More about Cub Scouts...

Questions about meeting times?  Fees?  Fundraising? Uniform? ... Read on!

Nights

Den Nights - Your son or daughter will become part of a ‘Den’ of several children of the same age/grade.  Dens typically meet twice each month during the school year for an hour on Tuesday evenings.  For Lions (Kindergarten) and Tigers (1st grade) a parent is required to attend all Den meetings with their child.  All parents are encouraged to attend all meetings through every rank with their scout.  Den meetings are held in the classrooms at St. John’s Lutheran Church or out in the community depending on the activity. 

Pack Nights – The entire Pack meets once each month during the school year.  At Pack Nights the scouts will receive awards, play games, learn from guest speakers, and participate in special events like the Pinewood Derby and the Blue and Gold Banquet.  Pack Nights are held in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Parent Nights – Cub Scouting is run entirely by parent volunteers of scouts who are participating in the program.  We hold one Parent Night the first Tuesday of every month starting in October. Members of the Pack Committee include the Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Den Leaders, Pack Secretary, Treasurer, and any Cub Scout parent who is interested in helping to plan and facilitate activities and events for the members of the Pack. 

Registration, Fees and Fundraising

New Scouts must register with the Scouts BSA by completing a Youth Application online at goscouting.org (link has been prepopulated to take you to Pack 3285 Registration).

The annual cost for Cub Scouting is $205.  This fee covers the Scouts BSA registration.  Some pack activities and outings may require additional fees (e.g. a fee may be collected when attending a campout to cover the cost of food, supplies, etc.).  Fees for renewing members are collected annually based on when you registared the first time (i.e. if you register in September, your registration is valid through August 31st and you will always re-register in September).

The Pack has only one fundraising activity each year which takes place during September and October.  The Wreath Sale event has generated enough money in the past to fund all of the Packs activities for the entire year.

What the Pack Provides for all Cub Scouts

After you register, your scout will receive the following items at their first Den or Pack meeting:

The Cub Scout Uniform

Families must purchase a Cub Scout shirt for their scout (includes Northern Star Council and World Crest patches pre-sewn).  The short sleeve version is recommended.  This will be more comfortable for the child during summer activities and can be worn over a long sleeved shirt during cooler months.  If your scout is joining the Pack as a Lion or Tiger buy a larger uniform that he or she can grow into; it will be worn for three-four years.  Webelos (4th and 5th graders) typically wear the tan uniform as they are preparing for the transition to Scouts BSA.  Cub Scout uniforms can be found at your local Scout Shop or at Scoutshop.org – The Scouts BSA Online Store. 

Pack 285 does not require youth to wear BSA issued pants and caps.  Belts are optional but highly recommended as they become useful when your scout earns belt loop Adventure Awards as part of the programs.

Questions about Cub Scouting in General?

For general information about the Cub Scouting program follow this link to the BSA About Cub Scouting page.

Still have Unanswered Questions?

Please call or email Cubmaster Andrew  651-249-6339