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Frequently Asked Questions

Following are the answers to common questions about Cub Scouting. If you're unable to find the information you need below, or elsewhere on our Web site, feel free to suggest a new question for this page.

Joining Cub Scouting

  • How old (or young) can a boy be to join Cub Scouting?
  • How can I become an adult volunteer in Cub Scouting?
  • Is there a Cub Scout pack in my area?
  • Is it possible to be a Cub Scout if there is not a pack in my area?
  • Must I be a U.S. citizen to join Cub Scouting?

The Cub Scout Program

  • Are Cub Scouts the same as Boy Scouts?
  • How often do Cub Scouts meet?
  • May parents attend den meetings?

Uniform and Supplies

  • What supplies and equipment are needed to participate in Cub Scouting?
  • Where can I purchase BSA literature, uniforms, and other program materials?
  • How can I save money on the cost of uniforms and equipment?

Advancement and Awards

  • If a boy joins a Bear den, may he go back and earn the Tiger and Wolf badges?
  • If a boy completes the Wolf badge early, may he begin working on the Bear badge?
  • May Cub Scouts earn badges such as the 50-Miler Award or Mile Swim, BSA?
  • When a Cub Scout earns the Arrow of Light, may he immediately join a Boy Scout troop?

 
 
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