Frequently Asked Questions
Why join scouts? How will this help my son?
Here is a link explaining the complete benefits of being a Scout: ttp://www.scouting.org/CubScouts/AboutCubScouts/Parents/benefits.aspx
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Is my son old enough for scouts?
(ie. He's only in first grade, that's too young for camping.)
Boys are assigned to dens based upon their grade level and the activities for each rank are designed to encourage growth and development through age appropriate activities. For specific information on the badge requirements for each rank, click here.
Cub Scout campouts are family campouts, and both parents and siblings are invited to participate.
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Is my son too old to join?
(ie. He's already in 3rd grade and missed his Tiger and Wolf badges, so is it too late?)
-Cub Scout dens are organized by grade level:
| Tiger |
1st Grade |
| Wolf |
2nd Grade |
| Bear |
3rd Grade |
| Webelo |
4th & 5th Grade |
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New 5th graders are as welcome as the 1st graders. There is no need to 'catch-up' and earn the badges earned in the younger ranks. The boys participate at their grade level, all working towards the same goals. |
You may contact a den leader at anytime.
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Do I have to wait until next year?
(ie. We didn't hear about the scouting at the beginning of the school year - isn't it too late to join this year?)
Boys in grades 1-5 can join Cub Scouts at any time during the year. While the Pack hosts 'Roundup' events early in each school year focused on helping new boys learn about and join scouting, you do not have to "Wait 'till next year". The pack schedule events year-round (yes, even in the summer months), so join now so you don't miss any more fun.
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Can family members join in scouting activities?
(ie. My son isn't old enough to camp out alone. My son's siblings would feel left out of Cub Scout activities for boys.)
Yes, Cub Scout campouts are family campouts and parents and siblings are welcome to attend. The Pinewood Derby event features special parent and sibling races in addition to the scout races.
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When are the meetings?
(ie. We go to football practice, dance lessons, gymnastics, soccer practice, etc. and I'm concerned about conflicting schedules.)
Each den will meet twice per month, with occasional schedule interruptions due to holidays or being pre-empted by other den or pack activities schedule for that week. Once every month, all the dens will participate together in a pack meeting, during which awards will be presented and issues affecting the pack as a whole wil be discussed. Den meetings are Monday evenings; 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Sunset Park Elementary School cafeteria. Please visit our Calendar for a full schedule.
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How much does it cost to be a scout?
- The Registration fee is $20.00 for 16 months. (payabe to Boy Scouts of America)
- The Boys Life Magazine (optional) fee is $16.00
- The annual pack dues are $60 per Scout. (payable to Cub Scout Pack 320) The annual dues are designed to cover the following items, but are not limited to:
Awards earned such as belt loops, pins and patches
Pack & Den activity supplies such as arts & crafts
Facility usage fees
Assists the Blue & Gold banquet
- In addition to the annual dues certain events, such as campouts, will require additional expenses. Examples of this includes the cost of pack provided meals during campouts, and site fees charged by the campground and other costs specifically related to that event.
- The scout / parents are expected to purchase the official Cub Scout uniforms, as described on the uniform page.
Pack 320, as well as all cub scout packs, is a non-profit organization. Funds are recieved through charitable donations and fund raisers. Pack 320 has two main fund raisers, BSA Popcorn sales and Family Fest Card sales. All money taken in goes to provide an interesting, fun, exciting, and educational experience for our scouts.
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Who do I contact to join?
Contact the Cubmaster or any of the Den Leaders or view our calendar and just stop in to one of our regularly scheduled meetings.
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