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Cub Scout Pack 513
(Plumas Lake, California)
 
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What is Cub Scouting?



Cub Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness.Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect. Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. This family-and community-centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent.

Frequently Asked Questions



What are the requirements to join Cub Scouts?
Tiger Cubs (entering first grade or age 7), Cub Scouts (entering second or third grade, or age 8 or 9), Webelos Scouts (entering fourth or fifth grade, or age 10).



What does Cub Scouting offer my son?
Cub Scouting offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.



How does participation in Cub Scouting affect participation other activities?
The Cub Scout program is designed to compliment many other extracurricular activities. Typical time commitment is two Den meetings and one Pack meeting per month. Boys who participate in organized sports like soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, etc, or academic-based extracurricular activities like music, art, science etc., can be recognized for these activities though Cub Scout belt loops and pins which are worn on their uniform.



What are the responsibilities of a parent?
  • Provide help and support for the den and pack.
  • Work with your son on advancement projects and activities.
  • Attend pack meetings with your son and present his advancement awards to him at the pack meeting.
  • Attend and assist with den outings.
  • Attend Cub Scout Family campouts with your son.
Do Cub Scouts go camping?
Yes, but they ease into it. They may go camping with a parent, or even with the entire family. More on Cub Scout camping can be found at http://www.scouting.org/cubscouts/activities/outdoor/camping.y.html



What other activities are available to Cub Scouts and their families?
Pack 513 is very active, providing a fun filled rewarding environment for boys and their families. Some of our annual events include:
  • Rocket Launch
  • Pumpkin Festival 
  • Scouting for Food
  • Veteran’s Day Parade  
  • Blue & Gold Banquet
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Spring Campout
  • Memorial Day Observance
  • Summer Day Camp
  • Summer Resident Camp  
  • Community Service Activities
  • and more!


How often are the meetings?
Cub Scouts usually meet in their Dens as often as every week or at the minimum of twice monthly, and a Pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, it depends on the Den and Pack: a Den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, the Pack may conduct a special event such as a rocket launch, campout, or service activity as an additional event, rather than a substitute for its monthly Pack meeting.

How much is it going to cost?
The Pack 513 dues of $150.00. We have three different payment options available. 

Youth members are encouraged to participate in fund-raising activities, this helps to cover Pack supplies, equipment, storage and other activities.  Our Pack's fundraising is done with a split percentage between Scout and Pack.  The Scout's money is held in the packs account under his name which may be used for registration, Boy's Life magazine, camp costs, uniform needs, and such.

 

Where can I buy uniforms, pack and den number patches?
251 Commerce Cir

Sacramento, CA 95815



Telephone (916) 649-1800

Fax: (916) 649-1177

Hours of Operation:

Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed. 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org

How can I learn more?
You can learn more about the Cub Scout program by selecting "Contact Cubmaster" (above) and asking questions, or leave your phone number to receive a call from the Cubmaster.