What is Expected of Me?

Cub Scouting encourages closeness to family. The program will give you opportunities to take part in activities with your Cub Scout that you normally couldn’t do. It provides a positive way for parent and children to grow closer together, and encourages you to spend quality time together. In this way, Cub Scouting is a program for the entire family, and your involvement is vital to the program’s success.

Some specific things you can do to help your child in Cub Scouting are:

1. Work with your Cub Scout on projects

2. Help your Cub Scout along the advancement trail

3. Participate in Den Meetings

4. Participate in monthly pack meetings

5. Go on family camp outs with your child

6. Provide support for your child’s den and pack

7. Attend parent-leader conferences (Pack committee meetings)

8. Undertake Cub Scout Adult Training

The Cub Scout years are developing years, falling between the dependence of early childhood and the relative independence of early adolescence. As your Cub Scout grows, your they will gain the ability to do more things independently, but at this stage of development, your help is critical