Cub Scouts Pack 377

Our Program

• Pack 377 follows the Scouting America program.

• The Pack accepts children who live in Belmont in grades 1-5.

• Our pack is open to families without regard to color, race, religion, ethnic background,  disability, sexual orientation,  or economic status.

• Our program runs from September through early June.  Activities include pack meetings, den meetings, the Pine Wood Derby. three community service projects, and camping  at Scouting America camps and other overnights.

Pack and Dens

In cub scouting terminology, a Pack consists of all  kids in grades 1 through 5. The pack is further divided into Dens for each grade. Each Den has about 6-14 kids. Last year, we had a total of about 35 cubs in our pack.

Girls and boys will officially be in separate Dens (as this is a BSA requirement); however, we expect the dens of the same age group to run many parts of the program together.

• 1st grade: Tigers

• 2nd grade: Wolves 

• 3rd grade: Bears 

• 4th grade: Webelos 

• 5th grade: Arrow of Light

Parental Involvement

The pack operates with the help of all the parents.   Parental involvement is a big part of pack life.   One of the reasons we have been so sucessfull throughout the years is from parents helping out.  From Cubmaster to running a den meeting, it's all about "Doing your Best".  Also note: this is not a "drop off and pick up" activity.  We ask to have a parent or "responsible adult" present at all of our activities and meetings. 

We encourage parents to volunteer for pack level positions to lead a Den or help organize an activity.   Scouting America has made this program easy for non-scouters.  

Our Pack Program

The pack starts the program in September each year. 

Pack Meetings

• • We will conduct our regular pack business which will include: 

    • opening ceremony, 

    • recognition awards (for accomplishments achieved) 

    • observances

  • Annual events such as the Pine Wood Derby race will be held by allowing dens to meet at predetermined times to minimize group size.

  • All meetings will be carefully planned by the respective den leaders in charge of the meeting for that month.

Den  Meetings

• • Dens meet once or twice a month depending on age.  The purpose of a den meeting is to work on  rank requirements which are clearly laid out in the Scouting America program.  Tiger dens might go to the police or fire station while the AOL den works on their whittling badge or visits a Select Board meeting to better understand our system of local government. 

Service Events

• • We schedule three public service projects annually.

Extra Activities

• • Fall - Camping at Base Camp, Milton, MA

  • Spring - Overnight at Plymouth Plantation, Battleship Cove, or another location.

Costs

• Membership fees for school year 2025-26 is approximately $250 / scout plus uniform (Approx $125 if you take the discount during the registration process). The price listed above includes BSA membership, the New England Council Adventure Card (gives discounts to council activities), covers pack meeting activities, and rank & adventure badges and awards. 

• Den activities are extra. This is often a small amount per meeting to cover actual costs (materials, entrance fees, etc.)

• Overnights are extra. Costs vary from ~$45 for an adult + cub at New England Base Camp, to $80 per person for some of the externally organized overnights. These events are optional. 

• You will be required to purchase a cub scout uniform for your cub. Before you do so, please talk to our Pack Leadership to understand which parts are required, and which parts are optional.

• In case of documented financial hardship, we may be able to waive part or all of the membership fee on a case by case basis. Please contact the Cubmaster for a confidential consultation.

What do you need to purchase from the Scout Shop?

• Scout shirt (hint: buy a larger size, kids grow)

  • Note:  Tigers, Wolfs and Bears use blue shirts only whereas Webelos and AOL can use tan or blue)

• Neckerchief

• Slide for neckerchief

• Numbers for Pack 377

• Scout hat

• Cub  Scout belt - awards attach to the belt as cub earns them

• Crest emblem

• Badge Magic - used to stick patches to the shirt

The pack provides the following as part of your annual dues -

• Scout book

• Council patch (one time)