New Member FAQs

What’s the difference between a Den and a Pack?

  • A Den is a group of boys and/or girls the same grade-level who meet once or twice a month to work on advancement skills.
  • A Pack is all Cub Scouts from all Dens.

What happens at a Den Meeting?

A Den Meeting has games and activities to help the Cub Scouts achieve their rank by earning belt loops/pins.

What happens at a Pack Meeting?

A Pack Meeting is for handing out rank achievements (belt loops/pins) and other earned patches/awards. There will also be other activities as well, such as, games, songs, guest speaker, STEM activities or crafts.

Where can I buy a uniform and handbook?

  • BSA Store – Atlanta Area Council Volunteer Service Center, 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, SE Atlanta, GA 30339, Phone: (770)988-9912
  • Online at www.scoutshop.org

How can I become an adult volunteer?

  • Reach out to a current leader or committee member to get an adult leader application or register online at My.Scouting.org
  • All leaders and volunteers are required to take Youth Protection Training online (See resourceful links).
  • Additionally, leaders are required to take role specific training online (See resourceful links).

 Is Cub Scouts the same as Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts)?

  • Cub scouts are for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Scouts BSA is open to boys and girls in 6th grade through age 18.