Are Cub Scouts the same as Boy
Scouts?
Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of
America—so in that sense, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are both members of
the same organization. However, they are entirely different programs:
Cub Scouting is a family-oriented program designed specifically to
address the needs of younger boys.
How often do Cub Scouts meet?
Cub Scouts meet in their dens once each week, 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, a pack may conduct a special event such as a blue
and gold banquet as an additional event, rather than a substitute for
its monthly pack meeting.
May parents attend den meetings?
Cub Scout den meetings are intended to be an
activity for the individual boys. They are not a family activity, and
the presence of parents can be a distraction. However, parental
involvement is not forbidden and all meetings should be open to your
participation. If you would like to be present at a den meeting, ask the
den leader in advance so that the leader can plan a way for you to
observe or participate in an unobtrusive manner.
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