Cub Scouting means "doing." You will have lots to do as a Cub Scout in Pack 19—hikes, games, sports, songs, stories, adventures and much more!. A lot of the fun happens right in the den and pack.
Everything boys do in Cub Scouting has a purpose. Apart from the fun and excitement, the aim of Cub Scouting is to help boys grow into good citizens who are strong in character and personally fit. This is why we say that Cub Scouting is "Fun with a Purpose".
The Den, a group of Cub Scouts in your age and grade level, usually meets every week or every other week.
The Pack, all of the Cub Scout dens from first to fifth grade, meets once a month from September to May. At both the den meetings and the pack meetings, Cub Scouts do different things for fun and learning.
While you're having fun, you'll also be earning beltloops, badges and awards. You'll work on projects with your parents or other adults in your family, and all of you will feel good about the things you accomplish.
When you have earned a beltloop or badge, it is given to you in front of the whole pack. Once a year, in May we have a rank advancement ceremony. During this time the Scout receives his new rank. The parent(s) are asked to present this new rank, showing that it is a family, son, leader, pack relationship.
Cub Scouts in Pack 19 have a lot to choose from. Traditional annual events include the Outdoor Flag Retirement ceremony & Fly-In in August, the Pinewood Derby in January, the Blue and Gold Dinner in February, and Day Camp in June. Extra events include winter snowshoeing, family park days and summer camping.
We practice citizenship by taking part in community events, marching in parades, volunteering with community service projects, and helping out when asked.
Cub Scouts do all sorts of exciting stuff! Whatever it is that you enjoy, you'll probably have a chance to do it in Cub Scouting.