Camp Director

• The Scouter in charge of the administration of a Scout resident camp or a Cub Scout day camp or resident camp..

 

Camping

• Camping is the hallmark of Scouting. It is an outdoor activity to promote and teach scouting skills. Also see “Day Camp,” “Resident Camping,” and “Outdoor Program.”

 

Campout

• A camping activity with at least one overnight stay..

 

Campsite

• A unit’s outdoor home for an overnight, resident, or long-term camp or for the den activities at Cub Scout day camp..

 

Charter

• In Scouting America, charters authorize (1) an organization to operate Scouting units (see “chartered organization”), (2) a local council to incorporate as a Scouting America local council, (3) operation of an Order of the Arrow lodge, or (4) Scouting America to incorporate.

 

Chartered Organization

• A religious, civic, or other community-based organization that has applied for and received a charter to operate a Scouting unit. 

 

Chartered Organization Representative (COR)

• A manager of Scouting in a chartered organization who also represents this organization in the local council and district.  The chartered organization representative serves on the Pack Committee. 

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Commissioner

• A commissioned volunteer Scouter who works with packs, troops, crews, and ships to help units succeed. In addition to the council commissioner, there are district commissioners, assistant district commissioners, roundtable commissioners, and unit commissioners.

 

Commitment to Safety

• Scouting America’s emphasis on creating a safe and healthy environment for youth, volunteers, staff, and employees by:

  • Knowing and executing the Scouting America program as contained in their publications

  • Planning tours, activities, and events with vigilance using the tools provided

  • Setting the example for safe behavior and equipment use during the program

  • Engaging and educating all participants in discussions about hazards and risks

  • Reporting incidents in a timely manner

 

Committee Chair

• The primary leader of the Pack.  The Committee Chair works with the Pack Committee, Cubmaster, and chartered organization representative to plan the Pack program, recruit leaders, and maintain the budget.

 

Council

• An administrative body and separate legal entity chartered to be responsible for Scouting in a designated geographic territory.  

 

Crossover

• This is a ceremony where 5th Grade Arrow of Light Scouts join a Scouts BSA troop. This should be a special ceremony that involves a local Scouts BSA troop. This is also referred to as "Bridging"

 

Cub Scout

• A registered youth member of a Cub Scout pack or one registered as a Lone Cub Scout who is entering kindergarten and who has not yet completed fifth grade (or ages 6 to 11).

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Cub Scout handshake

• Used by Cub Scouts and Cub Scouters, like an ordinary handshake with the right hand except that the index and middle fingers are extended toward the other person, touching the wrist.

 

Cub Scout motto

• Do Your Best.

 

Cub Scout salute

• A hand salute made by Cub Scouts and Cub Scouters with the fingers of the right hand held in position as for the Cub Scout sign, except that the index and middle fingers are held together. The tips of the fingers touch the right eyebrow or the bill of the Cub Scout cap.

 

Cub Scout sign

• A sign made by raising the right hand straight up high over the head with the palm forward. The first two fingers are wide apart and pointing up as in a V. The thumb covers the nails of the ring and little fingers. Used when repeating the Scout Oath and as a signal for quiet in meetings.

 

Cub Scout Six Essentials

• These are a first-aid kit, flashlight, filled water bottle, trail food, sun protection, and whistle.

 

Cub Scouter

• A registered volunteer of a Cub Scout pack, 18 or older, or a professional Scouter who works with Cub Scouting..

 

Cub Scouting

• That part of the program Scouting America for boys and girls who are entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Lions are in kindergarten. Tigers are in the first grade. (Lions and Tigers join and register with their adult partner.) Wolves are in the second grade. Bears are in the third grade. Webelos Scouts are in the fourth grade. Arrow of Light Scouts are in the fifth grade.

 

Cubmaster

• A volunteer Scouter, 21 or older, appointed by the chartered organization to lead a Cub Scout pack. The Cubmaster is sometimes known as the unit leader of the Pack.  The Cubmaster runs the Pack meetings, advises Den Leaders, and works with the Pack Committee to plan and run the Pack program.

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