Pack and Den Meetings

The term “Pack” collectively describes all the individual dens within the Cub Scout group. Pack meetings serve as occasions for recognizing Scouts’ achievements, engaging in games, singing songs, and presenting skits, all while having a great time. Dens might be responsible for leading opening and closing ceremonies, performing skits, or giving demonstrations during these meetings.  It’s important to note that, although fun and enriching, pack meetings typically do not contribute directly to a Scout’s advancement.

A Den is a smaller group of Scouts (usually not more than 12) who are all the same age or Rank. Each age group works toward a different Rank badge. There may be more than one Den per grade level.

Dens are led by one or two trained adult leaders and supported by the Scout paretns. Leaders are generally parents of Scouts in the Den. 

Two (Youth Protection Trained) adults, age 21+, must be present at every den meeting and function in compliance with BSA policy.

Pack meetings are normally held one evening per month from August – May, with several optional activities through the summer months. ​

Den meetings are normally held two times a month (once a month for Lions).  Location and times will vary depending on Dens.  Most meetings are held during the week from 6:30 to 7:30pm.  

​Your Scout will be completing adventures towards their rank badge during these meetings, so attendance is the best way to keep on track!  Also, Den meetings are where your scout will build relationships as a team.  If you miss a Den meeting, the portion(s) of the adventure you missed can be completed separately by your family. There will also be some adventures which are planned to be completed outside of den meetings by your family, but for the most part Den Meeting attendance will cover the required adventures and one or two elective adventures.

​In the handbook you will see the required adventures to earn your Scout’s rank badge by the end of the school year (at the May Pack Meeting). There are also elective adventures, and the handbook will tell you how many of these elective adventures need to be completed by the end of the school year. 

If your Scout is new to Cub Scouts, they will start their adventures by earning their Bobcat badge. Your Den will guide you through this, and it’s included in the front of each Scout’s Handbook.