FAQ

What’s a “Pack”? What’s a “Den”?

The “Pack” consists of all of the Cub Scouts, Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Each Cub Scout belongs to a Den of Scouts in the same Grade. Each Grade aims to complete advancement to a Rank each year, and the names of those “Ranks” identify what kind of Den you’re in. So:

  • Kindergarten Scouts and their Parents are in a “Lion” Den, working towards the Lion Rank.

  • 1st Grade Scouts and their Parents are in a “Tiger” Den, working towards the Tiger Rank. (because younger kids need more supervision, the Cub Scout program has those kids participate with an Adult Partner)

  • 2nd Grade Scouts are in a “Wolf” Den, working towards the Wolf Rank.

  • 3rd Grade Scouts are in a “Bear” Den, working towards the Bear Rank.

  • 4th Grade Scouts are in a “Webelos” Den, working towards the Webelos Rank. (Webelos stands for “WE’ll BE LOyal Scouts”, by the way)

  • 5th Grade Scouts are in an “Arrow of Light” Den, working towards the Arrow of Light.


Do you only meet during the school year?

No! Although some packs may choose to only do activities during the school year, Cub Scouts with Flanders Pack 156 is a year-round program! From hikes to clean ups, we have many fun activities planned during the summer.

What kind of activities do you do?

Flanders Pack 156 organizes a Pinewood Derby, multiple hikes, fishing, campfire activities, Fall and Spring campouts, community service, and STEM activities. Scouts learn life skills such as knife safety and first aid, cooking, and building skills. Most importantly, Cub Scouts learn character which is woven into all of our activities.

My child has special needs. How does the Pack handle that?

Scouting welcomes children with all types of special needs. If you are interested in joining the Pack, and want to know how your child can be accommodated, please get in touch with us directly so we can understand what we can do to help!

I have a sibling that may need to come to meetings. Is that allowed?

Yes. Flanders Pack 156 is a family program. Siblings are welcome to attend meetings and events. Talk to your den leader about when the siblling can participate or enroll them in the den for their age!

Back in my day, there weren't girls in Cub Scouts.

Actually, women in Cub Scouts have a long and illustrious history. Instead of the current den leaders, there were den mothers. And girls have been going to Cub Scout meetings ever since a brother had to take his sister with him. We are simply now embracing them as full members of the Pack, instead of as tag-a-longs. Girls have their own dens and now earn awards too. Cub Scouting has always been a family program, and now everyone can wear the uniform!

What about Religion? My family is ___________ how is that handled in the Pack?

Pack 156 is a community Pack. We are not chartered by a religious organization, and welcome all families. Because of our diversity in thought, all of the requirements that deal with religion are taught by the parents at home. The BSA has many religious emblems that are able to be earned by the Scouts for their faith if they choose.

I have more questions. How do I contact the Pack?

We are more than happy to answer your questions. Please email us at flanderspack156@gmail.com