What does Pack 1 Richmond offer?

Our Pack is proud to offer a year-round program built to offer diverse opportunities for fun and adventure for the Scout and his family.

Who can join?

Membership is open to boys from Richmond and the surrounding towns.  Our roster currently includes boys from throughout the Chariho school district and local charter schools.

When can my son join?

Our formal recruitment is in September, aligned with the school calendar. However, interested boys are welcome and encouraged to join at anytime!  Contact our Membership Chair for more information.

What will membership cost?

Annual membership is just $45.00 per year per boy, which includes a subscription to Boy�s Life magazine.  Our membership year renews annually each December.  Families joining throughout the year pay a prorated fee.  Families with more two or more boys in the program pay only $78.00 per year.  We strive to maintain our membership at a very affordable rate, making the program accessible to all who wish to join.

 

 

Without the membership, the Pack could not operate.  Monies raised through membership and fundraising activities are the primary sources of funding for the Pack's operating expenses.  Compared to the cost of other programs available to our youth, Pack 1 Richmond's Cub Scout program is a tremendous value.

 

 

Each boy is required to wear the official Cub Scout 'Field' uniform shirt, belt, neckerchief, slide, and hat.  The hat may be either the official rank hat or the pack hat. Official Cub Scout pants/shorts are encouraged, but are not required. Otherwise, blue pants/shorts or blue jeans should be worn. Required insignia and any patches or awards earned should be correctly affixed.

 

Please refer to the uniform inspection sheet for Cub Scouts or Webelos for proper placement of insignia.

 

Uniform items are available at either of our two local Scout Shops. Pack hats ($10.00) and �Activity� uniform shirts ($8.00) are available for purchase from the Pack. The full uniform is an initial investment of roughly $65.00, but it will likely last the boy through most of his Cub Scout years. As boys graduate into the Boy Scout program, �gently used� uniforms may be donated. Contact our Committee Chair for availability.

How much time will Cub Scouts require?

Pack 1 Richmond believes that parental involvement and regular participation in both Den and Pack events is the key to a boy getting the most out of his Scouting experience

As your son�s adult guide, or �Akela�, we ask that, at minimum, you commit to attending the following: 

    Pack Meeting - held monthly September through May (1 to 1.5 hours) 

    Den Meeting- held weekly September through May (1 to 1.5 hours) 

    Pinewood Derby- held annually in January (3 hours) 

    Fundraising- held twice annually (time commitment varies)

We strongly encourage participation in other Pack and Council sponsored activities based upon your boy's interests.  Popular events include: 

    Scout Days at local sporting events (Providence Bruins, Paw Sox, NE Revolution, etc.) 

    Camping Overnights (Pack campouts, Boston Museum of Science, etc.)

 

    Outings (Hiking, Frosty Drew Observatory, Yagoo Water Park, Biomes, etc.)

How do you protect my son?

Maintaining a safe and secure environment for our Cub Scouts is the highest priority of our Pack and its Leaders.  Please visit our Youth Protection page to learn more about our commitment and process.