General Information

Like every effective organization, Cub Scout Packs have a structure. Understanding this structure and how it works will increase your son's enjoyment of the program (and leave the parent far less confused!!). Dens: Groups of boys meet weekly together as a Den. Each den is led by a Den Leader and/or an Assistant Den Leader. Dens in Pack 26 meet on various days. Dens are organized by age groups. We have Dens for each group of 1st Graders (Tiger Cubs) , 2nd Graders (Wolf) , 3rd Graders (Bear), 4th Graders (Webelos - 1st yr.) and 5th graders (Webelos - 2nd yr.). Pack Gatherings: The entire Pack meets monthly normally on the third Friday of the month at 6:30 pm at Boyton Middle School. Meetings normally last 1.5 hours and attendance is encouraged. The gathering gives the boys a chance to demonstrate the skills they have learned and receive the awards they've
earned. The entire family is welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Registration:
Annual registration for membership in Pack 26 is $30. The annual registration fee pays for registration with the Boy Scouts of America and unit insurance and annual subscription to Boys Life magazine (about $10). The dues also help to pay for awards and supplies for each boy in a den. A boy must, during his first year in the Pack, complete a registration form for the Boy Scouts of America. Parents are also asked to complete a Parents Form to provide some additional information to the Den Leader.

Volunteers:
Parent volunteers are always needed and can attend any committee meeteing to add thoughts or to offer assistance. egistration and training are provided by the Pack for those who are interested in helping. If you'd like to help in any capacity, please contact the Pack Committee Chairman, Cubmaster or your son's Den Leader. All types of help are needed - driving for trips, assisting in Den Leader absence, etc. Remember that Cub Scout Packs don't exist without volunteer leadership and please remember to do your part when asked.

Pack Program Highlights:
Pack 26 plans a very busy calendar year. Although we don't expect every boy to attend every function, we encourage him to be as active as he and his parents want to be. Pack outings and special events will be led by two or more leaders and parent volunteers. The entire family is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Program Calendar:

The Pack Calendar is the current calendar of events for Pack 26. We realize that boys and families have different needs and we attempt to plan programs that meet as many needs as possible. It is not expected that each boy will attend each and every event. Please note that dates are subject to change as we get closer to events. Announcements of special events and calendar updates will come home with the boys from Den meetings or by email. If you have suggestions for our program, please let a Leader know.

Summer Activities:
Pack 26 does not close down during the summer! Special activities and meetings are planned and boys are encouraged to remain active. Picnics, swimming, outdoor games, movie days, baseball games and other activities have been held in the past and will be planned again.