Fundraising
Funraising is a common practice with Cub Scouts. It is aided in reducing costs of events such as camping, materials for items such as birdhouse builds, and also teaches our cubs how to public speak and share what they do in Cub Scouts.
This occurs From the start of September to the 2nd week of October. Our aim is to fundraise to particpate in activities as well as attain supplies for tasks.
Activities we participate in:
Campouts
Ice Skating
Bowling
Museums
Nature Centers - some have a fee to enter animal areas
Supplies we use/need continually:
Badges for completed requirements
Party supplies for activities; ie: Pinewood Derby, Blue & gold Ceremony, and Campouts :
Food/Drink/Plates/Napkins
table cloth
Candles
Supplies for activities
Crayons/markers/ printouts
Rope
Wood blocks for whittling
Screws, wood, glue, paint (we have created Bat houses, Blue Bird houses, and more to come)
Awards for competitions (pinewood derby 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, as well as most creative for each Den)
Games
Class B uniforms (basic blue t-shirt)
Campout Supplies
Propane
Cooking pots/pans
Canopy Tent
Random Additional Costs we have....
Bank fees
Venue Fees (town use to set up recruitment like ice crea social to allow others to know what we do and join the cub scout)
sometimes chartered venue is unavailable and need a different meeting location.
Google website & admin email fee
P.O. Box fee
ReChartering - registration with BSA for both parent and Child
Ice cream - for ice ceam socials meet and great (to hand out to those who visit our tent)