Typically, the boys meet once a week (either as a den or with the pack with the exception of the Tigers who normally meet less often) The pack meetings are almost always scheduled on a Tuesday evening and last for about one and a half hours. The den meetings are scheduled individually by each den, typically in the early evening. Den meetings also last one to one and a half hours.
The Cub Scouts earn various ranks, badges and other awards. This is done by accomplishing "achievements." For example, one achievement is called "the flag" wherein the boys learn proper folding and handling of the American flag and learn about their state flag. Moreover, often a boy's activities outside of scouting will count towards part or all of a scouting achievement. For example, if your boy has played on a team sport (e.g. soccer), this will count towards part of the sportsman achievement.
Some of the achievements are most appropriately done directly between the boy and his parents. For example, one of the achievements is entitled "Making Choices". It presents a wonderful opportunity for and reason to sit down with your boy and discuss making good choices between right and wrong in terms of safety, substance abuse and other topics.