Cub Scout Pack 304Fairway Elementary

What is Scouting

Scouting….• Develops leadership skills and teaches

respect for God, country, and your fellow man.

• Develops personal confidence and self-worth

• Utilizes activities designed to prepare boys to make ethical choices and strive to achieve their full potential

• Is about doing your best

Tonight

• Boys – go outside and play games, learn cheers, sing songs. – Lead by Webelos & Leaders.– Playground equipment is OFF-LIMITS!

• Parents – Learn about Cub Scouting. Ask questions. Sign your son up for fun and excitement.

Tiger Cubs

• 1st Grade

• Adult Partner / Boy Team

• One Den Meeting / 1 Go See It

• Monthly Pack Meeting (3rd Tuesday)

• Complete requirements to advance in rank

• Search, Discover, Share– Family oriented activities

Wolf / Bear Scouts

• 2nd Grade – Wolf 3rd Grade - Bear• 1 - 2 Den meetings a month• Monthly Pack meetings (3rd Tuesday)• Complete requirements to advance in rank• Do Your Best

– Learn new physical skills– Learn how to get along through group activities– Develop mental skills– Develop personal independence

• Camping: Lad & Dad, Mom & Me, Mini Webelos

Webelos

• 4th & 5th Grade

• Transition to Boy Scouts

• Activity badges

• Complete requirements to advance in rank

• Work towards Arrow of Light

• Camping and Outdoor program are an important part of Webelos– Webelos week long summer camp.

Pack Organization

FairwayPTO

Pack Committee

Cubmaster

Den Den

GSLAC

Den

Special Events

• Pinewood Derby

• Campfires

• Scouting for Food

• Summer Day Camps

• Summer overnight camps

• Blue & Gold Banquet

• Fundraising

Parent’s Role in Scouting

• Parents are the major source of Scout leadership

• Scouting is volunteer led• Full support and cooperation of every

parent is essential• Parents can help reduce the load for

everyone by serving as den leaders or committee members

• Parents should participate in and encourage their boys in their advancement

You and Your Son

• Spend quality time with your son.

• This is the time to build the foundation of your son’s character.

• Teach him life lessons with fun age appropriate materials.

• Watch your son have fun & grow

• Get away from the TV & get outdoors.

Volunteers

• Pinewood Derby Chair and committee• Campfires• Scouting for Food Chair and Committee• Summer Day Camps Chair• Summer overnight camps Chair• Blue & Gold Banquet Chair & Committee• Fundraising Chair & Committee• Leadership position

Volunteers

• Den Leaders– Manage & organize the boy’s activities.– All same grade. – Delegate specific activities to other parents– Program Helps book & Pack mentors

• Pack Leaders– Manage & organize the boy’s activities– Keep Pack active and fun

Volunteers

• Pack Leaders– Cubmaster– Assistant Cubmaster– Committee Chair– Newsletter Editor– Pack Trainer– Advancement Chair– Many more

Volunteers

• Our Pack will help you and your son GROW

• We need YOU to help our Pack Go

• Volunteering if done right, takes about 1 hour a week. Delegate, Delegate!!!!

• This is your chance to mold your son into the man he will become.

VolunteerCommitment

• Each Family must fulfill 2 volunteer activities. – Den, Pack & Event Chairs exempt– Great opportunity to meet other parents and

help make an event fun for your son.

Pack 304 2006-7 Cub Scout Registration = $70

• National Boy Scout Reg. $10.20• Scout Handbook• Neckerchief and Slide • Boy’s Life Magazine• Pinewood Derby Car• Activity Badges• Pins

• Belt loops• Arrowheads• Tiger Totem and Beads • Pack Meeting Activities • Pack Meeting Guests (Mad Science, etc.)

• Den Activities • Snacks at various activities

The annual Pack registration fee covers:

Uniform Costs• Tiger $37.85 - includes blue shirt, belt, belt buckle, and patches (pack, den, emblem, and council)

• Wolf $3.20 - belt buckle

• Webelos I $3.35 - belt buckle

• Webelos II $22.95 - tan shirt

Scout Shop 11481 Page Service Dr.St. Louis, Mo. 63146-3529Phone: (314) 994-9469Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m

Communicationand Awards

Communicationand Awards

Calendar

Process

• Fill out Cub Scout application• Assign boys to a Den• Identify Den Leaders – Fill in Adult

application• Review paperwork with Pack Leaders• Pay Treasurer• Receive voucher for T-shirt• Don’t forget your son when you leave.

Qestions

• The only thing missing is U.