Run with the Pack!

Cub Scouting prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them values and character.

Begun in 1930, Cub Scouting is a family program designed for scouts who are in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Helpful Information

Commitment Level

Fees

Annual registration fee is $150.

Uniform, gear, and camping costs are additional.

Don't let the cost be a barrier for your family to enjoy the benefits of scouting. Arrangements can be made for those with need.

Time Commitment

Scouts meet twice a month, for about an hour each time, once as a Den and once as a Pack.

Three Premier Events take place every year and replace Pack Meetings (see Activities). These events last a couple hours and usually involve a meal.

Camping occurs twice a year, is strictly optional, and open to the whole family.

Pack Functions

Dens

A small group of Cub Scouts who are in the same grade. The ideal size is 6 to 8 Cub Scouts.

Den Leaders

An adult, usually a parent, serves as a Den Leader. They carry out the activities related to adventures as they are presented in the Cub Scout’s handbook and the Den Leader Guide.

Pack

The pack is made up of all the dens collectively. Each pack is identified by a number nationally. Our pack is 439.

Cubmaster

The leader of the pack meeting is the Cubmaster. In addition to serving as the master of ceremonies, the Cubmaster provides support to Den Leaders.

Pack Committee

Made up of parents, leaders, and other caring adults, the pack committee works to support den leaders and the Cubmaster.

Aims and Methods

Living The Ideals

Cub Scouting’s values are embedded in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Cub Scout motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, and salute. These practices help establish and reinforce the program’s values in Scouts and the leaders who guide them.

Belonging To A Den

The den—a group of six to eight children who are in the same grade—is the place where Cub Scouting starts. In the den, Cub Scouts develop new skills and interests, they practice sportsmanship and good citizenship, and they learn to do their best, not just for themselves but for the den as well.

Advancement

Recognition is important to everyone. The advancement plan provides fun for the Scouts, gives them a sense of personal achievement as they earn badges and belt loops, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members and their den leader work with them on advancement projects.

Family Involvement

Whether a Cub Scout lives with two parents or one, a foster family, or other relatives, their family is an important part of Cub Scouting. Parents and adult family members provide leadership and support for Cub Scouting and help ensure that Scouts have a good experience in the program.

Activities

Cub Scouts participate in a huge array of activities, including games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, trips, and service projects. Besides being fun, these activities offer opportunities for growth, achievement, and family involvement.

Serving The Neighborhood

Cub Scouting focuses on the home and neighborhood. It helps Scouts strengthen connections to their local communities, which in turn supports their growth and development.