Cub Scout meetings... Are they every week? And where?

Cub Scout Meetings

Are they every week?

Yes, most times you will have one every week. 

We have a den meeting every Tuesday unless we have a pack meeting or camping trip.

If we have a pack meeting, we basically count that as our weekly meeting.Usually held on a Thursday!

If we go camping as a pack then we use our camping time as our meeting. 

I'm sure most packs are the same way.

Where are they held? Always in the same place?

Ours is held at our local Elementary school cafeteria. We have a stage and everything there so it makes it easy.

But sometimes we do our meetings in other places. Like we have one coming up that will be at our library, our local Fire Department and just some in the park. It really depends on what the den leader decides. If we are working on a certain achievement, then we go there if need be. My son couldn't care less about the library but he is super excited about the tour of the Fire Department.

What if my son has practice on the day of the den meeting?

We lost 2 boys in our den because of sports. They have practice every Tuesday, which is our meeting day. But here is something you may look into. If you are still looking for a pack, ask what days they do their meetings for your sons den. If it conflicts with your sons sport schedule, don't give up. In a 10 mile radius here, we have over 30 packs. I'm sure they do not all meet on the same day! So, call and ask around till you find one that has their meeting days that your son can still go to. Because the boys in his den are boys that he will grow up with. They can make some great friendships! But if your son doesn't go to the meetings, then he will not get as close as the other boys. 

Do I have to wait for a den meeting to complete an achievement?

NO! I do a lot of achievements and requirements at home.. It makes it easier than having to wait once a week to do something. Actually a lot of requirements are designed to do at home with your family. Remember, your participation is VERY important! I try and make it a fun homework assignment 3 times a week .A lot of times he is bored with it but there are some things he gets excited about. Like planting a tree, designing his own game for his den, and basically anything that does not require memorization or staying home.

Hopefully this post will help with making a decision for which pack to join!

Good Luck!