Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts of America is open to boys of all nationalities (except Chinese Nationals) between the
ages of 6 and 11 (U.S. system grades 1-5). Boys are allocated to "Dens" (small groups) according
to their age. Dens generally meet after school at the homes of Den Leaders (parent volunteers). Boys are taught leadership, camping, and life skills aimed at preparing them for the Boy Scouts of America program. In addition to the weekly Den meetings, various Pack activities are held each month, which are "family friendly" activities which parents and siblings are encouraged to attend. Participation in the Pack activities earns each Scout a patch for his patch vest. Highlights of the year will include the Great Wall Hike, Pinewood Derby, Space Derby, Service Projects, a visit to the Beijing Aircraft Museum, and the Family Weekend Campout. Beijing Pack 3944 is led by parent volunteers, and it is
expected that one or both parents of each Cub Scout will participate in some way - for instance as a Den Leader, co-leader, coordinating a Pack activity or joining the Pack Committee.

Registration for 2008/9 will be held from 18:00 to 20:00 on Tuesday 2nd September in the High
School Cafeteria at the International School of Beijing. Additional registrations may also be held at
WAB and Dulwich College – please check with these schools for details. The registration fee for the
school year is RMB 900. Uniform costs: shirt, hat, neckerchief, badge vest, handbook are additional. Uniforms and other supplies will be available at the registration event.

For further information, please contact Barbara Toronto at baublesbcmt@yahoo.com or Wayne
Wilcox at wilcox-uk@attglobal.net; or call Wayne in the evening at 8046 5784.