The Pack
Cub Scouts are broken into a small group called a pack. Each pack has dedicated leaders and volunteers who are tasked with teaching Cub Scouts both fun and valuable lessons that will help them progress in the program and in life. But what makes Cub Scouts truly unique is the opportunity it gives the entire family to be involved in each child’s development. From volunteering with the pack to leading activities at home, parents can take full advantage of the extra time they’ll have participating in their Cub Scout’s life.
The Den
Cub scouts is designed for youth in Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade. Each scout will be assigned a den based on their current year grade level and will then move move up through earning their ranks. All dens in the pack meet monthly for awards and have pack activities, outings, and camp events.
- Lions – Kindergarten
- Tigers – First Grade
- Wolves – Second Grade
- Bears – Third Grade
- Webelos – Fourth Grade
- Arrow of Light – Fifth Grade
Lion
As a Lion, your kindergartner will make friends, laugh loud, gain confidence, discover nature, and most of all…have fun! They’ll experience the Scouting concepts of character development, leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness through engaging and exciting adventures!! Your kindergartener will have a blast exploring the world around them in ways that fuel their imagination and creativity. Together, you’ll take their first steps down the path to success. Adventure awaits.
Lion is a family-oriented program. A youth and their parent or caring adult partner join Scouting together. A group of six to eight youth and their adult partners meet together in a group called a den. Dens will meet approximately twice per month. They have fun participating in den meetings and outings while making memories together. Join today!
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Tiger
A 7 year old or youth in the first grade joins Cub Scouting with their parent or adult guardian. This is unique relative to other ranks in Cub Scouting. Tigers and their adult partners are just that, partners. They attend meetings together, go on adventures like field trips together, and complete requirements together.
For most youth this is their first real taste of the scouting adventure, and joining with their adult partner makes this entry rank even more fun. There are tons of fun things to do with your Akela (adult partner) – hiking, camping, archery, bb guns, and so much more, if you can dream it, the tigers will have a fun adventure to do it!
Wolf
A youth who is 8 years old or is in the second grade is a Wolf, and their adventures are all about building a solid skill set, getting them ready for more outdoor adventures, and more advanced skills. Wolves, are more involved in the ceremonies, and putting on skits and songs is an integral component of their program.
Bear
A youth who is 9 years old or is in the third grade is a Bear, and their adventures get more and more advanced. Now they have the opportunity to earn the Whittling Chip which demonstrates the trust the adult leaders have for the scout and allows them to carry a pocket knife. They also learn a lot more about outdoor survival, tying knots, and head out on many more awesome adventures.
Webelos
A youth who is 10 years old or is in the fourth grade is a Webelos. Webelos stands for “We be loyal scouts”, and the adventures at this level are all designed to get them ready to start their boy scout career. There are more outdoor adventures to go on, as well as more independant camping in preparation for their future career in scouting.
Arrow of Light
A youth who is in the fourth grade who has completed the requirements Webelos Scout, and has been around for about 6 months, or joins Cub Scouting in the fifth grade, they get to work on the highest award in Cub Scouting – The Arrow of Light. These are the most advanced and most exciting of adventures, and most Arrow of Light scouts help lead and teach many of the younger cubs as they prepare for their crossing over into boy scouts.