How to join pack90

Joining is as easy as 123!

1. Reach out and say hi
   • Fill out our new scout intake form
   • If you’re not sure scouting is for you just yet, please reach out- You can absolutely attend a den meeting before proceeding with the below steps!
2. Register & pay $85 with Scouting America
   • In this process you’ll be registering your Scout not yourself!
3. Pay the $60 annual fee to Pack90
   • We’ll reach out to collect this fee
4. Purchase Pack 90 Closet Shirt(s) from the PACK STORE.
   • Or you can purchase a uniform from the Scout Shop at I35 and Parmer.
5. Subscribe to
   • the Pack Google calendar 
   • or papercopy 
   • Bookmark the Website Events page regularly.
6. Join Scoutbook and add the APP to your phone. 
   • ScoutBook is the offical app of Scouting America- All of Pack90’s events will be listed there.
7. Take Youth Protection Training
   • Scouting America Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) is required for all adults participating in overnight Pack activities.
   • To take SYT, go to scouting.org and click on the “New to Scouting” link and take the Safeguarding Youth training.

Email leadership@pack90austin.org with any questions.

why join Cub scouts?

When you sign your child up for Cub Scouts, they’ll benefit from these four key character-building attributes while having a great time and meeting new friends:

1. Goal Orientation
2. Leadership
3. Preparedness
4. Fellowship

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Mission of Scouting

The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law, and this begins in Cub Scouts. Our motto is : Do Your Best! It means growing and aspiring to be better as we face life’s challenges.

There are four aims of Scouting: citizenship, character, personal fitness, and leadership. 

Age-Based Activities and Challenges

In Cub Scouting, kids go through different age-based ranks (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos). Each rank challenges youth to complete Adventures tailored to their specific age group, completing activities with other kids their age, experiencing a new set of challenges each year. They also have opportunities to have fun alongside older and younger Scouts. This happens in packs and dens.

Our Scouts have fun, make friends and experience adventures while building character, improving physical fitness, and developing a spirit of community service.

Pack 90’s Program is a Family Program which means:

• Cub Scouts is a volunteer-led, family experience that utilizes the talents and experience of the local community.
• All family members are invited to participate.

Outdoor Activities

• Cub Scouting is more than meetings! You can’t spell “Scouting” without “outing”!
• Typical monthly activities can include: Campouts and hikes, Field trips, Family activities, and Community Service

Meetings, Time Commitment & Cost

Cub Scouts meet twice monthly for an hour each

• Pack Meetings (all scouts) – generally, the third tuesday of each month
• Den Meetings (Grade/Rank Specific) – date chosen by the den leader

Annual Fee Summary

• $155 for Scouts (Kinder – 5th)

This Annual Fee covers:

• Pack Meeting supplies
• Subsidized camping
• Pinewood Derby Kits
• Patches, Awards, Adventure loops
• access to scout council events
• CubScout Rank Handbook

Uniforms

Uniforms are encouraged but not required.

A Cub Scout Shirt from CSA Store is ~$60, however the Pack 90 closet has a supply of used shirts for $25 which also unlocks the ability to trade up to another size for free when your Scout outgrows their current uniform.

Additional Fees throughout the Scouting Year

Additional Fees throughout the year if you choose to attend these optional events include:

• Campouts Range between $10 and $20 per person and include food
• Museum/Zoo/Special Location campouts can range from $30-$80 depending on the venuew
• Blue & Gold Banquet is $10-15
• Additional events vary based on the venue
• If your family decline to participate in annual popcorn fundraising, we do offer a $150 buyout option