Do you want to have fun with friends, play team sports, and camp? Then finding out more about Cub Scouts is the first step!

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.

The Cub Scout Sports and Academics program provides the opportunity for boys to learn new techniques, develop sportsmanship, increase scholarship skills, and have fun. Participation in the program allows boys to be recognized for physical fitness and talent-building activities.

Age-appropriate camping programs are packed with theme-oriented action that brings Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts into the world of imagination. Day camping comes to the boy in neighborhoods across the country; resident camping is at least a three-day experience in which Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts camp within a developed theme of adventure and excitement. "Cub Scout Worlds" are used by many councils to carry the world of imagination into reality with actual theme structures of castles, forts, ships, etc. Cub Scout pack members enjoy camping in local council camps and council-approved national, state, county, or city parks. Camping programs combine fun and excitement with doing one's best, getting along with others, and developing an appreciation for ecology and the world of the outdoors.

Scouting has been teaching boys to appreciate the outdoors, learn how to work with others and make new friends since 1910. Besides building your son's confidence, Scouting gives you the opportunity to watch him grow and mature into an active member of the community.

A survey of Cub Scout parents given by the Wilder Research Center showed that over 50% of those surveyed said there was an increase in their son's self-esteem, willingness to help others and ability to make good decisions and solve problems. These results reveal that aside from the fun and excitement of Scout activities, Scouting helps boys learn ideals they can apply to everyday life.

Each Scout is a part of a den of 6-8 boys, which meets three times a month for about 1-1/2 hours. Each month, all the dens within a neighboring community come together as a pack. At monthly pack meetings, boys are recognized for their individual and group achievements.

As much as or more than what you put in. Scouting helps strengthen your relationship with your son and gives you a chance to spend real quality time having fun and learning together.

Absolutely. The Cub Scout's motto is "Do Your Best" which means each boy is encouraged to perform to the best of his ability. If you have any questions about your son's special needs give the Scouts Service Center a call at (903) 597-7201.

Find a pack close to your home or son's school by calling the ETAC Service Canter at (903) 597-7201 or emailing etac@etexscouts.com Any time of the year is a GREAT time to JOIN THE FUN OF CUB SCOUTING!
Membership with the Boy Scouts of America is a prorated fee of $10.00 per year, but all boys can join regardless of their ability to pay this fee. If you can't make the scheduled meeting, don't worry, you can join at any time. Just contact call or email the contact person listed.

Cub Scouting has nine purposes:
   1. Positively influence character development and encourage spiritual growth
   2. Help boys develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship
   3. Encourage good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
   4. Improve understanding within the family
   5. Strengthen boys' ability to get along with other boys and respect other people
   6. Foster a sense of personal achievement by helping boys develop new interests and skills
   7. Show how to be helpful and do one's best
   8. Provide fun and exciting new things to do
   9. Prepare boys to become Boy Scouts

Tigers
Tiger Cubs BSA is a simple and fun program for first-grade boys and their families. The Tiger Cub program introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they "Search, Discover, and Share" together.

Bobcat
Bobcat rank is the first rank for boys in second through fifth grades who join Cub Scouting. The Bobcat badge teaches new Cub Scouts the Law of the Pack, Cub Scout Promise, Cub Scout Handshake and much more that prepares them to be good Scouts.

Wolf
The Wolf program is for boys who have completed first grade (or are age 8). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass twelve achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.

Bear
The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are age 9). There are twenty-four Bear achievements in four different categories. The Cub Scout must complete twelve of these to earn the Bear badge. These requirements are somewhat more difficult and challenging than those for Wolf rank.

Webelos
This program is for boys who have completed third grade (or are age 10). A boy may begin working on the Webelos badge as soon as he joins a Webelos den. This is the first step in his transition from the Webelos den to the Boy Scout troop. As he completes the requirements found in the Webelos Scout Book, he will work on activity badges, attend meetings led by adults, and become familiar with the Boy Scout requirements - all leading to the Arrow of Light Award.

IDEALS

Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.

Cub Scout Motto
Do Your Best.

Tiger Cub Promise
I promise to love God,
my family, and my country,
and to learn about the world.

Tiger Cub Motto
Search, Discover, Share.

Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Colors
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness. Together, they symbolize what Cub Scouting is all about.

Perhaps you've received a hand-out at school inviting you to attend a School Night for Scouting meeting. Well, do it! At the meeting, you'll get information on Scout Units near you. Plus, you can ask all your questions. Once you decide to join, you can - right on the spot!

But, say you've missed the meeting and still want to get in on the fun and adventure. Contact the East Texas Area Council Service Center (903)597-7201, email etac@etexscouts.com or return this Cub Scouts is Fun Joining Information sheet to the Council Service Center 1331 E. Fifth St. * Tyler TX 757091 or Fax to (903)597-0141.