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Pack: The whole group - all of our dens and families together is called a Pack. The Pack usually meets once every month.
Den: The Den is a group of Cub Scouts who meet at regular intervals. Typically a den consists of 6 to 10 boys of the same grade who are all working toward the same rank.
Pack Meetings: The pack meeting is a monthly gathering of all the Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scout dens in the pack, along with their families, for recognition, fun, and program. It is where the rank advancement ceremonies take place. Each pack meeting follows a theme, and is tied into Cub Scout's Core Values.
Pack meetings are the first Wednesday of each month.
Den Meeting: Individual Den Meetings are held for each rank level of Cub Scouts. Den Leaders will set up a schedule of meetings, usually one or two a month.. Tiger, Wolf and Bear dens work on fun projects, crafts, skits, and their achievements towards earning their ranks. Webelos dens use this time to work on the various Activity Badges.
Pack Committee: The governing board of the Pack consisting of parents who volunteer to help make decisions on behalf of the Pack.
Pack Committee Member: A parent who serves on the Pack Committee.
Committee Chair: The Committee Chair is an adult volunteer that oversees the Pack committee.
Cubmaster: The Cubmaster is an adult volunteer leader and is responsible for monthly pack meetings, the program of the pack, and the operation of the dens.
Assistant Cubmaster: An Assistant Cubmaster is an adult leader who assists the Cubmaster with the pack program and may run the Pack in the absence of the Cubmaster. Our Pack currently has one Assistant Cubmaster.
Den Leader: A Cub Scout Den Leader is an adult volunteer who leads a Cub Scout den, with the help of assistant Den Leaders and parents. The Den Leader typically organizes and runs the den meetings and field trips, and also oversees the boy's advancement.
Den Chief: A den chief is a Boy Scout who serves as an assistant, helping the Den Leader with the den and providing fun and interesting things for the boys to do.
Cub Scout: A Boy Scout is between the ages of 7 and 10 and belongs to a Den. Cub Scouting furthers the development of the boy through camping, outdoor activities, skills development, and advancement.
Cub Scout Rank: The Cub Scout advances through these ranks: Tiger, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos I and Webelos II.
Adventures: The required activities for earning the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelo, and Arrow of Light Belt Loops.
Electives: The optional activities used by scouts to earn additional belt loops
Webelos: is an acronym of WE'll BE LOyal Scouts.
Akela: Akela is the Cub Scout term for a leader - any leader - including Den Leaders, Cubmasters, teachers, parents, and any other adult the Cub Scout looks up to.
Pinewood Derby: Pinewood Derby is an activity for all Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts. Boys build wooden race cars with adult assistance and race them down pinewood tracks for prizes and trophies. This is a Scout favorite as this is one of the most exciting events of the year!
Blue and Gold Banquet: This is an event that is held every February to celebrate Scouting Anniversary Week. At the banquet we celebrate the Pack's anniversary, host a Friends of Scouting presentation, and have entertainment provided by the dens, as well as a theme related to the meal.
District Roundtable Meetings: The Andaste District holds a monthly Roundtable meeting for all of its Boy Scout and Cub Scout leaders. The purpose of Roundtable is to help units succeed by providing useful program ideas, information on policy, leadership training, and current information on upcoming Council events and training opportunities. Roundtables are where the Pack and Troop leaders find out what's going on! Roundtables are the second Thursday of the month.
BSA's Glossary of Scouting Terms PDF
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- What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
- Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Wolf Cub Scouts (entering second or age 8), Bear Cub Scouts ( entering third grade or age 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth grade or age 10), Arrow of Light Scout (entering fifth grade or age 11).
- 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.
- What are the responsibilities of a parent?
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- 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/content/home/cubscouts/parents/activities/camping.aspx
- What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
- Pack 3 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:
- Scouting for Food
- Veteran’s Day Observance
- Holiday Party
- Blue & Gold Banquet
- Pinewood Derby
- Memorial Day Observance
- Summer Day Camp
- Tubing
- Hockey Games
- Community Service Activities
- and more!
- How much is it going to cost?
- The Pack 3 registration fee covers the National registration fee. Fund Raisers like the annual Trails End Popcorn Sale are used for Boys' Life Magazine, pinewood derby car, and costs of awards and advancements throughout the year.
Other costs include uniforms,handbooks, and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp. Each den may collect dues which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities.
- Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
- The Scout Shop is located at the Arnot Mall in Horseheads, NY. More information about the store including hours and directions can be found on their Web site at Scout Shop.
If you can't make it to the store, and are comfortable specifying your son's shirt size (S/M/L), you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org.
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