Which den will my child be a part of?
Cub Scouts is a grade-specific program that young people progress through as they grow older. Read more about the various dens and ranks here. The Advancement Trail
How much does the Cub Scout program cost?
When compared to the cost of sports and many other activities, there is no doubt that Scouting delivers great value to its members! Learn more about Cub Scout pricing. Cost of Cub Scouting
What are the types of activities Cub Scouts do?
We focus on interactive activities designed to be fun for children while teaching them about perseverance and developing their problem-solving abilities. In Cub Scouts, there are opportunities to spend time as a family and to do things that help build upon the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Learn more about Cub Scouts Activities. Activities
I’m new to Cub Scouts and am unfamiliar with the terminology?
Children are organized into specific groups called dens and meet 2-3 times per month to do Cub Scouts’ age-appropriate adventure activities with others in their den. Dens are organized by grade level and gender. All of the dens (K-5th grade) make up the larger Pack. The Pack, including families, also participates in other special events throughout the year, including service projects, Pinewood Derby®, Cub Scouting’s birthday party, and camping. How Cub Scouting is Organized
Are parents involved in the Cub Scout Program?
Yes! Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership, so your role as a parent is the secret to a successful Cub Scouting program. Parents help coordinate the activities and help run the den meetings. Learn more about how to help, volunteer, or lead How to Volunteer in Cub Scouting
What is the Cub Scouts Program?
Cub Scouts is for boys and girls, kindergarten to 5th grade. It is a program where youth develop the foundations for leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness through fun activities involving parents and legal guardians. Ideally dens are organized by grade.
What Will I Do in Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouting activities are designed for Scouting families to get in on the fun, and include exploring the outdoors, building projects, making friends, and developing a lifelong love of learning as Cub Scouts earn patches related to their grades.
How Often Do Cub Scouts Meet?
Cub Scouts meet twice a month or once a week depending on what times are convenient for families involved in the program.
Who Runs Cub Scouts?
Parents and legal guardians of Cub Scouts work together to run the Cub Scout program. Cub Scouting offers excellent support for parents and legal guardians to deliver the program as a team through national online training and resources to local in-person coaching and mentoring.
Why Join Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouting encourages family fun while providing youth with a safe space to make friends and challenge themselves through age-appropriate activities. It is a program where children and parents feel like they belong to an organization that consistently reinforces worthwhile values like honesty, good conduct, and respect for others.
Cub Scouts ofers boys and girls a dynamic and enriching experience, fostering personal growth through various exciting adventures. Scouting not only
encourages a love for the outdoors but also creates lasting friendships, making Cub Scouts an excellent platform for youth to explore, learn, and thrive!