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What is Scouting?
Scouting is a program of fun with a purpose
that teaches boys how to work with others, make new
friends, do their best, and appreciate the outdoors.
Since 1910, Scouting has offered high quality youth
development experiences to our nation’s young
people. Besides building your son's confidence and
responsibility while having a great time, Scouting
gives you the opportunity to watch him grow and
mature into an active member of the community.
What do Scouts learn?
Members learn a great deal including teamwork,
responsibility, a service ethic, decision-making,
and leadership. For example, an independent survey
of Scouting member's parents in Minnesota by the
Wilder Research Center showed that without
exception, all parents identified at least one
ability or attitude that had improved since joining
Scouting. The most commonly reported areas of
personal growth were: ability to work as a team
member (83%); willingness to carry out
responsibilities (68%); willingness to help others
(67%); ability to make good decisions (65%). These
results reveal that aside from the fun and
excitement of Scout activities, Scouting helps boys
learn skills and ideals they can apply to everyday
life.
How are the Scouts organized?
Cub Scouts is a year-round family program designed for boys
who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or
7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Each Scout is a part
of a den of about 6-8 boys, which usually meet three
times a month for about 1 hour. Each month,
all the dens come together as a pack. At these
monthly pack meetings the whole family is invited
and boys are recognized for their individual and
group achievements as well as take part in games,
songs, activities and skits. Leaders are volunteers
and almost all parents are involved in some way to
make the program work.
How do I get my son involved in Scouting?
Join us at our School Night meeting at Sweetwater
Elementary at the beginning of the school year or
you can email our
Cubmaster to sign up or receive more
information. It’s best if you can make the School
Night meeting to meet the pack leaders and other new
families, but if you can't make the scheduled
meeting, don't worry, you can join at any time.
What does it cost?
Membership with the Boy Scouts of America is a
prorated fee of roughly $14.00 per year, but all
boys can join regardless of their ability to pay
through scholarships. Our pack collects Pack Dues of
roughly $13.00 per year, which help pays for pack
operations and activities. Other expenses
include uniforms, books, camp and some activity
fees.
What if I need more information?
You can contact our
Cubmaster who will answer any questions you
have. You can also attend a den meeting with
other boys of the same age by making arrangements
through our Cubmaster.
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