Many questions that you may have about scouting can be answered by your den leader or orientation guide. Here are some common questions that parents ask.
What does Cub Scouting offer my son?
Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys 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, boys learn character development, citizenship, compassion, fitness, and courage.
Scouts learn the importance of family and community as they participate in service projects, ceremonies, games, and indoor and outdoor fun. Boys work both with their parents and their den to complete advancements projects and activities. We strive to put together a program that is fun and exciting.
Cub Scouting teaches boys confidence through recognition by adults, belonging by building relationships with other boys, quality family time to strengthen the bond between parent and child, social skills through integrant with other people, moral and ethical choices by instilling essential values, leadership skills through leading other boys, and citizenship to beam responsible community members.
How old does my boy need to be?
Our “Pack” is comprised of several “Dens” that group boys of the same age. Each den has an age-appropriate program developed just for them. Each den can have anywhere from 4-10 boys. Each Den is led by parent volunteers (and you are more than welcome to jump in and help us out!!) Dens meet 2-3 times a month. We meet as a pack once a month and for special activities. Boys may join a Cub Scout pack the summer following kindergarten. They will graduate to a Boy Scout troop around February of their fifth grade year. The basic age break-downs are:
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1st grade or age 6 = Tiger Scouts
- 2nd grade or age 7 = Wolf Scouts
- 3rd grade or age 8 = Bear Scouts
- 4th grade or age 9 = Webelos Scouts
- 5th Grade or age 10 = Arrow of Light Scouts
Can my son join in mid year?
Absolutely, it is never too late to join. All Dues and Registration fees will be prorated to
Will my scout be safe when I am not there to supervise?
Cub Scout Pack 1659 only puts adults who demonstrate the highest morals and values, and whose character is in the same mindset of the Boy Scouts of America into leadership roles.
All adult leaders and members are approved by our chartered organization and submit to background and reference checks. While operating under the umbrella of the BSA, our pack employs "2 deep" which means that there will always be 2 adults with your child when you are not present. This will ensure that your child is always safe and that our leaders can rely on each other to conduct group activities to BSA standards. During special activities like swimming or camp outs, our leaders take extra training classes in order to execute these events safely!
Visit our Youth Protection section for more information.
How are Parents involved?
Cub Scouting is a family program. Parents or a responsible adult accompany their scouts to most events and use this time to create lasting memories. Den leaders will do projects and activities to help your son earn his badges for advancement. However, some requirements must be done at home with parents, or be made up at home in the case of absences.
Parents are encouraged to use their talents to help the pack in whatever way they are comfortable. Parents can arrange for tours of their places of work, or help scouts learn about a hobby of theirs (such as wildlife watching). There are lots of big and small ways to become involved.
Parents who want to become more involved can become den leaders, assistant den leaders, committee members or volunteer to help set up or clean up events.
What Supplies and Equipment are Needed?
At minimum, each boy in Cub Scouting will need a uniform and a handbook. Each year, the handbook changes, as does the cap and neckerchief, but other uniform parts remain the same for at least the first three years.
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Blue Scout Shirt (Either Long or short Sleeve)
- Tan Scout Shirt (Webelos only)
- Den hat (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos)
- Den Neckerchief (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos)
- Den Neckerchief Slide (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos)
- Fleur-de-lis patch
- Council patch
- Unit number patches = 1659
- Scout Pants (optional)
- Blue Scout Belt (optional)
Remember that as your scout grows the size of his shirt will change, so buy accordingly
Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
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Detroit Toyota Scout Shop
1776 W. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208-2215
313-898-8920
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Nankin Do-It Center (inside Ace Hardware)
35101 Ford Road
Westland, MI 48185
734-722-5700
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Nankin Hobby
33350 Nine Mile Road
Farmington, MI 48336
248-919-0040
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Rick's Sports
6363 N. Monroe Street
Monroe, MI 48162
734-242-0774
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What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
- Scouting for Food
- Blue & Gold Banquet
- Pinewood Derby
- Summer Day Camp
- Christmas Parade
- Community Service Activities
- and MANY more
What is a pack committee?
The pack committee is a group of people, such as committee chair, cubmaster, treasurer, secretary, assistant cubmaster, public relations, and advancement chair. They will meet once a month and plan pack activities for the boys, and make sure the pack needs are met.
If you have any additional questions, please click on "Contact Our Pack" to the left. We are here to help.