What to Expect

Den Meetings

Den Meeting on tour at the Hall of Flame Museum

Dens usually meet once a month. Two adults are required to be present at each Den meeting, generally the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader. If your Den does not have a designated Assistant Den Leader, your Den Leader will need your help to serve as an assistant during the year. The Den Leader chooses the date and time of the Den meetings.

Pack meetings

Pack meetings are for all the scouts of Pack 6 and their families. We encourage the whole family to attend the Pack meeting; we ask that at least one parent will attend with his or her Cub Scout. Unless announced differently, Pack meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month. 6:30 – 8:00 pm. You will find that we strive to begin each meeting at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Please plan to arrive a little early for each meeting.

Special Events

We try to have planned special events and outings throughout the year. In the past, these included hikes, pow-wows, campouts, and special service projects. You and your entire family are encouraged to participate in these events whenever your schedule permits. Some of these events require advance registration and an additional fee. Details will be announced at Pack meetings, listed on the Pack website calendar or you can contact your Den Leader or Cubmaster for further information.

Leader meetings

The leaders of Pack 6 meet once each month to discuss organizational matters, and upcoming events, and exchange ideas. In addition, a monthly council roundtable is held on the first Thursday of each month for scout leaders from the Central District. A schedule of Pack meetings and events for the Scouting year can be found on the Pack's website Upcoming Events Page.

Parent Responsibilities

The adult leaders of Pack 6 do their best to provide a quality program. It must be kept in mind, though, that they are volunteers and have many other obligations outside of Cub Scouting. For your scout to get the most out of Cub Scouting, they will also need to depend on you, both to help them, and to help the Cub Scout program of which they are a part. We expect every parent to help the Pack in some capacity. The most important job is Den Leader, but there are many other areas where your help in running the Pack is needed and appreciated.

The following guidelines are designed to help you and your scout get the most out of Cub Scouting:

  • Be on Time. (a Scout is Courteous) Please arrive at all meetings and events on time.

  • Read Your Handbook. (a Scout is Trustworthy) Support your child’s involvement in Cub Scouting by becoming familiar with their advancement requirements. If you read through their handbook, you will be better prepared to support their efforts to “do their best.”

  • Reinforce Good Conduct. (a Scout is Cheerful) Parents share with Cub Scout leaders responsible for ensuring proper conduct by their scouts. Please stress that good behavior is part of being a Cub Scout, and set a good example by being respectful of others during Pack meetings. PLEASE LIMIT SIDE CONVERSATIONS DURING MEETINGS, instead use this time to bond with your scout and their peers. CELL PHONE CALLS SHOULD BE MADE/TAKEN OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN MEETING ROOM.

  • Support Good Turns. (a Scout is Kind) The Pack and Dens will provide opportunities for boys and girls to give service to the community. We ask that you support these opportunities for your scouts to learn the art of giving.

  • Be in Uniform. (a Scout is Reverent) Please make sure that your scout is in uniform for all Cub Scout meetings and events. Support their accomplishments by seeing that their advancement patches promptly become part of their uniform.

  • Participate. (a Scout is Brave) Your child will get more out of Cub Scouting if you get involved. You are asked to volunteer in some way during the year. You should also take your share in organizing Den meetings and working with the Den Leader of your child's Den. Cub Scouting is only successful when parents participate actively.