Public FAQs - Cub Scout Pack 797 (Seffner, Florida)

What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?

Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7)
Tiger Cub Advancement is divided between activities boys do at home and activities done in den meetings with their adult partner.

Wolf Cub Scouts (entering second grade, or age 8)
The trail to the rank of Wolf Cub Scout is more challenging with 12 achievements, each with multiple tasks.

Bear Cub Scouts (entering third grade, or age 9)
To earn the rank of Bear Cub Scout, the Scout must complete 12 achievements from a list of 24. The Bear trail achievements are in four categories: God, Country, Family, and Self.

Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).
Webelos is a transitional level in Scouting that shifts the emphasis from the home-centered activities of Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Scouts, to more group-centered activities. This stage prepares the Scout for participation in the great adventure of Boy Scouting.

What does Cub Scouting offer my son?

Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.

How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation in other activities?

The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is three Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.

What are the responsibilities of a parent?

Provide help and support for the den and pack.
Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.
Attend and assist with den outings.
Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son.

Do Cub Scouts go camping?

Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?

Pack 797 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:

District Fishing Derby
Fall Campout
Fall Festival
Scouting for Food
Toy Drive & Holiday Party
Blue & Gold Banquet
Pinewood Derby
Spring Campout
Memorial Day Observance
Summer Day Camp / Twilight Camp
Summertime activities include bowling, skating, picnics, ball games
4th July Parade
Community Service Activities
Scout Sunday
and more

How much is it going to cost?

Cost is $15 (As of Jan 2010) registration at time of sign up which goes to Gulf Ridge Council and is paid annually. To put a scout through our program the cost is $150, but you sell $350 in popcorn it will pay for your dues and you pay nothing out of your pocket.

Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in fund-raising activities (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities. The boys that participate earn a percentage of the profit that goes into a direct account which they may use to offset these additional costs.

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