What is  Cub Scouting?

At its core, Cub Scouting is about families spending time together, learning new skills, and getting outside. It is the elementary-school-aged program within Scouting America, designed for kids from kindergarten through fifth grade. Unlike many youth activities where you drop your child off for an hour, Cub Scouting is an experience you share with them. 

The program is organized by grade level. Your child will be part of a "Den" with other kids in their same or similar grade. Dens typically meet once a week to work on age-appropriate skills—whether that means learning basic first aid, practicing outdoor ethics, or building a simple project.

All the Dens come together once a month for a Pack meeting. This is where we recognize the kids for the skills they have learned, run group activities, and focus on the broader community. Here in Mashpee, Pack 36 holds our Pack meetings at the K.C. Coombs School.

Cub Scouting is hands-on. We spend time outdoors whenever possible. We go camping, hike local trails, and take part in community service projects. We also run classic events like the Pinewood Derby, where kids and parents work together to design, build, and race wooden cars down a track. 

Pack 36 is a Family Pack, meaning our program is open to both boys and girls. We know family schedules are complicated, so having a single organization where all your elementary-aged kids can participate together makes things much simpler.

Through Scouting America's family program, brothers and sisters share the same experiences, learn the exact same skills, and earn the same ranks. You don't have to split your time between different groups on different nights. Whether we are building Pinewood Derby cars, hiking a local trail, or heading out on a Pack camping trip, your entire family is welcome and encouraged to be part of the experience together.

We use the outdoors and hands-on activities as the classroom for bigger life lessons. The underlying goal is to build character, foster good citizenship, and help kids develop a sense of personal responsibility. Tying knots and pitching tents are just the methods we use to get there.