Fun and adventure for the entire family
We provide ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together—because together—we can all grow into our very best future selves!
We’re all about encouraging boys and girls to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, we aim to teach children that doing their best can be a fun and rewarding experience—no matter the difficulty of the challenge.
Adventures and Goals
Recognition is important to everyone. The advancement plan provides fun for the Scouts, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members and their den leader work with them on advancement projects.
Character Development
Cub Scouting’s values are embedded in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, and salute. These practices help establish and reinforce the program’s values in Scouts and the leaders who guide them.
A Sense of Belonging
The den is ideally a group of six to eight children who are in the same grade. It is the place where Cub Scouting starts. In the den, Cub Scouts develop new skills and interests, practice sportsmanship and good citizenship, and learn to do their best, not just for themselves but for the den as well.
Yes. While some Packs (a group of Cub Scouts in geographical location such as a city or a school district) are Boy-Only, most are now Family Packs. This means they welcome boys and girls into the program. At the age level (dens), boys and girls are either separate or together. In 5th grade, the groups are single-gender.
Pack generally have one Pack meeting each month where awards are handed out and activities and games are played. Dens generally meet twice a month. Dens or Packs may have one additional outing each month, but not always.
All Cub Scouts K-5th grade are part of a Pack that is generally associated with a school, a school district or a city. Within the Pack, there are age-level groupings called Dens. These meet separately from the Pack and work on age-specific adventures and activities.
All Packs are part of a District, generally a county or multiple county level grouping. Multiple Districts make up a council, which in our case is the Michigan Crossroads Council.
It's more than a Pinewood car...
The Pinewood Derby. When many people think of Cub Scouts, they think of this iconic event. Yes, most Packs hold a Pinewood Derby each year, and the Cub Scouts are excited to take part. It is often one of the most memorable parts of Cub Scouts. But it is more than just a car…
Scouts gain valuable skills in craftsmanship and attention to detail. They visualize their design and strive to make it happen. They unleash their creativity, transforming a single block of wood into a racing masterpiece.
They learn the importance of teamwork and collaboration, working with their family members, fellow Scouts and/or leaders to bring their vision to life. They spend quality time with a family member, working on the car, and something tangible to show for it and be proud of for years to come.
Cub Scouts gain a sense of pride and accomplishment in their achievements, whether they come in first or last. It is about being at the race with their friends. They learn to be a gracious winner or how to accept setbacks. They gain confidence from being at the race.
