What is Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect. Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.
What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second or third grade, or age 8 or 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).
How often are the meetings?
Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens twice or three times each month, and a Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a Pinewood Derby, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.
Where and when are the meetings held?
Most Den and Pack Meetings are held at Center Street Elementary School in Horseheads, NY. Meetings are usually held on Monday evenings at 6:30pm. Please see our Calendar for more specific details about our upcoming meetings
What does Cub Scouting offer my son?
Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.
How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation other activities?
The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.
What are the responsibilities of a parent?
• Provide help and support for the den and pack.
• Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
• Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.
• Attend and assist with den outings.
• Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son.
Do Cub Scouts go camping?
Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html
What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 25 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:
• Rocket Launch
• Fall Campout
• Scouting for Food
• Blue & Gold Banquet
• Pinewood Derby
• Spring Campout
• Summer Day Camp
• Community Service Activities
• and more!
How much is it going to cost?
Pack 25 dues of $39 at time of registration covers such items as the National registration fee and Boys' Life Magazine.
Boys and family members participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn sales), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, pinewood derby kits, and all patches/awards for the year and other activities. Many scouts earned enough money through popcorn sales to pay their own way to Scout camp.
Other up front costs include uniforms and handbook.
What do I need to buy for a uniform?
The A Cub Scout's uniform depends on his school grade level and rank. Please refer to our Uniforms page for more information.
Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
The Scout Shop is located in the Arnot Mall at 3300 Chambers Road. More information about the store including hours and directions can be found on their Webpage.
Arnot Mall Scout Shop
3300 Chambers Road Suite 5190
Horseheads, NY 14845-5190
(607)796-0699 or 1-800-724-6099
Fax: (607) 795-5101
Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org
What is the proper placement of badges and insignia on the uniform?
Please look at our Badges and Insignia page.
How can I learn more?
The best way to learn about what a Cub Scout really does is to talk with a Cub Scout who is engaged in the program. Alternatively, you can learn more about the Cub Scout program by selecting "Contact Our Pack" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the Cubmaster.