Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Question - What is the difference between a den and a pack?

 

Answer - A den is a small group of boys in the same grade.

                        1^st Grade - - - Tigers

                        2^nd Grade - - -Wolves

                        3^rd Grade - - - Bears                         

                        4^th Grade - - - Webelos I

                        5^th Grade - - - Webelos II (Webelos II are only accepted as a transfer)

 

These dens meet 2-3 times a month, for about an hour.  Each den consists of about 6-10 boys.  In these meetings they will learn, create, and try out different age appropriate skills from their Cub Scout handbook.

A pack is all of our separate dens together.  Our pack meets once a month, for 1 ½ hours.  At the pack meetings the boys will receive their awards, and participate in many fun activities.  All family members are encouraged to attend these pack meetings.

 

 

Question - How much does Cub Scouts cost?

 

Answer - There is $40 registration fee to join scouts.  There also are den dues. The den dues vary from about $1.00 on up to about $4.00 per meeting.  Each den leader sets his or her own dues depending on the number of boys in the den, and the skills and activities they have planned.

 

There is also the cost of the handbook, and uniform.  The handbook costs $4-$7.  A Cub Scout shirt is about $23, the necessary patches cost about $10, the neckerchief is about $5, the neckerchief slide is around $2, and the hat is about $12. The shirt, patches and neckerchief slide usually do not need to be purchased more than once.

 

 

Question - Where do I buy uniforms, handbooks etc.?

 

Answer -         Grand Canyon Council

                        2969 N. Greenfield Rd.

                        Phoenix, AZ 85016

                        (602)224-0778

                        Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

                        Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

 

 

Question - What about camping?

 

Answer - Camping is one of the best parts of Scouting.  Our pack will have several camp outs during the year.  There will always be plenty of advance notice, so families can plan to attend.  At these camp outs the boys will learn many valuable skills as well as attending campfires, nature walks, hikes, and just having fun.

 

 

Question - Do you do any fund-raising?

 

Answer - We must fund-raise in order to keep costs down.  As a pack we are trying to come up with some creative fund-raising activities.  Some examples are car washes, raffles, selling cookie dough etc.  Fund-raising will offset the cost of the annual re-charter fee, awards, and pack activities.

 

 

Question - What is a pack committee?

 

Answer - The pack committee is a group of people, such as committee chair, cubmaster, treasurer, secretary, assistant cubmaster, public relations, and advancement chair.  They will meet once a month and plan the activities for the boys, and make sure the pack needs are met.