Do you have a boy who is interested in the adventures that Scouting can provide? Since its origin, the Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These elements were part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be part of Cub Scouting today.
On Wednesday, August 30st Pack 843 will have a New Cub Scout Sign-Up Night, in the South Fayette Elementary School cafeteria, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Potential scouts and their parents can get the answers to all their questions, find our more about our program, and register their boys for the new scouting year.
Some basic information about Cub Scouts:
- Cub Scouting begins for boys in First Grade, or who are 7 years old. Members at this level are called Tiger Cubs. They work closely with an adult partner (parent or guardian) to begin their scouting trail.
- Members in grades 2 and 3 are called Cub Scouts, and work on Wolf rank (grade 2) or Bear rank (grade 3).
- Members in grades 4 and 5 are called Webelos Scouts, and work on the Webelos rank and the Arrow of Light rank.
- Webelos Scouts usually graduate into Boy Scouting in about February of grade 5.
- All scouts work on their rank by completing a series of Adventures. They will receive a Cub Scout handbook that will teach them new skills and concepts, and will help guide them through each adventure.
- The overall Cub Scouting program is family-centered, adult-run, and offers the boys an introduction to scouting.
At the meeting we will be asking for a $35 registration fee. Fund-raising opportunities will be discussed, and please remember that no boy will be denied membership due to financial concerns.
