New to West Point/Cub Scouting???
We're glad you've chosen to join Pack 23 for our 2006/07
Scouting Year. Cub Scouting is a home-and neighborhood-centered program
designed to support family life. Cub Scouts are first through fifth grade
boys, and many already know each other through school and sports. Cub
Scouting furthers those relationships, and uses several methods to focus on
specific goals. This paper gives a brief description of the Cub Scouting
program.
Volunteers This program is run by volunteers. We
need you, even if you don't have prior experience to help wherever you can!!
Fees and Uniforms
- For registration fees for Pack 23 Cub Scouts please contact ??? at
- The Cub Scout uniform is an important part of the program. While
we don't require the entire uniform for our scouts, we would like every boy
to have the shirt, cap, neckerchief, and insignia. The boy's uniform can be
purchased at the Scout Store
Address: 6 Jeanne Drive, Newburgh, NY 12550
Phone: 845-564-421
Fax: 845-564-4340
Store Hours: M/T/W/F 9-5, Thu 9-6, Sat 0930 - 2:00 PM
- Uniform Instpection Sheet (.pdf)
Meetings and Information
- Many of the activities happen right in the den and pack. The most
important are the weekly den meetings and the monthly pack meetings.
- Please remember that Cub Scouting is a family activity and the
Den meetings and the Pack meetings are a great place for family
involvement. It takes everyone to make a strong Pack with exciting
activities. Den Leaders are responsible for setting up the overall program
for the year, and scheduling the events; but other den parents can host the
den meetings at their houses, provide snacks, or take care of arrangements,
supplies etc. Den Leaders would welcome the parents’ help to make their job
easier and increase the boys’ enjoyment. It also brings a great deal
of pride to your son to have you play an active role in his activity.
- As a Pack, we strive to keep our families informed of upcoming
activities at the pack, district and council level. We maintain a website
and provide handouts at the den meetings. Our Scout Hut is also a good
source for current information. We believe each family should have every
opportunity to know about the Pack’s events and encourage them to read the
provided material.
Den Meetings
- When: Are normally bi-weekly (Den Leaders will give
specifics)
- Where: Each Den meets at different locations (Den Leaders
will give specifics)
- Why: The boys will work on meeting their rank’s
achievements and work on elective activities. All the achievements cannot
be accomplished at the Den meetings. Some of the achievements will need to
be completed at home and require family involvement; may be covered in your
son’s daily school lessons; or can be completed at other Scouting events.
Please review the requirements in your son’s handbook and help complete the
steps needed for his rank.
- Who: The Den Leader is responsible for their meeting and
materials. Parents are encouraged to volunteer their help with the den
meetings.
Pack Meetings
- When: Usually 7:00-8:00 PM on the 4th Friday of each
month.
- Where: West Point Elementary School cafeteria
- Why: We recognize our Scouts’ achievements, hand out awards, and
provide a showcase for the boys’ talents through skits, songs, and crafts.
- Who: The Cubmaster is responsible for hosting this meeting
and will encourage the boys’ leaders and families to participate at all
levels.
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