There is a wealth of information for new Scouting families on the web.  The following is a small sampling of many great sites dedicated to Scouting:

• BSA Cub Scouts Families Page http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=cp
• BSA "Join Cub Scouting" information page (games for the kids too!) http://www.joincubscouting.org/
• BSA National Council Home Page http://www.scouting.org/
• BSA ScoutParents & National Parent Initiative http://www.scoutparents.org
• US Scouting Service Project (Leader oriented, but lots of good info on patches and advancement) http://www.usscouts.org/
• Shawnee Trails Council http://www.shawneetrails.org

Of course, your Pack leaders are always happy to answer your questions!