Why Would We Join this Pack vs. Another Pack?
Pack 1014 is very active & has consistently achieved the Unit Quality Award and Summertime Activity Award. The Pack consists of volunteer trained leaders and is run by a committee of parents who share their talents to keep Pack 1014’s programs outstanding for the boys. We are always looking for good leaders & welcome any and all parents to share in the ownership of the Pack!
How Much Does it Cost?
The Annual Registration Fee (due with application) is $130
· This fee covers: BSA (Boy Scouts of America) registration and insurance, all awards earned by the boys throughout the year, plus a one year subscription to Boys Life Magazine. Once the application is processed, the registration fee is non-refundable.
· Our primary fundraiser involves the sale of popcorn & popcorn products. Each Cub Scout is asked to sell a $250 minimum amount of product to support the Pack activities. You may opt out of the sale by making a one time payment of $100 to the Pack (for families with multiple Cub Scouts, it is $75 for each additional Scout - opt out payment is due no later than the popcorn sales due date).
· Pack 1014 tries very hard to keep costs low and we pride ourselves on providing an "all-inclusive" registration approach. There are NO monthly fees in this pack! Some of our activities, such as camping trips, and events sponsored by the Council, may require an additional charge.
When Can My Son Join?
A boy in grades 1-5 can join Cub Scouts at any time. The “formal” program (with den meetings) usually begins in August and runs through the school year, with some activities over the summer.
When and Where are the Meetings?
The den meeting are held every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Brandywine Elementary School (as long as schools are open) and usually for an hour. Every month, usually on the third Wednesday, is a Pack meeting. At this meeting, every boy’s achievements are recognized and awards are given. We typically offer a monthly Pack Activity as well, which is usually held on Saturday.
At least one Tiger (first grade) parent/guardian is required to be at every Tiger cub den meeting or outing.
What Uniform is Required for the Boys to Wear?
Each Cub Scout should have the blue Cub Scout shirt with appropriate patches. We recommend Tigers buy an oversized shirt to wear throughout the progression from Tiger to Wolf to Bear to WEBELOS. The corresponding belt should also be purchased to accommodate awards. Official Cub Scout pants, socks and caps are optional. We ask that boys wear blue, khaki or denim shorts or pants. Incoming WEBELOS may choose to buy a Boy Scout uniform instead of a Cub Scout uniform.
Uniform Items can be purchased at:
Beacon Surplus; 3256 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD
Northern Virginia Scout Shop; 5234 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA
National Capital Scout Shop; 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD
Or online at www.ScoutStuff.org