CUB SCOUTS
GET OUT AND CUB SCOUT.
Cub Scouts is an active program for children (both boys and girls) in kindergarten through fifth grade and their families that encourages learning, friendship—and most of all—getting out and having fun! Your child will join with others in the same grade in a “den” led by the parents and have a handbook of adventures for their grade level. All of the Cub Scouts and families in the dens make up the “pack”, also led by parents. With an emphasis on outdoor events, small gatherings, and activities with family, Cub Scouts is a great way to let your kids safely socialize, learn, and have fun.
Flexible Experiences The Fit Your Family
From big overnight pack trips to small local den adventures, camping in a tent to building a pinewood derby car, trying new things and playing sports to learning STEM, there’s truly something for everyone to do and enjoy in Cub Scouts. Bring the whole family to participate in activities with you!
- Shared Leadership: Parents work together to establish the den schedule and program, doing both Cub Scout Advancement and fun activities.
- Flexible Scheduling: Cub Scouts works around sports schedules, and you participate as your time allows.
Cub Scouting Works!
Cub Scouts build confidence, strengthen social skills, and learn how to lead while having fun. They develop the habits of teamwork, service, and responsibility that help them succeed at school and in their communities. Families can also make a difference together through service projects completed by the family, den or pack. Explore ideas and opportunities through Service Projects! These experiences help youth grow while giving families meaningful ways to learn, serve, and have fun together.
Family Activities and Adventures Await
Cub Scouting brings families together for fun, discovery, and memorable adventures. There’s always something new to do and learn, including building and racing Pinewood Derby cars, hiking to waterfalls, exploring STEM activities, learning outdoor skills, camping under the stars, and practicing life-saving skills. In addition to national registration fees, your pack may have costs for awards, uniforms, events, and other items. Talk with pack leadership if cost is a concern.
Builds Character & Leadership Skills
Cub Scouts have fun while building the character, confidence, and leadership skills they need for life. Through hands-on experiences, youth learn teamwork, service, citizenship, responsibility, and respect for others. They discover what it means to be a Scout today and develop the skills to become a leader tomorrow. The Scout Law guides them to be Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
A FREE Handbook for Every New Cub Scout!
Every Cub Scout who registers to join this year will receive a FREE handbook for their age-determined rank. This handbook is a Scout's guide to their program and where they can find everything they need to complete requirements.
How Can My Child Join Cub Scouts?
Joining Cub Scouts is easy. To find a Pack near you, you can visit BeAScout.org, enter your ZIP code, select "Cub Scouts," and get immediate information about Packs near you. You can also call us at 770-989-8820 to find out more about Cub Scout packs in your area, or click the button below to fill out a form, and we'll contact you.
Cub Scouts Family Camping
BERT ADAMS SCOUT CAMP | COVINGTON, GA
Spooky-ree and Trailblazer Adventure Weekend are held in the fall, while Cub-a-Ree takes place in the spring—all at Bert Adams Scout Camp. These annual family adventures are open to Cub Scouts, siblings, and friends! Enjoy BBs, archery, inflatables, crafts, games, climbing, fishing, and campfires!
Overnight Summer Camp
BERT ADAMS SCOUT CAMP | COVINGTON, GA
Our summer Cub Scout Overnight Adventures at Bert Adams Scout Camp offer programs for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and AOL Scouts. Enjoy outdoor adventures, rank advancement, camp-wide activities, and make new friends and unforgettable summer memories.
Summer District Day Camps
VARIOUS METRO-ATLANTA LOCATIONS
Most of the Atlanta Area Council’s thirteen metro Atlanta districts offer a Day Camp each year. Find the district program closest to you, or choose another district’s camp that fits your family’s schedule. Cub Scouts are welcome to your Cub Scout to attend any of our district camps.
Parent Orientation Guide
New to Cub Scouting? The Atlanta Area Council Parent Orientation Guide helps families get started with confidence. Learn how Cub Scouting works, what to expect, how families can get involved, and where to find helpful resources.
Contact Us For More Information About Cub Scouts
Fill out the form below, and a local Scouting representative will be in touch soon with more information and help you find a Cub Scout Pack that’s right for your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Scouting Work?
Cub Scouts is for boys and girls, kindergarten through fifth grade
How Much Does Scouting Cost?
There are Two Types of Scouting Fees Due from Youth:
- BSA Fee.
- As of April of 2024, the BSA Fee for youth is $85 per year.
- Youth and adult leader fees are for 12 months from registration; the 12-month period for those registered before August of 2023 is the calendar year.
- Pack Fee.
- The amount of a Pack Fee will vary depending on the activities and budget of your local Pack and typically range from $40 to $85 annually, and more depending on the level of adventure activities and support that the Pack provides for a fun program.
New Youth in 2024 pay the BSA Fee and Pack Fee separately.
- BSA Fee ($85 as of April 2024) for 12 months to the BSA (online app) or AAC (paper app). (As of April 2024, there is no longer a “New Member Joining Fee”.)
- The Pack Fee is paid to the Pack separately on the Pack’s Timetable.
Question: What About Adult Leaders? Do they pay BSA Fees? How?
Answer: Yes, Adult Leaders must pay BSA Fee ($65 as of April 2024) for 12 months to the BSA, but registration is free if the adult is also registered in a Troop. Packs deal with Adult Leader BSA Fees in different ways:
- Many Packs “cover” the Adult Leader’s BSA Fee, either by reimbursement out of the Pack budget (Pack Fees) or (for Adult Leaders returning from last year) by Pack payment to the BSA.
- In some Packs, each Adult Leader covers their own BSA Fee.
Question: What About Fundraising? We used Popcorn to Pay All or Most of our BSA Fees for the next year!
Answer: While Unit Fundraising can still be applied to cover Pack Fees for all, Unit Fundraising can’t be directly applied to cover BSA Fees for “next year” for New Youth or for returning Youth if the Pack elects the “Self-Pay” route for BSA Fees.
- If Unit Fundraising is high enough to cover all or part of BSA Fees, Units would need to rebate those families who paid BSA Fees directly.
Is Scouting in my Neighborhood?
Absolutely! Cub Scouts are organized around service organizations, places of worship, schools, and more, all within a comfortable distance to your home. Dens and Packs meet at those locations when in-person activities may be done safely – and connect with each other in those Den and Pack communities safely at all times in other ways. To find a Pack near you, you can visit BeAScout.org, enter your zip code, select "Cub Scouts" and get immediate information about Packs near you, or give us a call at 770-989-8820. Additionally, you can fill the form on this page, and we'll contact you!
Who Will Lead My Pack?
Cub Scouts is a family activity! All Packs are led by Safeguarding Youth-trained volunteers from families just like yours! You will have the opportunity to take a role in helping with your child's experience, and we hope you will consider applying to be a volunteer leader.
Every volunteer leader is required to go through a criminal background check and Safeguarding Youth Training process that ensures your child will be in a safe and fun program. The Atlanta Area Council provides many training opportunities for our leaders to enhance the program they deliver and increase the skills they can pass on to our Scouts.
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