Is A Registered Tiger Den Leader Required When Partners And Tigers Have Den Meetings

Welcome! Parents approach scouting in many different ways. Some parents are veterans with older children or were scouts themselves. Others are completely new to it but join on the recommendation of family unit and friends or but because of the Boy Scouts' reputation.

There is always a mix of doubt and take a chance in the new parents nosotros deal with, and sharing some perspective can help reduce the uncertainty and increment the risk.

You're not alone

Each Lion or Tiger scout must attend every upshot with an adult partner (his parent or guardian) throughout the entire first twelvemonth. Information technology's a peachy way for families to go to know each other, and you'll chop-chop observe out who else shares your questions – and who has the answers. Additionally, the Cubmaster and other parents are happy to lend advice or answer questions.

The activities are simple

Tiger and Lion activities are age-appropriate and non-demanding, meaning they are generally uncomplicated and piece of cake to plan. Even if the activities don't work out as intended, your son will exist happy to see his friends and be with you. A large part of the program is communicated through role modeling, post-obit the customs (such every bit uniform wear), and learning respectful beliefs. Sometimes the boys are captivated, and sometimes they're as well wound upwards to listen. Information technology's ok, and it all works out.

Sticker stupor

Pack 680 tries to be upward front end about the program'due south cost, but this tin can overwhelm new parents. Betwixt patches, pins, awards, camp fees, derby kits, our banquet, registration, and insurance, the full cost per scout is about $200 per year. We charge about 30% of the cost every bit dues and try to fundraise the rest. This doesn't even include the compatible and handbook (another $75-$100). During years where we take motivated families, nosotros have been able to fundraise much more than than the minimum, easing costs across the pack. If you lot got sticker daze when you lot tried to join, help out past becoming one of those motivated sellers! Nosotros likewise have a used uniform bank and a policy that no watch is turned away due to cost (meaning some or all costs can exist paid by the pack based on demand).

The Lion program (kindergarteners) is a junior version of scouting designed to ease parents into information technology and avoid some of the sticker daze. The compatible is a t-shirt, the handbook is cheaper, and Lions don't have to sell popcorn. But they still have 100% of the fun!

In a couple of years, it will be your pack

Den mother hugging her wolf and bear scouts

It doesn't take long to attain "veteran" status, and the people in positions of responsibleness as den leaders and committee members now will exist mostly gone in 2-3 years. The pack will need many of you to brand the pack go. Virtually jobs accept a brusque learning bend. All that's needed is an open mind.

Ane of you will exist the den leader

Lion or Tiger leader guide

This is the first challenge every new den will face. Without a den leader, there can be no den. When a lion or tiger den is composed of all new parents, the last thing anyone wants to do is volunteer for a new and unfamiliar job with the potential to touch the development of the boys. Sometimes a game of craven ensues.

A den leader's primary requirement is motivation and positive attitude (and oft an assistant or co-leader). The Male child Scouts of America volition provide the preparation, experience, and materials needed to make you successful.

It actually could exist y'all!

Resource

Cub Sentry program overview at cubscouts.org
Tiger den leader welcome page at scouting.org
Tiger rank requirements at usscouts.org

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