Scouting

First Congregational Church is the charter organization for Boy Scout Troop 188 and Cub Scout Pack 188.   

Cub Scout Pack 188

     Boys in first grade through fifth grade are able to particiapte in Cub Scouts.    Cubs are organized by grades into Dens.   All the Dens meet once a month for a Pack Meeting at the church.    The rest of the month, they meet as dens, sometimes at the church and sometimes elsewhere.

           Tiger Cubs - First Graders.    Boys work with a parent or adult partner in this age group.   The group will usually have a meeting at the church and a field trip (called Go See It).   These are to places like the library, fire station and other areas in town. 

          Wolf Cubs - Second Graders.  A Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader (both being parents of boys in the den) organize the individual meetings.   The boys are now working on achievements to eard their Wolf Badge at den meetings and at home with their parents.

          Bear Cubs - Third Graders.   Similar to Wolf Cubs in that a Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader (both being parents of boys in the den) organize the individual meetings.   The boys are now working on achievements to eard their Bear Badge at den meetings and at home with their parents.

          Webelos - Fourth and Fifth Graders.   Webelos is a two year program.   The boys are now working toward a Webelos Badge and individual Activity Pins in a wide range of subjects.    Not all boys need to earn the same pins.   Many of these activities take more than one meeting and most requre work at home.    There is still a Den leader and Assistant Den Leader to guide the boys.    One of the goals of Webelos is to earn the Arrow of Light Award, which is the highest award in Cub Scouting.   It requires earning a number of Activity Pins and knowledge of scouting.    Webelos often ends by March or April of fifth grade, as this is when the boys can cross over to Boy Scouts.

     For more information about Cub Pack 188 you can contact Assistant Scout Master - Scot Smith (ssmith@sh-hs.org), Patty Brennen - Committee Chairperson ( pkfloyd725@yahoo.com) or Jeffrey Dick, Organizational Representative (pastor@uccsouthhaven.com),

Boy Scout Troop 188

     Boy Scouting, one of the traditional membership divisions of the Boy Scouts of America, is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.

     For more information about Boy Scout Troop 188 contact Bob Linderman at (rwlinderman@yahoo.com)