Our Pack and Den Leaders work closely together to build exciting, integrated programming for all Scouts. While Dens are separated by school grade (rank), they often have activities and meetings together, encouraging camaraderie and mentoring between them. We also have Den Chiefs from Troop 602 who help guide our Cubs.
All of our Leaders are parent volunteers, and receive position training upon taking a volunteer position. We encourage all of our Pack parents to find some role they can fill to help provide a successful and enriching experience for our children!
“When you want a thing done, ‘Don’t do it yourself’ is a good motto for Scoutmasters.”
Robert Baden-Powell
The Pack
In Cub Scouts, the unit as a whole is called a “Pack”. Support and guidance is provided by the Pack Committee (made up of the parents of the Pack and led by the Committee Chair), and Pack-wide programming is led by the Cubmaster and their assistants.
Cubmaster
Curtis Wideman
Committee Chair
Meghan Sommers
Dens
The Pack is made up of several Dens separated by school grade. Each Den is led by a trainer and vetted adult Den Leader (parent volunteer) and their assistants, and may have a Den Chief (an older Scouts BSA Troop member who helps out). Dens meet twice a month, work on advancement together, and go on adventures together!
Ranks from Lion (Kindergarten) through Bear (4th Grade) are coed. In any coed gatherings, at least one Youth-Protection-Trained adult of each gender must be present.
Scouts work toward a rank badge based on their school grade – Lion (Kindergarten), Tiger (1st), Wolf (2nd), Bear (3rd), Webelos (4th), and Arrow of Light (5th). Throughout the year they will work toward their rank badge for that year.
No matter what grade a Scout is in when they join Cub Scouts, the first badge they must complete is their Bobcat rank badge, in which they learn the basic principles of scouting, including the Scout Oath, Law, handshake, and salute.
Lions: Kindergarten
Den Leader: Anna Childers
Our youngest Scouts learn the basics of Scouting while working alongside their Adult Partner (parent or guardian).
Tigers: First Grade
Den Leader: Tom Kolar
Tigers also work alongside their Adult Partner (parent or guardian), but start to focus more on group activities with their den, as they explore team games, and venture deeper into the outdoors.
Wolves: Second Grade
Den Leader: Amy Wysocki
While parent involvement is still helpful, it’s no longer required for Wolves. Wolves venture further into the outdoors, going on longer hikes and learning more detailed skills. Wolves begin to rely more heavily on their Den-mates and explore their roles in the community.
Bears: Third Grade
Den Leader: Amadeo Roybal
Bears continue their exploration of the outdoors, community, and society, and also learn to safely handle woodworking tools, whittling knives, and fire!
Webelos: Fourth Grade
Den Leader: Adam Ake
Webelos (4th grade) separate into Patrols (Dens with some extra features) and start to explore the Scouts BSA Patrol structure. Webelos develop a Patrol identity, with their own name, cheer, patch, and flag. Webelos activities begin to be Scout-driven, and their Leaders help guide them in bringing their ideas and adventures to fruition. They elect a Patrol Leader once a month to guide them on activities and adventures. Some Patrols still meet together (especially if they’re small).
Arrow of Light: Fifth Grade
Den Leader: Aaron Sommers
Webelos (5th grade) Scouts start to prepare for graduation into the Scouts BSA Troop structure. Webelos embrace their Patrol identity, with their own name, cheer, patch, and flag. In their 5th Grade year they work to earn their Arrow of Light award – the only Cub Scout award that carries over onto their Scouts BSA uniform! Arrow of Light Scouts will visit local Scouts BSA Troops and are eligible to join a Troop of their choosing upon earning their Arrow of Light award (and reaching the age of 10).