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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Good questions.
Great adventures.

A little curious? You’re in the right place. Here’s what families want to know before their first hello.

Find your answers
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Stay curious, little explorer.
CURIOUS KIDS.CONFIDENT PARENTS.ONE HAPPY PACK.
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Getting started

A place for every curious kid.

Can girls join the pack?

Yes! Pack 860 is a co-ed pack for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Boys and girls share in the adventure, build friendships, and grow their confidence together.

What is Cub Scouting like for kindergarteners?

Lions get a playful introduction to Cub Scouting through games, hands-on activities, and discovering new things. Families join in alongside their child, helping our youngest Scouts feel at home.

How can our family get started?

Say hello to the pack! We can introduce your family to Cub Scouting, answer questions, and help you take the next step. Contact Pack 860

What about uniforms?

A Cub Scout uniform helps children feel part of the team and celebrate their progress. The pack can help your family get started, and uniforms are available through the Scout Shop .

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How Scouting works

Small groups. Big possibilities.

What is a den?

A den is a smaller group of Scouts at a similar stage in their Cub Scouting journey. It is a place to make friends, try hands-on projects, play games, and work on adventures together.

What is a pack?

The pack brings our dens and families together as one Scouting community. We share adventures, celebrate achievements, help our neighbors, and cheer each other on.

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Family & pack life

Growing up, together.

What is family scouting?

We believe that scouting is a family affair. Parents, Grandparents and siblings are always invited to all our activities.

Can siblings participate?

Siblings (younger and older) are invited to all events and encouraged to participate.

How can parents get involved?

Our pack runs on the enthusiasm and talents of its families. Parents can help lead activities, share a skill, support service projects, or lend a hand behind the scenes. There are many ways to be part of the fun.

How do Scouts celebrate their progress?

Scouts learn by doing, building skills and confidence through adventures with their den and family. Belt loops, badges, and pack celebrations recognize their effort and the new things they have learned.

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Adventure & service

Out into the world. Back to our community.

What outdoor adventures does the pack enjoy?

From campouts and hikes to fishing and Rocket Camp, our Scouts have plenty of ways to get curious outdoors. We explore, try new skills, and make memories with friends and family. Explore pack adventures

How does the pack help the community?

Scouts learn that even small acts of kindness can make a difference. Through Scouting for Food and other service projects, we help our neighbors, work together, and practice being thoughtful members of our community.

How does the pack fundraise?

Fundraising helps support our adventures and gives Scouts a chance to practice teamwork and responsibility. Mistletoe fundraising is one of our pack traditions, bringing families together to support the fun.

Young scouts sharing a laugh and marshmallows at camp

THERE’S A FRIENDLY FACE BEHIND EVERY ANSWER

Still have a
little question?

We’d love to help your family find its place in the pack.

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