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About Us
- Pack 657
- Holbrook Cubscout Pack #657 Tammy Arnold Cubmaster 649-0116, Tina Hoxie Commity Chair, Dave Batz Charter Rep, Mike Wolven Treasurer
Chief Okemos Counsel
Followers
What Cub Scouting is About
Cub Scouts
In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program used by chartered organizations, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends.
In the multidimensional plan of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins. Currently, it is the largest of the organization's four membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting, Venturing, and Learning for Life.)
WHO CAN JOIN?
Any boy who subscribes to the Cub Promise and Law of the Pack, and is in the second through fifth grades (or age 8, 9, or 10), may join a Cub Scout pack. First graders (age 7) join Tiger Cubs. The boys who join are assigned to a den, usually made up of boys in a neighborhood who form a natural play group. Den meetings are held each week, usually at the sponsoring organization or one of the boys' homes under the supervision of a volunteer Den Leader -- generally the mother or father of one of the boys. A den may also have an assistant Den Leader; a Den Chief -- an older Boy Scout who helps the leader with activities; and a Denner -- a Cub Scout elected by his peers who assists the Den Leader and Den Chief.
Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee can include parents of boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.
PURPOSES
Cub Scouting has the following purposes:
Influence a boy's character development and spiritual growth.
Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
Improve understanding within the family.
Strengthen a boy's ability to get along with other boys and respect other people
Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills.
Provide fun and exciting new things to do.
Show a boy how to be helpful and do his best.
Prepare him to become a Boy Scout.
METHODS OF CUB SCOUTING
Home and Neighborhood-Centered
Cub Scouting happens in the community where boys live.
Parent Involvement
Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting. Whoever is the adult partner for the boy is the family we are talking about
Advancement Plan
Advancement provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement, teaches them to do their best, and strengthens family understanding as family members work together on projects.
The Den
A small group of boys work together in den meetings, where they learn good sportsmanship, good citizenship, getting along with others, new skills, and to do their best.
The Ideals
The Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack, as well as the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute, all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
The Uniform
The uniform helps build pride, encourages good behavior, provides a place for the proper display of badges, and identifies members as part of the worldwide organization of Scouting.
Activities
Games, projects, skits, songs, trips, service projects, and other events let boys have fun and learn new skills.
In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program used by chartered organizations, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends.
In the multidimensional plan of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins. Currently, it is the largest of the organization's four membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting, Venturing, and Learning for Life.)
WHO CAN JOIN?
Any boy who subscribes to the Cub Promise and Law of the Pack, and is in the second through fifth grades (or age 8, 9, or 10), may join a Cub Scout pack. First graders (age 7) join Tiger Cubs. The boys who join are assigned to a den, usually made up of boys in a neighborhood who form a natural play group. Den meetings are held each week, usually at the sponsoring organization or one of the boys' homes under the supervision of a volunteer Den Leader -- generally the mother or father of one of the boys. A den may also have an assistant Den Leader; a Den Chief -- an older Boy Scout who helps the leader with activities; and a Denner -- a Cub Scout elected by his peers who assists the Den Leader and Den Chief.
Once a month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee can include parents of boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.
PURPOSES
Cub Scouting has the following purposes:
Influence a boy's character development and spiritual growth.
Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship.
Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body.
Improve understanding within the family.
Strengthen a boy's ability to get along with other boys and respect other people
Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills.
Provide fun and exciting new things to do.
Show a boy how to be helpful and do his best.
Prepare him to become a Boy Scout.
METHODS OF CUB SCOUTING
Home and Neighborhood-Centered
Cub Scouting happens in the community where boys live.
Parent Involvement
Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting. Whoever is the adult partner for the boy is the family we are talking about
Advancement Plan
Advancement provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personal achievement, teaches them to do their best, and strengthens family understanding as family members work together on projects.
The Den
A small group of boys work together in den meetings, where they learn good sportsmanship, good citizenship, getting along with others, new skills, and to do their best.
The Ideals
The Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack, as well as the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute, all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
The Uniform
The uniform helps build pride, encourages good behavior, provides a place for the proper display of badges, and identifies members as part of the worldwide organization of Scouting.
Activities
Games, projects, skits, songs, trips, service projects, and other events let boys have fun and learn new skills.
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