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Frequently
Asked Questions
How
do I get my son started in Cub Scouting?
The
first step is to attend a den meeting with your child.
There are four ranks in Cub Scouts: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and
Webelos. Tiger rank is
for boys who are under the age of 8 and have completed kindergarten
or are in the first grade. Tigers
attend all functions with their adult partner.
The Wolf rank is for boys who have completed first grade or
are 8 years old.
Bear rank is for boys who have completed the second grade or
are 9 years old. Webelos
dens are for boys who have completed third grade or reached the age
of 10.
Pack and den meeting dates are posted on Cub Scout Pack 58’s
website, www.pack58.org.
Just click on “Calendar” in the upper left hand corner of
the home page.
At
the den meeting you will be introduced to your den leader, who will
guide you through the next steps of the process.
How do I contact my den leader?
Contact information for all adult leaders
within the pack are also found on the pack’s website.
What is a Webelo?
Webelo
stands for “We’ll Be Loyal Scouts”.
The Webelo program is designed to aid the transition of a Cub
Scout to a Boy Scout. Webelos
have the option to wear a different colored uniform (tan/olive
similar to the Boy Scout uniform) than the Tiger, Wolf, and Bear
Scouts (blue).
How often do the scouts meet?
Pack meetings are held once a month.
Den meetings are usually held every two weeks.
What if I miss a den or pack meeting?
Attendance at scout meetings is not mandatory.
Often times the cubmaster or den leader will send out emails
keeping scouts and their families informed on the goings on, etc.
If you are unable to attend a meeting, however, be sure to
continue to work on your particular rank’s achievements, as the
den group will move forward through them every time they meet.
That way you will be able to keep up and be on the same page
as everyone else at the next meeting.
What are achievements?
Achievements are the various activities scouts
do to earn their merit badge. As
a bear, for example, the scout must complete the requirements for
twenty-four achievements over the course of the academic year (ie:
September-May). The den
usually addresses a new achievement every time they meet.
What is the difference between the “Arrow
of Light Award” and “Arrow Points”?
An arrow point is an award for earning 10
elective credits as a Wolf or
Bear Cub Scout. The
first 10 electives earned in either rank are represented by a Gold
Arrow Point. Subsequent
groups of 10 earn Silver Arrow Points.
The Arrow of Light Award is the highest rank in
Cub Scouting and is usually earned in the second year of Webelos
scouting. A boy who has
earned the Arrow of Light Award is eligible to become a Boy Scout
and wear this badge on his Boy Scout uniform.
Where
do I get my uniform and handbook?
Each
scout should obtain a uniform and a handbook for their particular
rank. These may be
purchased at the Twin Valley Council Center for Scouting, 810
Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001.
Their phone number is (507) 387-3123.
Visit the Twin Valley Council website and click on “Scout
Shop” for details and online ordering information.
Are there additional websites I may access
for more information?
Yes. The
Twin Valley Council website is www.twinvalleybsa.org.
Another website is www.joincubscouting.org.
This may also be accessed via link from the Twin Valley
Council website.
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