Cub Scout Pack 39 - Cub Scout Links

Cub Scout Pack

Russellville, Alabama

Facts About Pack 39

When do you meet?
We meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights of the month from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Exceptions are made for holidays.

Where do you meet?
We meet in the basement of the First United Methodist Church in Russellville.

Do I have to attend the meetings with my Scout?
Although Cub Scouting encourages family involvment, there is only one level of Cub Scouting where a parent or adult partner is required. That is the first level, or Tiger Scouts.

How much does it cost?
The basic fee for Cub Scouts is $10.00 per year. In addition to that we ask each boy to bring dues in the amont of $1.00 per meeting - we also encourage the boys to earn this money by doing chores around the home. The only other item that is a necessity is the rank handbook. This book is used at meetings and at home to work on rank requirements.

We play sports and our pratices are on the same day as den meetings.
Not a problem. Many of the members of Pack 39 play football, baseball and basketball. Make the meetings that you can, and work on requirements at home. Attend when you can. Every requirement for every rank can be completed at home working within the family unit.

What do you do at meetings?
That varies from age level to age level. As each scout grows from den to den in Cub Scouts the level of activities grow along with them. The same activities that are done in the Tiger Scouts (1st Grade) are not done in the WEBELOS (4th and 5th Grade). However, some of the thnigs that we do include nature hikes, visiting the police and fire stations, making scrapbooks, learning about knife saftey (older boys), learning how to tie knots, learn about fishing and many other fun and exciting activities.

What about outdoor activities?
I am glad you asked, Cub Scouting involves many fun and exciting outdoor activities. These include a fishing rodeo, camp outs, hikes, going roller skating, going bowling, learning about leaves and trees, working in the community during our Community Service Projects, playing games, fishing, shooting BB guns and bows and arrows.

But, I am not the outdoor type person, can my son still participate?
By all means. In Cub Scouting a boy is NEVER excluded. None of our activities are mandatory. You can attend as many or as few as you would like. Although overnight camping activities do require an adult partner, that person does not have to be a parent. An older brother or sister, aunt, uncle or friend will do. In fact, on any activity you are free to come and go as you need to. Can't spend the night at a camp out? No problem, come out and join us for our campfire and other activities, then call it a night.

How do we sign up?
That is the easy part. Each year Pack 39 has a recruitment drive called a School Night. Letters and information is sent home with the boys from school. That night we have a special meeting where we go over all the aspects of the Scouting Program and give you a chance to register. Or, you can simply attend one of our meetings or activities, your scout will immediately take part in the activities while you fill out all the paper work. You can join Scouting ANY time of the year.

Welcome to Pack 39

Joining Cub Scouts can be one of the most rewarding thing that you and your Scout can do. As a worldwide brotherhood, Scouting is unique. It is based on the principles of loving and serving God, of human dignity and the rights of individuals, and of recognizing the obligation of members to develop and use their potential. It is a movement dedicated to bringing out the best in people. Cub Scouting doesn't emphasize winning as an end result, but rather the far more demanding task of doing one's best.

When Scouting can help nurture courage and kindness and allow boys to play, to laugh, to develop their imaginations, and to express their feelings, then we will have helped them grow. We want boys to become useful and stable individuals who are aware of their own potential. Helping a boy to learn the value of his own worth is the greatest gift we can give him.

Cub Scouting Is Fun: Boys join Cub Scouting because they want to have fun. For boys, however, fun means a lot more than just having a good time. "Fun" is a boy's code word for the satisfaction he gets from meeting challenges, having friends, feeling good about himself, and feeling he is important to other people. While the boys are having fun and doing things they like to do, they also learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships.

Cub Scouting Has Ideals: Cub Scouting has ideals of spiritual and character growth, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The Cub Scout Promise is a pledge of duty to God and family. The Law of the Pack is a simple formula for good Cub Scouting and good citizenship. The Cub Scout motto, "Do Your Best," is a code of excellence. The Tiger Cub motto, "Search, Discover, Share," encourages personal growth and fitness. Symbols, such as the Cub Scout sign, Cub Scout salute, and the Living Circle, help boys feel a part of a distinct group and add to the appeal of belonging to a widely respected organization.

Cub Scouting Strengthens Families: The family is an important influence on our nation's youth. There are many different types of family structures in today's world. Scouting is a support to all types of families as well as to organizations to which families belong. We believe in involving families in the training of youth, and we are sensitive to the needs of present-day families. Cub Scouting provides opportunities for family members to work and play together, to have fun together, and to get to know each other a little better.

Cub Scouting Helps Boys Develop Interests and Skills: In Cub Scouting, boys participate in a broad array of activities. Cub Scouts develop ability and dexterity, and they learn to use tools and to follow directions. Recognition and awards encourage them to learn about a variety of subjects, such as conservation, safety, physical fitness, community awareness, academic subjects, sports, and religious activities. These interests might become a hobby or even a career later in life.

Cub Scouting Provides Adventure: Cub Scouting helps fulfill a boy's desire for adventure and allows him to use his vivid imagination while taking part in skits, games, field trips, service projects, outdoor activities, and more. The use of a monthly theme lets a boy play the role of an astronaut, clown, explorer, scientist, or other exciting character. Boys find adventure in exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and gaining a greater appreciation for our beautiful world.

Cub Scouting Has an Advancement Plan: The advancement plan recognizes a boy's efforts and achievements. It provides fun for the boys, teaches them to do their best, and helps strengthen understanding as family members work with boys on advancement requirements. Badges are awarded to recognize advancement, and boys like to receive and wear these badges. The real benefit comes from the worthwhile things the boy learns while he is earning the badges, as his self-confidence and self-esteem grow.

Cub Scouting Creates Fellowship: Boys like to be accepted as part of a group. In Cub Scouting, boys belong to a small group called a den where they take part in interesting and meaningful activities with their friends. The Cub Scout den and pack are positive places where boys can feel emotionally secure and find support. Each boy gains status and recognition and has a sense of belonging to this group.

Cub Scouting Promotes Diversity: In Cub Scouting, boys may learn to interact in a group that may include boys of various ethnicities, income levels, religions, and levels of physical ability. By having fun together and working as a group toward common goals, Cub Scouts learn the importance of not only getting along, but also of working side by side with other boys of different races, classes, religions, cultures, etc.

Cub Scouting Teaches Duty to God and Country: The BSA believes that no member can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God, and encourages both youth and adult leaders to be faithful in their religious duties. The Scouting movement has long been known for service to others. Scouting believes that patriotism plays a significant role in preparing our nation's youth to become useful and participating citizens. A Cub Scout learns his duty to God, country, others, and self.

Cub Scouting Provides a Year-Round Program: Cub Scouting has no specific "season"—it's a year-round program. While spring and summer pack activities are informal and there are many activities that Cub Scouts do outdoors, there's still plenty of fun to be had in the fall and winter: the pinewood derby, blue and gold banquet, skits, stunts, craft projects, and indoor games help to round out an entire year of fun and activities.

Cub Scouting Is a Positive Place: With all the negative influences in today's society, Scouting provides your son with a positive peer group who can encourage him in all the right ways. Carefully selected leaders provide good role models and a group setting where values are taught and help to reinforce positive qualities of character.

For more information about Cub Scouting, be sure to check out the joining Cub Scout website maintained by the Boy Scouts Of America at:

http://www.joincubscouting.com