What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?

1.    Grade

A boy must be in the first through fifth grade (or be 7, 8, 9 or 10 years old).

2.    Parental consent

A boy must have the written consent of his parent or guardian.

3.    Registration

A boy may register with the pack of his choice by paying the national registration fee.

4.    Application form

A boy and his perent or guardian complete the YOUTH APPLICATION.  They agree to attend den and pack meetings regularly and the boy 
promises to do his best to be a good Cub Scout.

The parent signs an agreement to:
-    Help with advancement
-    Attend monthly pack meetings
-    Take part in other den and pack activities
-    Assist den and pack leaders

When a boy completes these joining requirements, he and his family are inducted into the pack and he is assigned to a den.

Where can I buy uniforms, patches, or other materials needed for scouting?

Materials can also be purchased online from the BSA retail store at: ScoutStuff.Org, or they may be purchased locally at the Simon Kenton Scout Shop, 807 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212.  For more information about the Simon Kenton Scout Shop, including hours and directions, CLICK HERE.

What activities and/or events are available through scouting?

Events open to all scouts include:

Apple Butter Festival at Camp Falling Rock

Popcorn Sales

Scouting for Food (food drive)

Chiller Skate Nights

Harlem Globetrotters Scout Night

Columbus Blue Jackets Scout Night

Pinewood Derby

Maple Syrup Festival

Blue & Gold Banquet

Columbus Crew Scout Night (and campout in Crew Stadium)

Outdoor Health & Fitness Expo

Tri-Creek Spring Camporee

Tri-Creek Fall Camporee

Newport Aquarium Scouts Honor Weekend

Cincinnati Reds Scout Night

Cleveland Indians Scout Night

Cleveland Browns Scout Day

Catholic Scout Camporee

Columbus Clippers Scout Night (and campout in Huntington Park)

Tri-Creek District Day Camp

Ohio State Fair

Scout Overnight at the Newport Aquarium

Columbus Metro Parks Cub Scout Roundup

Pickerington Area Cub Scout Camporee

Pickerington Independence Day Parade

Tour of Motts Military Museum

Tour of American Whistle Factory

Ohio Caverns

Monster Mash at Camp Lazarus

Pack 182 Summer Picnic & Movie in the Park

Shoot-o-ree at Camp Lazarus

Beaver Day Weekend at Camp Lazarus

Cub Scout Overnight Adventure Camp

Ice Cream Social at Graeter's

Events that our individual dens have organized include:

Tour of the working historical farm at Slate Run Metro Park
Tour of the Pickerington Police Department
Tour of the Pickerington Fire Department
Bowling at Rule 3
Tour of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center
Tour of Channel 6 Television Studios
Swimming at Coco Key and Fort Rapids
Hiking at Blacklick Woods Metro Park
Putt Putt Golfing Night at Magic Mountain
Flower Planting Conservation Project at Amber Park Assisted Living Center

How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation in other activities? 

The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two or three Den meetings 
and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, 
or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt 
loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.

How much does scouting cost?

The yearly membership for Pack 182 is $100.00.  This fee covers the national membership dues, a year's subscription to Boys Life
magazine, rank and advancement awards, insurance for pack activities, and administrative expenses such as bank and postal accounts.
Our pack also participates in a Fall Popcorn Sale to supplement various activities and events.  Boys must purchase their scout uniform
separately.  Some events require an additional fee (i.e., Scout Night with the Columbus Clippers and Columbus Crew, Summer Day 
Camp, Bowling at Rule3).

Who can I contact with other questions?

        If you need additional information please e-mail any of the following persons at your convenience: