We work towards teaching the boys about the surrounding world through activity badges and Achievements that are listed in the different books of ranks.
1st graders are Tiger Cub Scouts. They learn to Search, Discover, and Share through the Tiger book.
2nd graders are exploring the world and earning their rank as a Wolf in the Cub Scouting program.
3rd graders are Bears and begin learning exciting outdoor skills and exploring nature.
4th & 5th graders are being prepared for Boy Scouts through the Webelos program ("Webelos" = "We'll be loyal Scouts.")
and learn to be more independent and to explore their world in a safe and respectful manner

Dens consist of boys of the same age. All the different age group dens comprise the Pack. Dens usually meet every week for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Then every month, all the dens and their families get together at a Pack meeting to receive the awards they have been working on. The Pack meetings center around a monthly theme and have different activities going on that promote good sportsmanship and are loaded with fun.

The uniform requirement
Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts need to have the blue uniform shirt with the appropriate insignia sewn on.
Webelos Scouts can wear either the blue or tan uniform shirt, as decided by their den. We suggest the tan shirt for second year Webelos in 5th grade, as they can wear it in Boy Scouts.
All boys should have their own book in the rank they are working on as some things need to be completed at home. The boys need to bring these books to every den meeting. The proper insignias to purchase, where to place them on the uniform, and where to purchase these supplies is listed on the BSA uniform sheet. 

Our local scout shop is located at Cumberland Mountain Outdoor Sports at 25 North Washington Ave in Cookeville.
Their website is www.cmosports.com.

To make the program run smoothly, we have expectations of everyone involved. 90+ years of cub scout experience in the United States shows that parents and leaders will work to make the program run smoothly, if everyone knows what is expected of them.

TO PARENTS...

• Have your son wear the appropriate uniform to scout events

• Make sure your son attends den meetings – contact your leader if you will miss a meeting

• Attend Pack meetings with your Scout - Having family there to cheer them on as they earn their awards is a great feeling   The entire family is invited to all Pack meetings.

• Offer assistance to the den leader. There are many ways that you can lend a hand to help the scout den.

• Work with your son on any achievements that the den leader asks you to complete at home.
  Your support and interest is essential to keeping you son interested in Cub Scouts.

• Encourage your Scout to stay in scouting for 1 year. It builds good character to finish what you started.

TO LEADERS...

• Follow through on your commitment to be a leader & guide your scouts through the ranks of Cub Scouts. 
• Keep communications open to the parents with notes sent home or phone calls.
• Plan out a program for the Scouts using the resources available to you.
• Explore and learn and have fun with the Scouts as they earn their rank.
• Have Den meetings at least every week where the boys learn, explore & earn Achievements.
• Be at Pack meetings to disperse the awards the boys have earned.
• Attend monthly Pack Committee meetings to plan & keep up with Pack events.
• Ask parents of your boys to help out with projects, supplies, field trips, etc.

THE PACK...

• Follows Boy Scouts of America’s policies and rules governing the Cub Scouting program.
• Trains leaders according to BSA policies & keep them informed as to what the objectives of the Pack are.
• Holds monthly Pack meetings with different activities to stimulate & challenge the Scouts to explore numerous experiences.
• Have monthly Committee meetings to keep all leaders and parents informed of the Pack’s activities that are planned for the families and Scouts.
• Keep all of the parents of scouts in Pack 196 informed of the activities that the pack is involved in.
• Available to answer all questions and concerns of anyone involved in the Pack.
   

We are always looking for new ideas and activities to explore with the Scouts!

Pack 196 is self-supporting. We hold several fundraisers during the year to cover expenses of running the Pack. We encourage the Scouts to participate in the fundraisers. The profits generated from fundraisers provide the money necessary to run the Pack. The Pack schedules the meeting areas, purchases awards and pins, Pinewood derby kits, trophies, Blue & Gold banquet supplies, training aides for leaders, and countless other supplies for the running of the Pack. 

Pinewood Derby races are a yearly event. The boys construct the cars with the help of their parents. There are trophies for the winners as well as awards for each of the top finishers in each den. The Pinewood Derby is currently held in March.

Scout Sunday- The first week of February is often referred to as Scouting Anniversary Week to commemorate the founding of the Boy Scouts of America and the issuing of our National Charter from Congress. The first Sunday in February of every year is known as Scout Sunday. In Pack 196, we encourage scouts to attend religious services - either at their home congregation or at our congregation at Jefferson Avenue church of Christ - in full uniform and to sit together as a group.

Blue & Gold Banquet is also held in February. This is when the boys receive their rank badges that they have been working on. We would like everyone to attend this special banquet in which we celebrate not only the achievements of the scouts, but also the anniversary of the foundation of the scouting program in the United States.

Volunteers
We cannot make the scouting program work without the help of volunteers.
The quality of our program counts on volunteers caring enough to help make everything work. Everyone needs to pitch in to keep everything going strong. If you can volunteer as a leader or assistant leader, that would be great! If not, there are a lot of other ways to help out in the Pack. Just let us know what you can do, and we’ll gladly use the help you can give.

We all want the best for the boys in the Pack. Thanks for helping us make Pack 196  the best that it can be for the boys! We’re glad to have you join us. Get involved and find out how much fun you will have learning and exploring the world with your son in Cub Scouting!