Day Camp

• A day camp is a council-organized program designed for Scouts for two or more days, under council-retained leadership, at an approved site with no overnight stay. The program may operate at the Tiger, Wolf and Bear Scout, Webelos Scout and Arrow of Light Scout level.

 

Den

• A neighborhood group of four to eight Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, or Arrow of Light Scouts that meet periodically, usually once a week, and is part of a Cub Scout pack..

 

Den Chief

• A Scouts BSA member, usually of First Class rank or higher, who has been appointed to help direct the activities of a Cub Scout den.

 

Den Leader

• A volunteer leader, 21 or older, appointed by the pack committee to plan and direct the den’s activities.

 

Den Leader’s Minute

• An important, inspirational thought for the day or a brief story that reflects on the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout motto, or a patriotic theme – told without moralizing. Part of the closing at the end of a meeting. A Cubmaster may also close with a Cubmaster’s Minute..

 

Den Meeting

• Individual Den Meetings are held for each rank level of Cub Scouts.  These usually occur at regular intervals, (i.e. weekly, bi-weekly or monthly).  Lion, Tiger, Wolf and Bear dens work on fun projects, crafts, skits, or some of their Adventures.  Webelos and Arrow of Light dens use this time to work on the various Adventure pins.

 

Denner

• A Cub Scout or Webelos Scout elected by members of the den to help the den chief and den leader.

 

District

• Each council is divided into a number of districts.  The District Executive oversees the activities of all units in their district.  

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District Executive (DE)

• A professional scouter who works under the direction of the local council Scout executive and acts as an advisor to the volunteer leaders in the district.

 

Do Your Best

• The Cub Scout motto.

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Elective Adventures

• A part of Cub Scout advancement. There are required and elective Adventures for each rank.

 

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Family Camp

• A family camp is a one-time, council-approved one- or two-night camp at an approved site for Tigers, Wolf and Bear Scouts, Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts and their families and that involve more than one unit where the council, or its agents, provides the staffing and may provide program and food service..

 

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Good Turn

• A distinctive feature of Scouting is its emphasis on service to others. The Good Turn habit is one that all Scouts endeavor to acquire..

 

Guide to Safe Scouting

• An overview of Scouting policies and procedures gleaned from a variety of sources first published in 1991. It is available in print, as a PDF to download, and as HTML.

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Handbook

• Each level of Scouting has its own Handbook.  The Handbook is essential for your Scout, as it spells out the requirements for advancement as well as providing a place to record their completion.

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Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA)

• The World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement sponsors the Jamboree-on-the-Air, held the third full weekend of October each year. This worldwide ham radio event promotes communication and understanding among Scouts all over the world. Scouting America’s participation is coordinated by the International Department.

 

Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI)

• The World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement sponsors the Jamboree-on-the-Internet, held the third full weekend of October each year. This worldwide internet event promotes communication and understanding among Scouts all over the world. Scouting America’s participation is coordinated by the International Department.

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Leave No Trace

• Scouting America is committed to this nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics awareness program to reduce impacts on the environment and other people. The seven principles should be followed at all times in the outdoors: Plan ahead and prepare; travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose of waste properly (pack it in, pact it out); leave what you find; minimize campfire impacts; respect wildlife; and be considerate of other visitors..

 

Lion

• The entry-level rank for Cub Scouts who join upon entering kindergarten. Lions join and register with their adult partner as a member of a Lion den.

 

Lion den

• A group of five to eight Lions and their adult partners who are part of a Cub Scout pack.

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Lone Cub Scout

• A Cub Scout who, unable to join a pack because of unusual conditions, follow the program as an individual under the leadership of a Lone Cub Scout friend and counselor..

 

long-term camp or camping

• A council-organized camp that is three nights or more that operates under council-retained leadership and can include static campsites, transient campsites, high0adventure or trekking programs, or some combination thereof. These programs may operate at the Tiger, Wolf and Bear Scout, Webelos Scout, Scouts BSA, or Venturer level: but Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, and Venturing programs cannot be combined into a single camp experience.