Parent Handbook Cub Scout Pack 21
Welcome to Cub Scouts and Pack 21!
The following pages will give you an idea of what Cubbing is all about.
The Cub Scout Promise is
"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."
The Cub Scout Law is
"The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill."
Cub Scouts should foster self-esteem while teaching cooperation and the meaning of healthy competition through games, crafts, sport, skill building, recognition, special activities, camping, and lots of fun. Cub scouting is a family activity.
Cub Scout Pack 21 is made up of approximately 30 to 50 boys, mostly from the North Tampa - Lutz area.. The boys meet in small groups (dens) of 5 to 9 boys. Each den has two adult leaders.
Pack 21 is in the Ucita District of the Gulf Ridge Council.
Our youngest cubs are the Tiger Cubs. Tiger Cubs are first graders. Tiger Cubs form a team with an adult partner. Unlike other Cub Scouts, Tiger Cubs parents share den leadership. Tigers receive totems and beads for completing their requirements.
The Wolves are our second graders. 3rd graders form the Bear dens. 4th and 5th graders advance to being Webelos.
6th graders and older, or, Webelos after obtaining the "Arrow of Light" award will join the Boy Scouts. The Boy Scouts are organized into troops and patrols. The most important concept of Boy Scouts is that the youth will lead themselves.
Den Meetings: Dens meet weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm. At least two adult leaders are required at each meeting.
Pack meetings: Usually on the last Tuesday of the month, pack meetings are for all the boys of Pack 21. The whole family is invited to attend the pack meetings. When not announced differently, pack meetings are at St. Mary's Church Parish Center at 7:00 pm.
There are many special events such as fall camp-in, Fourth of July Parade, good turns, pinewood derby, as well as council events.
Leader meetings: (also called committee meeting) Leaders of Pack 21 discuss organizational matters, future events and exchange ideas.
Advancements challenge a boy to work on skills that match his ability and interest level. A boy is not supposed to be perfect, but to do his best. Boys will be exposed and motivated to try out a lot of different activities.
Tiger cubs earn beads by participating in activities.
All other Cub Scouts earn the Bobcat rank first, and later the rank appropriate for their age level.
Wolf cubs earn the Wolf rank by completing 49 tracks in 12 achievements. After the Wolf badge they can earn Arrow Points.
Bear cubs earn the Bear rank (12 achievements with some choice) and then Arrow Points.
4th grade Webelos earn the Webelos rank and can earn additional pins to get compass points. 5th grade Webelos earn the "Arrow of Light".
Wolf and Bear advancements are signed by the parent, Webelos advancements are signed by the den leader.
Belt loops are awarded for trying out many sports and academic subjects. Sport and academic pins are awarded for more serious participation.
Application to join a pack 21 are available at the fall sign up or from any Pack Leader.
Uniforms: Cub scouts buy their own uniform, including council patch and pack numeral. The pack provides badges . Tigers, Wolves and Bear cubs use the blue Cub Scout uniform. Webelos can choose whether to wear blue Cub Scout uniform or tan boy scout uniform shirt. Official Scout uniform pants or shorts are optional.
Click here for information on where to buy the uniforms.
Handbooks. Pack 21 provides the Tiger books. Wolf, Bear, and Webelos books are available where Scout Uniforms are sold. We recommend that parents read the books for their child's age group cover to cover.
If your boy has a friend who is interested in Cub Scouts, bring him to any pack or den meeting. Don't wait for the next year's membership night.
We leaders will do our best to provide a quality program. But all the leaders in Pack 21 are parent volunteers and have many other obligations; we depend on parents to provide additional help to continue the good program we have. We ask every parent to help the pack in some capacity. The most important (and most fun) job is den leader. However, there are many other areas where your help in running the pack is appreciated. Even an hour or two makes a huge difference and your son will remember and appreciate your participation.
A parent should attend the pack meeting together with the Cub Scout.
You might notice that every handbook for boys has a parent guide at the beginning. We also have a child protection video tape which you can watch together with your boy.
There are no secrets in Cub Scouts; parents are welcome in any organizational meetings of the pack, district or council.
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Last updated 10 May 2005