Frequently Asked Questions

Age or Grade Requirements:

• Be in Kindergarten through 5th grade
  OR

• Be at least 5 years old and not yet 11 years old
  
  

Parental/Guardian Involvement:

• A parent or guardian must complete a youth application and health history form.

• For younger ranks, a parent or adult partner is expected to attend meetings and activities with the Scout.

Agree to the Cub Scout Ideals:

• Willingness to follow the Cub Scout Oath and Law.

Cub Scouting offers your child fun, adventure, and lifelong values — all in a supportive and age-appropriate environment. Here's what your child can gain from the Cub Scout experience:

Character Development

• Learns the Scout Oath and Law

• Practices Values like honesty, kindness, responsibility, and respect

Friendship & Belonging

• Becomes part of a den and pack, building friendships and teamwork

• Feels a sense of belonging in a welcoming, inclusive environment

Outdoor Adventure

• Goes camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring nature

• Tries age-appropriate activities like archery, BB shooting, and more
  
  

Skills for Life

• Learns practical skills like first aid, knot-tying, cooking, and safety

• Explores STEM, arts, citizenship, and community service
  
  

Family Engagement

• Encourages parent/guardian involvement

• Offers opportunities to bond through shared experiences at meetings, outings, and campouts

Recognition & Achievement

• Earns badges, ranks, and awards that reward effort, growth, and learning

• Builds confidence and pride in their accomplishments
  
  

In short, Cub Scouting helps your child grow into a more capable, confident, and caring individual — all while having a great time!

Cub Scouting is designed to be flexible and complement other activities like sports, music, church groups, academic clubs, and more. In fact, many Scouts successfully balance Cub Scouts with busy schedules - and benefit from the variety!

Some benefits of doing both include:

• Time Management Skills: Scouts learn how to manage time, set goals, and meet commitments.

• Broader Growth: While sports and clubs build specific skills, Cub Scouts develop leadership, character, teamwork, and outdoor skills: a well-rounded foundation.

• Reinforces Values: The values taught in Scouting - like responsibility, respect, and perseverance - strengthen behavior and performance in school, sports, and life.

• Friendship & Confidence: Participating in different groups helps kids make friends across different settings and become more confident socially.

In Cub Scouts, parents and guardians play a crucial role - it’s one of the few youth programs that emphasizes family involvement at every step. 

Be Involved and Supportive

• Attend pack meetings and den activities - especially in the younger ranks (Lion, Tiger).

• Help your Scout complete adventures at home or outside of meetings.

• Encourage your child to do their best and follow the Scout Oath and Law.

Partner with Leaders

• Especially in the early ranks (Lion and Tiger), a parent or guardian is expected to attend all meetings with their child.

• Den Leaders are often parent volunteers, so your support helps make the program run smoothly.

Volunteer When You Can

• Packs are run by volunteers—parents like you! Consider helping as a Den Leader, event coordinator, committee member, or helper at outings and campouts.

• Even small contributions - like bringing snacks, organizing a game, or helping with paperwork - make a big difference.

Model Scouting Values

• Teach and reinforce the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Cub Scout motto at home.

• Demonstrate kindness, respect, responsibility, and community involvement.

Yes! Cub Scouts absolutely go camping, and it’s one of the highlights of the program!

Cub Scouts camping is family-oriented and usually done with a parent or guardian. It's designed to be a safe and fun introduction to the outdoors for younger children.

Cub Scout resident camp is typically 4 days/3 nights and activities include:

• Hiking, fishing, and nature exploration

• Campfires and skits

• Archery and BB guns (age-appropriate, at approved ranges)

• Crafts, games, and STEM activities

Pack 3391 plans an annual fall campout at an official Scout camp for Scouts and their families.

Michigan Crossroads Council also offers day camps specifically designed for Cub Scout age groups.

Camping builds confidence, independence, and teamwork — all while having tons of fun. 

Pack 3391 participates in many events outside of the traditional Den and Pack meetings. 

Some events include:

• Annual Pinewood Derby

• Monthly Hikes

• Grandville Fourth of July Parade

• September 11th Salute at the Ford Museum

• Fall Pack Campout

• Halloween Party 

• Community Service Activities

• Blue & Gold Banquet

• Cub Scout Residence Camp

• and more!

Yes! We offer seasonal fundraisers such as the Trails End popcorn sale, meat sticks, etc. and the earnings from these fundraisers can be used to help offset costs like registration or camp.

In addition, we have a year-round fundraiser through RaiseRight, which allows families to get cash deposited into their Scout's account just for purchasing gift cards for every day purchases. 

Michigan Crossroads Council also has a trial membership which allows family to pay a small joining fee up front, and use the Popcorn sale earnings to cover the remaining cost.

In Cub Scouts, a den is a small group of children who are all in the same grade and working toward the same rank. Dens are organized by age or school grade:

Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens once a week, three times each month during the school year (September-May).  

A Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month.  

Dens may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. 

Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a pinewood derby, campout, or service activity as an additional event.

Please do! We welcome families to drop in to any meeting and see what Pack 3391 has to offer. You can meet our leaders and other Scouts, and get any remaining questions answered.