Do your best. Have fun doing it.
For over 80 years, Cub Scouts have been making friends, building confidence and trying new things in a program designed to help them succeed. From building a Pinewood Derby® car to roasting the perfect marshmallow at a family campout, Cub Scouts is open to every child in kindergarten through fifth grade.
First adventures, alongside an adult partner.
Exploring the world with an adult partner.
Building skills and confidence in the den.
More outdoor skills and bigger challenges.
Getting ready for Scouts BSA.
The top Cub Scout rank, and the bridge to a troop.
Joining takes three steps
Find a pack near you
Enter your ZIP code to see Cub Scout packs in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Search for a packVisit a meeting
Contact the pack or stop by a Join Scouting Night to meet the leaders and see what a den meeting is like.
Find a Join Scouting NightRegister your Scout
Sign up online and you’re in. Financial help is available so every child who wants to be a Scout can be one.
Register now
Questions parents ask
Who can join Cub Scouts?
Any child in kindergarten through fifth grade. Cub Scouts welcomes both boys and girls, and the Scouting for All Abilities program helps make sure every child can take part.
How much time does it take?
Dens usually meet a few times a month, and the whole pack gets together about once a month. Each pack sets its own schedule, so ask about meeting times when you visit.
What does it cost?
There’s a yearly membership fee, and some packs add dues for activities. If cost is a concern, our financial assistance program can help.
Do parents have to take part?
Lions and Tigers participate with an adult partner. Older Scouts work more with their den, but families are always welcome at pack events and campouts, and many parents choose to volunteer.
How do you keep kids safe?
Every adult leader completes Safeguarding Youth Training, and Scouting’s safety policies apply at every meeting, outing and campout.
What happens after fifth grade?
Arrow of Light Scouts cross over to a Scouts BSA troop, where the adventure continues through high school.
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Archery, swimming and STEM adventures await. Join us for one week or the whole summer.
See summer camp optionsStill have questions?
Our council office is happy to help you find the right pack.