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What age do you start in Cub Scouts?
Children can join Cub Scouts if they are in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Cub Scouts traditionally starts either in kindergarten or first grade. The kindergarten program (called Lions) is an age-appropriate junior version of Cub Scouts designed to ease families into scouting without overwhelming anybody. The first grade program (called Tigers) is the full Cub Scout program that continues through 5th grade.
Is this the right pack for my school/area?
There are no assigned areas or packs. You are free to pick any pack. “Shop around” at beascout.org to find one near you. Factors include distance from your house, does your child have friends in the pack, and chartered organization affiliation. We welcome everyone.
Having friends in scouting is usually the #1 factor in determining whether your child will enjoy being a Cub Scout.
Can my child visit a meeting before we make a commitment?
Yes! When you contact us, we will automatically invite you to our next pack and den meetings. You can attend as a guest before making any commitment.
What supplies do I need?
Cub Scouts typically just need a Class A uniform shirt and few patches to start. Handbooks are no longer recommended by our pack, advancements are tracked digitally and are uploaded directly to the BSA national registry. Pack 4480 knows that finances vary from family to family, we have options to borrow camping/hiking equipment. Reach out to the Cubmaster if you have any concerns about supplies.
Do you have a family scouting program (mixed boys and girls)?
Yes! We are a Family Pack where dens are allowed to be co-ed and can also be multi-rank. This will allow us more flexibility in administering the Cub Scout program and meeting the needs of our Scouts.
What activities do you do?
Check out our Activities page to see all the awesome things Cub Scouts do.
Have other questions?
Reach out to us if your question is not on this list. The Cubmaster will be happy to answer your questions. cubmaster4480@gmail.com