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Adventures
All Cub Scouts must complete Adventures in their Handbook. The Adventures cover the Scouting aims of character, citizenship, leadership, and personal fitness. Your Cub must complete the required number of Adventures to earn the rank award and may earn as many elective Adventures as time and interest permit.
Akela
The Leader of the Pack. Usually the Cubmaster, but Akela also means Den Leaders and YOU–the main leader your son or daughter looks to for guidance!
Arrow of Light
This is the highest award a youth can earn in Cub Scouting. Also the only non-religious award from Cub Scouts which can be worn on a Boy Scout Uniform.
Assistant Cub Master
A volunteer who helps the Cubmaster run the pack and fills in when the Cubmaster is unavailable.
Assistant Den Leader
A volunteer leader who helps the Den Leader with holding weekly den meeting and fills in when the Den Leader is unavailable.
BALOO
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation – a one-and-a-half day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders. Consists of an on-line course (available at my.scouting.org) and an overnight campout.
Bear
A third-grade Cub Scout.
Blue and Gold Banquet
Generally held in February/March to celebrate the anniversary of Cub Scouting. This celebration can be an annual pot luck dinner, banquet or whatever the pack decides to make it.
Blue and Gold Colors
The Cub Scout Colors. Blue stands for truth and spirituality, loyalty, and the sky above. Gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
Bobcat
Every youth in 1st grade or older who joins Cub Scouts must first earn the Bobcat Badge. Doing this, they learn the seven basic tenets of Cub Scouting: the Scout Law and Promise, the sign, the handshake, the motto, the salute, and what Webelos means. Kindergarten age youth in the Lion Den are introduced to this material, but won’t earn their Bobcat until the following year.
Boy Scouts
The former name of the scouting program for youth between the ages of 11 and 18. Now called Scouts BSA.
Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
The Boy Scouts of America is a nationally chartered organization that encompasses Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts), and Venture Crews.
Buddy System
One part of the Safe Swim Defense. Swimmers of like ability are paired. Check in and out of the water together and stay within 10 feet of each other during the swim. It is also used on other Cub Scout activities for safety reasons.
Charter
Formal permission from the Boy Scouts of America allowing a pack to organize.
Chartered Organization
An organization that sponsors the pack. Monthly meetings are usually held in a building owned by that organization. Our Charter Organization is St. Phillip's United Methodist Church, Round Rock.
Chartered Organization Contact
An adult representative of the group or organization that currently holds the BSA charters. Reports information to and from the chartered organization.
Committee
This is a group of adult volunteers who “run” the pack. Any interested adult is welcome to attend Committee Meetings.
Committee Chair
The adult leader of the Pack Committee. Provides the motivation and direction to the committee to get the pack program implemented.
Council
A geographical area, made of up districts for the administration of the BSA programs. Our Pack is part of the Capitol Area Council which covers the central part of our state.
Cub Scout
Any of a million or so youth between the ages of 5 and 11 who get together and have fun at Den and Pack meetings. Marked by curiosity, easy laughter, speed, and a blue uniform.
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster is the chief adult volunteer leader. The Cubmaster runs the pack meetings and advises other leaders.
Den
A small group of Cub Scouts of the same grade level who meet at regular intervals.
Den Leader
Amazing adult, enjoys doing all kinds of stuff with Cub Scouts. Makes our program great!
Den Meeting
Gathering of a Den (or Dens around the same grade level) where much fun and some learning happens, usually helped along by Den Leaders and grown ups.
District
Each council is divided into a number of districts. Our Pack is part of the Frontier District.
District Executive
A professional Scouter who is responsible for the achievements of the district.
Elective Adventure
Found after the Required Adventures in the Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webleos book. Can be done any time by a youth. Youth may earn as many elective adventures as they wish. All ranks other than Lion require one Elective Adventure of the Cub’s choice.
Fleur de lis
International Scout Emblem. Also used by New Orleans football team.
FOS
Friends of Scouting. Donations to support the camps, materials, special events, and the professional coordinators who help make Scouting possible.
Leader
Person who gives an hour each week (or more) to help Cub Scouts grow to be young men and women of character. Sets example by giving back to the community.
Lion
Youngest member of the Pack. A Kindergarten aged girl or boy who is starting to explore the world and Cub Scouts.
Lion Adult Partner
A parent, an adult big brother or sister, uncle or grandparent, or anyone who joins with a Lion to help them Search, Discover and Share the world as they play and does things with other Lions and their partners.
Order of the Arrow (OA)
An honor group of the Scouts BSA who give cheerful service helping others learn to enjoy the outdoors. Arrowfolk also present dramatic and exciting ceremonies at campfires and special awards meetings.
Pack
The whole group – all or our dens and families together is called a Pack. The pack usually meets once a month.
Pinewood Derby
A pack racing competition, where Cubs and their parents work together to make model pinewood derby cars and compete for prizes.
Position Specific Training
Cub Scout Leader training for a specific leadership role. Available on-line at my.scouting.org.
Roundtable
An opportunity for parents and Scout leaders from different units to meet, socialize and learn new things. Usually held monthly and are organized by the district.
Scout Life
A Scouting magazine for youth to help broaden their horizons in Cubbing. Lots of stories, puzzles and jokes!
Tiger
A first-grade Cub Scout.
Training
Available in many varieties to help everyone Do Their Best to be a good leader. Fast Start, Basic, and Youth Protection are common types. Available online at my.scouting.org.
Webelos
We’ll Be Loyal Scouts. Also, youth in 4th and 5th grade. Often wear the khaki Scouts BSA uniform (means they outgrew the blue one).
Wolf
A second-grade Cub Scout.
YPT
Youth Protection Training. Learn how to keep our youth (and leaders) safe. This training is required for all leaders as well as any parents attending camp. We encourage all parents to take this training. Available online at www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/ Must be repeated every two years.