How can I learn more about Cub Scouts?
We suggest you explore this great resource:
https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/youth/.
Why do parents like Scouting in Pack 85?
• Scouting
activities build children’s self esteem
• Kids
have fun learning practical skills and knowledge
• Lots
of achievement recognition
• Trips
to enjoyable places you might not otherwise have a chance to visit
• Meeting
other families with similar interests
• Parents
and siblings are involved
• Learning
about community
• Easy
participation in high quality events without doing it all yourself
• Fun
and fellowship for the whole family.
How old (or young) can a child be to join Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting is for children in the kindergarten through fifth grades. Youth who are older than 10, or who have completed the fifth grade, can no longer join Cub Scouting, but may be eligible to join the Boy Scouting or Venturing program.
How do we join Pack 85?
We will have a Joining Event (often
referred to as a Round-Up) at Granbery in August shortly after school
starts. Watch our website for coming
details. An eligible child can join Cub Scouts at any time, not just at our
Round-Up.
Are girls eligible to
join Pack 85?
Emphatically, YES! The Cub Scouts program is open to boys and girls, meaning that all youth will have access to the character
development and values-based leadership that Scouting promises and be better
prepared for future success.
How can I become an adult volunteer in Cub Scouting?
We welcome parent help. Express your interest to the pack leaders—the Cubmaster, chartered organization representative, or members of the unit committee. They can guide you through the process and point you to areas where the pack needs support.Must I be a U.S. citizen to join Cub Scouting?
Citizenship is not required of youth or adults to become members of the Boy Scouts of America.
What kind of time
commitment is required?
Your child will want to attend den
meetings and the monthly pack meeting. There will be some special events on
weekends, too. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate, and at the beginning Lion
level, participation is mandatory. It is
time well-spent with your child.
What is the cost?
What is the cost?
For information on the cost of registering, visit here. Fees are payable in cash, by check made payable to "Cub Scout Pack 85," or by Mastercard/Visa.
You will want to buy your new Cub a handbook for his or her rank and, within a couple of months, an official Cub Scout Uniform uniform. Lions wear a tee shirt and cap. Other Cubs will have shirts, belts, neckerchiefs, neckerchief slides, belts, and caps. Our Pack is also developing a uniform exchange box for Scout families who wish to pass along outgrown uniforms to other Scouts.
You will want to buy your new Cub a handbook for his or her rank and, within a couple of months, an official Cub Scout Uniform uniform. Lions wear a tee shirt and cap. Other Cubs will have shirts, belts, neckerchiefs, neckerchief slides, belts, and caps. Our Pack is also developing a uniform exchange box for Scout families who wish to pass along outgrown uniforms to other Scouts.
We have fundraisers to help fund
Pack activities and there is even a fundraiser (Scout Cards) that can help you
raise money toward summer Day Camp or Residence Camp.
Where
can I purchase my child’s Scout uniform, handbook, and other Scout stuff?
Scout Shop
Jett Potter Scout Center, 1st floor
3414 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN
37215 (corner of Hillsboro Pike and
Woodmont)
Phone: (615) 383-0753; Toll Free: (800) 899-6622
E-mail: scoutshop@mtcbsa.org
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Closed
Sunday
You can also purchase many items through
www.scoutshop.org.
Who should I contact for more information about Pack 85?
Click here to go to our Contacts page.
Who should I contact for more information about Pack 85?
Click here to go to our Contacts page.
