Here you will find some terms and information that will come in handy when learning about Cub Scouts.
Registration fee for new scouts - $136
This fee includes:
Annual BSA membership fee of $72 which covers 12 months of membership
Council annual membership fee of $39
One time joining fee for new scouts of $25
Something to note: Council does offer payment plans for the registration fee. Families can choose a single one-time payment or spread out payments over two, three, or even four months. (September-December). Financial assistance (up to 50% off) will also be available to families that qualify. You can contact us for more information about scholarship opportunities and application instructions.
Monthly dues - $10/month (Oct-May)
Pack dues cover the cost of awards, recognition, program and events.
Our pack has several fundraising opportunities to help offset these costs.
Ranks that can be earned in Cub Scouts
Once you start Cub Scouts, regardless of age, the first rank you earn is Bobcat. Here you will learn the basics of what it means to be a cub scout.
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This is the first rank earned in Cub Scouts You will learn: Scout Law Scout Oath Scout Salute Scout Sign Scout Handshake Scout Motto |
As you progress from grade to grade, you will work on adventures required for each rank below.
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Lion: Kindergarten |
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Tiger: 1st Grade |
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Wolf: 2nd Grade |
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Bear: 3rd Grade |
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Webelos: 4th Grade |
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Arrow of Light: 5th Grade |
Here's a breakdown of the structure of scouting.
Dens are small groups of scouts in the same grade. Each den has a Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader - these leaders are usually parents of scouts in the den. Dens meet together to do various activities and complete requirements to advance to the next rank.
Pack: When all of our dens come together, they form our pack. The pack is led by the Cubmaster and committee.
Committee: Pack leaders and parents get together once a month to plan pack program and activities.
District: The Iron Horse District is the group of packs in the Olathe, Spring Hill, DeSoto, and Gardner school districts.
Council: The Heart of America Council is composed of several districts in the Kansas City Area.