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Sudbury Pack 62�Info for New Families

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What is Cub Scouting?

  • Year-Round, Family-Friendly program led by adult volunteers and designed for boys and girls in Grades K through 5 (ages 5-11)�
  • We have fun, learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships

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  • Involves hands on activities based on
    • Citizenship training
    • Character Development
    • Personal Fitness

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Introduction to Cub Scouting

  • Cub Scouts is a program of Scouting America for boys and girls in Grades K-5

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  • We meet monthly in Dens – groups of about 6-10 kids of same age and grade level

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  • We also meet monthly as a Pack – where all the Dens get together at the same time

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  • Is it FUN? YES!!

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Scouting America programs

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https://www.scouting.org

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Scouting Organization for Pack 62

Scouting America

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Council

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What is the council?

  • An organization powered by Scouting America professionals to provide shared resources and experiences for its packs

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  • A geographical unit of Scouting America packs

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  • The council provides resources and support during recruitment, education around events like Pinewood Derby, and some outdoor experiences for Cub Scouting

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What is the pack?

  • An organization powered by volunteers to implement the scouting experience in their community.

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  • Pack meetings and pack events are organized for all dens (grade levels). Pack meetings are typically themed and led by the cubmaster.�
  • Pack Events:
    • Camping at Mayflower Council sites (Nobscot, Resolute, …)
    • Pinewood Derby, Blue and Gold Banquet, Rocket Launch
    • Museums, Overnights, Sports Events, Rock Climbing, First Responders Visits, Service Events

and more!

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What is a den?

  • Age or grade-based units that make up the pack. Usually 6 to 10 scouts per den, same age and grade

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  • Meet usually once per month, but each den determines exact schedule for itself

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  • Den meetings led by den leader or parents in the den

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  • Den Leader – organizes, submits achievements

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  • Dens learn to work together in a group to do activities that will help them earn their rank badge throughout the year - and they have fun!

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Cub Scout Ranks

Kindergarten - Lions

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1st Grade – Tigers

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2nd Grade – Wolves

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3rd Grade – Bears

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4th Grade – Webelos

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5th Grade – Arrow of Light

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Adventures by Rank

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Adventures by Rank

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https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/what-cub-scouts-earn/the-advancement-trail/

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1st Adventure - Bobcat

  • Designed as first adventure for ALL scouts starting new ranks

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  • Requires working knowledge of Scout signs and verbalizations (age appropriate requirements)

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  • Complete with parent/guardian exercises in How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide

Cub Scout Sign

Cub Scout Handshake

Cub Scout Salute

Cub Scout Motto

Scout Oath

Scout Law

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Where to find adventure requirements

Books can be purchased from the scout shop, online or in person.

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Adventure requirements can also be found for free on the web at: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/adventures/

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Parental Involvement

  • Cub Scouting is hands on.
  • It offers you a fantastic way to interact with your kids that you wouldn’t otherwise.
  • Our expectation is that scouting is a family event, run by volunteers, and we need every family to participate in order to be successful for your kids.
  • Find a way to incorporate your hobbies, interests, connections into your child’s scouting experience.
  • It’s gratifying and fun to lead kids at this age.

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Past Events

  • Camp Resolute camping
  • Community Service

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Past Meetings

Police Station Tour

Pinewood Derby

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Past Meetings

Blue and Gold Banquet

Rocket Launch

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Upcoming Pack Events

  • September 13 - Hiking at Blue Hills
  • September - First Den Meetings
  • October 17-19 - Camping at Nobscot
  • Nov - Fall Service Events
  • Dec - Rock Climbing
  • Jan – Ecotarium Night Journey (overnight in the museum)
  • Blue and Gold Banquet
  • Pinewood Derby!
  • Spring Camping
  • Rocket Launch!

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  • See more at sudburypack62.org/calendar

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  • And Dens will be having their own adventures as well!

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Annual Dues

  • Scout Dues
    • $68 – Mayflower Council Program Dues
      • Staff, camps, trainings, programs, promotion
    • $85 – National BSA Dues
      • Registration, marketing, national events, insurance
    • $15 – Scout Life magazine subscription (optional)
    • $180 – Pack 62 Dues
      • Pack activities, camping, food, facility rental, Class B shirts, Pinewood Derby, Model Rockets, Adult Leader fees, bank and payment processing fees, belt loops and awards, printing, website, email, administrative costs

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Sign Up

  • sudburypack62.org/registration

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  • Youth (you will be making two online payments)
    • Youth Application Form (beascout.org) ($68 + $85 = $153)
    • Pack Dues ($180)

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  • Adult - Leaders
    • Adult Application Form (beascout.org)
    • CORI Form / license
    • Youth Protection Training (within 30 days)

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Class A Uniforms

  • Shop online or at the New England Scout Shop (recommended)

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  • Class A Shirt (required)
    • blue shirt for Tiger through Webelos
    • blue or Tan for Arrow of Light
    • get patches for pack “62” and sew on
  • Neckerchief and slide (required)
    • Pack can provide if needed
    • asking older scouts highly encouraged!
    • slide can be bought or made
  • Official Scout Pants optional (jeans ok)
  • Cap optional
  • Belt optional, but highly recommended
    • holds earned adventure loops (Lion - Bear)

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https://www.scoutshop.org/uniform_builder

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Communications

  1. SudburyPack62.org
  2. Pack 62 email distribution list
  3. Den Leader
  4. Facebook page

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Resources and Contact Info

  • Websites:
    • Pack 62: SudburyPack62.org
    • Council: MayflowerBSA.org
    • BSA: Scouting.org
    • Links: SudburyPack62.org/links
    • Contact: SudburyPack62.org/contact
    • Facebook: Facebook.com/SudburyPack62

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  • Email: sudburypack62@gmail.com
    • cubmaster = Larry Wind
    • chairperson = Bill Bryce

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Pack Leadership – Den Leaders

  • Lion - You!

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  • Tiger – Robert Salom, 2nd??

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  • Wolf – Bill Bryce, Keith Bentlage

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  • Bear - Darren Mushrush, Dimitris Spiliakos

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  • Webelos – Sarah Ehrhorn, Jamie DaFrota

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  • Arrow of Light - Jon Patch, Larry Wind

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Pack Leadership – Pack Committee

  • Cubmaster - Larry Wind
  • Committee Chair - Bill Bryce
  • Treasurer - Jonathan Patch
  • Advancement Chair - Sarah Ehrhorn
  • Recruitment Chair - Jamie DaFrota
  • Community Service Coordinator - Christine Horak
  • Pinewood Derby Coordinator - open!
  • Camping Coordinator – open!
  • Social Media Coordinator - open!

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  • Mayflower District Executive - Jack Colamaria
  • Unit Area Commissioner – Andy Sonderfan

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Opening Ceremony

  • Cub Scout Sign
    • Whenever you see a leader do the Cub Scout Sign, that means everyone needs to be quiet. Cubs do it too.
  • Cub Scout Salute
  • Flag Ceremony / Pledge of Allegiance
  • Scout Oath
  • Scout Law
  • Cub Scout Motto

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Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance

to the Flag

of the United States of America

and to the republic for which it stands

one nation, under God

indivisible, with Liberty

and Justice for all

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Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake, and morally straight.

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Scout Law

  • Trustworthy
  • Loyal
  • Helpful
  • Friendly
  • Courteous
  • Kind
  • Obedient
  • Cheerful
  • Thrifty
  • Brave
  • Clean
  • Reverent

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A Scout is:

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Cub Scout Motto

DO YOUR BEST!

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Thank you!

  • Questions?

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Thank you! Questions?

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