WHO WE ARE

Pack 1199 is composed of 1st through 5th grade boys and their parents.   The majority of our scouts are from Great Seneca Creek Elementary, Ronald   McNair Elementary, Sparks Matsunaga Elementary and the surrounding area.   We are part of the Black Hill District of the National Capital Area Council of Boy   Scouts of America.

WHAT WE DO

We provide boys with a fun and structured program that instills qualities of character and leadership, teaches and advocates good citizenship, and develops emotional, physical, and mental fitness.

WHERE WE DO IT

We meet in one large group (the pack) once per month at Matsunaga and in smaller groups (the dens) 3 to 4 times per month at one or more parents' homes.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST

Our Pack's annual registration fee is $55 per scout. Once registered, your son will begin to receive Boys' Life magazine, a monthly magazine published just for Cub Scouts.

HOW WE DO IT

Each boy joins a den based upon his grade.   Tigers are 1st graders.   Wolves are 2nd graders.   Bears are 3rd graders.   Webelos are 4th and 5th graders.   Each level of Cub Scouts has a handbook.   The handbook has requirements that the boys fulfill before they are promoted to the next level of scouting.   There are also electives that the boys can complete to earn belt loops, patches, beads, and other awards.   The requirements and electives are all fun, plus they help our sons build character, become good citizens, and develop personal fitness.   Many activities are family-centered and can be completed at home with the help of the scout's parent.

Each den consists of 7 - 9 boys and their parents.   One or more of the parents lead the den.   The dens meet weekly for about an hour.   Den meetings are designed so that the boys to have fun with other boys their age.   They are great for helping your son to build lasting friendships!   Additionally, activities at the den meetings help the boys complete their requirements and electives in an enjoyable group setting.   The meetings include things like crafts, skits, and games.   The meetings are also a time when the scouts get to explore exciting age-appropriate topics.   For example, 1st grade Tigers might talk about wild animals in preparation for a trip to the National Zoo.   Webelos in 4th and 5th grades might learn and practice map reading and first-aide in preparation for an overnight campout with their parents.   Our dens also go on outings such as to a local airport, quarry, bakery, radio station, police station, and have also gone to plays and snow-tubing.   Our entire pack goes on a weekend camping trip at least once per year.

The pack meets once a month for about an hour.   Pack meetings are based on a monthly theme ranging from the circus to outer space!   These meetings are jam-packed with activities and other fun happenings.   In addition to the meetings, the pack will sometimes have pack-wide activities including the Pinewood Derby race, the model rocket building and launching, food drives, a great picnic, and community service projects.

The chart below breaks out the different levels of Cub Scouts and also tells which supplies are needed for each level.

* Pack Number (1199);
* Den Number (your den leader will tell you);
* National Capital Area Council shoulder patch; and
* Scouting World Crest symbol patch.

There's no need to buy Cub Scout pants or socks.

The best place to purchase supplies for your scout is at the Scout Shop.   The people there can help you find all of the supplies you need.   Be sure to tell them the level of your scout to make sure he is outfitted appropriately.   If you can't get to the Scout Shop, you can phone them and have your order shipped.   Uniforms and supplies are also sold at other establishments, just check on the Internet.

(301) 564-6028 fax

RE-REGISTRATION FORM FOR RETURNING SCOUTS

 Re-Registration Form