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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a Den and a Pack?
What’s the difference between a Den and a Pack?
● A Den is a small group of boys or girls the same grade in school who meet regularly to work on advancement skills
● A Den is a small group of boys or girls the same grade in school who meet regularly to work on advancement skills
● A Pack is made up of the Cub Scouts from all of the Dens. The Pack meets once a month.
● A Pack is made up of the Cub Scouts from all of the Dens. The Pack meets once a month.
● Each Pack is identified by a number (ours is 868).
● Each Pack is identified by a number (ours is 868).
What happens at a Den Meeting?
What happens at a Den Meeting?
● A Den Meeting has fun and educational games and activities to help the Cub Scouts achieve their rank by earning belt loops/pins.
● A Den Meeting has fun and educational games and activities to help the Cub Scouts achieve their rank by earning belt loops/pins.
● Den Leaders use the Scout Handbooks (based on rank) to help prepare and plan for den meetings.
● Den Leaders use the Scout Handbooks (based on rank) to help prepare and plan for den meetings.
What happens at a Pack Meeting?
What happens at a Pack Meeting?
● A Pack Meeting brings all Dens together for recognizing the achievements of the Cub Scouts, communicating information about upcoming events, and providing a program that enriches the Cub Scouting experience.
● A Pack Meeting brings all Dens together for recognizing the achievements of the Cub Scouts, communicating information about upcoming events, and providing a program that enriches the Cub Scouting experience.
● Every Pack meeting has a special event/theme. Some examples include the Pinewood Derby (January), the Blue & Gold Ceremony (February), Raingutter Regatta (April), Scouting for Food (November), and the Pack’s legendary Holiday Potluck / Sockball Fight!
● Every Pack meeting has a special event/theme. Some examples include the Pinewood Derby (January), the Blue & Gold Ceremony (February), Raingutter Regatta (April), Scouting for Food (November), and the Pack’s legendary Holiday Potluck / Sockball Fight!
● The Pack also plans and coordinates camping trips open to the Scouts and their families.
● The Pack also plans and coordinates camping trips open to the Scouts and their families.
Where are the meetings?
Where are the meetings?
● Pack 868 meetings are normally held at Springfield Estates Elementary School in Springfield, Va.
● Pack 868 meetings are normally held at Springfield Estates Elementary School in Springfield, Va.
● Den and pack meetings take place 2 to 3 Mondays a month at 7pm.
● Den and pack meetings take place 2 to 3 Mondays a month at 7pm.
● We also plan occasional weekend outings, events or volunteer service projects
● We also plan occasional weekend outings, events or volunteer service projects
Can I become and volunteer and how?
Can I become and volunteer and how?
We are in need of several volunteers specifically treasurer, advancement chair and new member coordinator. We are also in need of Den Leaders for Lions, Wolves!
We are in need of several volunteers specifically treasurer, advancement chair and new member coordinator. We are also in need of Den Leaders for Lions, Wolves!
Are Cub Scouts the same as Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts)?
Are Cub Scouts the same as Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts)?
● Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade
● Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade
● Pack 868 is a family pack and allow boys and girls to join. We also encourage parent participation.
● Pack 868 is a family pack and allow boys and girls to join. We also encourage parent participation.
● Scouts BSA is for boys and girls in 6th grade through age 18 and are gender seperated.
● Scouts BSA is for boys and girls in 6th grade through age 18 and are gender seperated.
Where can I buy a uniform and handbook?
Where can I buy a uniform and handbook?
Northern Virginia Scout Shop located in Ravensworth Shopping Center, 5232 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151, or www.scoutshop.org
Northern Virginia Scout Shop located in Ravensworth Shopping Center, 5232 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151, or www.scoutshop.org
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