Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 375!
Cub Scout Pack 375 is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania serving the Gray's Woods, Port Matilda and Park Forest areas and is proud to be a part of the Juniata Valley Council.
Cubmaster:
Joe Zanghi
The Cubmaster manages and oversees the overall functioning of the Pack. If you are intereted in joining Pack 375, please feel free to contact the Cubmaster.
Assistant Cubmaster:
Eric Rotthoff
The Assistant Cubmaster helps the Cubmaster with overall Pack duties.
Pack Organization and Advancement
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he/she goes. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As a Scout advances through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging, to match the new skills and abilities each Scout has learned as they get older.
Cub Scout Pack 375 is broken down into Dens; Lion Scouts, Tiger Scouts, Wolf Scouts, Bear Scouts, Webelos, and Arrow of Light. Each Den has it's own adult leader that arranges Den meetings to be held one to two times each month. These Dens comprise the overall Pack, which meets on a monthly basis. Pack meetings are where Scouts will discuss their accomplishments throughout the previous month, share what they have learned that month through scouting, and receive their awards. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for young Scouts to practice and gain confidence in their public speaking skills. It is a nice way for the Scouts and leaders to share ideas and experiences. Please read the descriptions below for each Den and feel free to contact the Scoutmaster or Den Leader with any questions!
Bobcat Badge (All Scouts)
Summary:
All Scouts must earn their Bobcat badge before advancing to the appropriate rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos based on their age and grade at the time of joining. A Scout must complete the Bobcat requirements, which include:
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Learn and say the Cub Scout motto, the Scout Oath, and the Scout Law and tell what they mean;
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Show the Cub Scout sign, salute, and handshake and tell what they mean; and
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With your parent or guardian complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide."
Lion Cubs (Kindergarteners)
Summary:
Lion Cubs is a new Scouts of America pilot program for kindergarten boys. Pack 375 has been chosen by the Juniata Valley Council to run the pilot program in our area. The program introduces Scouting concepts and values to 5-year-olds in a fun, age-appropriate way.
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In Lions, you’ll find the familiar concepts of character development, leadership skills, personal fitness and citizenship weaved into activities that are age-appropriate and fun;
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“Adventures,” which are themed sets of activities and experiences, will help families explore the world around them;
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This program requies that all parents be involved with the activities. Parents will serve as “Lion Guides;"
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When completing an adventure, a Lion will earn an “adventure sticker” for his Lion Adventure Book.
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At the end of the Lion year, Cubs will graduate to Tiger and advance through Cub Scouting.
Tiger Scouts (First Grade):
Den Leader:
Assistant Den Leader:
Summary:
The Tiger rank is for Scouts who are in first grade. To earn the Tiger badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures with his/her Den or family and one elective adventure of his/her Den or family’s choosing. As the Scout completes each adventure, they will receive the adventure loop for that adventure, which can be worn on their Scout uniform belt. When the Scout has completed the seven required adventures, they can receive the Tiger badge. The Tiger badge is given to the Scout's adult partner at a Pack meeting. Then the adult gives the badge to the Scout upon completion of one final Good Turn.
After a Scout has earned the Tiger badge, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger electives until they finish first grade (or turn 8 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may show new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during his/her Scout years. When the Scout completes an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their Scout belt.
Learn More About the Tiger Rank.
Wolf Scouts (Second Grade):
Summary:
The Wolf rank is for Scouts who have finished first grade. To earn the Wolf badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. The Scout's parent or guardian and Den Leader approves each requirement by signing his/her handbook, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the Scout has met all requirements, the Wolf badge is presented to the Scout's parent or guardian at the next Pack meeting. During an advancement ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the boy.
After a Scout has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until they finish second grade (or turns 9 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may show new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during his/her Scout years. When the Scout completes an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their Scout belt.
Learn More About the Wolf Rank.
Bear Scouts (Third Grade):
Summary:
The Bear rank is for Scouts who have finished second grade. To earn the Bear badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. The Scout's parent or guardian and Den Leader approves each requirement by signing his/her handbook, and the Scout receives an adventure loop for each adventure. When the Scout has met all requirements, the Bear badge is presented to his/her parent or guardian at the next pack meeting. During an advancement ceremony, the parent or guardian then presents the badge to the Scout.
After the Scout has earned the Bear badge, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until they finishes third grade (or turns 10 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may show new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during their Scout years. When the Scout completes an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their Scout belt.
Learn More About the Bear Rank.
Webelos I (Fourth Grade):
Summary:
Webelos Dens are for Scouts who have completed third grade. Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. When a Scout has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos Den Leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a Scout completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on his/her Scout hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.
After the Scout has earned the Webelos badge, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until they finish fourth grade (or turns 11 years old). The Scout can choose elective adventures that may show new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during their Scout years. When the Scout completes an elective adventure, they receive an additional adventure loop to wear on their Scout belt.
Learn More About the Webelos Rank.
Webelos II (Fifth Grade):
Summary:
Webelos II is for Scouts who have completed fourth grade. Webelos II Scouts continue to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. When a Scout has done the requirements for an adventure, the Webelos Den Leader, rather than a parent, approves most of the adventures. For each adventure a Scout completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their Scout hat. After completing seven adventures, including five required adventures and two elective adventures, a Scout can receive the Webelos badge.
The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to advance to the next level of Scouting in Scouts BSA. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. For each adventure a Scout completes, they receive a pin to wear on the Webelos colors or on their Scout hat.
The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Scouts BSA uniform when a Webelos Scout graduates into a Troop. Adult leaders who earned the Arrow of Light rank when they were young may also show their achievement by wearing a special square knot on their adult uniform.
Learn More About Earning the Arrow of Light Badge.
Pack Committee
Every Pack is under the supervision of a Pack Committee. The Committee handles administrative and support tasks; and allows the Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and their Assistants to focus on working directly with the Cub Scouts. The Committee also allows for more family involvement in meaningful service for the Pack.
Pack Committee Chair:
Chuck Beck
The Pack Committee Chair leads the Pack Committee and thus is responsible for the administration, oversight, and support of the Pack program.
Advancement Chair:
Tracey Burns
The Advancement Chair helps boys move through the ranks of Cub Scouting and transition into a Boy Scout troop.
Public Relations Chair:
The Public Relations Chair keeps Pack activities visible to the public, as well as to the families of the Pack, maintains the Pack website, blog and social media accounts. Please contact Nickey with any updates or corrections to the Pack media accounts.
Pack Trainer:
Micah Willy
The Pack Trainer oversees and coordinates the training of all our Den Leaders as well as the Pack Leadership Team. To inquire about official training opportunities, please contact Micah.
Treasurer:
Dana Conklin
The Treasurer ensures the Pack’s finances are sound.
Unit Commisioner:
Bruce Helms
The Unit Commissioner is a District and Council leader who helps Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of the Pack, Boy Scout troops, and Venturing crews.