We have been with Boy Scouts of America since
1954. Our charter sponsor is the Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart, Roman
Catholic Church, located in Bath, Pennsylvania. Our Pack meets every Tuesday
from 6:30 – 8:00pm during the school year. We attend at least one scout outing
a month. We do many activities throughout the year. Our biggest outing is
Summer Camp. All of our outings, activities and meetings are important to allow
the boys to accomplish the arrow of light, which is the highest achievement for
a cub scout.
About Cub Scouting
In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting
for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program used by
chartered organizations, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and
their parents, adult leaders, and friends. In the multidimensional plan of the
Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins. Currently, it is the
largest of the organization's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy
Scouting and Venturing.)
Purposes:
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 fun and exciting new things to do.
Show a boy how to be helpful and do his best.
Prepare him to be a Boy Scout.
What is Cub Scouting?
Boys in the first through fifth grades (or ages 7, 8, 9, or 10) may join a Cub
Scout pack and be assigned to a den, usually made up of boys in a neighborhood
who form a natural play group. Tiger Cub dens usually meet twice a month, while
Cub Scout and Webelos Scout den meetings are usually held once a week. Once a
month, all of the dens and family members gather for a pack meeting under the
direction of a Cubmaster and pack committee. The committee includes parents of
boys in the pack and members of the chartered organization.
Who Operates a Cub Scout Pack?
Like other phases of the Scouting program, Cub Scouting is made available to
groups having similar interests and goals, which include professional
organizations, and religious, educational, civic, fraternal, business, labor,
and citizens' groups. These "sponsors" are called chartered organizations. Each
organization appoints one of its members as a chartered organization
representative. The organization, through the committee, is responsible for
leadership, the meeting place, and related materials for pack activities.
Activities
At den meetings, a Cub Scout starts an activity. Perhaps it is a project or a
stunt for the next pack meeting. During the week, with his parents' help, he
finishes the project or perfects the stunt. If it happens to be something
required for his Wolf or Bear advancement, his parent signs his Cub Scout book.
In this way, Cub Scouting helps to strengthen family ties.
Pack meetings, attended by boys and their families, give parents a chance to see
their sons in action. Most pack meetings are divided into two parts. The first
is informal - boys and parents may view exhibits or participate in
gathering-time activities. The second half has a formal opening, followed by den
skits, songs, games, or stunts related to a monthly theme, and the presenting of
awards earned by the boys since the last pack meeting.
Outdoor Program
Adventuresome outdoor programs are encouraged for Cub Scouts. These include den
field trips, picnics, outings, day camping, and resident camping. Because Cub
Scouting is home-centered, family camping is also emphasized. Webelos Scouts are
encouraged to go on overnight experiences and to conduct occasional joint
outdoor activities with a Boy Scout troop. Summertime Cub Scout day camps are
conducted by the Minsi Trails Council. Webelos Scout resident camp is also
offered.
Basic Concepts
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, there are a number of
ideals expressed in the day-to-day life of the young boy and his leaders.
