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Pack Organization:

Cub Scouting members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den, usually a neighborhood group of six to eight boys. Tiger Cubs (first-graders), Wolf Cub Scouts Cub Scouting members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den (second-graders), Bear Cub Scouts (third-graders), and Webelos Scouts (fourth- and fifth-graders) meet weekly.

The Den: Cub Scouting members join a Cub Scout pack and are assigned to a den. The den is the place where boys learn new skills and develop interests in new things. They have fun in weekly den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities, and on field trips. As part of a small group of six to eight boys, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to get along with others. They learn how to do their best, not just for themselves but also for the den.

The Den is led by a Den Leader (a parent) and helped by a Den Chief . The Den Chief is a boy scout who is trained to help the Den Leader. Dens may also have a Denner. The Denner is elected by the other scouts in the Den to help the Den Leader and Den Chief.

The Pack: The Pack is made up of several Dens and meets once a month. Weekly den meetings are intended for the boys to interact with one another and their leaders in a small group setting. Any gathering on the pack level, however, is intended for Cub Scouts and their families. Your family is not only welcome, but is expected to attend the monthly pack meetings, take part in special events such as the pinewood derby or the blue and gold banquet, and participate in the family camping program. Besides delivering the Cub Scout program, pack activities tend to be social events that bring together Scouting families in your community. 

The Pack Committee: The Pack Committee is made up of all pack leaders. In addition, parents are always welcome to participate. The committee meets monthly to plan Pack meetings and activities.

The Chartered Organization: The Pack is owned by the Charted Organization, which functions as a sponsor. It also provides a place for the Pack to meet. 

The Council: The District Council supports the work of the Pack with a full-time District Executive, monthly organizational meetings, training programs for leaders, and District-wide events such as the Tiger Cub Fun Day, Scouting for Food, and summer camp programs.

The Family: Cub Scouting encourages closeness to family. The program will give you opportunities to take part in activities with your son that you normally couldn't do. It provides a positive way for parent and son to grow closer together, and encourages you to spend quality time together. In this way, Cub Scouting is a program for the entire family, and your involvement is vital to the program's success.

Some specific things you can do to help your son in Cub Scouting are

        Work with your son on projects 
        Help your Cub Scout along the advancement trail 
        Participate in monthly pack meetings 
        Attend parent-leader conferences 
        Go on family campouts with your son 
        Provide support for your son's den and pack

The Cub Scout years are developing years for young boys, falling between the dependence of early childhood and the relative independence of early adolescence. As he grows, your son will gain the ability to do more things "on his own," but at this stage of his development, your help is critical.

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