A new Scouting program for kindergarten-age boys is available as a national pilot this fall within our community.
Saratoga’s Pack 566 is welcoming kindergarten boys to supplement home and school education with personal growth by joining the Lion program.
The program will fuel their imagination, creativity and fun as they experience the growth Scouting can provide.
At the end of the Lion year, they graduate to Tiger and advance through Cub Scouting.
Who can be a Pack 566 Lion?
Lions are boys in Kindergarten. They must be age 5 by September 30th. Older siblings can
join other 566 units: Troop 566 for boys 11 to 18, Crew 566 for boys & girls 14 to 21. Lions are part of Cub Scout Pack 566 sharing in some of the meetings
and activities with boys in grades 1 - 5.
The kindergarten-age boy and his adult partner join and attend meetings and activities together.
How much time does it take?
The Lion program has 9 meetings, one per month from September to May, each lasting 45 minutes.
The meeting takes place with 6-8 boys along side their adult partner and an experienced scout leader called a Lion Guide.
Initially the Lion Guide will run the meetings, followed by the adult partners taking turns.
In addition to the 9 meetings, each month will have a field trip that the Lions attend together with each other and their families.
Lastly, Lions are invited to go to 2 or 3 special Pack Meetings with the 1st through 5th graders (the Pack Meeting might
be the field trip for that month), and are also invited to attend the Fall Pack 566 Camping Trip with their families.
This can be done as a day trip or as an overnight experience. Our Pack can answer all camping questions and can even assist with certain supplies.
How much does it cost?
Just $99 dollars through the end of Kindergarten.
Any other expenses such as field trips admission (if any) or camping will vary depending on actual costs.
Fees include:
Lion Youth T-Shirt
Adult Partner Pack T-Shirt
Lion Documentation Books for Parent and Youth
Scouting National Fees
Monthly Cub Scout Magazine
Pack activities and supplies
Lion Youth Shirt
Adult Partner Pack T-Shirt
Lion Books and Stickers
Boys Life Magazine
Lion Hat
Not Included
Rumored to be
too small for some
Overview
The Lion program offers kindergarten-age boys and their adult partners an experience that includes:
Fun while achieving Scoutings desired outcomes
Active and fast-paced excitement
Hands on exploration
Values-based and relevant content
Focused time together as a family
Purpose of Cubs
Oath
Law
Motto
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Acheivements
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Prepare for Boy Scouts
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my
country and to obey the Scout
Law;
To help other people
at all times;
To keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake, and
morally straight.
A Scout is
trustworthy, loyal,
helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind,
obedient, cheerful,
thrifty, brave,
clean, and reverent.
Do Your Best!
Meeting themes
Meetings themes, agendas, and content are provided in the Scouting document pack each family receives. The order is not important
but we start with the 5 required activities and then choose from the remaining elective activities as time permits. Stickers are
used as instant recognition of completion.
Lion's Honor
Fun on the Run
Animal Kingdom
Moutain Lion
King of the Jungle
Meeting:
Introduce Members
Intro to Cub Scouts
Songs
Games
Snack
Field Trip:
Visit Pack Meeting
Meeting:
Exercise
Healthy Eating
Rest
Games
Song
Snack
Field Trip:
Park Events
Meeting:
Patriotism
Visitor
Service to to others
Saving Resources
First Aid
Snack
Field Trip:
Community Service
Meeting:
Great Outdoors
Buddy System
Lost and Found
Be Prepared
Respect Nature
Snack
Field Trip:
Take a Hike
Meeting:
Citizenship
Be a Leader
Flag Ceremony
Games
Art
Snack
Since Lion is a pilot program we are still using the standard Cub Scout Application. This single
application serves both the youth and adult partner. Please write "LION" at the top of the form and fill in "K" for the grade.
Feel free to ask Leadership for help as the application can be intimidating the first time.
We have fun in Cub Scouts!
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