What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness.  Service projects, ceremonies,games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.  Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program.Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.      

How often are the meetings?

Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens once or twice each month, and a Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as fundraising, campfire, camp out, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.

How can I learn more?

The best way to learn about what a Cub Scout really does is to talk with a Cub Scout who is engaged in the program.Alternatively, you can learn more about the Cub Scout program by selecting"Contact Our Pack" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the Cubmaster.

What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?

Kindergarten:        Lion Den (Our Pack is a participant in this BSA Pilot program)

Grade 1:                   Tiger Den

Grade 2:                   Wolf Den

Grade 3:                   Bear Den

Grade 4:                   Webelos Den

Grade 5:                   Arrow of Light Den

Cub Scouts Uniform

Cub Scout Uniform consists of:

o   Class-A Shirt, Class-A Pants, Cap, Neckerchief, Slide for Neckerchief, Belt, Socks

o   Patches for Class-A Shirt:  Council Strip(Theodore Roosevelt Council), Pack Number (489), World Scout Crest Emblem

More information about the Cub Scout Uniform can be found here:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/cubscouts/parents/awards/parents.aspx

Where can I buy Cub Scout uniforms?

The TRC Scout Shop is located at 544 Broadway, Massapequa. More information about the store including hours and directions can be found on their Web site at Nassau County Scout Shop.
544 Broadway
Massapequa, NY  11758
(516) 797-0574
Check Hours of Operation before you leave.

Robert’s in Mineola also sells the Cub Scout uniform
152 Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501
(516) 746-7234

Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org

What does Cub Scouting offer my son?

Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects,ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.

How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation other activities?

The Cub Scout program is designed to complement many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports (like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, etc), or academic-based extracurricular activities (like music, art, science etc.), can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.

What are the responsibilities of a parent?

Provide help and support for the den and pack.  

Volunteer as leaders, other Pack Committee roles, help organize events, etc. 

Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.

Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.

Attend and assist with den outings.

Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son.

Do Cub Scouts go camping?

Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Activities/Adults/camping.aspx

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?

Pack 489 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical events each year include:

How much is it going to cost?

The annual Pack 489 dues of $135 covers such items as the National registration fee, Theodore Roosevelt Council registration fee, Boys' Life Magazine, the Cub Scout handbook appropriate for your son's rank, the pinewood derby kits, and all patches and awards for the year.

Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Cub Family Weekend camp outs, Pack Overnight outings, etc. Youth members participate in fund-raising activities (for example: popcorn, wreath, car wash), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, Blue and Gold banquet, and other activities for the Pack.