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How old does my son need to be to join?

Cub scouting is for boys in first through fifth grades (ages 7 through 10). Boys in first grade are Tiger Cubs. Boys in second grade work toward earning a Wolf Badge. Boys in third grade work toward a Bear Badge. Boys in fourth and fifth grades work toward the Webelos Badge.

Scholarships are available to families who can't afford the registration and uniform costs.

What are Dens, Tribes, and Packs?

A Den has about six to ten boys and meets 2 or three times a month. Each Den is part of a Tribe, and the Tribe meets once each month (see Pack Calendar). This is when the boys receive whatever advancement awards they may have worked on during the month. The Pack is all four Tribes combined. Since it is so large, it is divided into four Tribes so that the monthly meetings are not so crowded. Two Tribes meet at PVE, one in each cafeteria. A third Tribe meets at Eagle Elementary, and the fourth tribe meets at Stonegate Elementary.

Where is the Scout Shop and what do we need to buy?

The Scout Shop is located at 1900 North Meridian Street, in a white building on the west side of Meridian Street, about ten blocks south of the Children's Museum. It is open M-F 8:30-6 and Sat 9-3. Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts need a Cub Scout uniform shirt, which costs about $23. Tiger, Wolf and Bear Scouts wear blue shirts; Webelos Scouts may wear tan shirts with blue epaulets. Most boys also wear a Cub Scout or Webelos hat (optional). Patches usually worn on the Cub Scout uniform are the Crossroads Council shoulder patch, the Pack numerals 358, World Scout Crest Emblem, and Den number patch (optional). The patches range in price from $.70 to $2 each. The people at the shop will help you. Take this sheet with you so you will have the Pack number, or tell them you are from Zionsville. (You do not know your Den number yet, so don't buy that.) Our boys just wear jeans, so you do not need the uniform pants.

Where do I get more information?

The pack has a website at: http://ibccn.org/p358

There is contact info on the home page. Feel free to send questions!

Who will lead my son's den?

You may lead your son's den, or co-lead it with another parent. The den leader is one of the parents from the den. It is not hard to do, and your son will be proud of you! Two adults must be present at each den meeting, so even if you are not the den leader, you will be assisting at some meetings.

When will the den meetings be?

The den meetings are scheduled individually by each den, and are typically after school, in the early evening or on a weekend. Den meetings typically last one to one and a half hours. The best way to be sure that your den meeting time fits your schedule is to be your son's den leader!

What will my son be learning and doing?

Cub Scouts earn various ranks, badges and other awards. They complete "achievements." For example, for one achievement, "The Flag", the boys learn proper folding and handling of the American flag and learn about their state flag. Often a boy's activities outside of scouting will count towards part or all of a scouting achievement. For example, if your boy has played on a team sport (e.g. soccer), this will count towards part of the sportsman achievement. Some of the achievements are most appropriately done directly between the boy and his parents. For example, one of the achievements is entitled "Making Choices". It presents a wonderful opportunity for and reason to sit down with your boy and discuss making good choices between right and wrong in terms of safety, substance abuse and other topics. Cub Scouting reinforces good parenting. Welcome!