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Everything you want to know about Cub Scouts

Cub Scouting is fun for the whole family. It’s hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.

Why Join Cub Scouting?

No matter what your family situation is, it is within your power to help these children grow into people with a good feeling about themselves and a genuine concern for others. Cub Scouting can assist you in providing this greatest gift of all.

Cub Scout-age children benefit developmentally from belonging to a small group of peers. Your child will be a part of a den (same grade level) in the same grade level. Through this sense of belonging, children build self-esteem and learn to get along with others.

As a parent, you want to be assured that the groups that your child joins will teach values consistent with good citizenship, character development, personal fitness, and leadership. The values we seek to instill are found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

How Does Cub Scouting Work?

In Cub Scouting, you and your family join in on the program with your child, and you will help them along the way. Cub Scouts have a different handbook at each grade level, with adventures that are age-appropriate for their developmental level. As your child advances through these books by working on adventures, they will earn badges and other recognition that they wear on their uniform. As your child grows in Cub Scouting, your role will change with them, from hands-on involvement to guiding and coaching.

A den typically meets once a month, although some may meet more often. Once a month, the dens, with their families, come together at a pack meeting or packwide event, where Cub Scouts are recognized for the adventures and badges they have earned.

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What is the Advancement Trail?

Scouts annually complete 6 required and 2 elective age-appropriate "adventures" to earn their rank patch. The goal is rank completion by year-end. Scouts advance to the next level each school year, regardless of rank patch. They only work on adventures for their current year. Click below to learn more about the activities by grade level.

Our Activities & Adventures

Your role as a parent is the secret to a successful Cub Scouting program

Parent involvement is an integral part of the Cub Scout Program.

Cub Scouting is a family-centered program where your child's success is directly tied to your involvement. You'll guide them through age-appropriate adventures, helping them earn badges and recognition. Your role will evolve from hands-on help to coaching as they progress.

The den and the pack rely on parent participation to run a successful program. Cub Scouting operates through volunteer leadership. Volunteer leaders are an example of Scouting’s principle of service to others. By volunteering in Scouting, you are also giving your child and family the gift of your time!

Get Involved in Pack 67

Official Parent Guide

How much does scouting cost?

2025/2026 Annual fees include the following:

1. Pack 67 Dues … $150
– It goes toward scout awards/ranks, returning scout supplies, adult leadership registration costs, pinewood derby kits, recruiting costs, and rechartering costs.

2. BSA Youth Membership Fee… $175
– Pays for BSA’s general liability insurance, BSA Staff, BSA resources and support
– You need to pay directly to BSA upon registration and renewal every year
– This includes a subscription to ScoutLife magazine ($15) which is strongly encouraged and optional

*For financial assistance, please inquire within.

Our pack dues go toward scout awards/ranks, returning scout supplies, adult leadership registration costs, pinewood derby kits, recruiting costs and rechartering costs. Out of packet expenses include scout handbooks, neckerchief and sliders and uniforms. Uniforms may be purchased at a local scout shop or online www.scoutshop.org. Please inquire about our uniform recycling program!

Our pack holds 2-3 fundraising events each year to help with pack event costs and pack dues. Scouts and their families are encouraged to participate in at least one of these fundraisers. Where pack monies do not cover costs for our pack events there may be a minimum fee charged. We do our best to keep costs low and when possible supplement with food or supply contributions.

What is the Cub Scout Leadership Structure?

There are a few main roles that each Cub Scout Pack must have. These are the primary leadership positions that help make the pack go.

The Cubmaster is the leader of the Cub Scout Pack. The Cubmaster is responsible for running the meetings, and coordinating with the parent committee to deliver a quality program for all scouts in the pack.
1. Assistant Cubmasters assist the Cubmaster in carrying out their responsibilities
The Pack Committee Chair coordinates the parent involvement and actively participates in all aspects of the Pack's calendar of events
Den Leaders are responsible for leading a den of scouts through each year of the program, working with them to (hopefully) achieve their rank patch by the end of the school year
Pack Treasurer is responsible for monitoring the flow of funds into and out of the pack and ensuring the pack remains solvent.

In addition to the roles above, there are other important opportunities to contribute in various ways:

Advancement Chair coordinates purchasing and distribution of the awards that the scouts earn throughout the year
Recruitment Chair coordinates welcome events, outreach to schools and local organizations to help ensure a healthy influx of new scouts
Parents always play a critical role in the success of the Cub Scout program, including encouragement, assisting with activities, volunteering for pack responsibilities, and providing another layer of supervision to help ensure the environment remains safe and fun for all

Pack Meetings & Activities

The Cub Scout pack is made up of all the dens, which meet monthly at the pack meeting, led by the Cubmaster (the meeting is skipped if there is a special packwide weekend event). There are games, skits, songs, ceremonies, and presentations of achievements and badges that Cub Scouts earned during that month. >>Learn More

This is where families can be a part of and be witness to the achievements/advancements of their Cub Scout. The pack, including families, also participates in other special events throughout the year, including:

Pinewood Derby®—You can build and race a model car with your child.
Blue and Gold Banquet—Cub Scouting’s birthday party—for all pack members and their families— takes place in February.
Camping—Overnight and day camp opportunities introduce your family to the camping experience.
Service projects—Packs may participate in food drives, conservation projects, or other community activities.
Field trips and special outings—Den outings are a great way to learn more about the people and places in your community

Safeguarding Youth Training

Youth Protection

A Safe Environment for All

Youth safety is paramount in Scouting. Scouting America prioritizes the most secure environment possible, developing numerous policies and providing resources. All leaders must complete Safeguarding Youth Protection training.

To take the training, create an account on my.scouting.org. You’ll receive an email notification with your account info, including member ID/reference number.

You are not alone!

Your den is in a pack that belongs to an organization chartered by Scouting America (SA) to operate a Cub Scout pack. The chartered organization approves leadership, helps secure a meeting place, and makes sure that the pack works within the guidelines and policies of their organization as well as those of the SA. Many volunteers and SA professionals are interested in the success of your pack. A special volunteer assigned to help your pack is called a commissioner. The commissioner helps the pack provide a successful and high-quality program. The commissioner is also the communication link between your pack and the local council. There are professional staff at your council service center who can help or will get you in touch with someone who can.