Welcome! We’re excited that you are interested in joining our Pack.
- Below you will find more information about our program and the types of events that we hold.
- Have a question about Cub Scouting or our Program? Click on Frequently Asked Questions to see if we’ve answered it yet.
- Have an unanswered question? Click on Ask a Question to request more information. One of our leaders will respond with an answer soon. (Remember, we’re all volunteers so allow a few days for a response.)
- Ready to start your son or daughter’s Scouting Adventure? Click the Join Pack 457 link to the left to start the application process.
Ranks
Each level of Cub Scouting has a series of requirements, called “adventures,” that Scouts must complete to receive the patch for that level. These awards are known as “ranks.” The requirements to complete these adventures and earn the rank are found in the Scout Handbooks for each level and are designed to be worked on at home with parents or other Cub Scouts at den meetings.
On the advancement trail, a Cub Scout progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as they go. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. As a Scout advances through the ranks, the requirements get more challenging to match the new skills and abilities the Scout learns as they get older.
Learn more about each Rank by clicking on the images below.
Events
Pack 457 offers a year-round Cub Scouting program based on three core types of activities:
On average, members of Pack 457 should expect to meet two to three times per month for these activities. We encourage our Scouts to participate in every Den and Pack meeting, but we recognize that schedule conflicts will occur. Den Leaders work with each family to make sure that their Scouts are able to complete any adventures they miss on their own.
Den Meetings
Dens are the core of the Cub Scout program. Each den is a group of 6-8 Scouts from the same grade and is lead by a Den Leader (a registered and trained adult, typically a parent of one of the Scouts). The Scouts and their families participate in regular Den Meetings to complete a series of requirements needed to earn the next Cub Scout Rank.
- Who: Scouts in the Den and their families are encouraged to attend.
- When: Typically held once or twice a month. Specific times vary by Den.
- Where: Locations vary by Den
Your Scout’s Den Leader will contact you to share additional details about Den Meetings. You can also consult the calendar in Scoutbook (our Pack Management Software) for additional information.
Pack Meetings
We bring all the Dens in our Pack together for a Pack Meeting every month, typically the third Friday or Saturday of the month). During these meetings, we celebrate the achievements of our Scouts over the last month and participate in fun activities and community service.
Below is a listing of some of our recent Pack events. Click on the image to learn more about what we did at each event.
Special Events
In addition to Den and Pack Meetings, our members are invited to participate in a variety of special events. These include
- Optional activities hosted by our Pack.
- Community events offering special access or discounts to Cub Scouts
Below is a listing of our Pack Special Events:
