Q) What is Cub Scouts?
A) Cub Scouting is fun! No matter what grade you are in it can be a blast. Do you like to learn by doing? This is just the place. You can learn to tie knots, set up a tent, shoot a bow and arrow (archery). Have you ever cooked a meal on a campfire? Sent a secret code to a buddy? Built a birdhouse? Played Ultimate? Hiked? Earn rewards for doing these things in Cub Scouts. As a Cub Scout, you will be part of your own pack. The pack is divided into smaller groups called dens. Each den has about six to eight boys. All of the Cub Scouts in your den are in the same grade and may even go to the same school. The Cub Scout pack belongs to a church, a school, or some other group of people in your community or neighborhood. This group makes sure your pack has good adult leaders, a place to meet, and exciting things to do. The group gets help from the Boy Scouts of America, which is part of Scouting around the world.
Q) What are the fundamentals of Cub Scouting?
A) Since its origin, the Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These elements were part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be part of Cub Scouting today. As such, character development should extend into every aspect of a boy's life and into every aspect of Cub Scouting.
Cub Scouting Core Values
·Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
·Compassion: Being kind and considerate and showing concern for the well-being of others.
·Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal.
·Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.
·Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God.
·Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.
·Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
·Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
·Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
·Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest.
·Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.
·Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves.
These 12 Core Values are used throughout all elements of the program—service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings.
Q) Who can participate in Cub Scouts?
A) Cub Scouting is for boys in kindergarten through fifth grades, or 5 to 10 years of age. Boys who are older than 10, or who have completed the fifth grade, can no longer join Cub Scouting, but they may be eligible to join the Boy Scouting or Venturing program. A boy can join at any age; however, he will have to begin his journey at the level that is commiserate with his age or grade level. A youth cannot go back and earn missed ranks.
Q) What is the Advancement Trail?
A) On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older.
Q) What level of involvement is required of a Scouts family?
A) Family involvement is essential to Cub Scouting's success. When we talk about "family" in Cub Scouting, we're sensitive to the realities of present-day families. Many Cub Scouts do not come from traditional two-parent homes. Some boys live with a single parent or with other relatives or guardians. Cub Scouting considers a boy's family to be the people with whom he lives. A Scouts family can be as involved as they wish to be. Volunteering to help during Scout events, as a Den Leader or Assistant Den Leader, or choosing to help support your Scout throughout the year. Parents of Lions and Tigers are integral in their program; an Akela or parent is required to be with the scout at all meetings and outings.
Q) How often do we meet?
A) Meetings are held each Tuesday that school is in session from 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm. Special meetings/outings are held on select weekends and throughout the summer.
Q) Where do we meet?
A) Cub Scout Pack 412 is charted by and meets at Fews Chapel United Methodist Church, 4000 Fews Chapel Road Greer SC 29651.
Q) What is the cost to join Cub Scouts?
A) First time scouts must pay $85 to join. This fee is broken down with $25 going to national and district dues and $60 for the pack. Returning scouts must pay $85 dues.
Q) What are my dues money used for?
A) The pack uses its dues to provide all achievement and advancement awards, supplies for certain portions of pack events (Christmas, Blue &Gold, Pinewood Derby, and The Last Hurrah).
Q) What other items are required for Cub Scouts?
A) Uniform ($60-$80) and Handbook ($11-$17).
Q) What components/pieces make up a scout’s uniform?
A) Here are the components of a scout's uniform. Uniforms can be purchased from the Blue Ridge Council Scout Shop located at One Park Plaza, Greenville, SC 29607.
Required Pieces Optional Pieces Patches(Required)
Shirt Cap Blue Ridge Council Shoulder Patch
Pants/Shorts World Scout Crest Emblem
Neckerchief Unit Numerals (412)
Slide Den Numerals
Belt
*Pack 412 allows navy/olive uniform pants or shorts purchased at other retailers to be worn with official BSA uniform components. Lion uniform requirements are different and are available on the Lion FAQ sheet.