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Parent Volunteers
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Cub Scout Pack #152 |
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Volunteers Parent volunteers are the heart of the Cub Scout program. Each group of boys needs a Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader, and these positions are filled through the parents of the boys involved. Registration and training are provided by the Pack for those who are interested in helping. Many other positions are needed to help make the program a success. If you'd like to help in any capacity, please contact the Pack Committee Chairman or Cubmaster. Remember that Cub Scout Packs don't exist without volunteer leadership. |
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Pack #152’s leader Needs Pack #152 currently needs to fill most of our leadership positions. We need Den Leaders the most. Influencing, teaching, and working directly with your son and his friends is more rewarding than you would believe! See Traci Witt, or give her a call at 708-758-4110 or drop her an email at cubmaster@ScoutSV.org |
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Purposes of Cub Scouting The Boy Scouts of America began Cub Scouting as a program for younger boys more than 75 years ago. The purposes of Cub Scouting state that Parents, Leaders and Organizations work together to achieve the following: *Influence the development of character and encourage spiritual growth. *Develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship. *Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body. *Improve understanding within the family. *Strengthen the ability to get along with and to respect others. *Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interest and skills. *Show how to be helpful and to do one's best. *Provide fun and exciting new things to do. *Prepare Cubs to become Boy Scouts.
Within the U.S., there are more than 350 Councils to service over 1,500,000 Cub Scouts. Here in the South Suburbs, the Calumet Council is divided into area districts that are sub-divided into Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops. Pack 152 is one of 30 Cub Scout Packs in the Crossroads District. |
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The Pack The Pack serves as a "parent" organization to the Dens and provides direction, program support and maintenance of the budget. The Pack is led by the Pack Committee that consists of the Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, representatives from each Den and other volunteer leaders. The Pack leads the local organization and provides organized activities and support for Scouts and leaders.Packs are divided into Dens of six to ten boys. Dens are made up of boys in the same grade and age, so they can work together to learn skills and earn various awards and rank badges. Cub Scout Ranks 1st Grade - Tiger Cubs The Tiger Cub program is an introduction into Cub Scouting. Each Tiger Cub must have an adult partner (usually a parent or guardian) who participates in each activity with them. Each Tiger Cub Den is kept organized by a “lead” adult partner called the Den Leader. Tiger Cubs earn orange, white, black, and yellow totem beads for various activities and electives. They work towards earning the Tiger Cub Badge that is worn on their totem. 2nd Grade - Wolf Scouts Wolf Scouts are boys who have completed the first grade, or are eight years of age. Wolf Scouts meet as a Den of six to ten boys, under the direction of their Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader. The Den Meetings provide an opportunity to play games, learn new skills, go on outings and tours, and to work on achievements. Twelve achievements must be completed in order to earn the Wolf Badge. 3rd Grade - Bear Scouts Bear Scouts are made up of boys who have completed the second grade or are nine years of age. God, Country, Family and Self are the main themes of the twelve achievements required to earn Bear Rank. Bear Den Meetings are similar to the meetings held by Wolves. Scouts will learn new skills and work on achievements both at home and in Den Meetings. 4th and 5th Grades - Webelos Scouts Webelos is the last rank in Cub Scouting. It is an acronym for “We’ll Be Loyal Scouts.” Under the direction of the Den Leader and assistant(s), Webelos Scouts will work to earn Activity Pins for a wide variety of hobby and career activities ranging from science to sports. They also work towards the Webelos Badge and finally the Arrow of Light Award, Cub Scoutings' highest honor.Den Meetings
Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Den Meetings are usually held once every week for 1 hour. Den Meetings can be held at a Leader’s home, school, church or other venue depending on the activity. We usually hold all of our Den meetings at St. James Church on Tuesday nights. Although the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader are responsible for coordinating and running the Den Meetings, each Scout’s family will play an active role in the Scout activities, at the meetings and at home.
The activities at the Den Meetings vary widely from games, crafts, skills work, field trips, etc. The National organization sets a theme for each month and the Den Meetings may center on this theme or one of the achievements in the rank book. Pack Meetings Pack Meetings and activities are held monthly; on the 4th Tuesday of the month beginning at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at St. James Church in the Hall. The Pack Meetings may include award ceremonies, Den skits, guest speakers, competitions, activities or special outings. The Pack meetings are intended for the entire family. It is a time for the entire unit and their families to get together to learn and celebrate each other’s accomplishments over the past month. Some Pack Meetings are for special programs including the annual Blue & Gold Banquet to celebrate Scouting’s birthday, Pinewood Derby and Space Derby.
Pack Meetings occur during the entire calendar year. Although each Den may not meet during the summer, we encourage each Scout family to attend the Pack Meetings held during the summer. Typically summer meetings are held outside and include events such as a picnic, fishing, raingutter regatta, swim parties and the like. |