Cub Scout Pack 46
Pack 46 Schedule

The Purpose of Cub Scouting

Cub Scouting has nine purposes, to:

	Positively influence character development and encourage spiritual growth
	Help boys 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 boys' ability to get along with other boys and respect other people
	Foster a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new interests and skills
	Show how to be helpful and do one's best
	Provide fun and exciting new things to do
	Prepare boys to become Boy Scouts

Membership Cub Scouting has program components for boys in the 1st through 5th grades (or ages 7, 8, 9, or 10).  Members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys.

Vision Statement The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future Scouting will continue to Offer young people responsible fun and adventure; Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; Train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; Serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program.

Cub Scout Promise

I, ..... , promise to do my best

To do my duty 

To God and my country, 

To help other people, 

and to obey the Law of the Pack.

Cub Scout Colors

The Cub Scout colors are blue & gold. 

The blue stands for truth & spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. 

The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.

Advancement through the Ranks

Having a sense of pride and being recognized for their achievements is important to young boys. As adults work with the Scouts earning badges, having fun, and exploring new & interesting activities the Cub Scout progresses through the advancement plan and attains a sense of personal achievement. 

Tiger Cubs are made up of first-grade boys.  Tigers, with their adult partners, learn valuable lessons about  family communication, preparing for emergencies and understanding the environment.  The Scouts work on activities contained within their Tiger Scout Handbook.  The topics and activities are specially geared to spark the imagination and interest of 1st grade boys.  The Tiger Scouts are recognized each time they complete an activity.  Some Tiger Cub activities include obtaining a library card, visiting a zoo, learning to use public and private phones to report emergencies and starting a family photo journal.

Tiger Scout Motto:  Search, Discover, Share

Wolf and Bear Scouts  are made up of second and third graders.   Boys work toward accomplishing achievements and electives outlined in their Wolf & Bear Cub Scout Books, and earn achievements  for their hard work. Wolf & Bear Scouts learn about proper nutrition, safety, community involvement and making smart choices.  Some activities might include planning and cooking a meal, starting a recycling program, increasing strength and agility through exercise and camping with the family.

Webelos Scouts is designed for fourth and fifth grade boys.  Webelo Scouts pursue activity badges for achievements in academic skills, the outdoors, technology, sports and community involvement contained within their Webelo Scout Handbook.   Geared to older boys, Webelos activities include using computers, learning citizens' role in the nation, studying animals and insects, swimming and properly caring for the flag.

Dens

The den is the center of the Scouting experience for Cubs.  Within the den everyone is made to feel part of the group.  Everyone has a voice and can be comfortable opening up and sharing with the other den members, making contributions.  In Cub Scouting, every boy is a winner and maintains a sense of accomplishment in the activities they pursue. Cub Scouting maintains an approach to youth development that fosters cooperative relationships between boys and their adult leaders.  Cub Scouting truly becomes their classroom for learning about life. 

Working within the den every Scout is encouraged to realize his full potential by incorporating the Cub Scout motto, "Do Your Best" into his life.  No matter the skill or activity, the Cub Scout motto encourages young boys to set  goals and achieve them.

Whether your son is a star on his soccer team, a great writer, has a love for animal life, or aspires to be a Navy pilot, the lessons and attributes that Cub Scouting teaches will make him better at what he does best and, in the end, help him realize his full potential.

Pack Meetings

Once a month, all of the Dens and family members meet together for a pack meeting under the direction of our  Cubmaster and Pack Committee.   The Pack Committee works hard to provide quality programming for each Pack Meeting.  Whether it be a service project like our Project Christmas Child or our Pinewood Derby, the Scouts enjoy the camaraderie and friendship of their fellow Scouts and learning about the world around them.

The Committee includes Den leaders, chairpersons of various Pack events, parents of boys in the pack and a member of the Chartered Organization.