub Scout dens, both in the role of home support and to help the den leader, but their sons are beginning to be more independent, and not every boy needs a parent at every meeting. The den usually consists of four to eight boys, a den leader and assistant den leader (usually parents of some of the boys), and often a den chief (an older Boy Scout or Venturer who helps the den leader). Boy Scouts of America Follow us on Facebook Webelos Scout (Grades 4 and 5): Daniel Webster Council https://www.facebook.com/ The Webelos den is much like the Cub Scout dens, but there is more emphasis www.nhscouting.org nhscouting on the boys learning to take leadership roles and preparing to become Boy (603) 625-6431 Scouts. How can I help? How much does Scouting cost?

The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your boy is to work National registration fee: annual fee for youth and leaders….…..$24 with him on his Cub Scouting activities. His handbook is full of age-appropriate (The leader’s fee includes a subscription to Scouting magazine) activities that you will enjoy doing together at home. When he completes an activity or project, it is your responsibility to sign his book to verify that he has Boys’ Life magazine: optional, but strongly recommended……...... $12 done his best. And then it is all-important for you to attend the monthly pack meeting with him, so that you can celebrate his achievement. Your role as a Pack dues: the amount varies by pack, depending on money-earning projects parent is the secret to success of the Cub Scouting program! (like the annual Popcorn Sale) conducted by the pack to decrease the amount needed to run the pack program. The den and the pack also rely on parent participation to run a successful program. Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Consider volunteering as a Uniform & Handbook: the costs for these items vary by program for both member of the pack leadership team or as a parent helper. Volunteer leaders youth and adult. Free handbooks are provided by Daniel Webster Council in are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in 2014. Scouting, you are also giving your son the gift of your time. What could be more valuable? You will have an opportunity to be a positive influence in the lives of Friends of Scouting: this critical yearly fundraising campaign assists the Daniel him and his friends. You can serve as a den leader or assistant, lead the pack Webster Council in offsetting program costs and providing quality service. The as the Cubmaster, or work behind-the-scenes on the pack committee. Convenient true cost of Scouting is much greater than what local dues and event or camping training programs are available. fees cover. All packs are encouraged to participate in the campaign during the first quarter of the year to give families the opportunity, if they so choose, to Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Leaders find that their support their local council. experiences help them to become better parents. The following are some of the many dividends that will enrich your life as you dedicate your time, talents, and Popcorn Sale: Many Cub Scout packs participate in the annual popcorn enthusiasm to Scouting. sale of the Daniel Webster Council. Proceeds from the popcorn sale help Cub Scout packs earn money to help cover costs for advancement, special events, • Fun and fellowship with other families, sharing your pride in the boys’ equipment and much more. Check with your Pack leaders to see if you pack accomplishments. participates in the popcorn sale. • The privilege of helping to enrich and strengthen families. • A chance to help boys learn good citizenship and to help shape them into men who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others. • The opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of boys as they grow strong in mind and body. Where do I get more information? • A code to live by which will set a worthwhile example for both boys and adults. • The satisfaction of being a member of a worldwide movement, and pride in being publicly identified as a part of this organization – wearing the Scouting uniform is a visible means of showing you believe in and stand up for the Scouting has been around for more than 100 years, so the program has a great ideals and objectives of the Boy Scouts of America. deal to offer—don’t get overwhelmed! Please know that you are not alone; there are several levels of support to help you and your local Cub Scout pack provide a fun, safe, and quality program to your son and his friends. To find out more, please visit: SCOUTING IS FUN WITH A PURPOSE nhscouting.org/parents YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE!

THE BASICS THE BIG PICTURE Youth Development Program Den Meetings for boys in grades First through Fifth Grade - Small groups organized by grade - Builds Character Pack Meetings & Activities - Teaches Citizenship - Family Events combining all dens - “Do Your Best” District & Council Events - Community-wide activities

WHY CUB SCOUTING? - Brings the family together - Master new skills ADVANCEMENT - Make new friends Age based rank - Learn to get along - Assigned by grade - Build self-confidence Awards and badges - Service Projects to help others - Connecting effort and success - FUN! Recognition - Celebrating achievement and building self-confidence

SCOUTING ACTIVITIES - Camping - Pinewood Derby - Raingutter Regatta - Hiking, Fishing, Biking TRAINING - Get Active! - Youth protection - Cool field trips - Job specific training available - Printed resources

THINGS TO BUY WHAT’S NEXT? - Uniform - Learn about your Pack - Boys’ Life Magazine - Register tonight!