Frequently Asked Question
What do all these Cub Scout Terms
mean? (A glossary)
Cub
Scouting has a language all its own. If you are not familiar with it, below are
definitions of many terms you will encounter as you get more and more involved
in the program.
Achievements
To earn the rank badge, Wolf and Bear
Cub Scouts must complete Achievements found in their Handbook. The Achivements cover these areas: God, Country, Family and
Self.
Activity
Badge
There are 20 Activity Badges a Webelos Scout can earn. These are divided into 5 areas:
Physical, Mental, Technology, Outdoor, and Community. A pin is presented for
completion of each Activity Badge.
Arrow
of Light
This is the highest award a boy can earn
in Cub Scouting - also the ONLY (non-religious) award
from Cub Scouts which can be worn on a Boy Scout Uniform.
Arrow
Points
Arrow Points are awarded to Wolf and
Bear Cub Scouts for completion of electives beyond the Achievements covered for
earning the Wolf or Bear rank badge. A Gold Arrow Point is awarded for the
first 10 electives; a Silver Arrow Point is awarded for each successive 10
electives completed.
Bear
Cub
These are generally third grade Cub Scouts, who work on activities in the areas God,
Country, Family and Self. Of the 24 possible Achievements, they must complete a
prescribed amount in each area, for a total of 12.
Bobcat
Every boy who joins Cub Scouts must
first earn the Bobcat badge. Doing this, he learns the seven basic tenets of
Cub Scouting: the Promise, the Law of the Pack, the sign, the handshake, the
motto, the salute, and what Webelos means.
Boy
Scout
A Boy Scout is between the ages of 11
and 18 and belongs to a Troop. He advances through these ranks: Tenderfoot,
Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, then Eagle.
Boy
Scouts of
The Boy Scouts of America is a
nationally chartered organization that encompasses Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Explorer Units, and Varsity Units.
Committee
This is the group of adult volunteers
who "run" the Pack. Any interested adult is welcome to attend
Committee meetings.
Council
The Council is an organization of
professional Scouters that oversees all Cub Scout
Packs, Boy Scout Troops and other units in an area. Pack 422 is part of the
Atlanta Area Council.
Court
of Honor
A Court of Honor is a special awards
ceremony. Awards may be presented at any Pack meeting, but there is a special
ceremony for presentation of awards at a Court of Honor.
Cub
or Cub Scout
A Cub Scout is any member of Boy Scouts
in first through fifth grade (or age 7 - 11).
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster
is the chief adult volunteer leader. The Cubmaster
runs the Pack meetings, and advises all other leaders.
Den
The Den is a group of Cub Scouts who meeet at regular intervals. Ideally, a den consists of 6 to
8 boys who are all working toward the same rank.
Den
Leader
The adult volunteer who is in charge of
planning and running den meetings is the Den Leader.
Den
Meeting
Individual Den Meetings are held for
each rank level of Cub Scouts. These usually occur at a
regular intervals, such as weekly or bi-weekly. Wolf and Bear dens work
on fun projects, crafts, skits, or some of their Achievements. Webelos dens use this time to work on the various Activity
Badges.
District
Each Council is divided into a number of
Districts. Pack 422 is part of the Mountain Lake District.
Handbook
Each level of Scouting has its own
Handbook. The Handbook is ESSENTIAL for your Scout, as it spells out the
requirements for advancement, as well as providing a place to record completion
of the same.
Pack
The whole group - all of our dens and
families together is called a Pack. The Pack usually meets once every month.
Rank
Badges
The Rank Badges are: Tiger, Bobcat,
Wolf, Bear, Webelos.
Sponsor
Each Unit must have a sponsoring
organization, such as a church, service club, etc.
Tiger
Cub
Tiger Cubs are first grade boys who
participate with an adult partner. The Tiger Cub program serves as an
introduction to the Cub Scout program. Tiger Cubs and their families are
encouraged to participate in Pack events.
Uniform
The Uniform is the prescribed clothing
for any and all official Cub Scout events.
Webelos
Webelos means WE'll BE LOyal Scouts.
Webelos Scout
These are fourth and fifth grade Cub Scouts,
who work on up to 20 Activity Badges in the den setting. These activities are
designed to prepare the boys for the merit badge methodology utilized in Boy
Scouts.
Wolf
Cub
These are generally second grade Cub Scouts, who work on 12 Achievements, mostly in the
home setting. Arrow Points are awarded for work done on a multitude of
electives.
Unit
Each individually chartered Pack, Troop,
Post or Lodge is a Unit.