1.     At what age can boys join Cub Scouts?

Cub Scouting is for boys in the first through fifth grades, or 7 to 10 years of age. Boys who are older than 10, or who have completed the fifth grade, can no longer join Cub Scouting, but they may be eligible to join the Boy Scouting or the Venturing program.

There is a new pilot program, called the Lion program, for boys in Kindergarten and are at least 5 years old by September 30th. Pack 365 will be trying this pilot program this year if there are enough families interested in trying it out. Please check out the following FAQ regarding the Lion program for more information.

 

2.     When do you accept new members?

We accept new scouts anytime during the year.  However, it is most common for boys to join at the start of a school year.

 

3.     How much is membership and dues?

Annual Membership	$24.00 - prorated for new scouts
Annual Dues	$60.00 - prorated for new scouts and Webelos 2

*Note:  There are additional fees for uniform and handbook
 
*If there is financial need scholarships and or gently used uniforms may be available.  Please contact the Cubmaster or your Den Leader for more information.

The Pack also pays for all awards and patches for the scouts.

4.     How do I sign my son up for Cub Scouts?

You can come to Cub Scout sign up night (usually at the start of the school year), pick up a youth-application form at the Pikes Peak Council office and mail / give it to a scout leader, or fill out our on-line form.  Even if you fill out our on-line form we will still have to get a signed copy from you at the first meeting along with the first years membership dues.

 

5.     What do I need to buy?

• Uniform shirt (blue for Tigers, Wolfs, and Bears, tan or blue for Webelos)
• Neckerchief  and Neckerchief Slide
• Belt  (recommended but optional)
• Blue pants for Tigers, Wolfs, and Bears, khaki for Webelos if wearing tan shirt. (Pack 365 does not require the official B.S.A. uniform pants)
• Rank specific Scout Handbook

       Note: The Lion program (kindergarten) has different uniform requirements, please see the Lion program FAQ for more information.

6.     Where do I buy the Uniform and other stuff?

o        Hibbard Memorial Scout Shop on Fillmore Street

o        Online from the B.S.A. store

7.     What patches do I need?

o        Pack number "3" and "6" and "5"

o        World Crest (and Circle Emblem if desired)

o        Council patch

o        Den #

Note: The Lion program (kindergarten) does not require any uniform patches.

 

8.     Where do the patches go on the uniform?

See the official B.S.A. Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet and the Adult Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet.

Also you can view the official Insignia Guide.

 

9.     How often do you meet?

All dens except the Lion den usually meet two to three times per month plus one pack meeting per month. The Lion den meets once per month on their own as well as one pack meeting per month.

 

10. Where do you meet?

The Pack usually meets at Explorer Elementary school. Dens usually meet at member's homes but may meet at other local locations as well.

 

11. When do you meet?

o        Den meetings are usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

o        Pack meeting are usually on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Explorer Elementary.

o        Extra outings for Dens or the Pack may meet at other times as necessary (e.g. Saturday mornings).

 

12. Can parents attend the Den and Pack meetings?

o      Parents and family are encouraged to attend the Pack meeting.  Pack meetings are where the scouts will be presented the awards that they have earned, perform ceremonies, and take part in skits.

o      Parent or the Adult Partner is required to attend the Den meetings with the Lions (kindergarten) and Tigers (1st grade).

o      Cub Scout den meetings are intended to be an activity for the individual boys. They are not designed to be a family activity.  However, parents are welcome to attend to observe their scout.  If you would like to participate in a den meeting, ask the den leader in advance so that the leader can plan a way for you to participate.

 

13. What is a Den and what is a Pack?

o        Scouts who join the pack are assigned to dens based on age: Lions (kindergarten), Tigers (first grade), Wolf Cub Scouts (second grade), Bear Cub Scouts (third grade) and Webelos Scouts (fourth and fifth grades).  Dens usually meet two to three times per month.

o        The Pack is made up of all the Dens and meets as a whole once a month.

o        Let us know if you can be a leader.

 

14. What is a "Class A" and "Class B" uniform?

o        Class A uniform is the official B.S.A. uniform (shirt, neckerchief, slide, and belt).

o        Class B is the Pack 365 T-Shirt or any other scouting shirt.

 

15. How large is Pack 365?

We currently have about 15 scouts in our pack.

 

16. How large are the Dens?

The Dens in Pack 365 usually have 6 to 9 boys in them.

 

17. Who sponsors Pack 365?

Friends of Pack 365 is our charter organization.

 

18. What is the Pack Committee?

The Pack Committee meets at least once per month and oversees the Pack's operation and planning of events.  It is made up of the Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Den Leaders, and parent volunteers.  We are always in need of volunteers to fill these positions as they change over annually in some cases.