Danbury, Conn
Your Son, Scouting, and You!
As a concerned parent, you want your son to grow up to be a person of strong self-worth, self-reliant, dependable, and a caring individual. Scouting has these goals in mind for him. Since 1910, Scouting has been weaving lifetime values into fun, and educational activities. Scouting reinforces your efforts at home by strengthening character, promoting good citizenship, and encouraging physical fitness.
The values instilled by Scouting will help your son make good decisions throughout his lifetime and give him the confidence he needs in a morally challenging world.
With all the negative influences in today's society, Scouting is a positive beacon that emphases "doing right" and "doing good." Our Dens and Pack will provide your son with a positive peer group, and a program that is fun and adventurous. The Cub Scout Motto is "Do Your Best," and the Boy Scout Motto is "Be Prepared." Could there be any better watchwords to guide your son as he matures into an adult?
What it Costs?
Pack Registration: Our Pack charges $87 in Pack dues which includes: $60 for dues, a new subscription to Boy's Life (12 months = $12) & Registration/Insurance ($15). If you do not want a subscription to the magazine, the Pack dues are $75.
Uniform and Books: $25 to $35
Special Events: Some Special Events have an additional charge.
Leaders: All leaders (Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Committee Chairperson, Den Leaders, Asst. Den Leaders, Tiger Cub Coordinators and Tiger Cub Asst. Coordinators) must complete the "Be A Volunteer Leader" application form. A fee of $15 is required to cover the cost of the registration/insurance.
The Programs
TIGER CUBS: This is a one-year program for 1st grade boys. Each boy participates with a parent (or another adult family member) in family-oriented activities that range from family camping to preparing for emergencies. The time you spend together is meant to be fun, a chance to get to know one another better, and do things with your family and a peer group of families like yours.
WOLF CUBS: This program is for 2nd grade boys. It is based on Kipling's Jungle Book story of Mowgli (the man cub) and the Wolf Pack. Wolf Cubs learn to be resourceful and to do "Their Best" while following the Bobcat and Wolf Trail. Gold and Silver Arrow Points are earned for extra achievements. Our skits, games, field trips, service projects and outdoor activities help fulfill a boy's desire for adventure and allow him to use his vivid imagination.
BEAR CUBS: This program is for 3rd grade boys. As in the Wolf Cub program, it is based on the Jungle Book story. Advancement activities are at a more advanced level but include all the adventurous activities Wolves get to do. The Bear Cub program, like the others, is carefully designed so that the things they are asked to do are appropriate to their age so they are still being challenged yet still having fun.
WEBELOS CUBS: This program is for 4th and 5th grade boys. The requirements for advancement are more specific and detailed than required of Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cubs. Webelos is short for We'll Be Loyal Scouts. (There is no doubt that this was thought up before we had the widespread use of acronyms.) The focus here is on getting your son ready for Boy Scouts. The nature of the achievement work is similar to what Boy Scouts do. Webelos also learn what they need to know to earn the rank of Tenderfoot in Boy Scouts. Webelos can camp with a Boy Scout Troop at the fall Camporee. 1st and 2nd year Webelos go to a two night camping trip at a Boy Scout camp.
How Can You Help?: Volunteer!
"Service" underlies the Scouting Movement. To "Help the Pack Go" and "Help the Pack Grow," we need the assistance of parents who are willing to either join Pack Leadership or take responsibility for a Special Event. Please contact our Membership Chair to receive a volunteer form. If volunteering for a Special Event, please indicate that you are willing to head-it-up.
What do leaders and volunteers receive in return? Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Many find that the experience helps them to become better parents. Some of the many dividends that can enrich the life of leaders and volunteers are:
- Fun and fellowship with other families
- Sharing your pride in your son's accomplishments
- Privilege of helping enrich and strengthen families
- Helping boys learn good citizenship
- Helping boys develop strength of character
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of boys
- A code to live by that sets a worthwhile example
- Satisfaction of being part of a world-wide organization, dedicated to youth
