·        Promotes character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness

·        Provides a practice in democratic living, a scheme for self-education, and a plan for growth in body, mind, and spirit

·        Is a plan of advancement, which acknowledges learning by doing and offers a sense of personal achievement

·        Is full of adventure – building and racing a Pinewood Derby car, learning new things and teaching others how to do it, volunteering on Food Bank drives, spending the night on a real Navy aircraft carrier, and having good times with friends

 Benefits of Scouting

·        Brings the family closer, strengthens bonds

·        Makes your son proud, gaining his respect for your efforts

·        Offers many adult and “older boy” role models, with you as the closest one

·        You learn your own son’s strengths and weaknesses much better by seeing him work and play among others his age

·        You get to know some of your son’s peers and friends well

·        “Every child deserves at least one caring adult”

·        Quality adult interaction will make a difference

·        Supports and encourages a boy’s belief in God – no matter what religion or denomination

Closing Thought –

In 50 years it won’t matter what car you drove or what your bank account was.  What will matter is that you were important in the life of your son.

What Do Cub Scouts Do?

 Cub Scouts participate in team games, work on crafts, put on skits, sing songs, learn new skills, go on field trips, and earn recognition for their achievements as they advance through the ranks.  Cub Scouts and the Adult Leaders wear uniforms to show pride and loyalty to a group and to encourage good behavior and a neat appearance.  It gives the Cubs a place to wear their badges of achievement with pride.

 Tiger Cubs (1^st Grade) & Parents:

·        Search – go see new things & try new activities in the community

·        Discover – learn about why their community, it’s history and citizens are important to them and their family, and have fun while doing it

·        Share – learn about communication by sharing their discoveries with others

Wolf (2^nd Grade) / Bear (3^rd Grade) Scouts:

·        Offers age-appropriate challenges and fosters pride through accomplishment

·        Teaches respect for God, Country, home, and other people

·        Helps to instill a sense of duty – to themselves and those in their lives

Webelos Scouts (4^th & 5^th Grades):

·        Teaches greater responsibility and self-reliance

·        Presents a brief, but exciting exposure to many different professions such as geology, engineering, and public safety

·        Prepares boys for Boy Scouting

Meeting/Time Commitments:

·        The Pack usually meets on the 4^th Thursday of each month in the Multipurpose Room at Sandra J. Gallardo.  This meeting is at 7PM for 1 to 1.5 hours of fun, skits, and awards.  The whole family is invited.

·        The Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Dens generally meet for 1 – 1.5 hours once a month on a mutually agreed upon day, time, and location.  The dens may take monthly family field trips on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

·        Webelos have 2 – 3 Den meetings per month and visit Boy Scout Troops to learn more about the next step in Scouting.  They may also go on monthly field trips or campouts.