The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The BSA believes — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Cub Scout Pack 233 was formed in 1970. Pack 233 is part of the Rockland District of the Hudson Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America. We are proudly chartered by the Nanuet Family Resource Center.
The majority of our Scouts attend the Nanuet School District, however we actively welcome any boy or girl who wishes to participate in Scouting to join our Pack!
Children in K through 5th grades in the Nanuet school district are eligible to join our Cub Scout Pack.
Some highlights of our Scouting program are our annual:
- Holiday Food and Toy Drive
- Rocket Launch
- Pinewood Derby
- Raingutter Regatta
- Family Campfire/Campouts
- Keep Rockland Beautiful: Great American Cleanup
- Special overnight and day trips
- Carnival Night
- Blue and Gold Awards dinner
Pack 233 holds pack meetings once per month. They are usually held at George Miller Elementary School. The Pack meets for fun, education and recognition of acheivements that our Scouts have earned.
The Pack is organized into Dens, which are smaller groups of children who are in the same grade. Most Dens meet once or twice per month. Dens usually meet at a Nanuet school or at a "Go See It" activity or destination within the community.
- Note, registered Scouts can also participate in District and Council activities such as Summer Day Camp, family weekend camping, and special seasonal/holiday events.
All of our adult leaders are volunteers.
If you are interested in more information regarding Pack 233, and/or your child is interested in joining our Pack, please send an e-mail to: CubMaster@nanuet233.mypack.us
The 10 Purposes of Cub Scouting
| 1. | Character Development | 6. | Respectful Relationships |
| 2. | Spiritual Growth | 7. | Personal Achievement |
| 3. | Good Citizenship | 8. | Friendly Service |
| 4. | Sportsmanship and Fitness | 9. | Fun and Adventure |
| 5. | Family Understanding | 10. | Preparation for Boy Scouts |
The 12 Core Values of Cub Scouting
| 1. | Citizenship | 7. | Honesty |
| 2. | Compassion | 8. | Perserverance |
| 3. | Cooperation | 9. | Positive Attitude |
| 4. | Courage | 10. | Resourcefulness |
| 5. | Faith | 11. | Respect |
| 6. | Health and Fitness | 12. | Responsibility |
Cub Scouting Ideals 
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
The Cub Scout Promise:
I, (say your name), promise to DO MY BEST
To do my DUTY to GOD and my country,
To HELP other people, and
To OBEY the LAW of the Pack.
The Cub Scout Motto:
DO YOUR BEST!
The Tiger Scout Motto:
Search, Discover, Share.
The Law of the Pack:
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
The Order of Cub Scout Ranks and their Requirements
When a Scout enters the program, Cub Scout rankings go like this:
- Lions– Kindergartners work toward the Lion rank. The Lion rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below.
1. Complete the five required adventures: "Lion’s Honor", "Animal Kingdom", "Fun on the Run!", "King of the Jungle", "Mountain Lion"
2. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
Outside of the requirements, Lion Scouts can also complete any number of seven elective adventures of their den’s or family’s choosing.
- Tiger – First graders work toward the Tiger rank. The Tiger rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.
1. Complete each of the six required adventures: "Games Tigers Play", "My Tiger Jungle", "Team Tiger", "Tiger Bites", "Tiger Circles: Duty to God", Tigers in the Wild .
2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
4. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Tiger.
- Wolf – Second graders work toward the Wolf rank. The Wolf rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.
1. Complete each of the six required adventures: "Call of the Wild", "Council Fire" (Duty to Country), "Duty to God Footsteps", "Howling at the Moon", "Paws on the Path", "Running With the Pack"
2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
4. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Wolf.
- Bear – Third graders work toward the Bear rank. The Bear rank is earned by completing seven adventures as described below.
1. Complete each of the six required adventures: "Baloo the Builder", "Bear Claws", "Bear Necessities", "Fellowship and Duty to God", "Fur, Feathers, and Ferns", "Paws for Action" (Duty to Country)
2. In addition to the six required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
3. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
4. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Bear.
- Webelos – Fourth graders work toward the Webelos rank. The Webelos rank is earned by completing six adventures as described below. Scouts who are in Cub Scouts in fourth grade must complete the Webelos rank before working towards their Arrow of Light.
1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
2. Complete each of the five required adventures: "Cast Iron Chef", "Duty to God and You", "First Responder", "Stronger, Faster, Higher", "Webelos Walkabout"
3. In addition to the five required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Webelos.
- Arrow of Light – Fifth graders work toward the Arrow of Light rank. If a fourth-grade Cub Scout has completed the Webelos rank, they may begin to work on the Arrow of Light. The Arrow of Light rank is earned by completing five adventures as described below.
1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old.
2. Complete each of the four required adventures: "Building a Better World", "Duty to God in Action", "Outdoor Adventurer", "Scouting Adventure"
3. In addition to the four required adventures, complete at least one elective adventure of your den’s or family’s choosing.
4. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet entitled How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.
5. Earn the Cyber Chip award for your age. (The Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian if you do not have access to the internet.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules for Arrow of Light.
Each rank teaches kids important lessons to prepare them for growing up. The higher the rank, the more challenging its requirements.