Your scout is a member of a Cub Scout Den

Dens are grade-level groups in which scout follow a program of activities appropriate for their age

● The Den meets 1-2 times a month. (Mondays, generally)

● The Den is led by a Den Leader (parent volunteer).

● The Den Leader is usually assisted by an Assistant Den Leader (parent volunteer) and/or a Den Chief (older scout from a Troop).  Den meetings have academic work, games, crafts, songs and lots of fun. They typically are geared towards earning an Adventure Loop as found in your handbook. Parents are encouraged and expected to help.

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Your scout and the den are part of a Cub Scout Pack

● The “pack” consists of all the dens and other leaders. The pack meets together once a month (2nd Sunday or Monday). All Cub Scout families are invited and encouraged to attend.

● The Cubmaster and Asst. Cubmasters lead the monthly pack meeting.

● Pack meetings include a flag ceremony, activities such as  Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, Space Derby, ceremonies and the presentation of awards the scouts have earned. Pack activities in the summer include beach days and movie nights (informal).

 

The Pack is run by a Pack Committee (Group of Parent Volunteers)

● The committee is made up of a Chartered Organization Representative, Committee Chair, Treasurer, Cubmaster, Outdoor Chair, Advancement Chair and many other positions. All of these leaders are parents of scouts in the pack.

● The committee plans pack activities.

● The committee sets the Pack calendar, selects leaders, performs record keeping, manages pack finances, orders awards, maintains pack equipment, helps train leaders, and recognizes leaders.

 

The pack is supported by a Chartering Organization

● Charter organizations can include education centers, parent associations, religious organizations, service clubs, and other groups interested in youth. We are chartered by Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School

● The chartered organization approves leaders, provides a meeting place, and operates the pack within the guidelines and policies of the chartered organization and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

● The chartered organization selects a Chartered Organization Representative who serves as a liaison between the pack and the organization. The Chartered Organization Rep approves the adult leadership group leading the pack.

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The Scout Oath and Law

Use of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in Cub Scouts and all Scouting programs is designed to help emphasize the unity of the Scouting movement. This helps fulfill Scouting’s mission and vision statements, both of which mention the Scout Oath and Scout Law:

Vision Statement: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

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Scout Oath:

“On my honor, I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.”

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Scout Law:

“A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.”

 

Outdoor Code:

“As an American, I will do my best to –

• be clean in my outdoor manners.

• be careful with fire.

• be considerate in the outdoors.

• be conservation minded.”

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Age-Appropriate Expectations for Learning the Scout Oath and Scout Law

The concepts of the Scout Oath and Scout Law are difficult to master, but they are not so difficult that a Cub Scout cannot begin the journey. In the beginning of the Cub Scout’s journey, don’t expect him to memorize. The Scout Oath and Law are printed on the back cover of the handbooks. Use the handbook or a poster as an aid to reciting.