Joining:
- What is Cub Scouts?
- How is Cub Scouts related to Boy Scouts?
- Who can join Cub Scouts?
- When can someone join Cub Scouts?
- How does a boy join Cub Scouts?
- Can a boy join any Pack?
- Why should boys join Cub Scouts?
- Where can I find additional information about Cub Scouts?
- What is a Pack and Den?
- Can boys with disabilities or have special needs join Cub Scouts? Yes.
Events:
- What kind of events are there in Cub Scouts?
- Can younger and older siblings come to events?
- Can friends come to events?
- Can a scout be dropped off at an event?
- Does a legal guardian/parent have to be at all events?
- Who organizes and run the events?
- Are all events outdoors?
- How is safety handled at events?
- How are pictures and videos shared?
Commitments:
- How much of a time commitment is Cub Scouts?
- Do parents have to help at Den Meetings?
- Does a Cub Scout have to attend all events?
- Is there homework in Cub Scouts?
- Do parents have to volunteer?
- What paper work needs to be filled out?
- How can parents get more involved?
Costs:
- How much does Cub Scout costs?
- What do the dues go to pay for?
- If a Cub Scout can’t attend some events can the dues be reduced?
- If a Cub Scout joins part way through the year are the dues prorated?
- If a Cub Scout leaves the program or joins a different pack can dues be reimbursed?
- Are there additional costs or do dues pay for everything?
- Is there financial help available?
- Does the pack do fundraising?
- Can dues or events fees be paid with a credit card or online?
- Does the Pack accept donations?
Pack 428:
- Who are the leaders of Pack 428?
- What area and schools does Pack 428 generally serve?
- How big is Pack 428?
- Where and when is the pack meeting?
- What is the typical yearly schedule for Pack 428?
- Is there information about each den?
- When and where is the parent and leader meeting?
- Who is Chartered Organization of Pack 428?
- What Boy Scout Troops do boys join after Cub Scouts?
Leaders:
- Who can be a leader?
- Can a leader be openly gay? Yes.
- Are leaders background checked?
- What training do leaders go through?
- Does it cost anything to be a leader?
- How much of a time commitment is there to be a leader?
- What are the duties of a leader?
Uniforms:
- Can the pack accept or buy back lightly used Cub Scout uniforms?
- Why do Cub Scouts wear uniforms?
- What size uniform shirt should be purchased?
- What do Cub Scouts wear to events?
- What parts of the uniform are required?
- Where can a uniform be purchased?
- What badges are needed on the uniform?
- How can badges be attached to the uniform?
- Where to put additional patches?
Other:
- How to ask additional questions.
Answers
Joining
What is Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouts is a year around program for any boy in elementary school (K through 5th grade) and their entire family.
How is Cub Scouts related to Boy Scouts?
Cub Scouts is a program that precedes
Who can join Cub Scouts?
All boys in elementary school, grade K through 5th.
When can someone join Cub Scouts?
How does a boy join Cub Scouts?
Can a boy join any Pack?
Why should boys join Cub Scouts?
What is a Pack and Den?
Can boys with disabilities or have special needs join Cub Scouts? Yes.
Events
What kind of events are there in Cub Scouts?
Can younger and older siblings come to events?
Can friends come to events?
Can a scout be dropped off at an event?
Does a legal guardian/parent have to be at all events?
Who organizes and run the events?
Are all events outdoors?
How is safety handled at events?
How are pictures and videos shared?
Commitment
How much of a time commitment is Cub Scouts?
Do parents have to help at Den Meetings?
Does a Cub Scout have to attend all events?
Is there homework in Cub Scouts?
Do parents have to volunteer?
What paper work needs to be filled out?
How can parents get more involved?
Costs
How much does Cub Scout costs?
What do the dues go to pay for?
If a Cub Scout can’t attend some events can the dues be reduced?
If a Cub Scout joins part way through the year are the dues prorated?
If a Cub Scout leaves the program or joins a different pack can dues be reimbursed?
Are there additional costs or do dues pay for everything?
Is there financial help available?
Does the pack do fundraising?
Can dues or events fees be paid with a credit card or online?
Does the Pack accept donations?
Pack 428
Who are the leaders of Pack 428?
Where and when is the pack meeting?
Is there information about each den?
When and where is the parent and leader meeting?
Who is Chartered Organization of Pack 428?
Cub Scout Pack 428 