Since its beginning, the Cub Scout program has been a fun and educational experience concerned with values. Besides providing a positive place where scouts can enjoy safe, wholesome activities, Cub Scouting focuses on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Cub Scout program.
History of Cub Scouting
Here is a brief overview of the history of the Cub Scout program, from its origins in 1930 to the present day.
Purposes and Methods of Cub Scouting
All the activities leaders plan and scouts enjoy relate to one or more of the purposes of Cub Scouting, using the seven specific methods to achieve Scouting's aims.
The Benefits of Cub Scouting
As a worldwide organization, Scouting is a movement dedicated to bringing out the best in people. All Scouting activities benefit the growth and development of scouts.
Character Development
Since its origin, the Scouting program has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first activities for Scouts were...
Pack 9 serves the central New Jersey town of New Egypt and the surrounding area. We are a chartered organization of the American Legion Post 455. The Pack is part of the Jersey Devil District of the Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Cub Scouts is a family based, year-round program designed for children ages 5 through 11 (Kindergarten through Fifth grade). Scouts begin as Lions in Kindergarten, Have fun as Tigers in the first grade and then move up in rank into the Wolf and Bear programs (second and third grade). They then move up to Webelos Scouts (fourth grade) and Arrow of Light Scouts (fifth grade). These last two ranks differ from the earlier ranks in that the cubs begin preparing for the transition to Boy Scouts. As Lions and Tigers, the scouts work hand in hand with their adult partner (Akela). As the scouts move up in rank, the adult partner begins to give the scouts more responsibility. By the time the scouts transition into Boy Scouts, they are ready to work on their own.
Cub Scouts are divided into Dens, which is a group of 5-10 scouts of the same age and rank under the leadership of a Den Leader. Dens typically meet at least twice a month to work on projects, take a field trip, play games, and learn new skills. Together, all the Dens form a Pack, which meets under the direction of a Cubmaster. Once a month, all Dens come together for a Pack meeting, where the scouts participate in games, educational activities and receive recognition for their achievements. The Pack also organizes family outings such as camping, fishing, trips to watch professional sporting events, and recreational activities. The Jersey Shore Council also organizes events for all Packs in the area, as well as running a summer day camp and resident (sleepover) camp.
Pack and Den meetings are typically held in the New Egypt Elementary School.
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