Boy Scouts of America

Cubmaster Resources

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The pack meeting brings all of the dens in the pack together for the purposes of recognizing the achievements of the Cub Scouts, communicating information about upcoming events, and providing a program that enriches the Cub Scouting experience.  It helps the Cubs realize their den is part of a larger organization.  A good pack meeting is well planned and well organized.  Packs meet several times during the year – there is no required number.  Some packs meet monthly, others less often. 

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Cubmaster Position Patch
Assistant Cubmaster Position Patch

Your time volunteering in Cub Scouting will be rewarding and fun, and the information here will help you get off to the right start.

This brochure is designed to help new families understand the basics of Cub Scouting when they first join.

The Cub Scout Leader Book provides details on how to organize and deliver the Cub Scout program.  Updated in 2024.  Click here for the free PDF version. 

Guide to Safe Scouting

All participants in official Scouting activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting, applicable program literature or manuals, and be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Boy Scouts of America practices, policies, and guidelines. The Guide to Safe Scouting is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources. For some items, the policy statements are complete. Unit leaders are expected to review the additional reference material cited prior to conducting such activities.

View the Guide to Safe Scouting online

Digital Tools

Scoutbook

Once you are a registered as a Cubmaster Scoutbook is your online resource to assist you with managing the Pack.  Calendars, tracking and reporting awards, and communication with parents.  

Scoutbook is free for everyone registered in Scouting.  Once you are registered, you or another leader can set up who is in your den and off you go!

Scouting App

The Scouting App provides parents the ability to see how their child is progressing, get notifications about meetings, and inform Den Leaders when a Cub Scout has completed a requirement at home.

Make sure all your parents download the Scouting App for free onto their mobile device.

Scouting Magazine App

The digital magazine Scouting is provided free to all registered adult leaders, parents and any other interested adults. It contains articles not only about Scouting but also about youth development and parenting.

Download on the App Store or Google Play.

Scouting magazine’s website is chock full of information and resources for leaders and parents.

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Cub Chat Live!

Cub Chat Live is a Facebook Live event that happens every Friday at 2 p.m. Central.  Hosted by Scouting Magazine this weekly show features the National Director of Cub Scouting and/or the National Chair of Cub Scouting addressing Cub Scout program questions.

All episodes are recorded and can be watched on the Scouting Magazine Facebook page.  Cub Chat Live!

More Resources

Free Online Resources

Family Talent Survey – One of the first things to have parents in your den complete is this survey to help you identify parents who have resources.

Activity Consent Form – The recommended use of this form is for the consent and approval for Cub Scouts to participate in any activity that is not at your regular den meeting location.

Resources Available for Purchase

Den Code of Conduct Poster Set – This set includes a poster to create your Den Code of Conduct, and a posters of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Rank Pocket Certificates – Used to recognize Cub Scouts when they complete their badge of rank.  Most packs provide this at Pack Meetings.

Lion Rank Pocket Certificate  

Tiger Rank Pocket Certificate 

Wolf Rank Pocket Certificate   

Bear Rank Pocket Certificate   

Webelos Rank Pocket Certificate   

Arrow of Light Pocket Certificate 

 

Adventure Pocket Certificate– Used to recognize Cub Scouts when they complete an adventure, used for all ranks.  Most packs provide this at Pack Meetings. 

Health and Safety

Incident Reporting – Timely, clear, concise, and complete incident reports allow for an appropriate response and an opportunity for analysis while promoting continuous improvement of our programs. You can report incidents, near misses, and youth protection / membership infraction incidents to your local council.

Meeting Place Inspection Sheet – If not already done for your den meeting location, complete this inspection sheet.

Annual Health and Medical Record – Each Cub Scout and adult leader participating in an activity that is not at your regular den meeting location is to complete this medical record.  A copy of the record is to be with the leader of the activity or a designee.

Age Appropriate Guidelines – This chart indicates what activities your Cub Scouts are allowed to participate in.

Cub Scout Special Recognition

Learn about special recognition that Cub Scouts can earn. LEARN MORE ABOUT CUB SCOUT AWARDS

Adult Leader Awards

Recognizing adult leaders in your Pack retains leaders. Making adult leaders aware of awards they can earn helps bring the excitement and fun of Cub Scouting to everyone. LEARN MORE ABOUT ADULT LEADER AWARDS

Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies

Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.