Questions and Answers
Q: How much does scouting cost?
About $25.00 per year, this includes dues, insurance and a copy of Boys Life magazine.
Of course some activities are extra (such as camping) but many are subsidized by
the pack. Pack 68 also offers a scholarship program. Scouting should be an option
for all boys, please see the Pack Leader for more information.
Q: Do I need to buy a uniform? What else do I need to buy?
Yes. A uniform is required and this is an extra cost but will last several years.
The Pack will pay for your handbook.
Q: What are my parental commitments?
Tiger cubs must have an accompanying parent or legal guardian at all times. Older
scouts do not need an accompanying parent.
Q: Is it safe?
Yes. All leaders undergo training programs. In addition, they are registered and
have various security checks run against them before they are allowed to wear the
scout uniform.
Q: What about sports? My son sometimes has to play a game on your
pack night.
Many of our boys also play sports. Scheduling conflicts are unavoidable, so we just
ask you keep a balance.
Q: Why choose Pack 68?
We have a solid leadership team and parental support. We have a wide and varied
program and links to one of the best Scout Troops (
Troop 68) in the area. Our numbers
are small enough to keep the pack manageable yet big enough to make events successful.
Q: Can I help with activities and the running of the pack?
Yes. Just talk to a leader and we will be glad to have you on the team.
Q: Why should my son join Scouting?
Studies have shown that Scouting provides youth with an opportunity to try new things,
provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards.
In addition, they also indicate positive outcomes for men who were Scouts as youth
and for current youth members, especially for men and boys who have been in Scouting
for five or more years. Oh, and it's FUN!
Q: Is Cub Scouts just about arts & crafts?
No. It's much more than that, sure we do arts and crafts - it's fun. But at Pack
68 we believe in preparing the boys for advancement into Scouts and future adulthood
and that takes much more than just arts and crafts.