Helpful Resources
What is Cub Scouts?
Join along as we answer five common questions about Cub Scouts. From what the program is to how it can help serve your family — we'll guide you through all of the basics to help make your decision of joining that much easier.
Does Scouting Work?
Working with the Cradle of Liberty Council and funded by the John Templeton Foundation, Dr. Richard M. Lerner and his team at Tufts University surveyed nearly 1,800 Cub Scouts and nearly 400 non-Scouts to better understand character development of Scouts. After a two-and-a-half-year period, the study proved Scouting builds positive character and prepares young people for life.
Cub Scout Programs
Cub Scout activities are centered around earning badges that are specific to each school grade level. This badge represents a rank. Advancement refers to the progress a Cub Scout makes toward their badge of rank.
New Families FAQs
We're glad you and your child have decided to join us! You probably have some questions, so here are answers to the five that are most frequently asked by new families.
Cub Scout Six Essentials
The Cub Scout Six Essentials, learned as part of the Wolf Rank, is a list of a half-dozen items every Cub Scout should carry when going on hikes or campouts.