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Q1: Who can join Cub Scouts?

A1: Cub Scouts is for Kindergarten through 5th graders, both boys and girls.  6th graders and beyond may join our local Duvall Scouts BSA Troop 745, local Woodinville Scouts BSA Troop 909, or local Carnation Scouts BSA Troop 411.

Q2: How is the pack organized?

A2: Each grade is a separate den.  Kindergartners are Lions, 1st graders are Tigers, 2nd graders are Wolves, 3rd graders are Bears, 4th graders are Webelos, and 5th graders are Arrow of Light scouts.  All scouts in the pack in a particular grade meet as a den (about monthly, on a schedule that works for those families) and work together to complete the requirements for that rank over the course of the scouting year from Sep through May.  The whole pack meets about monthly for large-scale activities that all the kids can participate in.

Q3: When and how can my child join?

A3: You can join any time of year.  We do big recruitment events several times a year, but we are always happy to welcome new scouts!  We are active year round (a little less so during the summer).  You can register online at the following link: https://my.scouting.org/VES/OnlineReg/1.0.0/?tu=UF-MB-609paa0569 or by following these directions:

  1. Browse to http://beascout.org
  2. Enter your zip code and select Cub Scouts, then click the "Find and Apply" button
  3. Find the Pack 569 entry and click the "Apply Now" button

Once on the Welcome to Scouting page:

  1. Click the "Start" button in the Youth section
  2. Enter your child's information and click the "Next" button, then enter your own information and again click the "Next" button
  3. Review the terms and conditions, then enter your name in the E-Signature box and click the "Go to Checkout Summary" button
  4. The summary page lists pro-rated fees covering the rest of the calendar year and an optional Scout Life checkbox which is selected by default.  In future years, you'll pay pack dues for your scout which covers these fees and also contributes to the pack for events, awards, etc.  No pack dues are collected for a scout in his/her joining year.
  5. Pay the total amount due with a credit card, then click the "Place Order" button

Your registration will be reviewed by a pack leader and forwarded on to the council for processing.

Q4: What are the time commitments for Cub Scouts?

A4: Typically, dens (small groups in the same grade) meet once or twice per month to work on den-specific badges and achievements.  Younger groups tend to meet less often and older groups more, but it's really up to the parents as leaders of the den!  Once a month, the whole pack meets together as a group.

Q5: What kinds of things will we do in Cub Scouts?

A5: We schedule a pack event at least once a month.  These include information-based meetings where we learn about a specific topic and achieve badges together, or various events and celebrations.  Events include the family campout, hikes, bike rides, the Pinewood Derby, the Raingutter Regatta, pumpkin carving, the Egg Drop competition, and more.  There's a Blue and Gold pancake breakfast celebration event in the spring.  Scouts are also involved in a number of service projects every year.

Q6: How much does Scouting cost?

A6: Our annual pack dues are $150 per scout for returning scouts.  Due to the way the registration process works, first-year pack dues for new scouts will be $40.  Scouts that are just starting out will also need to purchase their uniform and various pack/den insignia for their uniform.  Here are some ScoutShop links to uniform elements:

At current ScoutShop prices, the above totals to ~$150+tax (less if opting out of handbook, less for Lions depending on shirt choice).

Q7: How much are parents required to participate?

A7: Lions (Kinders) and Tigers (1st graders) require parent participation at all pack events and den meetings.  Otherwise, your only requirement is to actively support your child's involvement in scouting: engage in den meeting scheduling, help your child participate, encourage them to achieve rank requirements, etc.

There are many ways that you can go above and beyond this, from simply lending your voice in planning sessions to taking a leadership position.  Parents are often daunted by the prospect of becoming a leader, but in the end we're all just regular people volunteering to help our kids have a great experience.

Each den has a leader (generally a parent of one of the scouts in that den) and should also have at least one assistant leader if possible.  Together these parents organize the activities of the den toward the dual aims of having fun and achieving the next rank.  Some dens even parcel out den meeting ownership - whatever works for you!

There are also a number of leadership positions at the pack level.  This is the team that takes care of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the pack running smoothly.

  • Cubmaster: MC's pack meetings
  • Committee Chair: runs planning meetings and coordinates relationships with the charter org, the district, and other units
  • Treasurer: organizes the pack budget and tracks expenses
  • Quartermaster: manages equipment and supplies for pack events
  • Advancement Chair: purchases and distributes awards
  • Recruitment Chair: coordinates with local schools for recruitment, assists with onboarding new families
  • Webmaster: manages the pack site, including calendar and announcements
  • Commissioner: coordinates between the pack and the district to ensure information flows in both directions

We also love when parents volunteer to help in small ways, such as decorating, helping with food, running smaller activities, etc.

Whether you have a lot of time to give or just a little, we are confident every family can find a way to contribute positively to the pack.

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