GROTON CUB SCOUTS - PACK 12
Council: Nashua Valley Council
District: Massasoit District
Pack Leadership: All Volunteers
Website: http://pack12westgroton.scoutlander.com
Contact Us: grotonpack12@gmail.com
One the most active Cub Scout Packs in North-Central Massachusetts, Groton Pack 12 is comprised of roughly 5 dens consisting of 6-12 cub scouts. There are about 50 boys total ranging from ages 6 to 10 - 1st to 5th grade. We are a year-round, home-centered program.
Each den has its own schedule of meetings where the boys get together and work on projects and rank advancement skills. Dens generally meet once or twice a month and the Pack has a whole has its meeting at the end of the month. A one-time fee of $65.00 covers basic member across all ranks with achievement awards and many pack activities being covered via annual fundraising efforts.
Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, community, and friends. Representative activities include: Fundraising efforts (popcorn and tree sales), Community Service (GrotonFest Recycling, Rail Trail Cleanup), Pinewood Derby, Model Rocket Day, Area Hikes, Webelos Woods, Rank Advancement (Blue & Gold Banquet, Cross-Over Ceremony) as well as a wide range of optional overnight activities including Boston’s Museum of Science, Worcester’s EcoTarium, Fall River’s Battleship Cove and Plimouth Plantation.
Cub Scouting gives young boys the opportunity to try new things, be of service to others, build character by teaching confidence and self-reliance, while reinforcing ethical behavior. Through planned advancement, Scouts are always in a learning environment, increasing their capacity for goal-setting, choice making and accomplishment.
About Nashua Valley Council: Nashua Valley Council serves 32 communities in North-central Massachusetts. We are proud of our relationships with our charter partners and leaders in these communities. Together we are working to make our cities and towns better and to help our young people grow into mature, responsible adults. www.nashuavalleybsa.org
About Boy Scouts of America: Since our founding in the U.S. in 1910, over 110 million Americans have been members of the Boy Scouts of America. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) remains the largest youth organization in the U.S. with nearly 3 million youth members and 1.1 million registered adult leaders. These members make up the 122,582 local Scout units that in 2005 logged more than 34 million hours of community service. www.scouting.org
Meaning of Cub Scout Uniform Colors:
The Cub Scout colors are blue and gold. They have special meaning, which will help boys see beyond the fun of Cub Scouting to its ultimate goals. The blue stands for truth and spirituality, steadfast loyalty, and the sky above. The gold stands for warm sunlight, good cheer, and happiness.
Location to Pick up Scout Uniforms:
New England Scout Shop
1980 Lunenberg Rd
Lancaster, MA 01523
978-840-8108
Patch Placement
Can't figure out where to sew on all those patches?
See attached Scout Uniform Checklist for help. (Scout Pants and sox's are optional)
Other patches, such as those that are received for hikes and pack trips, can be worn temporarily on the right shirt pocket.