Public FAQ's - Cub Scout Pack 315 (Stillman Valley, Illinois)

What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?

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 http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?

Pack 315 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include:

Rocket Launch
Scouting for Food
Veteran’s Day Observance
Holiday Party
Blue & Gold Banquet
Pinewood Derby
Scouting for clothes
Spring Picnic and Campout
Memorial Day Observance
Summer Day Camp
Galena Scout Pilgrimage
Stillman Valley Fall Festival Parade
Community Service Activities
and more!

How much is it going to cost?

When you sign up for Cub Scouts and submit your application the National registration fee of $15.00 and the optional Boys' Life Magazine subscription of $12.00 is due. Since the Pack 315 charter begins on April 1, new Cub Scouts may pay a prorated fee for the remainder of the year, depending on when they register. Contact the Cubmaster for a prorated dues schedule.

Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities.

Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?

The Service Center is located in Rockford. More information about the store including hours and directions can be found on their Web site at www.blackhawkscouting.org.

Rockford Scout Shop

2820 McFarland Council

Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 637-6180

If you can't make it to the store, and are comfortable specifying your son's shirt size (S/M/L), you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org

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