The Greater Alabama Council has been accepted into the National BSA’s Pilot Program for Kindergarten aged boys.  This new program is the Lion Cub Program. Pack 93 will be one of the few Packs that is part of this Pilot program.

The Lion Program is for kindergarten-aged boys and their adult partner to be introduced into the Cub Scout Program together.  A group of six to eight boys and their adult partners will meet together as a den and will be mentored by a Lion Guide.  The Lion Guide, an experienced Cub Scout Volunteer, will help the adult partners in that den conduct activities that will be fun and exciting for the five-year-old youth.  Each adult partner should take turns leading den meetings or activities according to the program outlined in the materials that will be available in the scout shop.

The Lions will be a part of the pack, but will not be expected to participate in all pack activities.  They are not expected to participate in pack fundraising, overnight camping, or shooting sports, as these activities are not age appropriate activities for kindergartners.  They will be invited to participate in a few pack meetings during the course of the year.

This program has been developed to help address concerns that families have raised about making “joining” decisions in kindergarten.  This program allows us to reach more families and demonstrate the benefits of the Scouting program.

Below are links to give you a better understanding and helpful information regarding the Lion Cub Program.