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General Information Like every effective organization, Cub Scout Packs have a structure. Understanding this structure and how it works will increase your son's enjoyment of the program (and leave the parent far less confused!!). Dens:
Groups of 4 to 8 boys meet weekly together as a Den. Each den is led by a Den Leader and/or an Assistant Den Leader. Dens in Pack 118 meet on various days. Dens are organized by age groups. We have Dens for each group of 1st Graders (Tiger Cubs) , 2nd Graders (Wolf) , 3rd Graders (Bear), 4th Graders (Webelos - 1st yr.) and 5th graders (Webelos - 2nd yr.). Pack Gatherings:
The entire Pack meets monthly normally on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Post 550, 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo. Meetings normally last 1 hour and attendance is encouraged. The gathering gives the boys a chance to demonstrate the skills they have learned and receive the awards they've earned. The entire family is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Registration:
Annual registration for membership in Pack 118 is $35. The annual registration fee pays for registration with the Boy Scouts of America and unit insurance and annual subscription to Boys Life magazine (about $10). The dues also help to pay for awards and supplies for each boy in a den. A boy must, during his first year in the Pack, complete a registration form for the Boy Scouts of America. Parents are also asked to complete a Parents Form to provide some additional information to the Den Leader. Volunteers:
Parent volunteers are always needed. Registration and training are provided by the Pack for those who are interested in helping. If you'd like to help in any capacity, please contact the Pack Committee Chairman, Cubmaster or your son's Den Leader. All types of help are needed - driving for trips, assisting in Den Leader absence, etc. Remember that Cub Scout Packs don't exist without volunteer leadership and please remember to do your part when asked. Pack Program Highlights:
Pack 118 plans a very busy calendar year. Although we don't expect every boy to attend every function, we encourage him to be as active as he and his parents want to be. Pack outings and special events will be led by two or more leaders and parent volunteers. The entire family is welcome and encouraged to attend. Program Calendar:
The Pack Calendar is the current calendar of events for Pack 118. We realize that boys and families have different needs and we attempt to plan programs that meet as many needs as possible. It is not expected that each boy will attend each and every event. Please note that dates are subject to change as we get closer to events. Announcements of special events and calendar updates will come home with the boys from Den meetings or by email. If you have suggestions for our program, please let a Leader know. Summer Activities:
Pack 118 does not close down during the summer! Special activities and meetings are planned and boys are encouraged to remain active. Picnics, swimming, outdoor games, movie days, baseball games and other activities have been held in the past and will be planned again. |
| Responsibilities and Expectations Participation and expectations on the part of the Scouts is pretty straight forward. The Scouts are expected to attend all Den and Pack meetings. Scouts should arrive on time, not late and not early. If the parent or guardian does not stay for the meeting, they should return promptly at the scheduled ending time of the meeting to assist with cleaning up and pick up the Scout. If a meeting is not attended, it is the Scout’s responsibility to find out what was missed, especially any information that was dispersed. Good behavior is expected at all Scouting functions and activities. This includes showing respect of Leaders, adults and other Scouts, quietly listening to instructions, information and others that are speaking. Parents are expected to encourage, support and assist their Scout as they work on achievements. All parents are to share in the efforts of their Den and the Pack. The Den Leader and Assistant are coordinators. Each parent will share the work and accomplishments in providing this terrific program for the Scouts. The parents are responsible to deal with any behavior problem identified by the Den Leaders. The Scouts and parents should expect the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader to be prepared to work with you, and keep you informed about what is happening within the Den and Pack. All Cub Scout leaders are expected to follow all scouting rules, regulations and guidelines without exception. The National level of Scouting has policies to protect the Scouts, the Leaders and the program. They may not always be convenient, but they have a purpose and are not to be excused for any reason. Whoever participates in a Scouting activity must comply with these policies. When joining Pack 118, each parent or adult family member agrees to support their son in the following ways: - See that he has the proper uniform and handbook;
- Assist him in attending weekly Den meeting and monthly Pack meetings;
- Work with him to complete achievements for his rank award;
- Return information forms and permission slips as asked;
- Support his Den Leader as a resource person or substitute as asked;
- Agree to serve in some leadership capacity as called upon;
- Provide input to the Den Leader or Pack leadership with regard to Pack or Den programming..
If you are not satisfied with the program or performance of your Den, don’t sit back, contact the Cubmaster or Pack Committee Chairman and volunteer immediately. |
Uniform An essential component of Cub Scouting is the uniform. Cubs are made to feel part of a group and have a place to display their awards when they wear their uniforms. Pack 118 requires a full uniform from the belt up for all Cub Scouts. The Tiger Cub, Wolfs, Bears, and first-year Webelos wear a uniform that consists of an official blue uniform shirt, cap, belt, neckerchief with slide and all required patches. All Cub Scouts are required to wear navy blue dress pants/dark blue jeans or shorts. There are basic uniforms for each of the scouting levels. As the Scout progresses they will earn more patches and emblems. You can buy uniforms at the Scout Store in Pleasant Hill. Pack 118 provides every Cub Scout with his Handbook each year at no charge.
Scout Store (map)
800 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 674-8500 | Monday - 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm |
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| Badges Click here for a diagram of how to place the badges
Click here for a defintive guide to all badges | | World CrestThis patch is worn by all Scouts and Leaders around the world to signify membership in the World Scouting Movement and brotherhood with millions of Scouts. The design is the international fleur-de-lis (flower of the lily), with two stars symbolizing "truth" and "knowledge" and alluding to the outdoor nature of Scouting, surrounded by a rope symbolic of unity and one-ness ties at the bottom by a square knot, a symbol of service. This patch is worn centered above the left pocket in the middle between the top of the pocket and the shoulder seam. | | | US Flag This patch is one that you shouldn't have to sew on! Most uniforms come with the flag already attached to the right sleeve. Some previously used uniforms may have it taken off but additional ones can be purchased at the Scout Store. The Boy Scouts of America emblem over the right pocket is also attached to uniforms when purchased. |  | Den Number Strip This patch indicates the number assigned to the Den for which a Scout is a member. All Scouts and Den Leaders wear this emblem as part of the uniform. | | Patrol Emblem Webelos Scouts (and Leaders) whose Den has chosen to use a Patrol Emblem for identification would wear the Patrol Emblem instead. There are numerous emblems available. These emblems are worn on the right sleeve directly below the American Flag. |  | Mt Diablo Silverado Council Patch This patch is worn by all Scouts and Leaders to indicate the Council that represents their Pack. Each Council develops their own design although the shape and position on the uniform are the same. Our Council is the Mt Diablo Silverado Council. This patch is worn on the left sleeve just below the shoulder seam. | | | Pack 118 Numerals This patch is worn by all Scouts and Leaders to signify membership in Pack 118. A single "118" patch is available through our Pack or it is made up of three individual numeral patches that are sewn on next to one another. The number 55 represents the 55 years that Pack 118 has been chartered to Post 550. Unit numbers are worn on the left sleeve just below the council patch. |
Rank Badges & Awards earned as Cubs
 | Bobcat Badge The first badge earned no matter what age the Cub is when he starts. It is worn on the left pocket. | 
| Tiger Cub Belt Totem A boy receives totem beads as he completes each part: - He earns a white bead for each required 'family activity' part he completes.
- He earns an orange bead for each required 'den activity' part he completes.
- He earns a black bead for each required 'Go See It' part he completes.
These beads go on the first three strands of the Tiger Cub belt totem. (The fourth strand is for Tiger Track beads which signify completed electives.) It is worn on the right shirt pocket. |  | Tiger Cub Badge The Tiger Cub badge is for boys who have completed all 15 parts of the five achievements, that is, five family activities, five den activities, and five Go See It outings. It is worn on the left pocket in the bottom position of the diamond. | 
| Progress Towards RanksAs a Wolf, when he completes any three achievements, his den leader can present the Progress Toward Ranks patch to him. It's a diamond with a plastic thong attached and a yellow bead attached to one end. Each time the boy completes three achievements he will receive another yellow bead. After he gets his fourth yellow bead, he will receive his Wolf badge at a pack meeting.
As a Bear, red beads are presented for each three Bear achievements earned. After he gets his fourth red bead, he will receive his Bear badge at a pack meeting. Cub Scouts may continue to wear this emblem after ranks are earned until they become Webelos Scouts.
It is worn on the right shirt pocket. |  | Wolf Badge Is earned by boys who have completed first grade, or who are eight years old and have completed the 12 Wolf achievements. It is worn on the left pocket. |  | Bear Badge Can be earned by boys who have completed second grade, or who are nine years old. To earn the Bear badge, a boy must complete 12 of the 24 specified achievements listed below. He can select the ones he wants to do from four different groups: God, Country, Family, and Self. It is worn on the left pocket. |  | Gold and Silver Arrow Points A Wolf or Bear Cub Scout can pick any requirement he likes from the electives and do it. When he has completed ten elective requirements, he has earned his first Arrow Point - a gold one. Only one gold arrow point may be earned during the Wolf year, and one during the Bear year. It is worn 3/4" below and centered under the current rank badge (Wolf and Bear) as shown above.
After earning a Gold Arrow Point, a Cub may complete ten more requirements to earn a Silver Arrow Point. Under his Wolf or Bear badge, he may wear as many Silver Arrow Points as he earns. They are worn in rows of two below, centered, and touching the Gold Arrow Point or previously earned Silver Arrow Points for each rank.
| | | Webelos Colors The Webelos Colors are worn on the right sleeve immediately below the US Flag |  | Webelos Activity Badges Webelos activity badges are sorted into five discipline-related groups. They are the Community Group, the Mental Skills Group, the Outdoor Group, the Physical Skills Group, and the Technology Group. Activity Badges are displayed on the Webelos Colors. |  | Webelos Badge Is for boys who have completed third grade, or who are ten years old. The Webelos rank is the first step in a boy's transition towards a Boy Scout troop. It is worn centered on the left pocket. |  | Compass Point Emblem and Compass PointsAfter you have earned the Webelos badge, you can earn the compass points emblem. It is awarded after you earn seven activity badges: four more in addition to the three you earned for the Webelos badge. Wear your compass points emblem attached to the button on the right pocket of your Webelos uniform shirt. After you earn the compass points emblem, you'll receive a metal compass point for each four additional activity badges you earn. Pin these compass points on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S" positions, in any order you choose. | 
| Arrow of LightAfter a boy has completed the fourth grade and earned the Webelos badge, the next step on the Webelos trail to becoming a Boy Scout is earning the Arrow of Light Award. This is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn, and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform. It is worn centered below left pocket. |
Awards Earned Outside of Rank | Universal Youth Religious EmblemThis knot may be worn by any Scout or Scouter that completed a religious emblem program as a youth member. All Scouts and Scouters who received a religious emblem in their youth may wear the universal youth religious emblem square knot centered above the left uniform pocket flap, if it is the only knot. |  | World Conservation Badge The Cub Scout version of the badge consists of a giant panda on violet Scout trefoil, violet trim, gold background The two-inch embroidered emblem is worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket. This award can be earned only once while you are a Cub Scout. |  | Leave No Trace Leave No Trace is a plan that helps people to be more concerned about their environment and to help them protect it for future generations. Leave No Trace applies in a backyard or local park (frontcountry) as much as it does in the wilderness (backcountry). The emblem is worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket. | | | | |
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