Parents, you’ll want to be kids again when you see how many exciting activities our Cub Scouts do. Our Scouts learn about camping, hiking, and how to "Leave No Trace" when experiencing nature. Our Scouts also learn about using tools to make simple projects, build and race their "Pinewood Derby" cars and Regatta boats, visit a police or fire station, and participate in a scavenger hunt. Scouts also learn how to organize a "Scout Carnival" and how to properly respect the flag -- from learning and participating in the Opening Flag Ceremony at our Pack meetings, to learning how to retire old flags properly and respectfully. There's something for everyone!

MORE ABOUT SCOUTING WITH PACK 586

Scouting offers many opportunities for extra advancement and recognition:

And, if you already know how to do something, it will be even easier to get the achievement recognition for it! Electives in each rank, Hiking Program, World Conservation Award, Religious Awards, Academic & Sports Awards Program (Check out usscouts.org for complete lists of all advancement)

CUB SCOUT RANKS

LION DEN - This is an introduction into Scouting and is designed specifically for Kindergarten families.   

TIGER DEN - Tigers have completed Kindergarten and work on a theme of Search, Discover, and Share.

WOLF DEN – Wolves have completed 1st grade and receive their Wolf badge after completing 12 achievements throughout the year.

BEAR DEN – Bears have completed 2nd grade and receive their Bear badge after completing 12 achievements throughout the year. The highlight for most Bears is learning how to safely use a pocketknife.

WEBELOS-1 –  Webelos have completed 3rd grade and receive their Webelos badge after completing 20 activity pins throughout the year.

WEBELOS-2 – 2nd year Webelos have completed 4th grade and are working toward their Arrow of Light badge as they prepare to transition into a local Boy Scout troop after the Blue and Gold dinner in February.

SCOUTING YEAR SCHEDULE

The Scouting Year formally runs from September-June. New Boy and Girls interested in Cub Scouts are welcome to join at any time. We generally have a Pack Meeting or Event each month and the Dens will meet at least one other day of the month.

There are many summertime camps and a couple of fun activities for the whole Pack to participate in during summer months as well. 

The scouting year for our pack typically includes:

• Fall and Spring Campouts

• December Mistletoe Picking and the pack sells the mistletoe together as a fundraiser

• Early in the New Year we have the traditional Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car race

• February includes Boy Scouts of America Anniversary Celebration (Blue and Gold)

• Bridging of the oldest Cub Scouts (Webelos) to Boy Scouts in the Arrow of Light Ceremony

• The Pacifica District hosts Rocket Academy where Cub Scouts get to build and launch rockets at BSA Camp Firestone with ~100 other Scouts

• Early Summer we will have a Raingutter Regatta boat race and celebrate the coming summer with our annual Junk Food Picnic

Throughout the scouting year our pack has supported community events and groups for Veterans Day (Card for Veterans),  Holiday Gifts for kids through organized charities, Torrance Fire Department Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale, Memorial Day (Flags on graves & Parade).

JOIN PACK 586

We are always looking for new ideas and strive to bring an engaging program for both Scouts and Parents to learn, grow, and have fun!

Cub Scouts is a Family based program and Cub-Parent partnerships are required at all events.

One parent in the household must register with BSA alongside the scout and complete the annual BSA Youth Protection Training as well as CA Mandated Reporter Training (AB506) to ensure we bring a safe and supportive program for all participants.

Please feel free to reach out to our Membership Chair with any questions.