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Parents and legal guardians of Cub Scouts work together to run the Cub Scout program. Cub Scouting offers excellent support for parents and legal guardians to deliver the program as a team through national online training and resources to local in-person coaching and mentoring.
Parent Expectations:
The key to a successful Scouting experience is parent involvement. The Scout Leaders cannot do it all on their own; they need your help and support. Parents are expected to:
Actively participate with their Scout. Not only attend the entire meeting but also assist where able.
Volunteer to work at least two events per Scout year.
Commit to getting their Scout to meetings and events on time.
Complete Scout registration or re-registration annually.
The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your child is to work with them on their Cub Scouting Adventures as they work toward their badge of rank.
The Cub Scout handbook is full of age-appropriate activities; some of them you do together at home.
Den meetings are designed for Cub Scouts to complete Adventures that are required for them to earn their badge of rank. When you have completed a requirement at home, make sure your den leader is informed so that they can properly record it and your child can be recognized for their achievements.
Your role as a parent is the secret to a successful Cub Scouting program! The den and the pack rely on parent participation to run a successful program. Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership.
Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your child and family the gift of your time. What could be more valuable? You will have an opportunity to be a positive influence in their life and in the lives of their friends.
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