Scouts

Cub Scout Pack 136 Introductions For almost 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. A cornerstone of Scouting is duty to God and country. As a member organization of St. Peter Catholic Church, our pack promotes religious fellowship, character development and stewardship to our community. Cub Scout's can earn special Catholic emblems that reinforce our faith's teachings in the second (as Wolves) and fourth grades (as Webelos I) school years. The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to •Set goals. •Try new things. •Provide service to others. •Build self-confidence. •Reinforce ethical standards. While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community. Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made. Our pack activities coincide with the school year beginning in August. Annual membership dues are $28 for your first scout and $16 for each additional scout in your family. For each scout, parents need to furnish the scouts uniform (complete with standard badges, except den number) and the scout book appropriate to their rank. If you are not a member of Pack 136 and are interested in joining our organization, please e-mail our Cubmaster at cubmaster@spspack136.com.