About

Registration

Costs

Scouting is a 12-month program. The 2023-24 registration fee for new Scouts is $150. The fees cover:

• National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) membership fees

• liability insurance

• advancement badges

• awards and trophies

• belt loops

• religious emblems

• supplies for den and pack activities

Scouts participate in an annual popcorn fundraiser to help pay for extra activities (e.g., pinewood derby, blue and gold banquet, pool parties, etc.) Pack 99 is financially independent and depends solely on registration fees and fundraising for its support.

How to Apply (New Cub Scouts)

The fee is $150 total ($114 online registration without optional magazine subscription) + $39 paid directly to the pack). We encourage new Scouts to apply before November 1st for the current school year.

How to Renew (Existing Cub Scouts)

Returning Scouts pay $150 pack dues to renew their membership for the following year, January 1 to December 31. Fifth graders (Arrow of Light) who cross over after January 1st pay $150 to renew, and the pack will transfer the Scouts BSA membership to his or her selected Troop.

Uniform and Handbook

How We Communicate

Our official method of communication with parents is via email through the members-only system, Scoutbook.com. The Scoutbook system maintains the pack and den rosters, address book, announcements, and calendar. It is also the source of record for logging a Scout's achievements and activities.

We also have a closed Facebook group to share photos and announcements with current Pack 99 families.

Cub Scout Ranks and Meeting Structure

What are all the ranks?

A child can start in Cub Scouts at any entry point. He or she does not need to start from Lions.

1. Kindergarten - Lion

2. First grade - Tiger

3. Second grade - Wolf

4. Third grade - Bear

5. Fourth grade - Webelos

6. Fifth grade - Arrow of Light

How often do Pack 99 Cub Scouts meet?

We meet about 3 times a month during the school year, September-May. This includes their own Cub rank’s den meetings (twice monthly) and an all-rank monthly pack meeting. The master calendar is published at the beginning of the summer with all the meetings and major activities.  

During the summer months June-August, activities are offered at least twice a month.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR Incoming Lions and TigerS

Children who are entering kindergarten by September 1 are eligible to become Lion Scouts. Children who have finished kindergarten by June 1 are eligible to become Tiger Scouts. 

Brand new Lions and Tigers must complete the youth application AND his/her parent must complete the adult application.

Can I drop off my Scout at the Den Meetings?

We highly encourage parents to stay and help with the activities. Lions (kindergartners) and Tigers (1st graders) must be supervised by an Adult Partner (e.g. parent, grandparent, or older sibling over 18 years old) at all meetings and activities.

Does Pack 99 accept girls?

Yes! Pack 99 welcomes girls of all ranks.

Can siblings (brothers and sisters) attend meetings? How about other events Such as campouts?

Yes! Cub scouting is a whole-family activity.

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