Welcome toCub Scout Pack 531!

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what is Cub Scoutingand what do we do? Cub Scouts is a worldwide program for boys, in grades 1st 5th, focused on fun, adventure and learning.Cub Scouts do fun activities and go places.Cub Scouts earn awards.Cub Scouts strive for these values: Citizenship, Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Faith, Health & Fitness, Honesty, Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Resourcefulness, Respect, and Responsibility.Cub Scouts belong to a Pack and a Den.

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Cub Scouts belong to a pack and a den. We are Pack 531. We meet typically once per month to celebrate the activities the Scouts accomplish in their dens.Each grade has their own den. 1st grade boys are in the Tiger Den. 2nd grade boys are in the Wolf Den. 3rd grade boys are in the Bear Den.4th & 5th grade boys are Webelos working towards becoming Boy Scouts.

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what kind of activities do cub scouts do?

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Pack 531 is part of the boy scouts of america Pack 531 is chartered by Adams Traditional Academy.Volunteers deliver a Scouting program using BSA guidelines and training.The BSA provides online and print training materials for our volunteer leaders to use.

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Who runs pack 531? Pack 531 is run by volunteer parents to help deliver a quality, fun, safe and memorable experience for the boys.Chartered Organization Representative (COR): this is the liaison to the school who helps ensure the Pack runs a quality program in-line with ATAs goals.Pack Committee: this is the administrative side of the Pack and helps the Cubmaster and Parents accomplish the Pack goals. The Cubmaster helps with planning, activities and supporting the Den Leaders who work directly with the boys. The Dens are run by volunteer parents who typically have their own son in the den. It is suggested to have a regular den leader and an assistant den leader.

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Pack 531s plan for fun Den meetings for all Dens are 1 hour per week. The Tiger Den (1st grade) will meet for an hour only 2 or 3 times per month.Dens follow the Den handbook.A scouts goal is to earn their badge rank by the end of the school year.Parents are encouraged to do many of the fun activities and electives in the handbooks outside of the den meetings. The Pack Meeting is held once a month.Family friendly events: family camping trips, Blue & Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, hikes, fishing trips, bowling, museum visits, service projects and more.

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Helping your son on his journey BOBCAT

The Starting Point For All New Scouts

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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 & 5th Grade

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WEBELOS

ARROW OF LIGHTAWARDCub Scoutings Highest Award This award tells everyone youre ready to be a Boy Scout!

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CUB SCOUT UNIFORMFOR PACK 531

Class A ShirtDen Color NeckerchiefPack Numeral PatchesCouncil Patch World Scouting Crest

Blue or Blue Jean ShortsBlue or Blue Jean PantsBelt for Belt Loops

Hat (Matches Den)

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Uniforms ARE WORN to SCOUTactivities & eventsWearing The Uniform Demonstrates

EqualityIdentificationAchievementCommitment

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So how do you and your son get started? Fill out a membership application for your son.Tiger Parents and volunteer leaders also fill out an adult application.Cost to join is $60.Watch for welcome email from www.azpack531.org .Create a login and take Youth Protection Training online.Visit the Scout Shop at 2969 N. Greenfield Rd.Parents: think of how Pack 531 could use your talents & skills to make the best possible experience for the boys.

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thank you for considering pack 531 for your sonWe hope that you will consider this experience for your son. We promise he will have fun and make new friends!Feel free to ask any questionsnow or after the meeting.

Cub Scout Pack Information 531www.azpack531.orgJess Rankin, Cubmaster602-405-6878azpack531@gmail.com

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