Den

Each Cub Scout belongs to a Den which includes boys or girls in the same grade level. Each grade level is designated as a specific rank as follows:

• Kindergarteners = Lion Rank
• First Graders = Tiger Rank
• Second Graders = Wolf Rank
• Third Graders = Bear Rank
• Fourth Graders = Webelos “We Be Loyal Scouts”) Rank
• Fifth Graders = Arrow of Light (AOL) Rank

Boys and girls in the same rank (grade level) are designated to different Dens on paper, but may choose to meet together as a full rank. This is left up to the rank’s leaders and adults to decide. The Den is led by a volunteer Den Leader who has taken on the responsibility of organizing the program. This leader relies heavily on the adult partners to fulfill the program goals by participating with their Scout. An adult partner can be a parent, relative, or friend who is at least 18 years old and who cares about the child. Adult partners should take turns working with the Den Leader to plan and lead a Den meeting and “Go See It” outings. Dens typically consist of 6-8 Cubs. More or less is possible, but since every Scout needs to have an adult partner, that is 20 people at a gathering, which means more managing than enjoying. You can look forward to a Den of Tiger Cubs becoming Eagles in 9 or 10 years – it’s a great process to see unfold.

Pack

Your Den is part of a Cub Scout Pack. The Pack is run by a Cubmaster. A Pack in Cub Scouts and a Troop in Scouts BSA are similar and are both referred to as ‘units’ in the Scouting hierarchy. The Pack encompasses all 6 ranks: Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos and Arrow of Light Dens. After 5th grade, Arrow of Lights move on to Scouts BSA. Pack 500 holds Pack Meetings 4-5x’s a year and they are Packed to the brim with FUN! 2022-2023 Pack Meetings include:

• August- New Parent Orientation + Poppin’ Popcorn Pack Meeting
• September- Safety Officers Pack Meeting (rescheduled due to weather)
• October- Haunted Trails Boo Bash
• December- Twelve Nights of Scouting
• April- Raingutter Regatta (in conjunction with the Bear Carnival)

Pack Committee / Chartered Organization

The Pack is supported by a Pack Committee, and, like all of our leaders, they are volunteers. There is a Pack Committee Chair and other Pack Committee members. Most Pack Committees consist of family members and members of the Pack’s Chartered Organization. The Chartered Organization is granted a charter by the Boy Scouts of America to use the Scouting program. This Chartered Organization can be a school, service club, religious group, or other group interested in supporting youth programming. The Chartered Organization approves the leadership of the Pack, provides a meeting place, and operates the Pack within the guidelines and policies of that organization and the Boy Scouts of America. Pack 500’s Chartered Organization is Wake Forest Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. and Wake Forest United Methodist Church allows us to use their facilities.

District

Packs in your area are organized into a District based on geographic boundaries determined by the local Council. At the District level, summer camps, day camps, leader roundtables, and other events are planned.

The District supports units through membership, finance, and program services. Your District has a District Executive and that person helps your Pack and Den get the help and resources it needs.

Pack 500 is part of the North Star district. The district map is outlined in the red shaded area in the map on the left.

Council

Districts are grouped into a Council. A Council is responsible for growing a successful Scouting program in its locality. A Council owns camp property and runs summer camps. It also offers fundraising programs, adult training, and service projects to support the Pack and Troop units. North Star District is part of the Occoneechee Council.

National Service Territory

Councils in a geographic area are grouped into National Service Territories of which there are 16 in the country. The National Service Territory (NST) supports councils through a collaborative network under the leadership of a Key 3 and functional leads focusing on primary aspects of council operations and delivery of the Scouting program. The Occoneechee Council is part of NST 15.

National Council

BSA National Council, located in Irving, Texas, is the governing body of the Scouting program in the United States. They set policy, offer national awards, organize national jamborees, have 4 high-adventure camps, and define the Scouting Program. There are many helpful resources on their website. On-line registration and membership support, program and literature development, advancement support, liability insurance, and maintaining program consistency across the country are all services provided by the National Council.

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For more detailed information please see these official pages … https://www.scouting.org/Home/CubScouts/Leaders/About/ThePack.aspx http://www.scoutingbsa.org/programs/CubScouts/Cub_Scout_Unit_Structure.pdf