Cub Scouting means "doing." You will have lots to do as a Cub Scout in Pack 682—crafts, games, sports, songs, stories, puzzles and much more!. A lot of the fun happens right in the den and pack.
Everything boys do in Cub Scouting has a purpose. Apart from the fun and excitement, the aim of Cub Scouting is to help boys grow into good citizens who are strong in character and personally fit. This is why we say that Cub Scouting is "Fun with a Purpose".
The den, a group of Cub Scouts that are in the same grade level, usually meets every other week.
The Pack, all of the Cub Scouts from kindergarten to fifth grade, meets once a month from September to May. At both the den meetings and the pack meetings, Cub Scouts do different things for fun and learning.
While you're having fun, you'll also be earning badges and awards. You'll work on projects with your parents or other adults in your family, and all of you will feel good about the things you accomplish.
When you have earned a badge, it is given to you in front of the whole pack. Once a year, usually in May we have a bridging ceremony. During this time the Scout receives his new rank. The parent(s) are ask to present this new rank, showing that it is a family, son, leader, pack relationship.
Cub Scouts in Pack 682 have a lot to choose from. Traditional annual events Summertime Pack Award events in June-July-August, our Christmas Party in December, the Blue and Gold Dinner in February, Pinewood Derby in March, and Scout-O-Rama in April. Extra events include family picnics, lock-ins at the Washington Pavilion, summer camping. There are many more activities each year and we want you to be part of them!
We practice citizenship by taking part in community events, marching in parades, volunteering with community projects, and helping out when asked.
Cub Scouts do all sorts of exciting stuff! Whatever it is that you enjoy, you'll probably have a chance to do it in Cub Scouting.
Below are some frequently asked questions about our pack.
What Does It Cost to Join?
The membership fee for new Cub Scouts is $32, $8 covers the remainder of 2015's calendar year registration and $24 covers 2016's registration with the National Boys Scouts of America. It is payable when you register this fall.
Existing Scouts fees are covered by the Pack Fund. The Pack Fund is supported by several fund raisers done during the pack calendar year. The fund helps cover the following items:
- Registration fees and insurance for Scouts and adult leaders
- Pack meeting supplies
- Camping supplies and food
- Neck ties and tie slides
- Advancement patches, pins and other awards for Scouts
- Trophies, ribbons, pinewood derby cars, and banquet supplies.
- Copies and general pack supplies
Cub Scouts participate in Trails End popcorn sale fund raising events in September and October earns money that is earned to keep the pack going. Other individual prizes are earned for total popcorn sales.
For more information about Pack 682 fundraisers, contact the Committee Chairperson or Cubmaster.
What are the uniform requirements?
We require our Cub Scouts to wear the official "Class A" uniform to Pack meetings, when selling popcorn and when completing non-dirty community services, such as walking in parades, flag raisings, Scouting for Food, and others. The official uniform is the following:
- Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs, and Bear Cubs must wear the official uniform blue shirt, neckerchief and slide.
- Webelos may choose the blue or khaki official uniform shirt, Webelos neckerchief and slide.
- Hats, socks and belts are optional.
- Navy blue pants, tan pants, jeans and shorts of the same material and color.
- Council Shoulder Patch, Pack 682 Numerals, WOSM Patch (purple circle), Den Numeral (if applicable) (Click here for placement.)
Boys also have the option of wearing Pack 682 "Class B" t-shirts and any camp shirts they have received during day camps and overnight camps during Den meetings and "dirty" community service projects, such as painting, planting, or clean-up.
What is a Pack?
A pack is a group of Cub Scouts, adult leaders and parents who belong to the same Cub Scout unit (e.g., Pack 682, Prairie Hills District, Sioux Council, Boy Scouts of America). A pack generally draws its membership primarily from an elementary school, church or community that is associated with the pack's Chartered Organization and Community. Each pack is made up of Lion Cubs (Kindergarten) (PENDING), Tiger Cub (grade 1), Wolf (grade 2), Bear (grade 3) and Webelos (grades 4 & 5) dens.
What is a Chartered Organization?
A Chartered Organization is the sponsoring organization for a Cub Scout pack, usually a church, PTA, homeowners' association or other community group. The primary responsibilities of the Chartered Organization are to select the leadership of the pack and provide a meeting place. Each year, the pack must renew its Charter with its local council. The Chartered Organization must approve the rechartering application in order for the Charter to be renewed. Pack 682 is chartered to Church at the Gate in Sioux Falls.
What is a Den?
A den is a small group of boys (ideally 6-8) of the same grade level. Each den meets on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to work on achievements and other activities. The den is led by adult Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders, who are responsible for planning and conducting each den meeting.
Where are Pack Meetings Held?
Pack meetings are generally held monthly on the last Monday of the month at 7 pm from September through May. Pack 682 meets at Church at the Gate. The Pack Calendar provides exact dates, places and times of all pack meetings. There are summer meetings where we meet once a month to stay in contact and to pass on any new ideas and plans for the upcoming year.
Who Runs the Pack?
The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers. We always welcome people who would like to help out, and have large and small jobs for every family. Ideally, each family should volunteer for a job, which is what we are working towards in Pack 682.
- The Pack Committee, which currently consists of the Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmasters, Secretary and the Treasurer, develops budgets, approves expenses, arranges for facilities and conducts overall planning.
- The Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders are most directly involved with the Cub Scouts. Dens generally meet weekly or bi-weekly, a Den Leaders meeting is held monthly (in conjunction with the Committee Meeting) to discuss issues of common concern (first Sunday of every month).
- An adult member of each Cub Scout household (not including Tiger Cubs) is expected to participate in a volunteer position or serve on a committee.
In addition to Pack Committee and Den Leader positions, Pack 682 generally tries to fill several volunteer positions (e.g., Membership Chairman, Advancement Chairman, Den Leader Coach, Tiger Cub Organizer) and have several committees (e.g., Blue and Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, Popcorn Fund Raiser, Fishing Derby, Camping and Scouting for Food) Lend your skills and make our Pack more fun for the Scouts!