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Any new scouts
(and their parents!) who
are interested in joining us in Pack 495
are welcome to come to our
next Join Scouting Night meeting .
Thursday,
August 27 at 7:00PM
(Location
TBD)
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We are still selling the new Pack495 Class
B
t-shirts and hoodies at the pack meetings -- so
bring your checkbooks
or cash!
- T-shirts are $10 each
- Hoodies are $20 each -- Hoodies will be
available in the fall, with a different design.... stay tuned!
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Also, see the
Events page
for the upcoming fun activites of the Pack this spring & sumer!
Pack495 Fall Camping Trip
Scouting
is defined by Merriam-Webster's Dictionary as "the
activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth
directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills."
Programs run by the Boy Scouts of America
prepare young people to make good choices throughout their lifetime by
helping to instill values that guide them to do their best, to be
helpful, and to strive for physical fitness, mental sharpness, and to
behave in a way that promotes self-esteem and the respect of others.
Offering responsible fun and adventure while instilling lifetime values
and providing activities that help with developing ethical character.
Scouts are trained in citizenship, service, and leadership.
Scouting helps parents and guardians raise good kids.
Cub Scout Ranks
- Tiger Cub
- First Grade boys (or 7 years old)
Tigers is an exciting introduction to the scouting program for first
grade boys excited to get
going toward Tiger Rank!
- Wolf Scout
- Second Grade boys (or is 8 years old)
If a Cub Scout has completed the first grade (or is 8 years old) and
has earned the Bobcat Badge, he may start earning
the Wolf rank.
- Bear Scout - Third
Grade boys (or is 9 years old)
If a Cub Scout has completed the second grade (or is 9 years old) and
has earned the Bobcat Badge, he may start earning
the Bear rank.
- Webelos Scout (I &
II) - Fourth and Fifth Grade boys
Webelos is a 20 month program for 4th and 5th grade boys to prepare to
join a Boy Scout troop while learning outdoors skills and participating
in 20 different activity
badges. Webelos are also encouraged to work toward
the highest acheivement available in Cub Scouting ... The
Arrow of Light.
Belt Loops
All scouts are elegible to work toward belt loops in the Academics
Program or Sports
Program.
Cub Scouting Ideals
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub
Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, the Tiger Cub motto, and the Cub
Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and
contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best To do my duty to
God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the
Pack.
Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. They have
special meaning, which will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub
Scouting to its ultimate goals.
The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the
sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
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