What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting means "doing." Everything in Cub Scouting is designed to have the boys doing things. Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack. The most important are the weekly den meetings and the monthly pack meetings.

Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?

Tiger Cubs (must be at least 6yrs old & in kindergarten or first grade), Cub Scouts (entering first, second or third grade), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).

What does Cub Scouting offer my son?

Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.

How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation other activities?

The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is weekly Den meetings lasting an hour and 15 minutes. The last meeting of the month is a Pack meeting when all the Dens get together. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.

What are the responsibilities of a parent?

• Provide help and support for the den and pack.
• Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
• Tiger parents must attend Den meetings with their son.
• Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.
• Attend and assist with den outings.
• Attend Cub Scout Family camp outs with your son.

Do Cub Scouts go camping?

Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?

Pack 413 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families.

Typical annual events include:

• Kick-off picnic with Rocket Launching
• Fall Family Camp out
• Snow skiing & tubing
• Pushmobile Races
• Glacier Games
• Raingutter Regatta
• Indoor Camping
• Food drives
• Veteran’s Day Observance
• Blue & Gold Banquet
• Pinewood Derby
• Camping
• Memorial Day Observance
• Summer Day Camp
• Summer Resident Camp
• Strawberry Festival Parade
• Community Service Activities
• and much more!

Pack 413 is a very active and FUN Pack! :)

How much is it going to cost?

The annual Pack 413 dues are $75.

The Scout's uniform shirt, neckerchief, slide and rank specific Scout book are not included in the dues.

Youth members participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other Pack activities. At Pack 413 we put the fun in fundraiser to keep the boys energized and excited about scouts.

Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?

  The Scout Shop.

Miami Valley Scout Shop

7285 Poe Avenue

Dayton, Ohio 45414

(937) 278-4825

Hours of operation

Monday 10am - 5pm

Tuesday 10am - 6pm

Wednesday & Thursday 9am - 6pm

Friday 9am - 5pm

Saturday 10am - 3pm

Sunday CLOSED

       

If you can't make it to the store, and are comfortable specifying your son's shirt size (S/M/L), they will also take phone orders and ship via UPS. Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org