Frequently Asked Questions

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 DOES CUB SCOUTING OFFER?

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 SCOUTING AFFECT 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 https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/activities/

WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO CUB SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES?

Pack 235 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:

• Scouting for Food
• Veteran’s Day Observance
• Fall Campout
• Holiday Party
• Blue & Gold Banquet
• Pinewood Derby
• Spring Campout
• Community Service Activities
• and more!