Visit that den
Email join@cubpack85.com with your child's grade. We will tell you when they meet and where to show up.
Middletown and nearby communities
Come visit Pack 85
No uniform. No registration. Email your child's grade and we will match you with that den. Meeting times are set by the den, not by one pack-wide night.
Register
When your family is ready, register your child on BeAScout.
Pay pack dues
After we tell you the amount. Dues stay with Pack 85 for awards, supplies, and activities.
What it costs
Ask us before you buy a uniform. The first visit is free.
| Scouting America membership | $85 per year. This is the published national fee and it can change. You pay it when you register. |
|---|---|
| Pack dues | Ask the pack. Dues stay with Pack 85 and cover awards, supplies, and activities. |
| Uniform and handbook | Often about $50 to $100 to start. The shirt is the piece that matters. A hat and special pants are optional. Do not buy anything before the first visit. |
| Outings and camp | Extra, and optional. We will tell you the cost before you sign up. |
| Help with cost | Ask privately. If money is the only thing in the way, write to us. |
What parents do
Kindergarten and 1st grade
A parent or other adult partner comes to meetings and activities. You do the program together.
2nd grade and up
A parent does not have to attend every meeting. Families help once, in a way that fits. Not every parent is a leader.
Questions families ask
If yours is not here, email us. A person in the pack will answer.
What ages can join, and are girls included?
Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade. Your child joins the den for their grade.
How often do you meet?
There is no set night for the whole pack. Each den chooses a meeting time that works for those families. Email your child's grade and we will tell you when that den gets together. The pack also gathers for bigger events and outings. Missing a night for a game is normal.
How much does it cost?
National membership is $85 per year, and that figure can change. Pack dues are separate. Ask us the current amount. A shirt and handbook often run about $50 to $100. Outings and camp are extra. If you need help with cost, ask privately.
Do I have to volunteer?
You do not have to be a den leader to join. Kindergarten and 1st grade Scouts attend with a parent. In older dens, families help in a small way that fits their schedule.
Can we visit before we join?
Yes. Come once before you register or buy anything. Email your child's grade and we will tell you when and where.
Do we need camping gear or outdoor experience?
No. You do not need a tent, a backpack, or any camping background. We will tell you what to bring for each outing.
Is it too late if my child is already in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade?
No. Scouts start at the rank for their current grade. They do not repeat earlier grades.
Do we need a uniform right away?
No. A uniform is not required to visit. When you are ready, the navy shirt is the part to get. Jeans are fine. Talk with us before you shop.
Will this fight with sports?
Dens set their own times so Scouting can sit beside sports, music, and other activities. One missed meeting does not set your child back.
Who is the pack for?
Families in Middletown, Ohio, and the communities around it. Your child does not have to attend one particular school.
Is there a faith requirement?
Scouting invites families to think about their own faith. It does not choose one for you. That part is done at home, in the way your family decides.
What if my child needs an accommodation?
Tell us about allergies, medical needs, or anything else that will help your child take part. We will work with your family.
How do you keep kids safe?
Pack leaders are trained volunteers. The pack follows Scouting America youth-protection rules and activity-safety rules.
What happens after 5th grade?
Arrow of Light Scouts can move on to a troop. We will help your family with that next step when the time comes.
Ready when you are
Send your child's grade. We will tell you when that den meets.
Email join@cubpack85.com