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Scouting is the premier character development program for boys and girls in KIndergarten through age 20. |
What is Scouts about?
The aim of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is to develop character, citizenship and personal fitness (including mental, spiritual and physical) in today's youth. All activities, including den and pack meeting programs, contribute to the aims of Scouting. Every Scouting activity should be a positive experience in which youth and leaders feel emotionally secure and find support from their peers and leaders. Everything we do with our Scouts, including songs, skits and ceremonies, should be positive and meaningful and should not contradict the philosophy express in the Scout Law. |
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Why should I sign my child up?
Scouting helps forge bonds between the parent and child that can last a lifetime. Values such as integrity, leadership, and honesty are taught through the activities and events that the scout is immersed in. It doesn't matter what your ethnic background is, demographic area is or what your economic situation is, because scouting is the great equalizer. We are all the same in scouting and our message is strengthened by more than 100 years of continued success.
How is Cub Scouts organized?
Cub Scouts are organized into Dens according to age. Each Den has about 6 to 8 boys or girls. The Dens make up the Pack. Packs are chartered by an organization such as churches, schools, city groups and even PTA's. We are chartered by Windsor Charter Academy.
There are 6 ranks: Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Arrow of Light. Lion scouts earn the Lions Achievement.
Lion and Tiger Dens are ran by an Akela and the parent partner. Wolf to Webelos Dens are run by two "Akelas". An Akela means Leader. A Leader can be the Den Leader, the Cub Master, a teacher, the parents or any one the Cub Scout turns to for guidance. Akela stands for a symbol of wisdom in the Cub Scout program.
The pack in general is ran by a Pack Committee. the pack committee consist of at lease the Committee Chair, Cubmaster and Treasurer. These are know as the "Key 3". Ideally a pack committee will have the above three mentioned positions and the following: Pack Secretary, Pack Trainer, Outdoor Chair, Advancement Chair, Membership Chair and a Pack Chaplin.
These are all volunteer positions and a pack depends on parents to step up and fill these positions to help the pack run smoothly. Cub Scouts is not a drop off baby sitting service. It is all about family involvement.
Scouting helps forge bonds between the parent and child that can last a lifetime. Values such as integrity, leadership, and honesty are taught through the activities and events that the scout is immersed in. It doesn't matter what your ethnic background is, demographic area is or what your economic situation is, because scouting is the great equalizer. We are all the same in scouting and our message is strengthened by more than 100 years of continued success.
How is Cub Scouts organized?
Cub Scouts are organized into Dens according to age. Each Den has about 6 to 8 boys or girls. The Dens make up the Pack. Packs are chartered by an organization such as churches, schools, city groups and even PTA's. We are chartered by Windsor Charter Academy.
There are 6 ranks: Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Arrow of Light. Lion scouts earn the Lions Achievement.
Lion and Tiger Dens are ran by an Akela and the parent partner. Wolf to Webelos Dens are run by two "Akelas". An Akela means Leader. A Leader can be the Den Leader, the Cub Master, a teacher, the parents or any one the Cub Scout turns to for guidance. Akela stands for a symbol of wisdom in the Cub Scout program.
The pack in general is ran by a Pack Committee. the pack committee consist of at lease the Committee Chair, Cubmaster and Treasurer. These are know as the "Key 3". Ideally a pack committee will have the above three mentioned positions and the following: Pack Secretary, Pack Trainer, Outdoor Chair, Advancement Chair, Membership Chair and a Pack Chaplin.
These are all volunteer positions and a pack depends on parents to step up and fill these positions to help the pack run smoothly. Cub Scouts is not a drop off baby sitting service. It is all about family involvement.
Will scouts help my CHILD grow?
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What can I expect from scouts?
When you join the Boy Scouts of America, Scouting is like an extension of your family: It follows your values, it sees to the overall care and well-being of your child, and it’s always there for you. It’s not an either/or choice you have to make for your child. It works with you to let you manage your time and other activities and will always be there when you return.
What is expected of me?
Cub Scouting encourages closeness to family. The program will give you opportunities to take part in activities with your child that you normally couldn't do. It provides a positive way for parent and child to grow closer together, and encourages you to spend quality time together. In this way, Cub Scouting is a program for the entire family, and your involvement is vital to the program's success. Some specific things you can do to help your scout in Cub Scouting are:
When you join the Boy Scouts of America, Scouting is like an extension of your family: It follows your values, it sees to the overall care and well-being of your child, and it’s always there for you. It’s not an either/or choice you have to make for your child. It works with you to let you manage your time and other activities and will always be there when you return.
- Maturity. Youth experience dramatic physical and emotional growth during their Cub Scout years. Scouting offers them opportunities to channel much of that change into productive endeavors. Through service projects and Good Turns, Scouts can discover their place in the community. Many Scouting activities allow youth to associate with others from different backgrounds. The religious emblems program offers pathways for Scouts to more deeply understand their duty to God. The unit provides each Scout with an opportunity to explore, to try out new ideas, and to embark on adventures that sometimes have no design other than to have a good time with good people.
- Flexibility. The Scouting programs are flexible and accommodate the need to balance the work and life requirements of a busy family. It’s easy to plan for meetings and activities, and if something unexpected comes up, just let your leader know—it’s expected in the lives we live today.
- Adaptability. Your child can work on achievements at his or her own pace. For example, if your child is in a spring soccer league and has to miss several meetings and activities, he or she still can complete Scout activities to work toward the next level.
- Transferability. The skills and values your child learns through Scouting can be applied in any non-Scouting activity he or she participates in. As your child builds character, this can be an especially valuable defense against the peer pressures all youths experience when growing up.
What is expected of me?
Cub Scouting encourages closeness to family. The program will give you opportunities to take part in activities with your child that you normally couldn't do. It provides a positive way for parent and child to grow closer together, and encourages you to spend quality time together. In this way, Cub Scouting is a program for the entire family, and your involvement is vital to the program's success. Some specific things you can do to help your scout in Cub Scouting are:
- Work with your son or daughter on projects
- Help your Cub Scout along the advancement trail
- Participate in monthly pack meetings
- Attend parent-leader conferences (Pack committee meetings)
- Go on family campouts
- Provide support for your scout's den and pack
Cub Scouts . . . Teaching Core Values & Skills for Life! |
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