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Welcome to Pack 1830!

Welcome! Here you’ll find files, forms, and other resources to help you get acquainted with Pack 1830 and Cub Scouting in general. Our goal is to make your introduction as quick and easy as possible. Be sure to scroll through all of the available resources. Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions of things we should include.

Who can join Cub Scouts?

All boys and girls in Kindergarten through fifth can join Pack 1830. While the Pack is based primarily in West St. George – Green Valley area, the Pack serves boys and girls throughout the greater St. George area.

How can my son or daughter join Pack 1830? 

Although the Cub Scout program starts in Kindergarten, boys and girls can join at anytime from Kindergarten through 5th grade. If you are interested in joining, please contact Committee Chair, Rachelle Miller, at committeechair@pack1830.com, or come to one of our meetings and check us out. You can submit an application online at https://my.scouting.org/VES/OnlineReg/1.0.0/?tu=UF-MB-590paa1830
 

How is Pack 1830 organized? 

The Pack is divided into units of boys and girls of the same age group/grade, called Dens. An adult, usually a parent, serves as Den Leader for each den.

• The Lion (Kindergarten) and Tiger (First Grade) Dens – Cub Scouts in Kindergarten and First Grade participate with an adult partner, usually a parent or guardian. An adult is selected to serve as the den leader (usually one of the parents) and coordinates the meetings. Each adult partner takes a turn assisting or hosting meetings or activities with the den leader. This shared leadership model is a great way to ensure the den leader has the help needed to deliver a quality program.
• The Wolf (Second Grade), Bear (Third Grade), and Webelos (Fourth Grade) Dens – Children this age are becoming more independent, and activities are designed to meet their developmental needs. A Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade), or Webelos (fourth grade) den is ideally no more than eight Cub Scouts, a den leader, an assistant den leader (usually parents of some of the den members), and often a den chief (an older Scout who helps the den leader).  They work on projects that spark interest in a range of hobbies and skills.
• Arrow of Light (Fifth Grade) Dens – The Arrow of Light den is focused on preparing to join Scouts BSA. Arrow of Light Scouts move to the next level of Scouting, Scouts BSA, typically in February or March.

How often do Cub Scouts meet? 

The Pack year begins at the same time as the school year, beginning in August and ending in July.

Pack 1830 meets as a whole once a month, at 6:00 pm on the second Tuesday, usually at Arrowhead Elementary School.

In addition, age-level den meetings are held on the other Tuesdays of the month at 6 pm. Den meetings are generally held at Arrowhead Elementary, although sometimes they are held at den members homes, city parks, trailheads, etc. Dens meet less frequently during the summer.

Pack 1830 attends Cub Scout Day Camp in the Spring.
 

How do parents participate? 

Parental participation is a crucial element to successful Scouting!

First and foremost, a parent participates by accompanying his or her son or daughter to Cub meetings and events. Boys and girls who succeed in Cub Scouting do so because their parent(s) actively participate.

Second, parents participate by working with their son or daughter on Cub projects and advancement requirements.

Finally, a parent can participate by serving as a Cub Scout leader, or by helping organize Den or Pack activities. Cub Scouting is an all-volunteer enterprise. Pack and Den leaders are parent volunteers.
 

Is financial aid available? 

Yes! Pack 1830 maintains a first-come, first-served scholarship fund for scouts in need of assistance paying membership fees, thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters.

Please contact our Committee Chair, Rachelle Miller, if finances are a limitation for joining our pack. Please also consider donating to our fund. All participation in pack financial assistance is kept strictly confidential.
 

Do Cub Scouts wear uniforms? 

Yes. Uniforms are required and our Cubs are proud to wear them! Uniforms vary by rank, but the same basic shirt can be worn each year. Each year, the neckerchief changes. More information about the Cub Scout Uniform can be found at https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/cub-scout-uniform/. Pack 1830 also has “Class B” or activity t-shirt uniforms that we wear to Cub Scout Day Camp and other occasions where we may get hot and dirty.