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Advancement

Refers to the progress a Cub Scout makes toward completing their current rank and future ranks.

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Adventures

Activities specific to a Scout's grade/rank. Scouts will need to complete a pre-determined set of "core" and "elective" adventures to earn their badge of rank. All of the adventures for each rank are detailed in the Cub Scout handbooks. Once an adventure is completed, a Cub Scout receives recognition in the form of an adventure loop or adventure pin.

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Adventure Loop

Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear ranks earn metal adventure loops that will slide onto the Scout's belt. 

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Adventure Pin

Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks earn metal adventure pins that are worn on the Webelos Colors (or a Webelos hat).

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Akela

(Ah-KAY-la) A term of endearment given to any parent, leader, or role model who does their best to help make the pack go. (In “The Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling, Akela is the leader of the wolf pack who adopts and raises Mowgli, a human boy who he finds lost in the jungle.)

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Bobcat Badge

Every year, Scouts will need to earn their Bobcat Badge which can be earned at our Bobcat Night or practiced at home with a parent and later confirmed with a Pack Leader.

 

Buddy System

A Scout pair that always stays together to keep an eye on each other and call for help if needed. When participating in an outdoor activity, Scouts should have a Scout buddy.  They should know where that buddy is at all times, and they should never go anywhere without their buddy. 

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Charter Organization

A religious, civic, fraternal, educational or other group that has applied for and received a charter to operate a Scouting unit. A Charter Organization supports their pack in various ways including providing facilities for Pack use. Pack 726’s Charter Organization is Oak Hills Christian Reformed Church.

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Class A Uniform

Uniform that consists of a Scout's formal uniform shirt, pants, belt, neckerchief and neckerchief slide. Scouts are required to wear their Class A uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done out in public. At a formal Scouting event, Class A uniforms should be tucked in.

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Class B Uniform

A Scout's unofficial uniform that typically consists of a Pack or Cub Scout shirt. Class B uniforms are worn when at camp or participating in other physical activities. Shirts are not required to be tucked in. Neckerchiefs and slides are not worn with a Class B uniform.

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Council

A charter body of representatives from organizations operating Scouting units and members at large responsible for Scouting in a designated geographical area. Pack 726 is a member of the Cascade Pacific Council.

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Cub Scouts

A program of The Boy Scouts of America for boys and girls, ages 5 though 11 or kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Cubmaster

The volunteer adult (typically a parent) that is responsible for planning the Pack meetings and is the Master of Ceremonies at all Pack events. Also provides support to all Den leaders.

 

Assistant Cubmaster

The volunteer adult (typically a parent) that assists the Cubmaster at Pack meetings and events.

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Den

A group of Cub Scouts of the same grade/age (no matter a Scout's school or gender) that meet on a regular basis to work to complete their rank requirements. Scouts are in the Den for the rank in which they are working to earn (see rank for more information).

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Den Chief

A middle-school or high-school aged Scout from Scouting BSA, who is appointed by his/her BSA Troop and the Cub Scout Pack to assist the Wolf, Bear, Webelos or Arrow of Light Den leaders.

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Den Leader

A volunteer adult (typically a parent) that is responsible for planning and carrying out activities at each Den meeting.  

 

Assistant Den Leader

A volunteer adult (typically a parent) that assists the Den Leader in planning and carrying out activities at each Den meeting.

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District

A geographical administrative unit of a council. Pack 726 is a member of the Pacific Trail District.

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Cub Scout Handshake

The Scout handshake is done by putting the index and middle fingers of the left hand against the other person's wrist when shaking hands. The Scout handshake is a formal way of greeting other Scouts.

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Scout Law

The values of Scouting are detailed in the 12 points of the Scout Law: "A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent."

 

"Leave No Trace"

Principals to follow to help enjoy the outdoors responsibly and respect the rights of other users of the outdoors now and for future generations. Those principals are: know before you go, choose the right path, trash your trash, leave what you find, be careful with fire, respect wildlife, and be kind to other visitors.

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Cub Scout Motto

"Do Your Best!" Cub Scouts teaches kids that no one can find fault with them if they always do their best.

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Neckerchief

A triangular piece of fabric worn around the necks of Scouts that represent a Scout's current rank.​

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Neckerchief Slide

An object used to help keep a Scout's neckerchief in place. Often shortened to "slide", neckerchief slides should be used whenever a neckerchief is worn.

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Scout Oath

Oath recited by Scouts that form a promise to be the best version of themselves: "On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight."

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Pack

The Pack (also called Unit) is the combined group of Scout from all six Dens. Scouts will participate in both Pack and Den activities each month.

 

Pack Committee

The group of adult volunteers that are assigned the various leadership duties to formulate and conduct the running of the Pack.

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Pack Committee Chairperson

The adult volunteer responsible for the overseeing of Pack operations and the person in charge of the Pack Committee.

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Pack Treasurer

The adult volunteer (typically a parent) responsible for all aspects of the Pack's finances.

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Rank

There are six ranks in the Cub Scout program. As a Den, Scouts work to complete the requirements for their current rank. Each rank is symbolized by an animal or symbol. Kindergarteners work to earn the Lion rank badge, first graders work to earn the Tiger rank badge, second graders work to earn the Wolf rank badge, third graders work to earn the Bear rank badge, fourth graders work to earn the Webelos rank badge, and fifth graders work to earn the Arrow of Light rank badge. Earning one rank is not dependent on another. Scouts earn the rank and badge of their grade/age group whether they have earned previous ranks or not.

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Cub Scout Salute

The Cub Scout Salute is done with the first two fingers on your right hand straight out together at your eyebrow (or hat) while holding the other fingers with the thumb. The Cub Scout salute is used to salute the flag when in uniform and to show respect to Den and Pack leaders.

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Scouting BSA

A program of The Boy Scouts of America for Scouts ages 11 to 17 or fifth grade through high school.

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Cub Scout Sign

The Cub Scout sign is made with the right arm held up with the index and middle fingers forming a V. The other fingers are held with the thumb. The two extended fingers stand for the parts of the Cub Scout Promise, "to help other people" and "to obey." The Cub Scout sign should be given when repeating the Cub Scout Oath and Law.​​

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"The Sign is Up"

When the Cub Scout sign is made with the right arm held high and straight up above the shoulder, everyone should quiet down and give their attention to the speaker. If you see a leader put his/her “sign up” you should promptly state, “The sign is up.”, put up the sign yourself and remain quiet to set an example for others to follow.​

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​Six Scout Essentials 

Every Cub Scout should carry the six essentials when going on hikes, campouts, or other outdoor activities. Those essentials are: first aid kit (with adhesive bandages and antibiotic ointment), trail food, filled water bottle, whistle, sun protection and flashlight (with checked batteries).