Join

Welcome to the world of Cub Scouting!

(1) Can we try it before joining?

Yes! Feel free to attend some den or pack meetings to see what it's like.

(2) Do we have to come to every meeting?

There is no expectation of perfect attendance at Cub Scouts. Many Pack 40 families are involved in other activities and cannot attend every meeting.

(3) Is this a drop-off activity?

A parent/guardian is required to accompany all Kindergarteners (Lions) and 1st graders (Tigers) to every Scouting event.

A parent/guardian is required to accompany every Cub Scout on an overnight event.

Cub Scouts may be dropped off in other cases, but many parents do stay and find Cub Scouts to be a fun family activity!

(4) How much does it cost? (2024-2025 school year)


$153: (BSA) - national and council fees - covers 12 months

$90: Pack 40 dues for the school year (pro-rated)


$33: blue/tan uniform shirt

$23: cap

$15: belt

$13: neckerchief

$17: yellow Class-B tshirt

*Pack 40 has a uniform swap bin - anyone in the pack is welcome to free hand-me-downs. A Scout is thrifty! Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com if you'd like to contribute items or inquire if items you need are available.


(5) Registration and Renewal Instructions


Once you've decided to join, registering is a 2-step process:

(1) Register with BSA: Go to this link, and click "Apply now".

Note: if you have applied for financial assistance from Mayflower Council, this is the step where you will use the waiver/coupon code.

(2) Register with Pack 40: my.cheddarup.com/c/pack-40-registration-2024-2025


Renew your registration with Pack 40: my.cheddarup.com/c/pack-40-registration-2024-2025

You will receive an email from BSA (noreply@scouting.org) on the anniversary of your Scout's initial registration to renew with BSA directly. Packs no longer renew members with BSA.


(6) I registered...what's next?


(7) Where can I buy uniforms and handbooks?


Shirts, hats, neckerchiefs, handbooks, etc can be purchased:

Lion / Kindergarten uniform: https://www.scoutshop.org/cub-scout-lion

Tiger / 1st grade uniform: https://www.scoutshop.org/cub-scout-tiger

Wolf / 2nd grade uniform: https://www.scoutshop.org/cub-scout-wolf

Bear / 3rd grade uniform: https://www.scoutshop.org/cub-scout-bear

Webelos / 4th grade uniform: https://www.scoutshop.org/cub-scout-webelos

AOL / 5th grade uniform: https://www.scoutshop.org/cub-scout-arrow-of-light

Tips:

Above left pocket:


World crest and ring

Right sleeve:


Shirt comes with the American flag sewn on.


Den # -The den number will follow the den up through the ranks.

Den number for the 2024-2025 year are:

Lions: 8

Tigers: 4

Wolves: 2

Bears: 3

Webelos: 1

AOLs: 5

Left sleeve:

Mayflower Council

Pack 40 numbers

Happy Scouting!