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(East Brunswick , New Jersey)
 
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Frequently Asked Questions



What is Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program 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.  Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent. 

What are the age requirements to join Cub Scouts?
Lion Cubs (kindergarten), Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second or third grade, or age 8 or 9), 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 two Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. 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.
  • 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 campouts 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 the Cub Scout Outdoor Program.

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Typical annual events include:
  • Fall Campout
  • Spring Campout
  • Scouting for Food
  • Veteran’s Day Observance
  • Hay Ride & Pumpkin Fest
  • Blue & Gold Banquet
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Holiday Caroling / Nursing Home Visit
  • Klondike Derby
  • Raingutter Regatta
  • Ski Trip
  • Maple Tree Tapping
  • Cub Olympics
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Summer Resident Camp
  • Milltown 4th of July Parade
  • Roller Skating Night
  • Community Service Activities
  • and more!
For more info, visit 

https://www.facebook.com/CubScoutsEB/


Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
The Monmouth Council Scout Shop is located at the Monmouth Council offices:

705 Ginesi Drive
Morganville, NJ  07751
(732) 536-1208
 
If you can't make it to the store, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org 
How often are the meetings?
Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens once or twice each month, and a Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a picnic, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.

How can I learn more?

https://www.facebook.com/CubScoutsEB/