Cub Scout Information
Program Helps
The annual Cub Scout Program Helps is such an important resource for Cub Scout leaders that it has often been called "the foundation for successful Cub Scouting." These program helps provide a detailed, easy-to-follow program to assist leaders in planning meetings.
The Cub Scout Program Helps book, containing an entire year's worth of program planning assistance, is available from your local council service center. Ask for item number 34304.
Cub Scout Character Development
Since charter development should extend into every aspect of a boy's life, so should character development extend into every aspect of Cub Scouting. Den Leaders and pack leaders should strive to use Cub Scouting's twelve core values throughout all elements of the program.
- Citizenship
- Cooperation
- Faith
- Honesty
- Positive Attitude
- Respect
- Compassion
- Courage
- Health and Fitness
- Perseverance
- Resourcefulness
- Responsibility
Pack Trainer is a Cub Scout leadership Position
Less than half of the registered leaders in Cub Scout packs have completed basic training for their positions. To improve this record, the Cub Scout position of Pack Trainer is being introduced. For additional information of this new position check the new Cub Scout Leader Book. More information of Pack Trainer
The Cub Scout Leader Book
Pick up a copy of the 2008 edition of the Cub Scout Leader Book. It includes the Tiger Cub program and the job description of the Pack trainer. Pick up your copy at the Scout shop nearest you. This is a must for every Cub Scout leader.
The 2001 edition of the Cub Scout Leader How-To Book is the ultimate source for den and pack leaders on new and creative ideas to add fun and sparkle to all Cub Scout meetings and adventures. Pick up your copy at the Scout shop nearest you.
Local Tour Permit Application
These guidelines are for the Cub Scout program. There may be other guidelines that apply for the other Scouting programs.
Occoneechee Council requires the use of a local tour permit for all overnight trips and all activities. In addition, the following activities require a tour permit:
- Aquatic activities that include swimming or boating.
- Pack Overnighters
- Webelos Resident Overnight Camp
A tour permit can be obtained from the Council Office, online and/or, Council Scout Shops and must be filed at any of these offices at least two weeks prior to the activity.
Be sure to checkout all of the Cub Scout guidelines for filing a tour permit. The tour permit is also available to print out on the Council web site. (Click Here) for a tour permit and the Cub Scout guidelines and informed consent authorization form.
Council Guidelines
Here are several updated guidelines that will aid you as a leader in helping make your program for the boys, a quality program. Click here to view these guidelines.