WelcomeTo The Adventure of

Cub Scouting!!!

Where Character Countsand

The Adventure Begins…

Weymouth Pack 9Chartered by Pond Plain Association

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What Is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is fun! No matter what grade you are in, first through fifth, it can be a blast. Do you like to learn by doing? This is just the place. You can learn to tie knots, set up a tent, shoot a bow and arrow (archery). Have you ever cooked a meal on a campfire? Sent a secret code to a buddy? Built a birdhouse? Hiked? Earn rewards for doing these things in Cub Scouts.Cub Scouts Belong to Packs and DensAs a Cub Scout, you will be part of your own pack.The pack is divided into smaller groups called dens. Each den has about six to eight boys. All of the Cub Scouts in your den are in the same grade and may even go to the same school.The Cub Scout pack belongs to a church, a school, or some other group of people in your community or neighborhood. This group makes sure your pack has good adult leaders, a place to meet, and exciting things to do. The group gets help from the Boy Scouts of America, which is part of Scouting around the world.Cub Scouts Do Things and Go PlacesHave you been to the local police station and talked to the policemen on duty? Or visited the fire station and sat in the driver's seat of the pumper truck? Or visited the local TV station and sat in the news anchor's chair? These are some of the places you might go with your den or pack.You might also build a pinewood derby car and race it on the track, build a sailboat or trimaran and race it in the raingutter regatta, or build a spaceship and race it to the stars in the pack space derby.Cub Scouts Earn AwardsEach time you complete an accomplishment or learn a new skill, you will be rewarded. Sometimes the reward is a loop for your belt, pin, or a patch. Sometimes it is a smile on your parents' faces to see you grow and learn.

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Den and Pack Meetings

Boys in Cub Scouting meet regularly as determined by the den leader. Den meetings are like stepping-stones: each meeting a boy progresses a little further toward the next rank, learning skills as he goes. The monthly pack meetings are like milestones that mark achievements along the Cub Scout trail and celebrate accomplishments along the way.

Den MeetingsYour son attends a den meeting with a small group of boys in his grade level. The meeting is conducted by a den leader and an assistant. The den may meet at the home of one of the leaders or at another suitable location. Tiger Cubs attend their den meetings with their adult partners, but Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts attend den meetings on their own.While the meetings include games and other activities that are fun for the boys, program delivery is the main goal. Boys participate in activities and work on projects that are related to a monthly theme and that help them learn the skills they need to progress in rank. The boys also prepare to do their part in the monthly pack meeting.

Pack MeetingsThe monthly pack meeting brings together boys from every den, their leaders, and their families for a large-scale event that showcases all that the boys have learned and done in their individual den meetings. Such a gathering gives the boys a larger experience beyond their own den. It also helps them see how their individual activities fit into the bigger Cub Scout program.A typical pack meeting begins with a formal opening ceremony. Next, in the program section of the meeting, dens may give presentations and performances that demonstrate what they learned during the month. The program section may also include activities that involve the entire audience, or a featured event.Another important part of the pack meeting is the formal recognition given to the Scouts who have earned badges, Arrow Points, beads, or other awards, and to leaders who have earned training awards, religious emblems, or other community awards. This is followed by some general announcements and a formal closing ceremony to end the meeting.Besides bringing together the boys in the pack, Cub Scout pack meetings are family events. Parents or guardians, brothers, sisters, and other family members attend. The pack meeting is a social event for the community, bringing together the families of many boys.

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Who Are The Den Leaders

Unlike some of the other activities your son participates in, Cub Scouts is a true family experience. You are participating right alongside of your son, not on the sidelines.

Each September, a new Tiger Den is formed. That den is made up of boys who are entering 1st grade. All Tiger members must have a Parent/Guardian attend the meeting with him.

It is a long honored tradition that one or more of the Parents/Guardians from the new Tiger den become the Tiger Den leader (or co-leaders). Naturally, parents are the primary source of leaders in the Scouting program. You volunteer not only to serve Scouting, but also to serve your son and his friends, and to have the chance to be a positive influence on the youth in your community.

What does it take to be a volunteer? A long, rich background of Scouting involvement isNOT required! What is needed is a desire to work with and help young people, a willingness to make time in your schedule, and the rest is easy! Lots of resources and training (online and in classes) are available and many people will support your efforts.

Being a leader is fun, challenging, and rewarding. Leaders find that their experiences help them to become better parents. Your son will love that you are sharing your time and wisdom with his new scout friends.

We already have committed leaders for the Wolf, Bear and Webelos dens. For those dens, parents are always welcome and encouraged to participate as much as possible. The more parent involvement, the better our dens and pack will be.

The Pack Committee is always in need of volunteers to help plan the monthly pack meetings and our special events such as the Pine Wood Derby and Blue and Gold Ceremony.

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The Advancement Trail

On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. 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. For more information on advancement, visit CubScouts.org.

BobcatNo matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos. A boy must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include: Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Scout Oath, and the Scout

Law and tell what they mean; Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they

mean; and With your parent or guardian complete the exercises in the

pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.

TigerThe Tiger rank is for boys who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the Tiger badge, a boy must complete six required adventures with his den or family and one elective adventure of his den or family’s choosing. As the boy completes each adventure, he will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which he can wear on his belt. When they boy has completed the seven required adventures, he can receive the Tiger badge. The Tiger badge is given to the boy’s adult partner at a pack meeting. Then, during a grand ceremony, the adult gives the badge to the boy.After he has earned the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until he finishes first grade (or turn 8 years old). He can choose elective adventures that may show him new hobbies and teach him skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When he completes an elective adventure, he receives an additional adventure loop to wear on his belt.

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WolfThe Wolf rank is for boys who have finished first grade (or who are 8 years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. His parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing his book, and the boy receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the boy has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to his parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the boy.After he has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until he finishes second grade (or turns 9 years old). He can choose elective adventures that may show him new hobbies and teach him skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When he completes an elective adventure, he receives an additional adventure loop to wear on his belt.

BearThe Bear rank is for boys who have finished second grade (or who are 9 years old). To earn the Bear badge, a boy must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. His parent or guardian and den leader approves each requirement by signing his book, and the boy receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the boy has met all requirements, the Bear badge is presented to his parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an impressive ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the boy.After he has earned the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the

remaining 12 Bear electives until he finishes third grade (or turn 10 years old). He can choose elective adventures that may show him new hobbies and teach him skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When he completes an elective adventure, he receives an additional adventure loop to wear on his belt.

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WebelosWebelos dens are for boys who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. When a boy has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos den leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a boy completes, he receives a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on his hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.

After he has earned the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until he finishes fourth grade (or turns 11 years old). He can choose elective adventures that may show him new hobbies and teach him skills that will be useful during his Boy Scout years. When he completes an elective adventure, he receives an additional adventure loop to wear on his belt.

Arrow of LightThe highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a boy completes, he receives a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on his hat.

The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a boy graduates into a troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of

Light rank when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.

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Cub Scouting Adventures

Cub Scouts have the opportunity to earn both required and elective recognition devices as they work toward their ranks. They also can earn recognition for additional elective adventures they choose to complete beyond those required for their rank. Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Scouts earn adventure loops to be worn on their belt, and Webelos Scouts earn pins they can wear on their Webelos colors or Webelos cap.Adventure loops and pins are a great way to help fulfill the aims of Scouting—build character, develop citizenship, and encourage mental and physical fitness. Through a variety of subjects, you can stretch your mind and abilities by exploring the wonders of science, learning about the world, and expanding skills in new area.This is a chance to try something new, do your best, and earn recognition all at the same time. For more information about the adventure loops and pins, see CubScouts.org.

Tiger Rank (Entering 1st Grade)Tiger Required Adventure LoopBackyard Jungle, Games Tigers Play, My Family's Duty to God, Team Tiger, Tiger Bites, Tigers in the WildTiger Elective Adventure LoopsCuriosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries, Earning Your Stripes, Family Stories, Floats and Boats, Good Knights, Rolling Tigers, Sky Is the Limit, Stories in Shapes, Tiger-iffic!, Tiger: Safe and Smart, Tiger Tag, Tiger Tales, Tiger Theater

Wolf Rank (Entering 2nd Grade)Wolf Required Adventure LoopsCall of the Wild, Council Fire, Duty to God Footsteps, Howling at the Moon, Paws on the Path, Running With the PackWolf Elective Adventure LoopsAdventures in Coins, Air of the Wolf, Code of the Wolf, Collections and Hobbies, Cubs Who Care, Digging in the Past, Finding Your Way, Germs Alive!, Grow Something, Hometown Heroes, Motor Away, Paws of Skill, Spirit of the Water

Bear Rank (Entering 3rd Grade)Bear Required Adventure LoopsBear Claws, Bear Necessities, Fellowship and Duty to God, Fur, Feathers, and Ferns, Grin and Bear It, Paws for ActionBear Elective Adventure LoopsBaloo the Builder, A Bear Goes Fishing, Bear Picnic Basket, Beat of the Drum, Critter Care, Forensics, Make It Move, Marble Madness, Roaring Laughter, Robotics, Salmon Run, Super Science, A World of Sound

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Webelos Rank (Entering 4th Grade)Webelos Required Adventure PinsCast Iron Chef, Duty to God and You, First Responder, Stronger, Faster, Higher, Webelos Walkabout

Arrow of Light Required Adventure PinsBuilding a Better World, Camper, Duty to God in Action, Scouting Adventure

Webelos and Arrow of Light Elective Adventure PinsAdventures in Science, Aquanaut, Art Explosion, Aware and Care, Build It, Build My Own Hero, Castaway, Earth Rocks!, Engineer, Fix It!, Game Design, Into the Wild, Into the Woods, Looking Back, Looking Forward, Maestro!, Moviemaking, Project Family, Sportsman

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What Will Scouting Cost Me?

Registration Fee/Pack Dues: $75.00/Year

Den Dues (if necessary) will be determined at a later date.

Our pack does fund-raising through its annual HERSHEY'S Candy Bar sale to supplement Pack registration fees.

Uniforms – While uniforms are not required to join Scouting, it does play an importantpart of the recognition and self-esteem elements of the program.

Pack 9 requests it’s members wear the Blue Cub Scout Short Sleeve Shirt (with World Crest Emblem, Old Colony Council patch, US Flag patch, Unit 9 patch, Den # patch), Rank Hat, Rank Neckerchief and Slide, Cub Scout belt and Buckle, dark colored pants(jeans, etc.) In the cold weather, a long sleeve navy blue shirt may be worn beneath the Cub Scout Short Sleeve Shirt. This is called our Class A uniform.

Remember, uniforms can also be found at thrift shops.

Check with pack leaders regarding financial assistance if needed.

Pack 9 also offers a Class B T-Shirt that can be worn to most meetings (with the Rank Hat) in place of the official Class A uniform when appropriate. The t-shirts can be purchased at pack meetings for $10.

Uniforms and Books can be purchased online at www.scoutingstuff.org or at our local scouting store

Sayre Scout StoreEaton Building411 Unquity RdMilton, MA 02186(617)361-0315

Published hours are M-F 9:30-6:00, Sat 9:30-4:00. Call ahead to ensure they have not changed.

Price list on next page.

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New Member Checklist = PACK # 9Tiger Entering 1st Grade Den # 5Wolf Entering 2ndGrade Den # 4Bear Entering 3rd Grade Den # 1Webelos I Entering 4th Den # 3 See special list belowWebelos II Entering 5th Grade Den # 2 See special list below

*******Price list is from www.scoutstuff.org as of May 25, 2016 **********

Book (Tiger, Bear, or Wolf) $12.99

Cub Scout Short Sleeve Shirt $24.99 (buy big to get more years out of it)Patches: World Crest Emblem $ 1.99 US Flag $ 1.49 Old Colony Council $ 2.85 Unit Number = # 9 $ 1.49 Den Number = See Above $ 1.49

Hat (Tiger, Bear, or Wolf) $14.99Neckerchief (Tiger, Bear, or Wolf) $ 8.99Neckerchief Slide (Tiger, Bear, or Wolf) $ 5.99Cub Scout Belt and Buckle $ 9.99

Webelos Entering 4th or 5th Grade

Book – Webelos $12.99

Webelos Short Sleeve Shirt $29.99Blue Shoulder Loops $ 3.99Webelos Colors $ 5.99Patches: World Crest Emblem $ 1.99 US Flag $ 1.49 Old Colony Council $ 2.85 Unit Number = # 9 $ 1.49 Den Number = See Above $ 1.49

Hat – Webelos $14.99Neckerchief – Webelos $ 9.99Neckerchief Slide – Webelos $ 5.99Cub Scout Belt and Webelos Buckle $ 9.99

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