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A little Cub Scouting History ...
The "Cubbing Program" was introduced by the Boy Scouts of America in 1930, but its roots go all the way back to the first days of Scouting. With the early success of the Boy Scouts for boys 12 and over, there was popular demand for a "younger boy program" for the siblings of Scouts. Because of concerns that a younger boy program might have a negative effect on the fledgling Boy Scouts program, the BSA was very careful in their dealings with this "younger boy problem."
In 1916, Sir Robert Baden-Powell introduced the "Wolf Cub" program for younger boys. This program soon found its way to numerous communities in the Americas. There were also other 'younger boy' organizations such as the "Little Lodge" of the "Woodcraft Indians," the "Boy Pioneers," and the "Boy Rangers." Some BSA Boy Scout Troops were also sponsoring unofficial "Junior Troops" and "Cadet Corps."
Finally, after 20 years of Boy Scouting in America, "Cubbing" was introduced! What has followed has been nothing short of phenomonal! Boasting over 50,000,000 members since its inception, no program in history has had the far ranging impact on American youth than Cubbing and Cub Scouting have!
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Cub Scout Pack 30 was formed in 1952.
Over the years several churches have served as charter partners including; Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterian.
Effective January 1, 2023 the pack charter partner is Central Appalachian Scouters Association.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE ELIZABETH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THE USE OF THEIR FACILITY!
Currently the pack is made up of 24 Cubs and 14 Adult leaders.
Keith Smith has served as Cubmaster since 1986.
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