Cub Scouts are in dens, which are part of a pack. A den is made up of a small group of Cub Scouts who are the same gender and in the same grade.
Scouts meet together based on rank (school grade) and participate in activities and work on projects that are related to an adventure that help them learn skills they need to progress in rank. Most den meetings are held once a month but the frequency of meetings is up to the den leader and the families in the den.
A pack is made up of several dens that include different ages and grades. The make up and size of the pack varies.
The pack meeting brings all of the dens (all grades K-5) in the pack together for the purposes of recognizing the scout achievements, communicating information about upcoming events, and enhancing the pack experience.
Events and activities are planned around holidays, school and our Charter Organization’s schedule and are subject to change. However, most meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month during the school year (August - May) with optional activities in the summer.
Sometimes meetings will be scheduled outside of normal date and time for various reasons. Any meetings that need to be rescheduled will be communicated to the family.
Pack and Den Meetings are scheduled for 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM. Most times, meetings are finished before 8 PM. As mentioned above under HOW OFTEN DO YOU MEET, some meetings maybe scheduled outside of normal times. If a meeting is moved, we try to keep it the same length to respect family's time and ensure we do not lose engagement from the children.
Lion Cub - Kindergarten.
Bobcat.
Tiger - 1st Grade.
Wolf - 2nd Grade.
Bear - 3rd Grade.
Webelos - 4th and 5th Grade.
Arrow of Light.
Cub Scouting is for girls and boys in kindergarten through fifth grades, or 5 to 10 years of age. Kids who are older than 10, or who have completed the fifth grade, are eligible to join the Scouts BSA program.
No. The Cub Scouting program is designed so that a child may jump right in at any point. There is no need to work backwards to catch up. A new Cub Scout may join in any grade (K-5) and continue through the program.
The foundation of Scouting is built on providing hands-on, interactive activities that lead a child down the path of character and leadership development. In den meetings and pack meetings, Cub Scouts will make new friends, play purposeful games, and learn new skills through age-appropriate activities outlined in the Cub Scout handbooks. In addition, Cub Scout families will have opportunities to go camping and to participate in outdoor adventures. Lessons learned in the out-of- doors help to develop a life-long respect for the environment. Many packs host special events such as banquets, Pinewood Derby races, and community service projects. Packs may also be invited to attend other special events such as a large community festivals and/or special “Scout Nights” at local sporting events. All of the fun family activities are part of a curriculum designed to help a Cub Scout become their best future selves!
The pack schedules two family campouts throughout the year which include one in fall and one in spring. Other camping events are offered through the district that scouts can register to attend such as: Twilight Camp, Summer Camp and other extra activities
Fees are calculated each year to ensure cost is fair but adequate to cover required expenses. If you are joining mid year those fees are prorated. To receive an exact cost, please see the Pack’s Committee Chair or Cubmaster and they will be able to provide that for you.
Fundraising gives children a sense of empowerment and the opportunity to improve their pack and raise funds to cover expenses associated with Cub Scouts. As a pack, we offer various fund-raising events throughout the year that help raise funds to cover pack and scout expenses.
Each child in Cub Scouting will need a uniform and a handbook. Although the handbook and parts of the uniform change each grade level, much of the uniform can be worn from one year to the next. Additional supplies and equipment may be needed for certain activities such as camping trips or special events. Den and pack leaders will provide parents with information about needed uniforms and supplies at the beginning of each Scouting year.
Scoutbook is the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) free official tool for advancement record-keeping and reporting. Its primary purpose is to help Scouts, parents, and registered leaders track and report advancement records. Scoutbook is an advancement tracking tool. It also has messaging, forums, service, hiking, camping tracking and calendaring features.
Events and activities are planned around holidays, school and our Charter Organization’s schedule and are subject to change. However, most meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month during the school year (August - May).
The first step to registering your child into Cub Scouts is to complete an application. An application can be obtained through your Pack’s Committee Chair or Cubmaster. An application is required to enroll your child into Cub Scouts and add them to Scoutbook where their progress and achievements will be tracked. Along with completing the application you will need to pay any associated dues.
Pack 348 meets at its Chartered Organization, The Springs Church of Christ located at 21477 N Western Ave, Edmond, OK 73012.
Cub Scouts are made up of volunteers to fulfill different roles within the pack. Each pack may have different roles but most roles include a Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Den Leaders, Treasurer, Fundraiser and other roles needed to run a successful pack. All volunteers will need to complete an application, background check and pay and associated fees to process them. To obtain an application please visit with your Pack’s Committee Chair or Cubmaster.
All adult leaders are first required to take Youth Protection Training. When that is completed, training for each position in Cub Scouting is available on-line. Additional training is also provided online and in person for specific areas.
The BSA requires criminal background checks for all Scouting leaders. The background checks are administered by a nationally recognized third party that also provides this service to many local, state and federal governments; educational institutions; and other nonprofits.