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Cub Scout Pack 87 is made up of boys and their families primarily from Secaucus. Our program depends entirely on the planning and participation of parents who make up the leadership of the Pack and help support activities throughout the year.
Pack 87 consists of several small groups of about five to fifteen boys called Dens. Boys are grouped into Dens by grade level.
First graders and their adult partners form the Tiger Cub Den(s). Second graders and their adult partners form the Wolf Cub Den(s).
Third graders and their adult partners form the Bear Cub Den(s).
Fourth and Fifth graders belong to Webelos Dens and take part in more challenging experiences, such as overnight Den camping with parents, and hiking, which helps them prepare to enter Boy Scouts at the end of fifth grade.
Boys may join Cub Scouts at any age. For example, they do not have to have been a Wolf to join a Bear Den.
Each Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Den has an adult Den Leader and an Assistant Den Leader or other adult helper who plans the Den’s activities. These leaders are volunteers who themselves are parents of boys in the Cub Scout program and they depend on the support and assistance of all the other parents in their Dens. All Dens meet weekly for one hour at the following times:
- Tigers and Wolves: Thursdays 4:00 pm
- Bears: Thursdays 5:30 pm
- First Year Webelos: Fridays 5:30 pm
- Second Year Webelos: Thursdays4:30 pm
All the Dens together form Pack 87. We meet as a Pack once each month. The Pack is led by a committee of parents. This committee of parents provides a schedule of the monthly meetings and additional events held by the pack throughout the year. |
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Each Cub Scout will need his own uniform. Uniforms, and other scouting supplies can be purchased from the following locations:
Northern New Jersey Council(“Scout Store”) Ramsey Outdoor
25 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Route 202) 835 Route 17 South
Oakland, NJ Ramsey, NJ
ph: (201) 651-9743 ph: (201) 327-8141
Online: http://www.scoutstuff.org
Scout Store staff are very helpful if you have any questions about uniforms or anything else related to Cub Scouting.
Although the official BSA policy requires uniform pants and a hat, Pack 87 does not require you to purchase the official pants. Any dark blue pants (preferably other than jeans) can be worn with the uniform. Handbooks and neckerchief are provided by the pack. Scouts earn belt loops for different activities, therefore purchasing of the belt is ideal to wear them but not required.
Tiger Cub Uniform
For Tiger Cubs, the uniform consists of a blue Cub Scout Uniform shirt and matching orange hat and neckerchief and slide.
Since the blue Cub Scout shirt can be worn from first grade through fifth grade, we recommend parents of boys just starting Cub Scouts in second or third grade to purchase a shirt that will allow plenty of room for growth. We also recommend that you buy a short sleeve uniform shirt. During winter months, scouts can wear a turtle-neck or sweatshirt under their shirt for extra warmth.
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Wolf and Bear Cub Scout Uniform
Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts wear the blue Cub Scout uniform shirt. The uniform consists of the uniform shirt, selected patches (see “Patches” below), a neckerchief for their age-level (yellow for Wolves, blue for Bears), a neckerchief slide, official blue belt, and yellow-and-blue Cub Scout cap.
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Webelos Uniform
The Webelos uniform consists of the uniform shirt, selected patches (see “Patches” below), the Webelos neckerchief, the Webelos neckerchief slide, uniform belt, and dark green Webelos cap. The Webelos uniform is the same for both fourth and fifth graders. |
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Patches. When purchasing a uniform, Cub Scouts and Webelos also need to obtain several patches:
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World Crest emblem
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Northern New Jersey Council Strip
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Pack numerals
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Placement of Patches. Patches are designed to be sewn onto the uniform. Guides for patch placement can be found inside the front and back covers of the Wolf and Bear books.
Handbooks. Pack 87 provides each Scout with a handbook. We recommend parents familiarize themselves with their son’s book.
Wearing the Uniform. Cub Scouts should wear their uniform at all Den meetings, Pack meetings, and outings. We also expect that boys will wear their Cub Scout shirts tucked into their pants.
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The Boys Scouts of America (BSA), to which Pack 87 belongs, is a non-profit organization. Pack 87 receives no funding from BSA or the Northern New Jersey Council of the BSA. Pack 87 must be self-supporting and free of debt. Although all of our leadership consists of volunteers, we must ensure we have the funds to support the main activities of the Pack, including leader training, awards, Pinewood Derby, and Blue and Gold Dinner. We must also pay the BSA a registration fee for each boy to cover insurance costs and Council programs.
Pack 87’s annual registration dues are currently $65 per boy. This amount includes costs the pack must pay to Northern New Jersey Council for insurance and council support, and a subscription to Boy’s Life, the monthly magazine for boys. With the remaining funds, as well as funds raised through popcorn sales, the Pack provides for other activities.
In addition to annual registration dues, there are several other costs. First, each scout needs a uniform, the essential items of which can cost about $50. Second, a variety of optional outings require an additional fee, such as sleepovers and other pack events. Families also have the option of attening a summer camp where the boys may earn additional achievements. |
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The adult leaders of Pack 87 do their best to provide a quality program. It must be kept in mind, though, that they are volunteers and have many other obligations outside of Cub Scouting. For your son to get the most of our Cub Scouting, he will also need to depend on you, both to help him, and to help the Cub Scout program of which he is a part. We expect every parent to help the Pack in some capacity. The most important job is Den Leader, but there are many other areas where your help in running the Pack is needed and appreciated.
The following guidelines are designed to help you and your son get the most out of Cub Scouting:
- Be on Time. Please arrive at all meetings and events on time. Also, unless arrangements have been made with your Den Leader, please be prompt to pick-up your son from Den meetings.
- Read Your Handbook. Support your son’s involvement in Cub Scouting by becoming familiar with his advancement requirements. If you read through his handbook, you will be better prepared to support his efforts to “do his best.”
- Report an Absence Ahead of Time. Den Leaders spend a lot of time preparing for Den and Pack activities that include your son. If your son will be unable to attend a Pack or Den meeting, please let your Den Leader know as soon as possible.
- Reinforce Good Conduct During Meetings. Parents share with Cub Scout leaders responsibility for ensuring proper conduct by their boys. Please stress that good behavior is part of being a Cub Scout, and set a good example by being respectful of others during Pack meetings.
- Support Good Turns. The Pack and Dens will provide opportunities for boys to give service to the community. We ask that you support these opportunities for your boys to learn the art of giving.
- Be in Uniform. Please make sure that your boy is in uniform for all Cub Scout meetings and events. Support his accomplishments by seeing that his advancement patches promptly become part of his uniform.
- Participate. Your son will get more out of Cub Scouting if you get involved. You are expected to volunteer in some way during the year. You should also take your share in organizing Den meetings and working with the Den Leader of your son's Den. Cub Scouting is only successful when parents participate actively.
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