What's Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouting is for everyone (K-5th grade)!
In Cub Scouts, you’ll have lots of fun, adventure, and activities with your pack. But there’s more to it than that – being a Cub Scout means you are a member of a worldwide youth movement that stands for certain values and beliefs. Cub Scouting is more than something to do. It’s all about the person you are and who you will become. Cub Scouts involve a variety of family activities that encourage good behavior, teach lifelong values, strengthen family bonds, and Cub Scouting is always fun!
Can Everyone Join Cub Scouts?
Yes! Everyone (K-5th grade) Are Welcome!
Everyone belongs in Cub Scouts. The Cub Scout culture is one of belonging, where everyone is respected and valued. In both Cub Scouts and Scouting, those of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome! Did you know that each Cub Scout pack is different? This means that a child can visit different packs and pick one that they feel most comfortable in. All children and youth are welcome in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing! Cub Scouts is for those in Kindergarten – 5th grade, while Scouts BSA is for those who are 11 -17 years old. Venturing is a special program for those who are 14-20 years old who want to focus more heavily on outdoor excursions and adventures.
Will My Child Have to Quit Sports?
We’re Already So Busy!
No Way! Unlike other extra curricular activities, Cub Scouts is designed to fit your busy family schedule. Is it baseball or basketball season? No Problem! We encourage our Scouts to do other things outside of Scouting, like join sports team, school clubs, or get involved in their church or community. Cub Scouts follows the school calendar and because you determine the pace and involvement of your child, Cub Scouting is flexible and can easily be integrated into your forever changing lifestyle.
How Much Does Cub Scouts Cost?
Is There Financial Assistance?
Scouting has an annual membership/insurance fee that is less than $10 per month. For a new Cub Scout, the cost is $96 per year. Individual packs might have some small additional costs to cover events, activities, or other necessary items for program. The character development, leadership, and life skills that are taught in Cub Scouting are too important for money to stand in the way of a child participating. We offer financial assistance to those that needs it. This form can be filled out electronically and emailed to Matt Nash at matt.nash@scouting.org.
See Cost BreakdownWhat Should I Know as a Parent?
Is There More Information?
Cub Scouts is a large program, so we created a Parent Guide to help answer any questions you may have. Remember, every Cub Scout’s journey is different, but the purpose remains the same.
The purpose of Scouting is:
- Positively influence character development and encourage spiritual growth
- Help the youth develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
- Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
- Improve understanding within the family
- Strengthen a youth’s ability to get along with others and respect other people
- Foster a sense of personal achievement by helping them develop new interests and skills
- Show how to be helpful and do one’s best
- Provide fun and exciting new things to do
- Prepare youth to become Scouts BSA & Venturers members
The Cub Scout program helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that go on to influence their adult lives. In Cub Scouts, children make friends, develop skills, try new things, and much more!
What's An Adventure Ticket?
My Child Came Home With One.
An Adventure Ticket is given to prospective or brand new Cub Scouts to help them kick-start their Scouting Journey! This ticket is a pass that allows your child to attend and try any Cub Scout event for free! All you have to do is pick an upcoming Cub Scout event, redeem your Adventure Ticket during registration, and you’ll be able to register and attend the event for free!
View Upcoming EventsDo Cub Scouts Have Meetings?
What's a Cub Scout Pack?
When you join Cub Scouts, you’ll pick a pack or group of other Cub Scouts to join. Think of this group as your “family group”. Your pack is who you’ll meet with (weekly or bi-weekly), do events with, travel with, and make friends with! Packs are led by Cub Scout parents and volunteer leaders who work with kids and their families to deliver the Cub Scout Program. Cub Scout leaders support each Cub Scout, but also each Scout’s family. Each pack’s volunteers take an active part in helping to strengthen families and their kids by providing a fun-filled, worthwhile program that teaches values.
Find a Pack Near You!Do Cub Scouts Wear Uniforms?
Yes! But not all the time.
As a Cub Scout, you’ll get your very own uniform! You’ll also get many other things like hats, t-shirts, socks, and a belt. Uniforms help to create a sense of belonging. They symbolize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Wearing a uniform gives youth and adult members a sense of identification and commitment.
Do Cub Scouts go Camping?
Yes! Through the Cub to Webelos Camping Program
Organized camping is a creative, educational experience in cooperative group living in the outdoors. It uses the natural surroundings to contribute significantly to physical, mental, spiritual, and social growth.
Learn About CampingWhat are Cub Scout Ranks?
Are all Cub Scouts the Same Rank?
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as they go. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As you advance through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities you learn as you get older.
Learn About RanksWhat's a Webelo?
How is this Different from a Cub Scout?
The Webelos program has two major milestones – the Webelos rank badge to be earned around February of 4th grade and the Arrow of Light to be earned around February of 5th grade. The final part of Webelos is bridging over into a Scouts BSA troop selected individually by the Scout.
Learn About WebelosWhat's Cub Scout Recruitment?
Cub Scout Recruitment Takes Place Every Fall!
The Cub Scout Program follows the school calendar. This makes it very easy for families to enter into Cub Scouts and when the time has come, also into Scouts BSA.
Recruitment and ResourcesScouting Programs
By registering your child in a Scouting program, he or she will have a lot of fun - while being challenged to develop leadership skills in an environment that stresses the importance of moral and ethical behavior.
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To find a unit for your youth, follow the button below. Once you have found the unit that best suits your child, you will complete, sign, and submit an application so they can become official members of the Boy Scouts of America. Be A Scout additional informati
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