Welcome to Cub Scouts!

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Welcome to Cub Scouts! Purpose of tonight:

Meet your local Cub Scout leaders, learn more about Cub Scouting, ask questions, and get your son signed up to participate. 1What is Cub Scouts? Fun, family-oriented outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America for boys in 1-5 grade.

Involves a variety of family activitiesEncourages good behaviorTeaches Lifelong ValuesStrengthens the bonds of family

2What do we do in Cub Scouts?A Variety of Family Activities

Sports such as baseball, soccer, and swimmingHands-on learning experiences about art, science, music, and computersProjects in woodworking, leatherworking, and sculptureOutdoor adventures such as camping, hiking, and fishing

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

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What do we do in Cub Scouts? Cub Scouts is Fun.with a purposeCitizenshipCompassionCooperationCourageFaithHealth & FitnessHonestyPerseverancePositive AttitudeResourcefulnessCitizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest

36What do we do in Cub Scouts? Cub Scouts is family-centered

Boys often begin projects at den meetings and complete them at home with the help of a parent. Such projects become the catalyst for parents and boysfrequently joined by siblings and friendsto interact with each other on an informal, relaxed basis.

Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest

37How does it work? Grade-based (1-5 grade or 7-10 years old)

Your sons DEN of 5-8 Cub Scouts meets 1-2 times per month with Den Leader.

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

38How does it work?

1st GradeTIGER2nd GradeWOLF3rd GradeBEAR4th & 5th GradeWEBELOSThe Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

39How does it work?

1st GradeTIGERMaking my family specialWhere I liveKeeping myself healthy & safeHow I tell itLets go outdoorsHelp in the kitchenFun OutdoorsReuse, Reduce, Recycleand more!

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

40How does it work? 2nd GradeWOLFFeats of SkillYour flagKeep your body healthyKnow your home and communityTools for fixing and buildingStart a collectionBe safe at home & on the streetMaking Choices.and more!

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

41How does it work? 3rd GradeBEARSaving well, spending wellTake care of your planetWays we worshipBuild a ModelTying it all upSports, Sports, SportsWhats cooking?Be a leader.and more!

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

42How does it work? 4th & 5th GradesWEBELOSPhysical Skills (Aquanaut, Sportsman)Mental Skills (Artist, Showman, Traveler)Community (Citizen, Communicator)Technology (Craftsman, Engineer, Scientist)Outdoor (Naturalist, Geologist).and more!

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

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Bear Den

Tiger DenWebelos II Den

Webelos I Den

How does it work? Your sons DEN is part of your PACKwhich is made up of all the dens 1-5th grade.

Meets monthly for awards & recognition, skits, and games.Attends activities as a group.

Wolf DenThe Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

44How does it work? The Pack is run by volunteers.

parents like you!

Den LeadersAsst. Den Leaders

CubmasterAsst. Cubmaster

Committee ChairpersonCommittee MembersThe Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

45What do you need? UniformsBlue Shirt-Tiger, Wolf, BearKhaki Shirt-WebelosNeckerchief and SlideBrag VestPatches

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

46How much does it cost? Pack Dues Annual Registration & Boys Life $9.00 (prorated)Uniform Shirt $22.95

Join now and get a golden ticket to New Scout Fun day in October!

The Cub Scout program includes a wide range of group and individual activities your son will enjoy. More importantly, the activities in the Cub Scout program carefully selected and administered - everything that Cub Scouts do contributes to their moral, physical, and intellectual development:

47Thanks for coming! On your way out, turn in: Completed youth applicationFeesDont forget to pick up a meeting schedule for your new Pack and ask for your leaders contact information!

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