Frequently Asked Questions
	Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches? Hearn Scout Shop is located on the corner of 69 S and Fannet Rd. Directions can be found here. The address is:   Hearn Scout Shop 4650 W Cardinal Drive Beaumont, TX 77705 (409) 842-0032   Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm Sat 10am - 3pm Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts? Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second or third grade, or age 8 or 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10). What does Cub Scouting offer my son? Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect. How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation other activities? The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform. What are the responsibilities of a parent? Provide help and support for the den and pack. Work with your son on advancement projects and activities. Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting. Attend and assist with den outings. Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son. Do Cub Scouts go camping? Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families? Pack 181 is very active, providing a rich environment for boys and their families. Typical annual events include: Fall Campout School Supply Drive Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day Observances Caroling & Holiday Party Blue & Gold Banquet Pinewood Derby Spring Campout Bicycle Rodeo Summer Day Camp Overnight Campout at Space Center Houston Scout Day with the Houston Astro's Space Derby and Raingutter Regatta races Community Service Activities and more! How much is it going to cost? The annual Pack 181 dues of $28 cover the National registration fee, and Boys' Life Magazine subscription. Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in a fund-raising activity (popcorn), which helps to cover cost of the neckerchief and handbook appropriate for your son's rank, the rocket and pinewood derby kits, all patches and awards for the year, den supplies, equipment, and other activities.

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	How often are the meetings? Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens once a week, unless it is the week of a monthly Pack meeting. Pack meetings are held for all Cub Scouts and their families the first Thursday of each month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a rocket launch, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting. How can I learn more? The best way to learn about what a Cub Scout really does is to talk with a Cub Scout who is engaged in the program. Alternatively, you can learn more about the Cub Scout program by selecting "Contact Cubmaster" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the Cubmaster.