Is my child eligible for Cub Scouts?
Cub Scouts is for boys and girls starting in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
What is the difference between a Pack and a Den?
Den = A group of children the same age or year in school. There are both boy and girl dens.
Pack = A group of dens from ages K – 5th grade.
Can we come to a meeting without joining the Pack?
Yes, we’d love for you to stop by and check out what our meetings are like! We’d prefer you reach out to us via the contact page so that we know to expect you.
Is there a cost associated with joining?
Yes, there is a fee for joining Pack 486, which covers many (but not all) of the activities we do throughout the year. If a fee is burdensome for your family, we also offer scholarships.
$44 to be paid directly to Pack 486 through PayPal (treasurer@pack486.org) or Venmo (@pack486)
CLICK HERE to register for Pack 486. National New Scout Membership is $85, Council is (regional) $80, $4.95 online fee. (You need to register for both national and council)
Where and When do we meet?
Den and Pack meetings are held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at King’s Park International Church, 1305 Odyssey Drive, Durham, NC 27713.
Pack 486 meets on the first, second, and third Tuesday each month. The fourth Tuesday is the Zoom-based parent meeting. When a fifth Tuesday happens, den meetings are optional by den.
Do we need uniforms?
Yes! We encourage uniforms and some accessories to track scout progress.
The Occoneechee Scout store is located at 3231 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC. Click here for directions. You can also shop online at scouting.org to purchase and ship.
CLICK HERE for a list of items what we recommend!
Are Volunteers vetted or trained?
Safety is of paramount importance for our scouts and families. We have several protocols in place so that no adult is alone with a child.
All parent volunteers and leaders must complete the Youth Protection Training every 2 years. Click here to begin/update your training.
Pack 486 asks that all adults who would like to be involved in Pack/Den activities and planning also register as an official Adult Volunteer. Click here to register.