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Welcome to Cub Pack 142!



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Cub Pack 142, located in Nutley, New Jersey is sponsored by Vincent United Methodist Church, "The Church in the Heart of Nutley". Our Scouts are members of The Boy Scouts of America, which provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Our Pack are members of the Northern Jersey Council and Lenape Trail District.

What is Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness.  Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.  Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.

What does Cub Scouting offer my son?
Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect. 

How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation other activities?
The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two 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. 

What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
Tiger scouts (1st Grade), Wolves (2nd Grade), Bears (3rd Grade), and Webelos (4th & 5th grades).

What are the responsibilities of a parent?
Provide help and support for the den and pack for meetings and outings.
Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.

How much is it going to cost?
The annual Pack 142 dues of $60 covers such items as the National registration fee, Boys' Life Magazine, and handbook appropriate for your son's rank, the pinewood derby kits, and all patches and awards for the year (through next March). 
Other costs include uniforms and some activity fees including those for the Day Camp and Resident Camps. Youth members participate in fund-raising activities which helps to cover Pack supplies, equipment, and other activities. 

When can I join?
Our Annual roundup is each ________
Our Next Open House is ____
It's never too late to join so if you'd like to come visit at one of our Pack Meetings (held monthly) please click "Contact Our Pack" above to contact our Cubmaster Jennifer Titus.

Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
Northern New Jersey Scout Shop - 25 Ramapo Valley Road - Oakland, NJ 07436 - (201) 651-9743
If you can't make it to the store and are comfortable specifying your son's shirt size (S/M/L), they will also take phone orders and ship via UPS. Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org 

Do Cub Scouts go camping?
Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html 

What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pinewood Derby, Spring/Fall Campouts, Scouting for Food, Holiday Parties, Blue & Gold Banquet, Memorial Day/Veteran's Observances, Summer Day Camp, Summer Resident Camp, Community Service Activities and much more!

How often are the meetings with the children?
Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens once or twice each month, and a Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a pinewood derby, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.

When does the Committee meet?
Committee Members meet monthly to review the pack finances and all current/futures events.

How can I learn more?
The best way to learn about what a Cub Scout really does is to talk with a Cub Scout who is engaged in the program or visit a Pack Meeting. Please feel free to contact our Cubmaster Cristian Navas by clicking "Contact Our Pack" above to schedule a visit to our next meeting or if you have any questions.