All Cub Scouts must complete Adventures. The Cub Scout program is designed around 6 core requirements (Character/Leadership, Outdoors, Personal Fitness, Citizenship, Personal Safety & Family/Reverence) along with many age appropriate, topic specific electives (including STEAM, swimming, cycling, camping, conservation, target sports, & Pinewood Derby). Your scout must complete the 6 required adventures plus 2 electives in order to earn their rank for the year.
This ceremony is completed at the end of the school year where we celebrate the achievements of the Scouts over the year and advance them onto their new rank for the next school year. Think of it as a mini-graduation of sorts. Your Scout does not have to complete the rank requirements for his/her current rank in order to advance; everyone moves up with their den.
The Leader of the Pack. Does not have to wear leather or ride a Harley, although sometimes it helps. Usually the Cubmaster, but Akela also means Den Leaders and YOU--the main leader your Scout looks to for guidance!
These are the 5th grade Scouts who are working on preparing to enter the Troop and continue their adventures in Scouting. This is the highest award a child can earn in Cub Scouting. Also the only non-religious award from Cub Scouts which can be worn on a Boy Scout Uniform.
A volunteer who helps the Cubmaster run the pack and fills in when the Cubmaster is unavailable.
A volunteer leader who helps the Den Leader with holding weekly den meeting and fills in when the Den Leader is unavailable.
Veteran Cub Scout, now in 3rd Grade. Been there, done that, and looking for action.
Generally held in February to celebrate the anniversary of Cub Scouting. This celebration can be an annual pot luck dinner, banquet or whatever the pack decides to make it. This is also when we hold Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony where the 5th graders move up to the Troop level.
The Cub Scout colors. Blue stands for truth and spirituality, loyalty, and the sky above. Gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
One part of the Safe Swim Defense. Swimmers of like ability are paired. Check in and out of the water together and stay within 10 feet of each other during the swim. It is also used on other Cub Scout activities, like hikes, for safety reasons.
Formal permission from the Boy Scouts of America allowing a pack to organize.
An organization that sponsors the pack. Monthly meetings are usually held in a building owned by that organization.
An adult representative of the group or organization that currently holds the BSA charters. Reports information to and from the chartered organization.
This is a group of adult volunteers who “run” the pack. Any interested adult is welcome to attend Committee meetings.
The adult leader of the pack committee. Provides the motivation and direction to the committee to get the pack program implemented.
A geographical area, made up of districts for administration of the Boy Scout programs. We are part of the Minsi Trails Council.
Any of a million or so children between the ages of 6 and 11 who get together and have fun at Den and Pack meetings. Marked by curiosity, easy laughter, speed, and blue uniform. Likes to eat S'mores and Bug Juice.
The Cubmaster is the chief adult volunteer leader. The Cubmaster runs the pack meetings and advises other leaders.
A group of Scouts of the same age/grade level who meets and works together towards their rank patch throughout the school year.
A Cub Scout or Webelo scout elected by their peers to help the den chief and den leader.
A Boy Scout who helps direct the activities of a den.
Amazing adult, enjoys doing all kinds of stuff with Scouts, even if it involves large quantities of patience. Easily smiles, asks others for help, and uses all kinds of resources to keep the Scouts busy.
Each council is divided into a number of districts. Pack 71 is in the Lehigh District.
A professional Scouter who is responsible for the achievements of the district.
After the required adventures, there are many electives that can be done in each rank to enhance the Cub Scout experience and earn extra awards! These can be done at home as well!
Donations to support the camps, materials, special events, and the professional coordinators who help make Scouting possible.
Largish post-Cub Scout person, good for helping scouts with tools, fire, and holding things while the scout plays. Good candidate for leader.
Person who gives an hour each week (or more) to help scouts grow to be young adults of character. Sets example by giving back to the community.
The first step in Cub Scouts in Kindergarten. Besides being extremely cute, Lions have lots of fun doing activities together and learning all about Cub Scouts!
Semi-chaotic gathering of scouts where much fun and some learning happens, usually helped along by Den Leaders and Grown-ups.
An honor group of Scouts from the Troop who give cheerful service helping others learn to enjoy the outdoors. Arrowmen also present dramatic and exciting ceremonies at campfires and special awards meetings.
The whole group – all of our dens and families together is called a Pack. The pack usually meets once a month.
A pack racing competition, where Cubs and their parents work together to make model pinewood derby cars and compete for prizes.
What leaders deliver. To do their Best, to help others, and to help scouts learn to do the same.
Unknown concept.
This is the current patch your Scout is working towards. For Kindergarten, they are working towards their Lion; for 1st grade it is Tiger; for 2nd grade it is Wolf; for 3rd grade it is Bear; for 4th grade it is Webelos; and for 5th grade it is the Arrow of Light.
An account holding money earned from fundraising efforts by the Scout. This is tracked by the treasurer. You can contact the treasurer at any time to ask your account balance. These funds can be used for anything Scouting related, including dues, event fees, advancement items, etc.
A Scouting magazine for children to help broaden their horizons in Cub Scouting.
A Scout is between the ages of 11 and 18 and belongs to a Troop. They advance through these ranks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, then Eagle.
Scouting America (formerly BSA or Boy Scouts of America) is a nationally chartered organization that encompasses Cub Scouts, Scouts, and Venture Crews.
Someone who may or may not have kids in Scouting, but just really loves the program and gets satisfaction from helping the unit.
Acronym for We’ll Be Loyal Scouts. Also, scouts in 4th grade. Sometimes wear the khaki Scout uniform (means they outgrew the blue one). Works on Activity Pins, camps, goes on hikes, prepares to be a Boy Scout. Old hand at this Cub Scout business--can build a Pinewood Derby car blindfolded.
Cub Scout in 2nd grade. Incredibly cute in blue uniform and new red neckerchief. Full of life and enthusiasm, eager to learn all about Cubs.