Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How old does a boy have to be to join Scouting? (Joining Cub Scouts)

Q2. I missed the September New Scout Roundup. Can my son still join Scouts? (Joining Cub Scouts)

Q3. Money is tight right now and can’t afford the registration fee. Is there anything that can be done? (Joining Cub Scouts)

Q4. Where do I get my son his uniform? (Joining Cub Scouts)

Q5. What other things do I need to buy for my son? (Joining Cub Scouts)

Q6. My son’s friend wants to join Scouting but he lives outside the Mount Horeb School District? (Joining Cub Scouts)

Q7. What’s the difference between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q8. What’s a Cub Scout Pack? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q9. What’s a Cub Scout Den? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q10. When are Pack meetings? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q11. We have a family conflict with the Pack meetings. Is that OK? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q12. What’s a Pack activity? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q13. I can’t find a sitter for my younger children. Can I bring them to Pack meetings and Pack activities? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q14. How often do we meet in our dens and where? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q15. Can I drop my son off at the den meeting and pick him up at the end of the meeting? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q16. Can my son be put in a den with his friend? (What Cub Scouts Do)

Q17. Do I have to sell popcorn? (Fundraising)

Q18. What other fundraisers, besides popcorn, does the Pack participate in? (Fundraising)

Q19. What other opportunities will my son have when he gets older? (Fundraising)

Q20. When does my son get to go camping? (Fundraising)

Q21. I can’t be a leader, but I still want to help my son’s den. What can I do to help? (Adult Leadership)

Q22. Is their training available for people who want to be leaders? (Adult Leadership)

Q23. What other resources can help me be a leader? (Adult Leadership)

Q24. How much of a time commitment does it take to be a den leader? (Adult Leadership)