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Since 1910, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to: | - Try new things.
- Provide service to others.
- Build self-confidence.
- Reinforce ethical standards
| Scouting encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community. Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting helps meets these six essential needs of the young people growing up in our society. | |
| Fees - Registration is $21.00 per calendar year, which includes BSA membership and insurance. Currently the Pack provides a subscription of Boys Life magazine to each scout. There are no additional Pack fees, we depend upon popcorn sales and other fund raising events to finance the operation of the Pack. However, Den Leaders may collect nominal dues to cover the costs associated with supplies, etc. Some Pack events may also incur a cost, but will be announced in advance. District and Council events typically have associated costs. |
Uniforms - Pack 198 requires that each boy obtain an official Cub Scout shirt, belt, neckerchief, slide and all required patches. Cub Scout pants and hat are not required, but may be purchased if you wish. Pack 198 has an "experienced uniform box" available to all scouts. Ask your Den Leader or the Cub Master for details. |
Pack Activities - Pack 198 strives to provide a quality Scouting program all year round. It is our belief that monthly Pack activities are an integral part of a successful program. These activities provide the boys and their families an opportunity to learn, grow, share and have fun as a Pack. Past activities have included miniature golf, fossil digs, snow tubing, bowling, hiking, family camping and attending local sporting events. Each Scout must be accompanied by a parent (or other adult) to participate in these activities. |
District and Council Events - Pack 198 participates in many District/Council sponsored events throughout the year, including Scouting for Food, Partner and Pal weekends, Webelos Resident camps and Twilight Camp. A schedule of these events will be communicated through the Dens and via the website. |
Committee/Leaders Meeting - A monthly Leader's meeting provides the opportunity to address Pack administration and finances, share ideas and to plan for upcoming events. All Leaders are encouraged to attend, as well as any parent who may have ideas, comments or concerns regarding the Pack or a particular Den. These meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church. |
Participation and expectations on the part of the Scouts is pretty straight forward. The Scouts are expected to attend all Den and Pack meetings. Scouts should arrive on time, not late. If the parent or guardian does not stay for the meeting, they should return promptly at the scheduled ending time of the meeting to assist with cleaning up and pick up the Scout. Good behavior is expected at all Scouting functions and activities. This includes showing respect of Leaders, adults and other Scouts. Parents are expected to encourage, support and assist their Scout as they work on achievements. The Den Leader and Assistant are coordinators. Each parent is expected to share the work and accomplishments in providing this terrific program for the Scouts. The parents are responsible to deal with any behavior problem identified by the Den Leaders. All Cub Scout leaders are expected to follow all scouting rules, regulations and guidelines without exception. The National level of Scouting has policies to protect the Scouts, the Leaders and the program. They may not always be convenient, but they have a purpose and are not to be excused for any reason. Whoever participates in a Scouting activity must comply with these policies. If you are not satisfied with the program or performance of your Den, don't sit back, contact the Cubmaster or Pack Committee Chairman immediately. |
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