Cub
Scout Pack 102
Cub Scout Terms
Cub Scouting has a language all its own. If you are not familiar with
it, below are definitions of many terms you will encounter as you get more
and more involved in the program.
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Achievements
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To earn the rank badge, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts must complete Achievements
found in their Handbook. The Achivements cover these areas: God, Country,
Family and Self.
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Activity Badge
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There are 20 Activity Badges a Webelos Scout can earn. These are divided
into 5 areas: Physical, Mental, Technology, Outdoor, and Community. A pin
is presented for completion of each Activity Badge.
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Arrow of Light
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This is the highest award a boy can earn in Cub Scouting - also the ONLY
(non-religious) award from Cub Scouts which can be worn on a Boy Scout
Uniform.
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Arrow Points
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Arrow Points are awarded to Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts for completion of
electives beyond the Achievements covered for earning the Wolf or Bear
rank badge. A Gold Arrow Point is awarded for the first 10 electives; a
Silver Arrow Point is awarded for each successive 10 electives completed.
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Bear Cub
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These are generally third grade Cub Scouts, who work on activities in the
areas God, Country, Family and Self. Of the 24 possible Achievements, they
must complete a prescribed amount in each area, for a total of 12.
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Bobcat
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Every boy who joins Cub Scouts must first earn the Bobcat badge. Doing
this, he learns the seven basic tenets of Cub Scouting: the Promise, the
Law of the Pack, the sign, the handshake, the motto, the salute, and what
Webelos means.
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Boy Scout
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A Boy Scout is between the ages of 11 and 18 and belongs to a Troop. He
advances through these ranks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star,
Life, then Eagle.
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Boy Scouts of America
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The Boy Scouts of America is a nationally chartered organization that encompasses
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorer Units, and Varsity Units.
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Committee
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This is the group of adult volunteers who "run" the Pack. Any interested
adult is welcome to attend Committee meetings.
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Council
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The Council is an organization of professional Scouters that oversees all
Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and other units in an area. Pack 102
is part of the W.D. Boyce Area County Council.
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Cubmaster
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The Cubmaster is the chief adult volunteer leader. The Cubmaster runs the
Pack meetings, and advises all other leaders.
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Den
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The Den is a group of Cub Scouts who meeet at regular intervals. Ideally,
a den consists of 6 to 8 boys who are all working toward the same rank.
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Den Chief
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An experienced Boy Scout assigned to work with a den. Den Chiefs
received special training for this position.
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Den Leader
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The adult volunteer who is in charge of planning and running den meetings
is the Den Leader.
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Den Meeting
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Individual Den Meetings are held for each rank level of Cub Scouts. These
usually occur at a regular intervals, such as weekly. Wolf and Bear dens
work on fun projects, crafts, skits, or some of their achievements. Webelos
dens use this time to work on the various Activity Badges.
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District
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Each Council is divided into a number of Districts. Pack 102 is part of
the Heartland District.
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Handbook
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Each level of Scouting has its own Handbook. The Handbook is ESSENTIAL
for your Scout, as it spells out the requirements for advancement, as well
as providing a place to record completion of the same.
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Pack
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The whole group - all of our dens and families together is called a Pack.
The Pack usually meets once every month.
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Rank Badges
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The Rank Badges, in order, are: Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos.
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Tiger Cub
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Tiger Cubs are first grade boys who, with an adult partner, participate
in several of 17 Big Ideas. The Tiger Cub program serves as an introduction
to the Cub Scout program. Tiger Cubs and their families are often encouraged
to participate in Pack events.
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Tiger Partner
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The adult partner of a Tiger Cub, usually a family member, is the Tiger
Partner.
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Uniform
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The Uniform is the prescribed clothing for any and all official Cub Scout
events. See the Uniform Page for details. For
"casual" events, a Cub or Webelos Scout T-shirt and shorts is acceptable.
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Webelos
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Webelos means WE'll BE LOyal Scouts.
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Webelos Scout
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These are fourth and fifth grade Cub Scouts, who work on up to 20 Activity
Badges in the den setting. These activities are designed to prepare the
boys for the merit badge methodology utilized in Boy Scouts.
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Wolf Cub
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These are generally second grade Cub Scouts, who work on 12 Achievements,
mostly in the home setting. Arrow Points are awarded for work done on a
multitude of electives.
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Unit
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Each individually chartered Pack, Troop, Post or Lodge is a Unit.
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