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What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7)
Cub Scouts (Wolfs/entering 2nd grade or Bears/entering 3rd grade)
Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10)
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.
What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 19 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:
· Fall Campout
· Scouting for Food
· Veteran’s Day Observance
· Caroling & Holiday Party
· Blue & Gold Banquet
· Pinewood Derby
· Spring Campout
· Memorial Day Observance
· Summer Day Camp
· Summer Resident Camp
· Community Service Activities
· and more!
How much is it going to cost?
The annual Pack fees are $64.00.
Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities. Please see the cost of scouting tab for more information.
Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
The Scout Shop is located at:
60 Darlin Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone number is 860-291-0286
Hours of operation are:
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM -6:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00 PM
Directions found here.
If you can't make it to the store you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org
How can I save money on the cost of uniforms?
There are many places you can buy second hand uniforms from. Check local consignment shops/thrift stores like Goodwill, or websites like Ebay, Craigslist.org or even post a wanted ad on Freecycle.org. Another great way to find uniforms is to ask around places like work or extracurricular activities like sports. There are a lot of options out there.
If you cannot find a uniform second hand and are having financial difficulty, you can contact our Committee Chair to ask for financial assistance. All conversations with him are kept private.
How often are the meetings?
Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens 3-4 times per month and a Pack meeting that 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 rocket launch, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.
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.
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