Purpose: The Cub Scouts is a family- and faith-oriented program designed for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grades. Parents, leaders and organizers work together to help the children achieve character development; spiritual growth; good citizenship; sportsmanship and fitness; family understanding; respectful relationships; personal achievements; friendly service; fun and adventure; and eventually, preparation for becoming a scout.
Activities: Den meetings, pack meetings, camping trips, ropes courses, fishing, hiking, various community service projects and sporting events. Activities vary based on the age of the scout. Den meetings and pack meetings occur on St. Lawrence campus grounds. The program runs from about September to May (the school calendar year).
Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours a month depending on level of participation.
Volunteer Requirements: Leaders must be Safe Environment Program trained and background checked. Boy Scout of America requirements for Youth Protection Training (YPT is an online class like SEP that expires every two years) and position-specific online training classes that are geared toward which leadership position you might take (for example, committee member, treasurer, cubmaster, den leader, etc).
Contact Person: Cubmaster Greg Pizzo, contact@stlawrence.org