Parents New to Scouting
Last updated
September 21, 2004
September 21, 2004
Pack 64 would like to welcome you and your family to Cub Scouting.
We would like to inform you of a few things about Pack 64. The Pack is run
locally by adults who have volunteered their time and energy to bring the Cub
Scouting program to the boys involved in Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America have
trained us in how they expect the program to be handled. The rules governing us
are followed by all Scout Packs and Troops. We work towards teaching the boys
about the surrounding world through activity badges and achievements that are
listed in the different books of ranks.
First graders are Tiger Cub Scouts. They explore 5 achievements with den
activities, family activities, and a "Go See It." There are also many electives to
try their hand at. Tigers have an adult partner who attends all den and pack
activities with their Tiger Scout. The adult partners take turns helping with den
meetings.
The 2nd graders are exploring the world and earning their rank as a Wolf in the
Cub Scouting program. They complete 12 Achievements plus have many Electives
to earn. Parents are encouraged to give a hand as often as they can with different
parts of the program.
The Bear rank is earned by 3rd graders. They will earn 12 of 24 achievements
plus have a range of Electives to work on. They are getting ready for the next
step in Scouting by learning how to handle a knife, learning camping skills and
much more.
Boys in the 4th and 5th grade are being prepared for Boy Scouts through the
Webelos program. These Scouts will participate in more camp outs and other
outdoor activities. The Webelos work on Activity badges which give them a taste
of the Boy Scout Merit badge program.
Dens consist of boys of the same age. All the different age group dens comprise
the Pack. Most dens meet every other week for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Once a month all
the dens and their families get together at a Pack gathering to receive the awards
they have been working on. All the dens participate in the Pack gatherings by
singing a song, doing a skit or helping with set-up or clean-up.
Tiger Cubs have a new uniform consisting of a blue uniform shirt that helps them
to look more like the Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts. They earn beads which go on
their Tiger Paw. Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts have the blue uniform shirt with the
appropriate insignia sewn on. Webelos Scouts can wear either the blue or tan
uniform shirt. We suggest the tan shirt as they can wear it in Boy Scouts. All boys
should have their own book in the rank they are working on as some things need to
be completed at home. The boys need to bring these books to every den meeting.
The proper insignias to purchase, where to place them on the uniform, and where
to purchase these supplies is listed on the uniform sheet that can be obtained
online or at the Scout shops located in Beaumont or Clear Lake.
We would like to inform you of a few things about Pack 64. The Pack is run
locally by adults who have volunteered their time and energy to bring the Cub
Scouting program to the boys involved in Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America have
trained us in how they expect the program to be handled. The rules governing us
are followed by all Scout Packs and Troops. We work towards teaching the boys
about the surrounding world through activity badges and achievements that are
listed in the different books of ranks.
First graders are Tiger Cub Scouts. They explore 5 achievements with den
activities, family activities, and a "Go See It." There are also many electives to
try their hand at. Tigers have an adult partner who attends all den and pack
activities with their Tiger Scout. The adult partners take turns helping with den
meetings.
The 2nd graders are exploring the world and earning their rank as a Wolf in the
Cub Scouting program. They complete 12 Achievements plus have many Electives
to earn. Parents are encouraged to give a hand as often as they can with different
parts of the program.
The Bear rank is earned by 3rd graders. They will earn 12 of 24 achievements
plus have a range of Electives to work on. They are getting ready for the next
step in Scouting by learning how to handle a knife, learning camping skills and
much more.
Boys in the 4th and 5th grade are being prepared for Boy Scouts through the
Webelos program. These Scouts will participate in more camp outs and other
outdoor activities. The Webelos work on Activity badges which give them a taste
of the Boy Scout Merit badge program.
Dens consist of boys of the same age. All the different age group dens comprise
the Pack. Most dens meet every other week for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Once a month all
the dens and their families get together at a Pack gathering to receive the awards
they have been working on. All the dens participate in the Pack gatherings by
singing a song, doing a skit or helping with set-up or clean-up.
Tiger Cubs have a new uniform consisting of a blue uniform shirt that helps them
to look more like the Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts. They earn beads which go on
their Tiger Paw. Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts have the blue uniform shirt with the
appropriate insignia sewn on. Webelos Scouts can wear either the blue or tan
uniform shirt. We suggest the tan shirt as they can wear it in Boy Scouts. All boys
should have their own book in the rank they are working on as some things need to
be completed at home. The boys need to bring these books to every den meeting.
The proper insignias to purchase, where to place them on the uniform, and where
to purchase these supplies is listed on the uniform sheet that can be obtained
online or at the Scout shops located in Beaumont or Clear Lake.
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Parents' Role
What Can I Do To Help
Parental involvement is EXTREMELY important to The Pack. Parents, PLEASE GET INVOLVED along with your son!
Come to the meetings with your son! Offer your help with the den's activities. Help with the set-up and/or clean-up at
the meetings. Bring a snack.
Whatever your area of expertise (or hobby,) there is probably a way to apply it. Whether it is computers,
photography, bookkeeping, woodworking, art, music, cooking etc,etc, you can probably think of a way to use it to
help The Pack or entertain the boys, (or teach them something new.) If you have a loud voice, use it! It will quickly
become apparent to you when a loud voice is needed at the Pack Meetings!
Den Leaders are ALWAYS in very high demand. The Pack simply can not run without them. If you are interested in
becoming a den leader please talk to our Cubmaster, Jay Lee.
You can help The Pack by participating in the fund-raisers. There will be several other fund-raisers throughout the
year.
Sign up for the trips and submit your payments promptly.
Parents play a very important role in Pack 64. The leaders do their best to provide a quality program, but the leaders
are volunteers and have other obligations, (as we ALL do!)
The Pack depends on the parents to help maintain the program.
Every parent can help the pack in some capacity. Parents should do their share in organizing den meetings and
working with the den leader of their son’s den. In addition, we ask that all parents help with at least one pack activity
a year (e.g. Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Dinner, Christmas Party or an outing.)
Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Do it for your son! The more effort the parents put IN to The Pack, the more the boys get OUT of the scouting
experience. Besides, Scouts can be fun for grownups too!
What Can I Do To Help
Parental involvement is EXTREMELY important to The Pack. Parents, PLEASE GET INVOLVED along with your son!
Come to the meetings with your son! Offer your help with the den's activities. Help with the set-up and/or clean-up at
the meetings. Bring a snack.
Whatever your area of expertise (or hobby,) there is probably a way to apply it. Whether it is computers,
photography, bookkeeping, woodworking, art, music, cooking etc,etc, you can probably think of a way to use it to
help The Pack or entertain the boys, (or teach them something new.) If you have a loud voice, use it! It will quickly
become apparent to you when a loud voice is needed at the Pack Meetings!
Den Leaders are ALWAYS in very high demand. The Pack simply can not run without them. If you are interested in
becoming a den leader please talk to our Cubmaster, Jay Lee.
You can help The Pack by participating in the fund-raisers. There will be several other fund-raisers throughout the
year.
Sign up for the trips and submit your payments promptly.
Parents play a very important role in Pack 64. The leaders do their best to provide a quality program, but the leaders
are volunteers and have other obligations, (as we ALL do!)
The Pack depends on the parents to help maintain the program.
Every parent can help the pack in some capacity. Parents should do their share in organizing den meetings and
working with the den leader of their son’s den. In addition, we ask that all parents help with at least one pack activity
a year (e.g. Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Dinner, Christmas Party or an outing.)
Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Do it for your son! The more effort the parents put IN to The Pack, the more the boys get OUT of the scouting
experience. Besides, Scouts can be fun for grownups too!
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