The term "pack" refers to all our Cub Scouts, Scout Leaders, and family members.
The next, smaller group is a "rank" which is a grade level label:
Kindergarten scouts are in the Lion rank
Grade 1 scouts are in Tiger rank
Grade 2 scouts are in Wolf rank
Grade 3 scouts are in Bear rank
Grade 4 scouts are in Webelos
Grade 5 scouts are in Arrow of Light
Scouts move up in rank when they complete skill-based learning units, or "requirements".
Within each rank is a "Den", which is a group of 3-12 Scouts who are in the same grade; Dens and den leaders stay together as they progress through the ranks.
The Pack Committee meets once a month to plan pack level events and pack meetings, collaborate between Den leaders and ensure all scouts are getting the most out of the program.
The Cubmaster leads the whole pack and focuses on helping Den leaders with programs that support Cub Scouts earning requirements and advancing through Scout ranks.
The Committee Chair leads parent volunteers and helps the Cubmaster with administrative work like ensuring Den leaders and other leaders get training and materials.
Den leaders and assistants work with the scouts in each den and their parents to help them learn and advance through the Cub Scout program.
You can lead in uniform or lead out of uniform- either way, your participation helps us thrive!
Our Pack needs the support of about 20 dedicated adult volunteers performing in specific roles over the 12-month period of the scouting year. Parents can lead or support specific projects during the year, like planning the end-of-year Blue and Gold Banquet (blue and gold are the scouting colors). Every leader in our Pack is a volunteer, and every parent in our Pack should volunteer to lead or contribute their time and skills.
When you join or renew in Cub Pack 30, plan to join as an active participant in your den. Den leaders need the help of each den parent to organize and lead learning experiences that help Scouts advance through rank requirements.