Cost of Scouting

For the most up-to-date and detailed information from Scouts BSA on registration costs see Cost of Cub Scouting.

Costs are broken down in to several categories

Scouts BSA Membership

All youth participating in Cub Scouts must be members of Scouts BSA. The first year of membership is $85 as of the 2024/25 season. An optional subscription to Scout Life Magazine is $15. Discount codes may be offered by the Council for membership, but The Pack may not be aware of those and can only quote the published price.

Scholarships for this portion of the cost are available through The Council, see a pack leader for details or reach out to the Local Council directly. Scholarship applications must be submitted as paper applications.

This Membership is owned by the individual family and It is the family's responsibility to remain registered with Scouts BSA to remain in The Pack. This separation allows for families to change units or crossover to a Troop without impacting The Pack's budget. There are options available in my.scouting.org to have your membership renew automatically.

Cub Scout Uniform & Book

Details of the uniform for each rank, with a link to their current prices at the Scout Shop can be found HERE. The Pack recommends visiting the Denver Scout Shop to purchase your uniform there. The Staff there can help you get everything you need including sewing on your patches. Let them know you are with Cub Scout Pack 667 and what den you are joining.

All scouts are encouraged to own the Field Uniform, or "Class A" and be in uniform for meetings. The Uniform Assistance Program for Youth provides assistance in purchasing a uniform. The Pack may also have items in a uniform exchange depending on what is donated to us.

A Pack T-shirt is provided to all new scouts. This is a less formal activity uniform, formerly know as "Class B" uniform. We wear these for outdoor activities or meetings.

You will purchase your first book with your rank requirements when you join, but in subsequent years the book for your rank will be provided as part of your pack membership.

Pack Fundraising Obligation

In place of dues or program fees, Pack 667 has a fundraising obligation per Scout to fund the pack activities for the year. The Pack does not receive funds from the council, so the costs of running the program are covered by all participating families. Families who do not wish to participate in fundraisers can choose to meet this obligation by donating the target amount themselves. See The Pack treasurer for details.

The funds raised pay for Awards earned for completing Cub Scout requirements, Pack activities including: Weekly Den Meetings, Award Ceremonies, Rocket Launch, Pinewood Derby, Blue & Gold Banquet, Raingutter Regatta, Overnight Camp Out and more. 

Our budget is created by the members of the pack and is available for members to review.

For the 2024/25 season our Pack members have a fund raising target of $220 per scout. The budget is reviewed and updated every year to determine the dues required that year.

Pack Fundraising Opportunities

To help families meet the fund raising obligation The Pack will generally participate in 2-3 fundraisers.

Trails End Popcorn is our biggest fundraiser and runs from August to December each year. Most families who choose to participate in fund raising reach their goal with this fund raiser. The Pack will manage the inventory and set up store fronts for Scouts to sell at.

Other opportunities will vary depending on the interest of Pack members and availability of volunteers.  Different fundraisers will have different methods of crediting families for their sales depending on the vendor.

Extra Activities

Throughout the year opportunities may present themselves for additional activities. These may require a separate registration if you wish to participate. Some examples have been Denver Zoo Scout Days, overnight camp at the Colorado Springs Zoo, Camps put on by the Scouts BSA council, etc. These activities will never be required and no required rank advancement will be solely available at an activity requiring a paid registration.

Giving Back

If you would like to give back to scouting and to support the scholarship and financial support opportunities listed above consider the Investment in Character program at the Greater Colorado Council

For additional options to support the Scouts of the Greater Colorado Council see their page at Ways to Donate