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Achievements

Requirements for advancement listed in the Wolf Cub and Bear Cub Scout Books.  The badges are awarded at pack meetings, but you can recognize your Cub Scouts' progress with the Immediate Recognition Kit, giving each boy a bead for each three requirements he completes.

Activity Badges

Part of the Webelos advancement program.  Each of the 20 activity badges has a set of requirements that each Webelos Scout must meet, usually in den meetings. Certain activity badges are required to earn the Webelos badge and Arrow of Light.

Adult Partner

This is usually a parent or guardian of a Tiger Cub, but can be another relative or other adult approved by the boy's parent/guardian.  The partners share the leadership of the Tiger Cub den, usually taking responsibility for one month's program.

Akela

A leader - any leader - including den leaders, Cubmasters, teachers, parents, and any other adult the Cub Scout looks up to.

 

Arrow of Light

The highest award in Cub Scouting, is awarded to a Webelos Scout who completes additional requirements, including additional activity badges and interaction with a Boy Scout troop (such as a joint hike).

Arrow points

-are earned by Cub Scouts after they earn their Wolf or Bear badges. The first arrow point is gold; the rest are silver. Cub Scouts can earn an unlimited number of arrow points.

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Baden-Powell, Sir Robert S. S.

A British war hero, founded Boy Scouting in England in 1907.  He devoted his life to the program.  Boy Scouts around the world fondly call him B-P.

Bear

A Cub Scout in 3rd grade or 9 years of age.  The third advancement rank.

Bear Cub Scout Book

Contains the advancement program for all third-grade (or 9-year-old) Cub Scouts.

Blue and Gold Banquet

The annual recognition dinner (usually in February; the anniversary month of Boy Scouting) for all members of the pack and their families.

Bobcat

Earned by all new Cub Scouts (regardless of age) when they join the pack.  Tiger Cubs earn the Bobcat badge after completing the Tiger Cub rank.  

Boys Life

BSA's Magazine for Boys.

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Charter Renewal

The annual process during which the charter issued by BSA to your chartered organization is renewed.  The pack committee must help by verifying the list of boys and adults registered in the pack.

Chartered Organization

A community group - often a religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other organization - that sponsors a Scouting unit, such as a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, or Venturing crew.  The Boy Scouts of America issues a charter to each chartered organization, allowing them to use Scouting as part of their youth program.

Code of Conduct

Guidelines to help your meetings run smoothly and without disruption by getting the Cub or Webelos Scouts' agreement on what behavior is acceptable.

Council

Supports Scouting units throughout its geographical area.  The Dan Beard Council supports Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Cross Over Ceremony

An event at which Cub Scouts graduate from one rank to the next.

Cub Scout Motto

"Do Your Best"

Cub Scout Promise

"I,________, promise to do my best to do my duty to God and my country, to help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack."

Cub Scout Sign

Used when Cub Scouts say the Cub Scout Promise and Law.  The sign is also used to get the attention of any Cub Scout group.  To make the sign, hold up your right hand with the arm straight and first and middle fingers extended.  The other fingers and thumb are folded over into the palm.

Cubmaster

The highest ranking leader of a Cub Scout Pack.  Responsible for monthly pack meetings, the program of the pack, and the operation of the dens.

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Den

A group of six to eight Cub Scouts of the same rank with a den leader and one or more assistants, as well as a den chief. It meets every week at a time and place chosen by the den leader and parents.

Den Chief

A Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who serves as an activities assistant to the den leader.

Den Meeting Program

A form that lists all the parts of a den meeting and is used to plan your weekly meetings.  Supplied in the Cub Scout Leader Book.  Additional blank copies may be purchased at your council service center.

 Denner

A Cub Scout from the den who is elected to help the den leadership for one month.  An assistant denner is also elected and will become denner the following month.

District

A part of a council, covering a smaller area.  Districts provide training, activities, roundtables, and other support to units.

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Field Trip

A den or pack trip away from the usual meeting place.  A tour permit must be filed with council.

Friends of Scouting (FOS)

Formerly called Sustaining Membership Enrollment (SME).  A fundraiser for the local council.  Usually done as a presentation at a pack meeting.

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Induction Ceremony

An event held to welcome new Tigers, Cubs and Webelos into the pack. 

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Law of the Pack

"The Cub Scout follows Akela.  The Cub Scout helps the pack go.  The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.  The Cub Scout gives goodwill."

Living Circle

Cub Scouts and leaders stand in a circle, left hand extended to the center, palm down.  Each person grasps the thumb of the person to their left, forming a complete circle of hands.  The right hand is raised in the Cub Scout Sign.  Pumping the left hands up and down, everyone says "Ah-KAY-la, we'll do our best!"

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Pack Committee

The group of leaders responsible for the operation of the pack, including planning, finances, records, activities, advancement and more.

Pack Leaders Meeting

A monthly meeting to finalize details for the current month's pack meeting and lay the groundwork for future events.

Pack Meeting

The monthly gathering of all Tiger Cub, Cub Scout and Webelos dens in the pack, along with their families for recognition, fun and program.

Pack Meeting Planning Chart

A guide to planning your pack meeting.  It lists all the required and optional parts of the meeting.  You can choose the parts you want, determine their order and indicate who will be responsible for preparing each.

Pinewood Derby

Boys build wooden race cars from a kit (with adult assistance) and race them for prizes and trophies.  The races are usually done as a pack meeting.

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Recognitions

Non-advancement awards such as Wolf and Bear arrow points, Webelos activity badges, Cub Scout academics and sports belt loops or service stars. 

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Service Projects

A part of a Cub Scouts citizenship training.  This can include service to the neighborhood, community or chartered organization.

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Tiger

A Cub Scout in 1st grade or 7 years of age.  The first advancement rank.

Tiger Cub Motto

"Search, Discover, Share"

Tour Permit

A form required by council when a den or pack conducts an activity in a location other than the normal meeting place.

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WEBELOS

The acronym for "WE'll BE LOyal Scouts".  A Cub Scout in 4th or 5th grade or 10 or 11 years of age, designated as WEBELOS I and WEBELOS II.  WEBELOS II is the last advancement rank in Cub Scouts before moving on to Boy Scouts.

Wolf

A Cub Scout in 2nd grade or 8 years of age.  The second advancement rank.

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