The Structure of Scouting
Like every effective organization, Cub Scouting has a structure. Understanding this structure and how it works will increase your son’s enjoyment of the program and leave parents – and den leaders – far less confused.
Dens
A den is a group of six to ten boys all of the same rank. Each den is lead by a Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader. A Boy Scout, known as a Den Chief, may also work with your son’s den. Dens usually meet at twice a month. The Den Leader determines the day and time for the den meetings after consulting with the parents of the boys in the den.
Tiger Cub dens may have an additional “Go See It” meeting at a location somewhere in the community (TV station, fire station, etc.)
Pack 164 has one or more dens for every rank of Cub Scouting. These are Tiger Cubs (first-graders), Wolves (second-graders), Bears (third-graders), and Webelos (separate dens for fourth- and fifth-graders).
Pack
The Pack consists of all of the dens and their families. Pack 164 meets monthly during the school year, generally on a Friday from 7:30-8:30pm. Special pack events also occur occasionally throughout the year and may include activities such as the Pinewood Derby, the Blue & Gold Banquet, sports activities, or other pack outings.
The pack serves as the parent organization for the dens and provides direction, program support, leader training, and maintenance of the budget. The pack is led by the Cubmaster and the Pack Committee Chair. The Cubmaster acts as the Master of Ceremonies at the monthly pack meetings and other special activities. An Assistant Cubmasters may also help with these events.
Pack Committee
The Pack Committee is made up of volunteer adults from the pack who manage the pack and its programs. The Pack Committee Chair runs the committee meetings and is the primary leader of the pack. Along with the Cubmaster, the Pack Committee Chair leads the group in planning and organizing the pack program. The Pack Committee also plans the pack budget and maintains the pack funds. The Pack Committee meets once a month during the school year. Parents are encouraged to serve on the pack committee and are welcome to attend adult planning meetings.
Chartered Organization
Every Cub Scout Pack is required to have a sponsor, known as the Chartered Organization. Pack 164 has been self chartered by St. Andrews Church on Rt. 202.
District and Council
Pack 164 is part of the Manitoga District, which covers Briarcliff Manor, Buchanan, Chappaqua, Cold Spring, Continental Village, Cortlandt, Crompond, Croton, Crugers, Furnace Woods, Garrison, Jefferson Valley, Kitchawan, Millwood, Mohegan Lake, Montrose, North Highland, Nelsonville, Ossining, Peekskill, Phillipstown, Putnam Valley, Scarborough, Shrub Oak, Toddville, Van Cortlandtville, Verplanck, Yorktown, and Yorktown Heights.
The Greater Hudson Valley District provides support for all of the scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing), training for leaders, and runs various events such as Day Camp. The Council provides additional support for all scouting programs, operates week-long resident camp for Webelos and Cub Scouts at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation and camping opportunities for Cub Scouts at Agatha A. Durland Scout Reservation and two other locations.
Dens
A den is a group of six to ten boys all of the same rank. Each den is lead by a Den Leader and Assistant Den Leader. A Boy Scout, known as a Den Chief, may also work with your son’s den. Dens usually meet at twice a month. The Den Leader determines the day and time for the den meetings after consulting with the parents of the boys in the den.
Tiger Cub dens may have an additional “Go See It” meeting at a location somewhere in the community (TV station, fire station, etc.)
Pack 164 has one or more dens for every rank of Cub Scouting. These are Tiger Cubs (first-graders), Wolves (second-graders), Bears (third-graders), and Webelos (separate dens for fourth- and fifth-graders).
Pack
The Pack consists of all of the dens and their families. Pack 164 meets monthly during the school year, generally on a Friday from 7:30-8:30pm. Special pack events also occur occasionally throughout the year and may include activities such as the Pinewood Derby, the Blue & Gold Banquet, sports activities, or other pack outings.
The pack serves as the parent organization for the dens and provides direction, program support, leader training, and maintenance of the budget. The pack is led by the Cubmaster and the Pack Committee Chair. The Cubmaster acts as the Master of Ceremonies at the monthly pack meetings and other special activities. An Assistant Cubmasters may also help with these events.
Pack Committee
The Pack Committee is made up of volunteer adults from the pack who manage the pack and its programs. The Pack Committee Chair runs the committee meetings and is the primary leader of the pack. Along with the Cubmaster, the Pack Committee Chair leads the group in planning and organizing the pack program. The Pack Committee also plans the pack budget and maintains the pack funds. The Pack Committee meets once a month during the school year. Parents are encouraged to serve on the pack committee and are welcome to attend adult planning meetings.
Chartered Organization
Every Cub Scout Pack is required to have a sponsor, known as the Chartered Organization. Pack 164 has been self chartered by St. Andrews Church on Rt. 202.
District and Council
Pack 164 is part of the Manitoga District, which covers Briarcliff Manor, Buchanan, Chappaqua, Cold Spring, Continental Village, Cortlandt, Crompond, Croton, Crugers, Furnace Woods, Garrison, Jefferson Valley, Kitchawan, Millwood, Mohegan Lake, Montrose, North Highland, Nelsonville, Ossining, Peekskill, Phillipstown, Putnam Valley, Scarborough, Shrub Oak, Toddville, Van Cortlandtville, Verplanck, Yorktown, and Yorktown Heights.
The Greater Hudson Valley District provides support for all of the scouting programs (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing), training for leaders, and runs various events such as Day Camp. The Council provides additional support for all scouting programs, operates week-long resident camp for Webelos and Cub Scouts at Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation and camping opportunities for Cub Scouts at Agatha A. Durland Scout Reservation and two other locations.