Come Join Us!
We are always welcoming new Cub Scouts. You may join the pack at any time. To contact us, please click on the “Contact Us” menu item at the left. You're also welcome to come visit a Pack meeting, it's a great way to see what we're all about. Usually our Pack meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Elm Creek Elementary School at 6:45pm. We have a few Pack meetings that are held at a local park.
What is Cub Scouting?
Cub Scouting means "doing." You will have lots to do as a Cub Scout in Pack 211—crafts, games, sports, songs, stories, puzzles and much more! A lot of the fun happens right in the den and pack. The Cub Scout Motto is "Do Your Best."
Everything girls and boys do in Cub Scouting has a purpose. Apart from the fun and excitement, the aim of Cub Scouting is to help girls and boys grow into good citizens who are strong in character and personally fit. This is why we say that Cub Scouting is "Fun with a Purpose".
Joining Scouts - How does it work?
The den, a group of Cub Scouts that are in the same grade level, usually meets every other week.
The Pack, all of the Cub Scouts from kindergarten to fifth grade, meets once a month from September to May. At both the den meetings and the pack meetings, Cub Scouts do different things for fun and learning.
While you're having fun, you'll also be earning adventures and awards. You'll work on projects with your parents or other adults in your family, and all of you will feel good about the things you accomplish.
When you have earned a adventure, it is given to you in front of the whole pack. Once a year, usually in May, we have a Crossover ceremony. During this time the Scout moves on to their new rank for the next Scouting Year. The parent(s) are asked to present this new rank, showing that it is a family, daughter/son, leader, pack relationship.
More information about adventures, ranks, and advancement can be found on the Scouts BSA site The Advancement Trail.
Cub Scouts in Pack 211 have a lot to choose from. Traditional annual events include the Outdoor Flag Retirement ceremony in September, the Pinewood Derby in January, and the Blue & Gold Dinner in February. Extra events include winter downhill tubing, family picnics and summer camping.
We practice citizenship by taking part in community events, marching in parades, volunteering with community projects, and helping out when asked.
Cub Scouts do all sorts of exciting stuff! Whatever it is that you enjoy, you'll probably have a chance to do it in Cub Scouting.
More information about camping activities: Camping Corner
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about our pack.
What Does It Cost to Join?
The membership fee for new Cub Scouts for the 2023-2024 scouting year is $205 total, which is set by the Northern Star Scouting council. Registration is good for one year from date of registration and renews after that with the national Boy Scouts of America. At this time we are not collecting an additional pack activities fee, however, there may be an event or two throughout the year that we ask for a user fee for participating.
The membership fee and fundraising efforts cover the following items:
- Registration fees and insurance for Scouts and adult leaders
- Pack and Den meeting supplies
- Pack Camping supplies and food (summer camp is extra based on Cub Scout and family registration)
- Neckerchiefs and slides
- Advancement patches, pins and other awards for Scouts
- Trophies, ribbons, pinewood derby cars, raingutter regatta kits, banquet supplies, etc.
- Copies and general pack supplies
Cub Scouts participate in popcorn/wreath in September and October and other fundraising events in the Spring and money earned by the scouts can be applied to the renewal fee.
For more information about Pack 211 fundraisers, contact the Committee Chairperson or Cubmaster.
What are the uniform requirements?
We require our Cub Scouts to wear the official "Class A" uniform to Pack meetings, when selling popcorn and when completing clean community services, such as walking in parades, flag raising, Scouting for Food, and others. The official uniform is the following:
- Lions, Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs, and Bear Cubs must wear the official uniform blue shirt, neckerchief and slide.
- Webelos may choose the blue or khaki official uniform shirt, Webelos neckerchief and slide.
- Hats, socks and belts are optional.
- Navy blue pants, shorts or jeans.
- Council Shoulder Patch, Pack 211 Numerals, WOSM Patch (purple circle), Den Numeral (Click here for placement.)
Scouts also have the option of wearing Pack 211 "Class B" t-shirts during Den meetings and "dirty" community service, such as painting or planting.
What is a Pack?
A pack is a group of Cub Scouts, adult leaders, and parents who belong to the same Cub Scout unit (e.g., Pack 211, District K, Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America). A pack generally draws its membership primarily from an elementary school, church, or community that is associated with the pack's Chartered Organization and Community. Each pack is made up of Lion Cubs (Kindergarten), Tiger Cub (grade 1), Wolf (grade 2), Bear (grade 3), Webelos (grade 4) and Arrow of Light (grade 5) dens.
What is a Chartered Organization?
A Chartered Organization is the sponsoring organization for a Cub Scout pack, usually a church, PTA, homeowners' association, or other community group. The primary responsibilities of the Chartered Organization are to select the leadership of the pack and provide a meeting place. Each year, the pack must renew its Charter with its local council. The Chartered Organization must approve the rechartering application in order for the Charter to be renewed. Pack 211 is chartered to Advent Lutheran Church in Maple Grove.
What is a Den?
A den is a small group of girls and boys (ideally 6-8) of the same grade level. Each den meets on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to work on achievements and other activities. The den is led by adult Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader, whom are responsible for planning and conducting each den meeting.
Where are Pack Meetings Held?
Pack meetings are generally held monthly on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:45 p.m. from September through May. Pack 211 meets at Elm Creek Elementary. The Pack Calendar provides exact dates, places and times of all pack meetings.
Who Runs the Pack?
The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers. We always welcome people who would like to help out, and have large and small jobs for every family. Ideally, each family should volunteer for a job, which is what we are working towards in Pack 211.
The Pack Committee, which currently consists of the Committee Chair, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmasters, Secretary, and the Treasurer, develops budgets, approves expenses, arranges for facilities and conducts overall planning.
The Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders are most directly involved with the Cub Scouts. Dens generally meet weekly or bi-weekly, a Den Leaders meeting is held monthly (in conjunction with the Committee Meeting) to discuss issues of common concern (first Monday of every month).
An adult member of each Cub Scout household is expected to participate in a volunteer position or serve on a committee.
In addition to Pack Committee and Den Leader positions, Pack 211 generally tries to fill several volunteer positions (e.g., Membership Chair, Advancement Chair, Den Leader Coach, Lion Cub Organizer) and have several committees (e.g., Blue & Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, Popcorn/Wreath Fundraiser, Camping, Scouting for Food, Roadside Clean Up). Lend your skills and make our Pack more fun for the Scouts!
How does the Pack work?
All parents are expected to help out with the pack. Every leader is a volunteer and we have several opportunities for parents to step in and help, even if it is only a little bit. By doing these small things, it helps the Pack and your daughter/son, in a BIG way.
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You will soon find that the time you spend involved with your scouts Pack will give you the opportunity to be a “hero” in your daughter's/son’s eyes, and will give you a way to teach volunteers by example. More girls and boys will go on to volunteer later in life when their parents have led by example.
Be assured that the time you spend as an active Scouting parent will be quality time with your daughter/son, creating memories to cherish for a lifetime!
What do I get out of volunteering?
Fun and fellowship with other families, sharing your pride in the girls'/boys’ accomplishments.
The privilege of helping to enrich and strengthen families.
A chance to help girls and boys learn good citizenship and to help shape them into men who have strength of character and are sensitive to the needs of others.
The opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of girls and boys as they grow strong in mind and body.
A code to live by which will set a worthwhile example for both girls/boys and adults.
The satisfaction of being a member of a worldwide movement, and pride in being publicly identified as a part of this organization -- wearing the Scouting uniform is a visible means of showing you believe in and stand up for the ideals and objectives of the Cub Scouts of America.
How can I help?
So, how can you help? We’re glad you asked, because we have many ways you can get involved, big and small, year-long or short-term. You are the best judge of the time you can commit. The pack cannot exist without your involvement on some level. The following are some of the ways you can become involved. The descriptions are brief; however, if you are interested in a position, we can give you a full job description.
Large, Ongoing Commitment:
The following positions are uniformed leadership positions that require training. These people should attend the monthly pack leader’s meeting.
- Committee Chair
- Cubmaster
- Assistant Cubmaster
- Advancement Chair
- Den Leader
- Assistant Den Leader
Medium to Small Ongoing Commitment:
The people in the following positions can choose to be uniformed or non-uniformed. Some of the positions may require training.
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Quartermaster
- Membership Chair
- Activities Chair
- Pack Trainer
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Website Coordinator
- Religious Activities Coordinator
- Family & Special Awards Coordinator
- Outings Coordinator
- Parades Coordinator
- Service Coordinator
- Troop Liaison
- Volunteer Coordinator
Short-term Commitments:
The following positions are not ongoing, and those in the positions will only spend a couple months or less out of the year coordinating their responsibilities. The people in the following positions can choose to be uniformed or non-uniformed. Some of the positions may require training.
- Camping Coordinator
- Friends of Scouting Coordinator (1 to 2 months in January and February)
- Popcorn Coordinator (2 to 3 months in the fall)
- Wreaths/Greenery Coordinator (2 to 3 months in the fall)
- Blue & Gold Coordinator (1 to 2 months in January and February)
- Derby Coordinator (1 month in November, 1 month in January)