Just like a trip on the famous route 66 that runs through Monrovia, our Scouts are traveling on a road of knowledge and discovery, growth, character building, earning adventure badges and making memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. We have an active Cub Scout program, with Pack meetings every month, Den meetings and many other activities and experiences throughout the year. We have
numerous positions available, ranging from a once-a-year commitment, to Den Leader and Pack administration. We have a Pack Committee made up of leaders and other adults, parents are always welcome to attend. Monthly Pack Meetings are held at:
St Luke's Episcopal Church
122 California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
CUB SCOUT PROGRAM
The Cub Scout program centers around instilling good values and teaching important skills to boys and girls at a young age. Cub Scouting centers heavily around the various dens and earning the den rank. Earning these rank awards is not the purpose of Cub Scouting. Rather, earning rank awards is the incentive offered to encourage the boys to develop the characteristics of good citizens and future leaders. SCOUT OATH
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. SCOUT LAW
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. PURPOSES OF CUB SCOUTING
Cub Scouting is a year-round, family-oriented part of the Scouts BSA program (formerly “Boy Scouts”) designed for girls and boys who are in first through fifth grades (or are 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the 10 purposes of Cub Scouting:
• Character Development
• Spiritual Growth
• Good Citizenship
• Sportsmanship and Fitness
• Family Understanding
• Respectful Relationships
• Personal Achievement
• Friendly Service
• Fun and Adventure
• Preparation for Scouts BSA
All the activities leaders plan and scouts enjoy relate to one or more of these purposes. THE METHODS OF CUB SCOUTING
Cub Scouting uses eight specific methods to achieve Scouting's aims of helping girls, boys and young adults build character, train in the responsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. These methods are incorporated into all aspects of the program. Through these methods, Cub Scouting happens in the lives of boys or girls and their families.
1. The ideals: The Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a scout’s sense of belonging.
2. The den: Young girls and boys like to belong to a group. The den is the place where they will learn new skills and develop interests in new things. They have fun in den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities, and on field trips. As part of a small group of six to eight boys or girls, they are able to learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how to do their best, not just for themselves but also for the den.
3. Advancement: Recognition is important to young boys and girls. The advancement plan provides fun for the scouts, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges, and strengthens family understanding. Cub Scout leaders and adult family members work with boys on advancement projects.
4. Family involvement: Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting. When we speak of parents or families, we are not referring to any particular family structure. Some scouts live with two parents, some live with one parent, some have foster parents, and some live with other relatives or guardians. Whomever the scout calls his family is his family in Cub Scouting.
5. Activities: In Cub Scouting, scouts participate in a wide variety of den and pack activities, such as games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, and trips. Also, the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program and Cub Scouting's Fun for the Family include activities that encourage personal achievement and family involvement.
6. Home and neighborhood-centered: Cub Scouting meetings and activities happen in urban areas, in rural communities, in large cities, in small towns-wherever scouts live.
7. The uniform: The Cub Scout uniform helps build pride, loyalty, and self-respect. Wearing the uniform to all den and pack meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior. (Webelos uniform)
8. Making Character Connections: Throughout the program, leaders learn to identify and use character lessons in activities so scouts can learn to know, commit, and practice the 12 core values of Cub Scouting. Character Connections are included in all the methods of Cub Scouting and are the program themes for monthly pack meetings. CUB SCOUTS: A POSITIVE PLACE
The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes a safe, trusted, positive place in Cub Scouting. Any Cub Scouting activity will take place in a positive atmosphere where the scouts can feel emotionally secure and find support, not ridicule. Scouting strictly enforces “two deep” leadership, where there is always at least 2 adults during any activity to ensure the scouts are safe and supported.
