FAQ

Scouting is all about adventure, learning, and fun! Throughout the year, Scouts:

• Go camping, hiking, and learn outdoor skills

• Work on STEM, nature, and community service projects

• Earn awards and badges for completing adventures

• Build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills

• Participate in Pack events like campouts, parades, and Pinewood Derby races.

Scouting encourages each child to try new things, build character, and make friends — all while having a great time as part of a supportive community.

Cub Scouting is open to boys and girls in 1st through 5th grade, or roughly ages 7 to 10.

Children who are older than 10, or who have completed 5th grade, are ready to move on to the next level of Scouting — the Scouting America program (often called “Boy Scouts”).

If your child is ready for that next adventure, Troop 280 (boys) and Troop 3280 (girls) are excellent options!
Leaders from both troops are also active with Pack 584, so you’ll already see familiar faces. They’ll be happy to answer questions and help your Scout make a smooth transition.

Most Scouts “bridge” from Cub Scouts to a troop in the spring of 5th grade, after completing the Arrow of Light rank — the highest achievement in Cub Scouting and a proud milestone on the path to Scouts BSA.

We never want cost to be a reason a child misses out on Scouting. Our Pack can provide financial assistance if needed — just speak privately with our Committee Chair. Any request will be kept completely confidential.

Here’s a breakdown of the annual costs:

1. Annual Youth Registration Fee: $155

2. Troop Activity Fee: $125

3. Total Fees: $275
   
   

New Scouts will also need a Scout handbook ($10–$15) and a uniform (around $75). The good news is that most uniform pieces last for several years, so costs go down as your Scout advances.

We’re not worried about fees being paid upfront — we can work with you on timing or partial payments.

Scouting is actually very affordable compared to most youth activities, especially considering the camping, outdoor adventures, and skills your Scout will gain throughout the year.

Bottom line: Don’t let cost get in the way — we’ll help make it work!

Pack Meetings
Pack Meetings are when all Scouts (Kindergarten through 5th grade) come together with the Cubmaster and Pack leadership for fun activities, awards, and special announcements. It’s a time to celebrate achievements and enjoy being part of the larger Pack 584 community.
 

📅 Held on the 1st Tuesday of each month — typically at Hope Covenant Church.   Be sure to check the Pack Calendar to confirm meeting dates and times.

Den Meetings
Den Meetings involve Scouts of the same grade level working together with their Den Leader on hands-on activities and “Adventure Requirements” that help them progress toward their next rank.

📅 Classrooms at Hope Church are reserved for Den Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.   Most dens use this time and space, though some may schedule additional meetings or outings depending on their activities.

To confirm upcoming meetings, visit our Pack Calendar for the latest dates, times, and locations.

Absolutely! Cub Scouting is designed as a family program — and parent involvement is one of the biggest factors in how much a Scout gets out of it.

When parents take part, everything becomes better — more fun, more learning, more friends, more adventure, and a stronger Pack community overall. Scouts whose families get involved tend to grow faster in confidence, skills, and friendships.

Your role can start small — attending meetings, helping at an event, or supporting your Scout with advancement at home. As you get more comfortable, you may find you want to pitch in a little more — maybe as a Den Helper, Event Chair, or Committee Member.

Don’t worry — there’s no pressure to jump in right away. You can go at your own pace. Many of our leaders started out just like you — sitting in the audience — and over time caught what we affectionately call the “Scouting bug.”

Scouting provides mentors and role models for your child, but you are still the most important influence in their journey. Together, we create something truly special.

Parents are the lifeblood of any Cub Scout Pack.  We depend on our parents to step up and help on numerous levels. Without their help, our program would be limited and our Scouts would be missing out on the fun. 

 It is very easy to become a Trained Leader in Scouting USA.  ALL the required training can be taken online - so you can take the courses at your own pace.

 Steps Toward Leadership

Talk to the Cubmaster or Committee Chair about your interest. Discuss which role(s) you might focus your effort. 

1. Request an Adult Leader Application

2. Go to myscouting.org and taking the courses that apply to that area of focus. You can take any of the courses you wish at anytime, but make sure you take the required ones. 

3. Submit your Application with a printed copy of your "Youth Protection Training" certificate.

4. Talk with the Webmaster about your new role. They might have some additional training and communication tools for you to learn.

5. When you get your official BSA number you should plug it into your myscouting.org account. (This helps at the end of the year when it comes time to re-charter our Pack.)

...to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Activities are used to achieve the aims of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness. Many of the activities happen in the den (with the children in their grade) or with the entire pack (with all the grade levels). Our Scouts always have Go-and-See's and plenty of outdoor and indoor activities to help them achieve goals.

At minimum, each Scout in Cub Scouting will need a uniform and a handbook. Each year, the handbook changes, as does the cap and neckerchief, but other uniform parts remain the same for at least the first three years. When a Scout enters a Webelos den, they may need to obtain a new uniform if the parents in the den opt for the khaki-and-olive uniform. 

Like most Cub Scout Packs, we go year-round.  You can become a scout at anytime. Just contact our Cubmaster or the Den Leader in your age group - or, just show up at one of our meetings.

If you have an interest in learning more about our Pack, if you have questions, or if you are ready to get started, please click here and fill out our website form.  It only takes a minute and we will contact you shortly.