Cub Scouting is a 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.

Cub Scouts is FUN with a purpose!

What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?

Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second or third grade, or age 8 or 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).

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 compliment 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, gymnastics, 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.

Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.

Attend Pack meetings with your son.

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. Tiger Cubs must go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at www.scouting.org

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

Pack 3837 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:

• Popcorn Sales

• Fall Campout

• Scouting for Food

• Christmas in Port

• Holiday Party

• Blue & Gold Banquet

• Pinewood Derby

• Spring Campout

• Admirials or Wave game 

• Memorial Day Observance

• Summer Day Camp

• Community Service Activities

• and more!

How much is it going to cost?

The annual registration fee is $27.00, it covers National Registration, insurance and a year's subscription to Boys' Life Magazine.  Since the Pack's charter begins on February 1, new Cub Scouts may pay a prorated fee for the remainder of the year, depending on when they register. Contact the Cubmaster for a prorated dues schedule.  Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for Day Camp and Camp Outs. 

Where do the other support funds come from?

Our youth members participate in one fund-raising activity each year, our annual Popcorn Sale. This event funds all of the  neckerchiefs and handbooks, appropriate for your son's rank, the pinewood derby kits, and all of the patches and awards for the year, equipment, and other activities.

Where can I buy uniforms, Pack and Den number patches?

The Scout Shops are located in Downtown Milwaukee, Cedarburg and West Bend.  Exact locations and contact information is located on our Forms & Downloads page.

If you can't make it to the store, and are comfortable specifying your son's shirt size (S/M/L), you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org

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 a campout, 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 Cubmaster" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the      Cubmaster.  The link below also answers many questions on the program by taking you to the Boy Scouts of America, Join Cub Scouts site.

http://joincubscouting.org/