Cub Scouts

About Cub Scouts

Cub Scouting is a year-round program which emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders and friends.

Cub Scout Application: English and Spanish More information on How to Join

This is a great site for you and your son to find out more information about Cub Scouting: http://www.joincubscouting.org

What Does Scouting Cost?

A Scout will need to pay an Annual Registration and Insurance Fee. All Scouts pay this fee that goes directly to the national office. Scouts also have the option of purchasing a subscription to Boys' Life Magazine. He will also need to purchase a handbook and uniform for his rank, either Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos. These are available at any of our Scout Shops. Many Packs also change an annual program fee. Contact the council office for specific fee information.

Cub Scouts for first grade boys

First grade Cub Scouts are called Tiger Cubs is a simple and fun program for first-grade boys and their families. The Tiger Cub program is simple, fun and introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they “Search, Discover and Share” together.

How to Become a Tiger Cub

First, the Tiger Cub and his adult partner sign up as a team and meet in the home to conduct activities for the whole family.

Second, the Tiger cub and his adult partner meet weekly as part of a Tiger Den with other Tiger Cubs and adult partners in the den, planning the “theme” or activity that follows the motto “Search, Discover, Share”. Each Tiger Den has 5-9 boys and their partners and one adult who is the Tiger Den Leader.

What Do Tigers Do

All first grade boys work together with their adult partners on achievements and electives described in the Tiger Cub Handbook.

As boys advance, they receive recognition items to mark their progress, including: Tiger Cub belt totem and totem beads, the Tiger Cub badge and Tiger Track beads.

Some achievements can be done at anytime with the adult partner, others are intended to be completed with the den.
Den activities are planned by a different family each month and boys earn a different bead for participation in these activities.

Tiger Cubs and their families also participate in the monthly pack meetings.

Tiger Achievements

  • Making my family special
  • Where I live
  • Keeping myself healthy and safe
  • How I tell it
  • Let’s go outdoors

Each achievement has three parts: Family Activity, Den Activity, Go See It Outing

How Long is the Program

Tiger Cubs remain in the program until they complete the first grade. At that time, they graduate into a Cub Scout Den and are eligible to participate in Cub Scout summer activities.

Cub Scouts for second and third grade boys

What Do Cubs Do

Regardless of grade, all boys who join Cub Scouts start by earning the Bobcat Badge. After receiving the Bobcat Badge, a boy works on the requirements based on his grade level.

  • Second grade boys are in Wolf Dens
  • Third grade boys are in Bear Dens
  • Each den consists of 6-8 boys
  • Each den meets regularly (usually weekly). Dens also participate in monthly pack meetings
  • A parent of one of the boys is the den leader and conducts meetings on his/her schedule
  • The den leader is assisted by one or more assistant leaders (parents of other boys)
  • Den meetings consist of ceremonies, games, crafts, songs and skills

The Purpose of Cub Scouts

Influence a boy’s character development and 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 a boy’s ability to get along with others

Foster a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills

Provide a FUN and exciting new things to do

Webelos Scouts for fourth and fifth grade boys

After completing the third grade, a Cub Scout graduates with a ceremony into a Webelos den. Though still part of a Cub pack, this is a special den for boys in the fourth and fifth grade. The Webelos program is more challenging to the older boy. The Webelos scout now wears a different uniform signifying his new status.

Webelos is an 18 month program designed to prepare boys to transition into the Boy Scout program

Boys are members of a den consisting of 5-8 boys

Each den meets regularly (usually weekly). They also participate in monthly pack meetings

A parent of one of the boys is the den leader and conducts meetings on his/her schedule

The den leader is assisted by one or more assistant leaders (parents of other boys)

Meetings consist of ceremonies, games, crafts, songs, and skills.

What Do Webelos Do

A Cub Scout who is in the Fourth grade works to complete 3 of 20 achievements to earn his Webelos Badge in categories such as physical skills, mental skills, outdoor skills, community skills and technology skills. 2nd year Webelos spend the last six months working toward the highest award Cub Scouting offers The Arrow of Light.

Camping and Outdoor Programs

Camping and outdoor activities fulfill a Cub Scout's dream of fun, excitement and adventure. They provide a natural setting for quality time with family and friends. Camping satisfies young men's curiosity about the pioneering way of life in America. Patriots' Path Council sponsors camps with certified leadership and ideal settings for activities such as swimming, archery, BB guns, boating, nature, ecology, crafts and games. Several opportunities are waiting for your son and your family.

Cub Scout Day Camp
Cub Scout Day camp runs Monday through Friday, during the summer months. A full, detailed schedule of dates, times, and cost is mailed to all registered Scouts about six months before camp begins.

Day Camp is offered for Cub Scouts going into 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade, and is full of challenging and fun activities

Day Camp is currently offered at Camp Wheeler at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope, Watchung Reservation in Union County, and at Winnebago Scout Reservation in Rockaway.

Cub Scout Resident Camp
Winnebago Scout Reservation, located in Rockaway, NJ, is the setting for the Bears (boys going into 3rd grade) and the Webelos (boys going into 4th and 5th grade) overnight camping experience. This program provides a natural bridge from Cub Scouting to many of the activities in Boy Scouting.
The boys sleep in tents and spend their days pursuing outdoor skills combined with many fun activities. Nights are spent around the campfire with songs and skits.

Cub Family Camping
Each district offers special weekends for family fun at one of our camps. See your Cubmaster, or contact your District Executive for specific details on these events.

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