When are meetings?
We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:00 at WES (Woodridge Elementary School (unless there is a special activity that evening at a different location i.e. hiking at a local hike trail). Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from meetings.
What is the difference between a Pack and a Den?
Our entire group is called our “Pack”. Within our Pack we have “Dens”. Each Den is a different grade level i.e. kindergarten, first, grade, etc.
Kindergarten = Lions
1st Grade = Tigers
2nd Grade = Wolves
3rd Grade = Bears
4th Grade = Webelos
5th Grade = Arrow of Light or AOL
What is my responsibility as a parent?
Parents with scouts in kindergarten and first grade are required to attend and take part in every Pack and Den meeting and event. Older Scouts, while it isn’t required you be there, it is strongly encouraged as you can watch, help and grow with your Scout as they grow, it is a great bonding experience and one the Scouts will never forget.
Who is in charge of everything?
This is a multi answer question, we are chartered by the Woodridge Elementary PTO.
A group of volunteers known as a committee helps to run the Pack, Committee members are parents, we meet the 1st Thursday of every month at Market District upstairs. We are always looking for new committee members.
The overall of the Pack is run by the Cubmaster.
Each Den has different Den Leader(s). Each grade level learns different skills and/or different depths of skills.
Where do I get a uniform?
We wear uniforms that parents purchase at the Scout store on Hudson Dr. You can also use a “hand me down” uniform if you can get one! Try asking friends, checking a local thrift store, etc. Your troop will provide you with the 3171 number patch to add to your uniform. Other patches and belt loops must be earned by the scouts completing certain activities/requirements.
Every pack has a different requirement for uniforms, Pack 3171’s uniform requirements are:
- Uniform shirt with the required patches
- Neckerchief & Slide
- *Belt is optional but all the Adventure belt loops fit the belt perfectly and allow the scouts to show off their awards
- *Hat is optional
Is there a way to offset dues?
Our fall popcorn fundraising sale begins soon. If you sell $300 (3x yearly dues) worth of popcorn you do not have to pay your child’s yearly dues. However, you do not have to sell any popcorn if you do not want to. You can simply pay the dues outright.
