Things You Can Do As A Parent To Help Your Cub Scout

As a parent, especially if it is your first time experiencing Cub Scouts, the question always come up... "What do I need to do?" There are a ton of things involved with Cub Scouts. From all the requirements for Bobcat, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Activity Badges, Arrow of Light, and not to mention Sports and Academic belt loops and pins... it can get a little overwhelming.  Just remember the Cub Scout Motto - "DO YOUR BEST!"

The following are some items that you as a parent can do to "help the pack go"

1. Be sure your boy attends weekly Den Meetings. Remind him to be on his best behavior while he is there. He is a guest in the Den Leader's Home.
2. Remind him to wear his uniform to school on Den Meeting days, or at least have it laid out and ready to go so he can change quickly.  Have his uniform clean and all appropriate patches sewn on so he looks great at all scout function.
3. Be willing to help out with transportation for Den Meetings, field trips, etc. Help him to provide den treats when it is his turn.
4. HELP HIM TO ACHIEVE! Read his handbook, familiarize yourself with his requirements, many of them are done with the family, and at home. Read the parents supplement at the front of his book.
5. Make sure that you Cub is doing his very best. Don't sign off achievements unless he has really earned each part of it. Don't count things he did as a wolf toward his bear. He needs to do each item during that year.
6. ATTEND PACK MEETING with your son. Be alert to his behavior during the meeting, the Den Leader is not solely responsible for him, or his actions during pack meeting.
7. Be willing to assist with costumes, skits, crafts, outings, refreshments, Scout-O-Ramma, etc.
8. Always remember that Cub Scouting is Family Oriented. It is designed to help parents with their boys. The Den and Pack CANNOT help your boy grow without your help.

As the Law of the Pack states...

"The Cub Scout helps the Pack go,

The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow"