About

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

THE SCOUT OATH

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

THE SCOUT LAW

A Scout is:

Trustworthy

Obedient

Loyal

Cheerful

Helpful

Thrifty

Friendly

Brave

Courteous

Clean

Kind

Reverent

The Aims of Scouting are:

Character

Citizenship

Personal Fitness

Leadership

Our local-area Cub Scout unit is Pack 742.   We belong to the Alpine District of the Greater Colorado Council of Boy Scouts of America (BSA).  We welcome boys and girls in K-5th grade.  Most of the kids that join our Pack attend Bradford School in Ken Caryl, but your child does not need to attend Bradford to join our Pack.  

Why Cub Scouting?

Parents of young kids face a lot of choices in extracurricular activities.  Kids want to have fun, while parents want them to learn positive values and skills that will last a lifetime.  If your child is about to enter kindergarten through fifth grade, Cub Scouting may be exactly what you are both looking for.

What do Cub Scouts do?

The main aims of Scouting are:

•  Citizenship training 

• Character development 

• Personal fitness.  

Most of the activities happen right in the den and pack meetings.  Pack Meetings are where all grade levels (K-5) come together to do fun activities like the Pinewood Derby, Kites and Rockets, Blue & Gold Banquet, and our neighborhood food drive.  Den Meetings are where your child will meet with a small group of kids in their grade and do "adventures."  The den activities are focused on achieving the “rank” of that den & require learning new skills, completing craft projects, doing community service, & more.   

What are the benefits of Scouting?

There is a reason for everything Scouts do in Cub Scouting.  Apart from the fun and excitement, the aim of Cub Scouting is to help kids 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”.  Cub Scouting …

• Develops character and encourages growth in many ways they may not get at school

• Reinforces habits of good citizenship

• Encourages good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body

• Strengthens the ability to get along with other kids and respect for other people

• Fosters a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills

• Teaches kids to be helpful and to do one’s best

• Provides fun and exciting new activities

• Teaches kids personal safety in daily life and online

• Teaches respect for nature and America’s natural resources

Is it safe?

• YES!! BSA takes youth safety very seriously and has made enormous changes and improvements over the years!  All leaders and parents involved with the pack are required to take Youth Protection Training every 2 yrs.  Scouts are also taught age-appropriate ways to protect themselves every year. 

• “2-deep Leadership” is required at all times with youth, meaning no adult is ever alone with a child.  Many safeguards have been added to ensure children always feel and are safe! 

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How much time will all this take?

• Generally, there is one den and one pack meeting per month, each 1 hour during the school year.  In the summer, the schedule is more relaxed. 

• All Scouts attend monthly pack meetings (one Thurs a  month, 6:30-7:30pm), individual den meetings (typically 1 per month; day/time up to leaders/group), and  periodic service projects or field trips. 

• Each Scout will also require a small amount of a parent’s time at home to help him or her advance through the rank on which he is currently working.

• Cub scouting is family-centered and succeeds because parents get involved.  Cub Scouting is not a “drop off” activity.  

• Volunteering to help with den and/or pack activities is requested from each family each year.