How is Boy Scouts different than Cub Scouts?

There are several differences between the Cub Scout program and the Boy Scout program.  Some of the biggest and most important changes are listed below.  Parents of scouts crossing over into Troop 1 should be familiar with and understand these changes.  If you have questions, the Scoutmaster can help.

	Cub Scouts	Boy Scouts
Leadership	Adult led	Boy led Adult guided
Advancement	Adult directed  (Do Your Best) Parents sign off advancement requirements Advancement done at den meetings and home	Scout directed; self paced Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster sign off (must show some level of mastery) Advancement skills learned mostly on camp outs
Meetings	Dens meet 2 times monthly Packs meet 1 time a month	Troop meets weekly Quarterly Courts of Honor
Organized by	Dens,  based on grades	Patrols, may be based on age, rank or mixed
Awards and Ranks	Awarded at monthly Pack meetings or annual Blue and Gold dinners	Awarded at quarterly Courts of Honor
Camping	Infrequently Parent or guardian must attend 4 day/3 night resident or Arrow of Light Camp Day camp	Monthly weekend camping 7 days/6 nights  summer camp