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Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9,
and 10 years of age).
Parents of young boys face a lot of choices in after-school activities. Boys want to have fun, while parents want them
to learn positive values and skills that will last a lifetime. If your boy is about to enter first through fifth grade, Cub
Scouting may be exactly what you are both looking for.
Parent Introduction
Generations of American men have participated in and benefited from Cub Scouting, and the experience of serving millions of
participants over almost a century has enabled us to make Cub Scouting one of the most exciting and rewarding programs available
to your family.
As a parent, you can be assured that Cub Scouting:
* involves a variety of family activities
* encourages good behavior
* teaches lifelong values
* strengthens the bonds of family.
Volunteer Leadership
Thousands of volunteer leaders, both men and women, are involved in the Cub Scout program. They serve in a variety of positions,
as everything from unit leaders to pack committee chairmen, committee members, den leaders, and chartered organization representatives.
Like other phases of the Scouting program, a Cub Scout pack belongs to an organization with interests similar to those
of the BSA. This organization, which might be a church, school, community organization, or group of interested citizens, is
chartered by the local BSA council to use the Scouting program.
This chartered organization provides a suitable meeting place, adult leadership, supervision, and opportunities for a
healthy Scouting life for the boys under its care. Each organization appoints one of its members as a chartered organization
representative. The organization, through the pack committee, is responsible for providing leadership, the meeting place,
and support materials for pack activities.
Who Pays For It?
Groups responsible for supporting Cub Scouting are the boys and their parents, the pack, the chartered organization, and the
community. The boy is encouraged to pay his own way by contributing dues each week. Packs also obtain income by working on
approved money-earning projects.
The community, including parents, supports Cub Scouting through the United Way, Friends of Scouting enrollment, bequests,
and special contributions to the BSA local council. This financial support provides leadership training, outdoor programs,
council service centers and other facilities, and professional service for units.
In addition to the above mentioned revenue options, Pack 2206 is eligible to request funds from the SJUMC Church Council
or the United Methodist Men, if needed. Praise the Lord!
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