Cub Scouts Pack 45 Ruston, Louisiana
Cub Scouts Pack 45 of Ruston, LA, sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church, is a youth organization for boys in the first through fifth grades. We have dedicated, trained leaders and volunteers who are tasked with teaching Cub Scouts both fun and valuable lessons that will help them progress in the program and in life. What makes Cub Scouts truly unique is the opportunity it gives the entire family to be involved in each child’s development. From volunteering with the pack to leading activities at home, parents can take full advantage of the extra time they’ll have participating in their Cub Scout's life.
The Cub Scouts is part of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. It provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Our pack consists of five dens; Tigers (1st grade), Wolves (2nd grade), Bears (3rd grade), Webelos (4th grade), and Arrow of Light (5th grade). Each den meets on a weekly basis and has requirements they do throughout the year called 'adventures.' Depending on their rank (den level), these may include visiting with a first responder, making a first aid kit, taking a hike, or cooking a meal on an open fire. As they progress in rank each year, their adventures become a little more challenging, preparing them along the way to becoming a Boy Scout. Once a month, the entire pack will meet together in a pack meeting, and receive recognition for the awards they have earned.
Aside from weekly meetings, the pack participates in community events, such as riding on a float in the Christmas parade or attending sporting events at Louisiana Tech for Scout Day. Community service projects are also a big part of Scouting. These projects include putting out flags on veterans graves for Memorial Day and Veterans Day, participating in flag retirement ceremonies, and our largest service project, Scouting for Food.
Now... what boy doesn't like getting into the great outdoors? During the fall and spring, the pack offers local camping trips, and in the summer, there is the opportunity to attend a week long day camp and a three day overnight camp, where the boys can participate in fun activities that apply toward their rank advancement. The pack also ventures out a little further for road trips to places like the USS Kidd in Baton Rouge, NASA Space Center in Houston (for Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light), or the Diamond Mine State Park in Arkansas. Our local council, the Louisiana Purchase Council, will also host events like 'Mom and Me' in the fall, 'Dad and Lad' in the spring, and Klondike in the winter, at the council's very own Camp T.L. James in Downsville.
So there you have it. In a very brief snapshot, this is what is available to your son right here in your local community. If you're looking for something other than sports for your son to be involved in, consider Scouting, a program that is designed to build character and strong values in your son's life. Although annual registration is held at the beginning of each school year, you are welcome to join any time of the year.
The links below are very informative, and will tell you all you need to know about the Boy Scouts of America. If you would like to hear real life Scouting experiences, we welcome and encourage you to speak to any of our leaders or Scout parents.
Sarah Wages (Cubmaster) swages@bricks4kidz.com
Amber Boykin (Den Leader) amberstmartin@gmail.com
Mark Coleman (Den Leader) mark@markcolemandesign.com