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What is Cub Scouting?


Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys, girls and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys and girls through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, scouts also learn honesty, bravery, and respect. Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, scouts learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
Lion Cubs (entering Kindergarten or age 5 by September 30), Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second or third grade, or age 8 or 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).

What does Cub Scouting offer my son or daughter?
Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys and girls through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys and girls also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.

How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation in other activities?
The Cub Scout program is designed to complement many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is one-to-two Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys and girls who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.

What are the responsibilities of a parent?
  • Provide help and support for the den and pack.
  • Work with your son or daughter on advancement projects and activities.
  • Attend den and pack meetings with your son or daughter.
  • Attend and assist with den outings.
  • Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son or daughter.


Do Cub Scouts go camping?
Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 480 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys, girls and their families. Typical annual events include:
  • Rocket Launch
  • Summer Campout
  • Scouting for Food
  • Veteran’s Day Observance
  • Blue & Gold Banquet
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Memorial Day Observance
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Summer Resident Camp
  • Renton River Day's Parade
  • Community Service Activities
  • and more!


How much is it going to cost?
The annual Pack 480 dues of $33 covers such items as the National registration fee, pack t-shirt, neckerchief and handbook appropriate for your son's rank at crossing over, the rocket and pinewood derby kits, and all patches and awards for the year. Since Pack 480's charter begins on January 1, new Cub Scouts joining in the Spring through Fall, dues are prorated at $2.75 per month based on the month of the application submission. Boys' Life Magazine is an additional $12 per year. 

Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in one fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover Den supplies, equipment, and other activities.

Where can I buy uniforms and scouting supplies? 

 

Kent Teaching & Toys                             

225 West Meeker Street                          

Kent, WA 98032                                     

(253)852-0383                                         

MON-SAT  10a-6p                                  

SUN 11a-5p                                             


Puget Sound Scout Shop

3120 Rainer Ave. S

Seattle, WA

(206) 721-5945

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (5:00 PM in summer, July 5 through Labor Day)

Sat. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (3:00 PM in summer, July 5 through Labor Day)


Tacoma Scout Shop

4802 S. 19th Street

Tacoma, WA

(253) 682-2215

Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org