Cub Scout Pack 1191 - Family Hub

Family Hub

Your home for pack updates, events, and resources.

Calendar & event details

Open the live Pack 1191 calendar for upcoming meetings and activities. This is the same calendar shown on Home.

Check pack email for event instructions, signup links, and last-minute updates. Ask your den leader about den-specific plans.

Where to find things

Calendar: meeting and activity dates.
Pack email: announcements and event instructions.
SignUpGenius: RSVPs, potlucks, and volunteer shifts shared by the pack.
Scoutbook Plus: your Scout’s advancement.
My.Scouting: your Scouting account, training, and membership tools. Visit my.scouting.org.

Use the quick links below, then expand a topic for guidance. For dues and payment questions, open Costs, fundraising & safety. Need access help? Email Pack 1191.

Family Resources

Health Forms: Parts A, B1 & B2
Download the forms and ask a leader how to submit them.

Scoutbook Plus
View your Scout’s advancement.

My.Scouting
Manage your account, training, and membership tools.

Youth Protection & Safeguarding Training
Official training information.

Building Character Through Scouting

Cub Scouting helps children build confidence, friendships, practical skills, and a habit of helping others. At Pack 1191, we help Scouts put the Scout Oath and Law into practice through everyday choices and shared adventures.

Character in action

Kindness and respect: include others, listen, be honest, and work through disagreements respectfully.

Service: help neighbors through Scouting for Food, community projects, and service with the American Legion.

Responsibility: care for equipment, help with setup and cleanup, and follow through on a task.

Doing your best: try something unfamiliar, learn from mistakes, and encourage a fellow Scout.

Thoughtful choices: work as a team, use resources wisely, and practice being thrifty.

Recognizing Character: Cubby Bucks

Cubby Bucks are one way we recognize Scouts contributing to pack life and putting Scouting values into action. The emphasis is on effort, service, responsibility, and growth, with opportunities for every Scout to contribute.

Adventure and rank awards recognize completed requirements. Cubby Bucks provide additional encouragement for contributions to the pack.

How Cubby Bucks Works

Cubby Bucks provide a structured and rewarding way for Cub Scouts to contribute to their pack's success while learning valuable lessons about responsibility, teamwork, and financial literacy while also promoting the elements of the Scouting Program. Cubby Bucks have no cash value but CAN be carried over from year to year if not used.

Earning Cubby Bucks: Scouts earn "Cubby Bucks" through participating in pack events, including fundraisers, legion community events or other community service events. They earn them by wearing their full scout uniform when not required, living the scout motto, oath and code, or going above and beyond what is typically expected of our Scouters.

Using Cubby Bucks: During the Blue and Gold Ceremony (February each year) the Pack provides Cubby Buck Sales and a Cubby Bucks Auction table of fun items donated or in limited instances, purchased. Scouts have free time during the Blue and Gold Ceremony to “buy” items from the Cubby Bucks table. Additionally, there is a Cubby Bucks Auction that will have more selective items. This is an opportunity to teach the scouts about being Thrifty, asking for donations to support the tables, and reward the scouts for their participation through out the previous year.

Meetings & Family Participation

Pack 1191 is in the Francis Scott Key (FSK) District. Our district belongs to the National Capital Area Council, which includes the southern and central counties of Maryland and the northern counties of Virginia (map link).

American Legion Gold Post 191, located at 801 Prospect Road in Mount Airy, is our Charter Organization. They sponsor our pack through an agreement with our Council. Their sponsorship allows us a dedicated place to meet and provides a donation of some funds towards our operating costs.

Committee and Den Leadership

The Committee and Den Leaders are shown on the "Meet the Pack" page.

The Pack is run by a committee of Adult Volunteers, who are also parents or other family members within the pack.

The dens are run by Den Leaders, who are usually a family member to one of the scouts within the Den. The Den leader will guide Cub Scouts through their requirements towards earning their rank.

Parent involvement is an integral part of a successful Pack. Our Pack requires a minimum of 3 volunteer hours per year from each family. We invite you to check out the available leadership positions that you may be interested in filling to enhance your Scout’s experience in Cub Scouts (contact one of the leaders for additional information).

Pack Meetings

Pack meetings generally take place once a month, at the American Legion or in a neighborhood outdoor space. They are usually on Sunday evenings but the day and time may be moved for Special Events. Please refer to the Google calendar or Scoutbook for additional information.

Den Meetings

Den meetings are typically held twice a month on a Sunday at the American Legion or in a neighborhood outdoor space. Refer to Den Leaders for specific details. Please be certain your Scout arrives to Den meetings on time. Parent participation in the Den meetings is essential to the success of the meeting.

Parents are required to attend and participate with their Lion and Tiger and are encouraged to continue participation throughout their Scout’s journey.

Camping and Outings

Outdoor experiences, such as hiking and camping are important elements of Scouting. Traditionally, we have two Pack campouts each year - one in the fall and one in the spring. During our camping events, we hike, learn scout skills, and have outdoor fun. Dens have the option of planning outdoor activities of their choosing.

Advancement & Recognition

Ranks

Scouting activities are centered around earning badges that are specific to each school grade level.

This badge represents a rank. The badges and ranks for each grade level are below.

Advancement

Advancement refers to the progress a Cub Scout makes meeting the requirements toward their rank badge. Starting in 2024, the Cub Scout program was updated to align the requirements for all 6 Cub Scout ranks to 5 major categories.

Citizenship Being a member of a community and helping others

Family & Reverence Being part of a family and understanding your family's faith traditions

Outdoors Learn the Six Essentials and outdoor ethics

Personal Fitness Developing a healthy diet and activity lifestyle

Personal Safety Recognizing unsafe situations and approaching activities safely.

Requirements towards rank are structured in “Adventures” and are shown in the following link, BSA Cub Scout Adventure Chart 2024. When all the requirements for a rank are met, a Scout earns their Rank badge at an Advancement Ceremony which usually happens near the end of the school year.

Parent Ribbons & Pins

As Parent involvement is central to Scouting success, and to help cheer your Scout on and have your own memory keepsake of this Adventure, Parents are given a Parent Ribbon when their Scout earns their first Rank Badge. For each subsequent Rank their Scout earns, the Parents will be presented the corresponding Rank Pin. At each Advancement Ceremony for your Scout, Parents are encouraged to have their Parent Ribbons on to allow their Scout to "Pin" on the Parent Rank Pin to their Parent's Ribbon so the Scout can show their appreciation for your support on their Scouting Journey.

Ideas for Storing Loops, Pins & Patches

If you've been in Scouting for a few years you will see how quickly your Scout will earn achievements, from Loops, Pins and Patched. The following are some ideas for families on how to store or display these items. It is fun for a Scout to look back on their Acheivements and take pride in what they have accomplished!

Loop Display Hanger from BSA
Loop Shadow Board (Pinterest)
DIY Loop Display from Rulers (Blog)
Loop & Patch Display Wood Board Laser Cutout (Etsy)
Cub Scout Patch, Belt Loop and Arrow of Light Display (Blog)
Youth Red Patch "Brag" Vest (BSA)
Plastic Sleeves for Binder Storage: Square & Round Patches & Sleeve, Pocket and Odd Shaped Patches

What to wear & handbooks

What to wear

Class A is the official uniform used for formal awards and community ceremonies. Class B is the pack T-shirt used for casual activities. Check event instructions for what to wear.

New Scouts receive a Pack 1191 patch and a Class B shirt. Before buying uniform pieces, ask your den leader what fits your Scout’s rank. New families can visit before purchasing a uniform.

Before you buy

Ask your den leader about the correct shirt, patches, neckerchief, and handbook for your Scout. The pack has a limited supply of donated uniform items; ask what is available.

See the official Cub Scout uniform guide and Scout Shop.

Handbooks and adventures

Rank handbooks explain adventures and offer activities for your den or home. Ask your leader which handbook to use before purchasing. Explore official adventure resources for more ideas.

Use Scoutbook Plus to view advancement, and tell your den leader about activities completed at home so they can help record progress.

Costs, fundraising & safety

Annual registration costs

Scouting America youth registration: $85 per year.
NCAC Council Participation Fee: $80 per year.
Total youth registration: $165 per year.

Optional Scout Life magazine: $15 per year; $180 total with the subscription.

Registered adult volunteers: $65 per year. NCAC does not charge adults a Council Participation Fee.

Uniforms, handbooks, and some activities may involve separate costs. Financial support is available; speak privately with a pack leader.

Sources: NCAC joining information, Council Participation Fee, and the NCAC planning guide. Confirm the final amount during registration or renewal.

Fundraising supports our adventures

Popcorn fundraising helps make pack activities possible and builds Scouts’ confidence and teamwork. Open Popcorn in the site navigation for our family guide, or ask a leader how to participate.

Youth Protection Training

As Cub Scouts is a family-oriented program in which we like parents to be present and to ensure the safety of all our Cub Scouts, we ask that all parents, whether in the leadership role or not, take the BSA Youth Protection Training available at: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/

You do not have to be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America to take Youth Protection training. You will just need to create an account on www.my.scouting.org. You’ll receive an email notification with your account information, including a member ID/reference number. Please print out a copy of your training certificate and give it to your Den Leader or Committee Chair.

We never want to turn away a scout due to financial reasons.
Scouting Scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis.
Please talk to the Cubmaster or Committee Chair for individual concerns.

Communications, Signup Geniuses, & Scoutbook Plus

We will be using Gmail for official Pack communications, Google Calendar for event scheduling, SignUp Genius to RSVPs for pack events and potlucks and Scoutbook Plus to track scout advancements. Please visit https://advancement.scouting.org to acquaint yourself with advancement tracker.

Reach Out

As always, if you have any questions, need support with Scoutbook Plus or would like to share ideas on how our Pack can be improved, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our leaders or at pack1191info@gmail.com

Council & Scouting links

National Capital Area Council — council programs, camps, and resources.

Scouting America — national program information.

Scout Shop — uniforms, handbooks, and supplies.

Pack 1191 on Facebook — photos and pack adventures.

For registration, health forms, Scoutbook, and training, use the Family resources buttons above.

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