Welcome to Pack 39
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is 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.
Your Den
Your child is a member of a DEN, consisting of 5-8 children, similar in age who typically meet once a week with a Den Leader, usually a parent.
The Pack
All of the DENS (Scouts from grades K-5) make up the PACK.
Meetings
The PACK meets once a month with the Cubmaster, with all the other DENS in attendance. At the PACK meeting, you will have fun activities and have the opportunity to engage with other DENS.
The Pack Year
Our year of activities starts at the beining of the school year and usually ends about a month before the school year ends. Additional Scout activities (like camps) happen over the summer.
Time Commitment
Pack Meetings are once a month at BPE @ 6:15pm. See our pack calendar.
Den Meetings are once a month, and scheduled by the den families. These activities do not appear on the pack calendar.
Cost of Scouting
For a breakdown of the cost of scouting, please scroll down.
Parent Required
A parent or guardian is required to accompany their Lion & Tiger Scouts to all Pack and Den events. There are no drop off events for this age group.
Scouting results
In 2021, local Scouts officially recorded 130,000 service hours, helping communities in the local area council.
Children who participate in Scouts are more likely to hold a leadership position at their place of work or in the community.
Long-term Scouts are nearly twice as likely as non-scouts to graduate from college.
Scouts are more likely to be active in a group that works to protect the environment than non-scouts.
The Scout Ranks
Lion
Kinder
Tiger
1st Grade
Wolf
2nd Grade
Bear
3rd Grade
Webelos
4th Grade
Arrow of Light (AOL)
5th Grade
Dens work on “Adventures” to Achieve “Rank Advancement”. At the end of each school year, the scouts in a Den advance to the next rank of scouting.
In 5th grade, at the “Cross over” ceremony AOL scouts may choose to be received by a Troop. This is when the become a Boy Scout.
Scout Law
Cub Scout Motto
Scout Oath
Dues and Uniforms
The Cost of Scouting
There are two fees you pay for scouting. There is an annual fee for registering with the Nation BSA program, and there is a fee for registering with Pack 39. These fees are paid seperatly.
Additionally, we start our scouting year with our Popcorn Fundraiser. This helps pay for many of our events and activities through the year.
New Scouts receive a “Class-B” shirt, but all scouts are required to purchase a “Class-A” uniform. With the exception of the Lion (Kinder) shirt, most scouts use the same uniform for several years. These can be bought online or at the local BSA Scout Store.
Dues
2023-24 Annual Dues for new Scouts:
- National BSA dues:
- $80 Scout Registration
- $25 one-time joining fee
- $15 Scout Life Magazine
- National BSA Total: $120*
- Pack 39 dues:
- $110 Scout Registration
- $20 Class-B Shirt
- Pack Total: $130**
- Total: $250
* Paid via credit card durring online registration
** Payment instructions will be sent. Includes the Class B uniform t-shirt.
Cub Scout Uniforms & Scout Handbooks
The Cub Scout uniform is an important part of being a Cub Scout. The official uniform should be worn to den meetings, pack meetings, and any special Scouting activities.
The Lion Cub Scouts uniform includes a blue t-shirt with the Lion logo and optional cap.
The official uniform for Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts include the blue Cub Scout pants, shorts or skorts and shirt with insignia for your rank. 4th & 5th grade Scouts wear the tan shirt with green pants. Each rank has its own cap, neckerchief and slide in the rank colors.
Additionally, each rank will also have a handbook for you and your Scout to work through together.
SCOUT TERM: The Class-A Uniform is the “fancy” uniform that includes the neckerfchief and slide. The Class-B “Activity” uniform is a Pack-39 t-shirt.
What to Get
We recommend purchasing your scout’s supplies at the STEVE MATTHEWS SCOUT SHOP. What to get:
- Scout book
- Scout Uniform (hat is optional)
- Patches as directed by staff
You’ll need to know that you are in Pack 39 and what your Den # is. We asl recommend paying to have them sew the patches on.
Your dues cover your Class-B activities shirt.
BSA Structure
Your PACK is part of the Bee Cave District, which is part of the Capital Area Council, which is part of the National BSA program.
Capital Area Council supports Scouting in: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, DeWitt, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Mason, Travis and Williamson
Bee Cave District serves the Scouting needs of the Lake Travis ISD and Eanes ISD attendance zones.
Cub Scout Pack Organization
SCOUT TERM: Unit Key 3 — Cubmaster, Unit committee chair and the Chartered organization representative
Pack Committee
The Pack Committee members perform administrative functions for the Cub Scout Pack
Chartered Organization Representative
The Chartered Organization Representative is the direct contact between the Scouting unit and the chartered organization (typically your church, school or service club).
Committee Chair
The Committee Chair presides over all Pack Committee meetings. They help recruit adult leaders and lead the Pack. Cubmaster The Cubmaster helps plan and carry out the Pack program with the help of the Pack Committee. They also emcee the monthly Pack meeting and attend the Pack Leaders’ meeting.
Cubmaster
The Cubmaster helps plan and carry out the Pack program with the help of the Pack Committee. They also emcee the monthly Pack meeting and attend the Pack Leaders’ meeting.
Den Leader
The Den Leader leads the Den at weekly Den and monthly Pack meetings. They also attend the monthly Pack Leaders’ meeting.
Cub Scout Pack Volunteers
Scouting is, at its core, a family activity. By volunteering, you are not only helping to develop your child’s character but also supporting the community at large. Build your adventure together and watch as your Scout thrives!
You can help out in many ways such as bringing snacks to a Pack meeting or holding a position with your Pack. Talk to your Cubmaster to see where you can get involved!
Be a Den Leader
The Den Meeting is the most important part of Cub Scouting. It is where Cub Scouts build friendships, work together to learn new things, and progress towards earning their common badge of rank. Serving as a Den Leader is providing an opportunity to make a positive life long impact on your child and others in the den.
Den Leader Resources
BSA offers many training resources for Den Leaders. This includes eLearning and printed materials, such as the Den Leader Handbook that is available for each rank.
