How to join?
- Submit the application to join – Apply Online -or- fill out the application forms (available here): Youth Membership Form, Adult Membership Form and Medical Form.
- Return forms and payment to Cubmaster, Committee Chair or Membership Chair (contact here). For associated fees, please see the fee chart.
What happens next?
- Den Assignment – Once the application and medical form are submitted, your scout will be added to the pack roster and placed in a den at the rank consistent with their grade. You will be contacted with the den information to include leader contact, first meeting time and location. For den breakdown and information, click here.
- Scout Book – You will be added to our pack listing in Scout Book at www.scoutbook.com and sent an email invitation to join this as well. This is an online site that is used to record completion of scout achievements and adventures, which your Den Leader and the Advancement Coordinator use to track your scout’s progress toward rank advancement. Any time your scout completes a scout activity in a den meeting or at home, you can log in and enter this update into Scout Book.
What else is needed?
- Cub Scout Handbook for your scout’s rank – This can be purchased from the scout store, or online here.
- Class A Cub Scout Uniform – This can be purchased at the Bay Area Council Shop located in Galveston, or online.
- Neckerchiefs and awards are provided by the pack.
- Class B Pack T-shirts are available at pack meetings.
Volunteer Opportunities
There are several volunteer opportunities within the pack for parents and adults to take part in. Our pack is always looking for willing volunteers to help, whether it is helping with den leadership, a pack committee role, or even a small task in support of one of our pack events. If you are willing to help with any of the “open” positions in our pack or in any other capacity, please let us know! You can reach out to the Committee Chair, Cubmaster, New Member Chair or your Den Leader for any specific roles or other opportunities and any training that may be required.
Training
Registered adult leaders and volunteers can receive online position-specific training for a range of positions and topics. This training is available at https://my.scouting.org/. The first time you log in you will need to create an account.
Youth Protection Training
The BSA has adopted specific youth protection policies for the safety and well-being of its members. These policies primarily protect youth members, however they also serve to protect adult leaders. Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all registered adult leaders and all parents attending overnight activities, and can be taken online at https://my.scouting.org/. Additional information about BSA’s youth protection policies can be found here: http://www.scouting.org/training/youthprotection.aspx
