Visit a Den Meeting (see below for details) or join us for Trunk-or-Treat followed by our October Pack Meeting on Monday, October 13th from 6:00-7:30pm at Chaska Veterans Park! Wear your costume as we have fun Halloween-themed games for everybody!
CUB SCOUTING… • Nurtures leadership and character growth • Strengthens families • Provides adventure Helps boys and girls develop interests and skills • Creates fellowship • Promotes diversity • Teaches duty to God and country • Is FUN! A research study by Tufts University showed that more time spent in Scouting results in better character development
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION: Northern Star is dedicated to making Scouting accessible to all families, regardless of financial circumstances. The generosity of our donors has created a registration assistance fund to make Scouting available to families in need — no kid is turned away from Scouting. Visit https://www.goscouting.org/financial-assistance to complete the Financial Aid form and register for Pack 3301.
The Basics
- Scouts learn about teamwork, citizenship, personal fitness, character and leadership, the outdoors, personal safety, family, and more through monthly Adventures. Through games and activities, Cub Scouts earn Adventure Loops while they learn and practice skills. Once they’ve earned 8 Adventures, they are recognized as having earned their rank (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos or AOL)
- Pack Meetings occur on the 2nd Monday of the Month from 6:30-7:30pm, September through June
- Den Meetings (specific to each grade) are on Sundays or Monday, specific to each Den
| Den | Normal Meeting | October Meeting Time / Locations | November Meeting Time/Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion (Kindergarten) | 4th Monday of the Month @ 6pm (tentative) | Mon, Oct 27th – 6:00pm @ Lowry Nature Center | Mon, Nov 24th 6pm @ Chaska Legion |
| Tiger (1st Grade) | 4th Sunday of the Month @ 6pm | Sun October 26th – 6pm @ Chaska Veterans Park | Sun Nov 23rd – 6pm @ Lowry Nature Center |
| Wolf (2nd Grade) | 1st Sunday of the Month @ 6pm | Sun, Oct 5th – 6:00pm @ Chaska Veterans Park | Sun, Nov 2nd – 6:00pm @ Chaska Veterans Park |
| Bear (3rd Grade) | 1st Monday of the Month @ 6:30pm | Mon. Oct 6th – 6:30pm @ Lowry Nature Center | Mon, Nov 3rd 6:30PM @ Chaska Lions Park |
| Webelos (4th Grade) | 3rd Monday of the Month @ 6:00pm | Mon. Oct 20 – 6:00pm @ Lowry Nature Center | Mon, Nov 17th 6:00pm @ tbd |
| AOL (5th Grade) | Den leader directed each month. Meetings will always be held on given Sunday from 6:7:30. | Sun. Oct 5, 6-7:30pm @ McKnight Park, Chaska | TBD |
Upcoming Events
- Join us for Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 13th
- October Pack Meeting Mon, October 13th from 6:30-7:30pm @ Chaska Veterans Park from – Wear your “spookiest” costume as we have Halloween themed games and fun activities for your child to experience.
Cost for Scouting:
- Northern Star Council Registration Fee: $205 annually for Youth
- Your Membership runs for 12 months from your month of registration (Aug – July, for example)
- No Scout will be turned away for financial reasons. Financial assistance is available for the Council Registration at the individual level for those families in need. Visit https://www.goscouting.org/ for more information on financial assistance. Additionally, there are uniform exchanges to assist with the uniform shirt purchase.
- Pack 301 includes the cost for our Pack Campouts (Fall and Spring), neckerchiefs and slide, and all Awards and Adventure Loops at no additional cost for members
- Optional activities offered at the Council (some camps, etc) are at add’l cost
Learn More about Cub Scouts
Here are some commonly asked questions we get about Cub Scouting from prospective and current families
Find the Fast Facts about Pack 301
Q: Why join Cub Scouts?
A: Obviously, we’re biased about the fun and learning our kids have in the program. But check out another parent’s opinion at: https://cubscoutideas.com/8897/top-five-reasons-my-son-is-a-cub-scout/
Q: Is Cub Scouting for just Boys? Or do you have Girls too?
A: Yes, we have a couple of dens of girls who are active in our Pack. As of 2021, around 1/3 of the Scouts in our Pack are Girls
Q: When can I join Cub Scouting?
A: Anytime!! Our Cub Scout program runs at the same time as the school year. Our Dens generally meet Sept – May to work on Advancement and program. During the summer, We have activities and attend summer camp!
If you join in May or June, you’ll be able to be a part of our monthly summer activities and can still register for Summer Camp!
Scouts can work on their advancement at home with the parents/guardians if they missed a meeting at the beginning or even throughout the year
Q: My child has another activity (baseball, soccer, football, ninja camp, etc) that conflicts with the Pack and Den meetings for 3 months. Can he/she still join?
A. You Bet! The best part about Scouting is that it goes at your pace. Your scout may need to work with you to cover the topics that were missed on those months, but all of program can be done at home.
Q: What do Cub Scouts do?
Lots! Cub Scouts spend a lot of time having fun, playing games, learning about the world, our environment, and themselves, being a part of a team, camping, fishing, and growing skills for life.
They say a picture is worth a hundred words – so let’s see the scouts having fun!
Q: What are Dens? And what is a Pack?
A: We organize into a different Dens based on your son or daughter’s grade in school. All dens together form the pack. Learn more about how Cub Scouts are organized on this page
Q: How much does it cost to be in Cub Scouts?
A: Scouting is an incredible value. New youth fees are $205 for the 2023-2024 program year which include your national registration, the monthly pack and den programs, your Scout’s advancement awards, Scout Neckerchief and slide, your Pinewood Derby Car, and the two Pack campouts.
Additional costs are the uniform and handout ~$40, summer camp and other council camps (if you choose to go) and additional programs offered.
Financial assistance is available — No Scout is turned away for financial reasons.
Q: How are Parents involved in Cub Scouts?
A: Cub Scouts really is a program that involves the whole family! We look to our Parents to be active with their Scout and attend the Pack and Den meetings.
In addition, since our Pack is 100% volunteer run, we expect that every parent volunteer in one or more ways – from being a den leader to helping set-up and take down at events, all parents need to do their part for a fun, successful Pack.
Q. Is there an orientation?
A. We typically have a new family orientation in September, but if you miss that – no worries. One of our leaders will reach out to help answer any questions and give the basics. You can also view the New Family Orientation Guide for additional information on uniforms, contacts, and more
Q: How do I join?
A: Go to this link and start your registration!