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How much does it cost to be a Scout?

Our Leaders work hard to keep the cost of our program low. The majority of our expenses are covered through our Annual Dues and our Popcorn sales. You should expect to spend around $150 in your first year to cover your annual dues, purchasing your uniform and rank-specific handbook. Some of this cost can be reduced by obtaining used supplies from our Pack webstore. After your first year, you should expect Cub Scouting to cost about $120 per year unless you need to purchase your Scout a new uniform. Additional costs may be incurred for optional “Friends of Scouting” events (costs

Arrow of Light
(Fifth Grade)

About the Rank Den Leaders Shopping List Requirements About the Rank The highest rank & award in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. It is one of the few Cub Scout badges that a Scout can wear on their Scouts BSA uniform. Scouts work on outdoor skills, physically fitness, and learn more about citizenship and working with others.  Upon completion of the requirements for Arrow of Light, a Scout can bridge into a Scouts BSA troop. Webelos Scouts that are working toward their Arrow of Light rank & award are commonly called Arrow of Light Scouts, similar to the younger ranks

Will my child go camping and do outdoor activities?

Yes, each Rank requires your Scout to participate in some outdoor activities (although camping is not specifically required). Each year, we plan to offer overnight activities at least every quarter. This includes: Our Fall Family Camp every October at Camp Agawam (our Council’s Cub Scout Camp) An indoor, overnight event over the winter A Spring Family Camp, typically in May, at Camp Agawam or other overnight camping location Summer Camps (Day Camp or Resident Camp) in July and August Meals are provided to all our participants at these overnights and Scouts will participate in a variety of activities arranged by

Webelos
(Fourth Grade)

About the Rank Den Leaders Shopping List Requirements About the Rank Pronounced “WEE-buh-los”, the word “Webelos” means WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts. After earning the Bobcat badge, a Scout in the fourth grade may earn the Webelos Badge. The Webelos Program is more challenging than Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear programs for younger Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts take part in Cub Scout pack meetings and activities as well as Webelos den meetings, activities, and outdoor fun. Webelos Scouts can earn Webelos & Arrow of Light Adventure Pins at any time. Den Leaders Shopping List Your scout needs a rank-appropriate uniform and handbook that they

Bear
(Third Grade)

About the Rank Den Leaders Shopping List Requirements About the Rank Often, den meeting activities enable the Bear Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. For Tiger through Bear ranks, if the activity is completed outside of the den meeting, the parent, adult partner, or another trusted adult should sign in the Scout’s handbook, indicating the Cub Scout has done his best to complete the requirement. The den leader then approves that requirement after consultation with the family or the Scout to confirm completion. If the requirement is completed in a den meeting, the den leader signs in

How many times will we meet each month?

You should expect to be invited to 2 or 3 Cub Scout meetings every month: Our Dens meet 1 or 2 times each month to work with other Scouts in their grade to complete adventures and work towards their rank requirements. All of our Dens come together at least monthly for a Pack meeting or other outing. Pack Meetings are generally the 3rd Friday of each month.

Wolf
(Second Grade)

About the Rank Den Leaders Shopping List Requirements About the Rank Often, den meeting activities enable the Wolf Scouts to complete requirements toward an award or rank. For Tiger through Bear ranks, if the activity is completed outside of the den meeting, the parent, adult partner, or another trusted adult should sign in the Scout’s handbook, indicating the Cub Scout has done his best to complete the requirement. The den leader then approves that requirement after consultation with the family or the Scout to confirm completion. If the requirement is completed in a den meeting, the den leader signs in

Tiger
(First Grade)

About the Rank Den Leaders Shopping List Requirements About the Rank This is unique relative to other ranks in Cub Scouting. Tigers and their adult partners are just that, partners. They attend meetings together, go on adventures like field trips together, and complete requirements together. The adult partner acknowledges the completion of each achievement part by signing the Scout’s handbook (Akela’s OK). The den leader also signs each Scout’s handbook (Den Leader’s OK) and records progress in the den’s advancement records. The Tiger Scouts also keep track of their own advancement using the Adventure Tracking section in the back of

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