How Can You Help?

The most important help that you, as a parent, can give your boy is to work with him on his Cub Scouting activities. His handbook is full of age-appropriate activities that you will enjoy doing together at home. When he completes an activity or project, it is your responsibility to sign his book to verify that he has done his best. And then it is all-important for you to attend the monthly pack meeting with him, so that you can celebrate his achievement.

Your role as a parent is the secret of success of the Cub Scouting program!

The Pack and the Dens require parent participation to run a successful program. Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Consider volunteering as a member of the pack leadership team or as a parent helper. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your son the gift of your time. What could be more valuable? You will have an opportunity to be a positive influence in the lives of him and his friends. There are many volunteer positions in Scouting that parents can help fill, working directly with Scouts or in support roles to the unit.

Here’s a partial list:
Activities Leader, Assistant Leader, Award Coordinator, Camping Participant,
Car Pool Coordinator, Construction Support, Den Leader / Assistant,
District Committee Member, Field Trip Planner, Refreshment Provider, Secretary,
Skills Expert, Supply Coordinator, Youth Protection Coordinator

Please take the time to go to ScoutParents.org to learn more about Scouting, how to get the most out of the program for you, your son, and the entire family!

Also have a look at our Links page for other useful websites and downloads!