About Us and FAQs

Q.: What is Cub Scouts all about?

A.: Most people are familiar with the Boy Scout Motto: "Be Prepared". The Cub Scout Motto is different: "Do Your Best". As our Den and Pack leadership teach our Scouts new skills, and as Scouts explore activities that they may be unfamiliar with, we focus on perseverance, working hard, and giving it your all -- DO YOUR BEST!  We also teach our Scouts to learn and live the Scout Oath and Scout Law, which you can find on our homepage.

Q.: My son goes to XYZ School. Can he join your Pack?

A.: In short, yes. Our Pack is chartered through First Lutheran Church & School, but our Pack draws Scouts from throughout Torrance and South Bay. Although many of our Scouts attend First Lutheran School and Seaside Elementary, we also have Scouts from Riviera Hall, Arnold Elementary, and Hickory Elementary, to name a few. Our leaders are often asked whether we are the Pack for their school. Well, you can participate in our Pack regardless of where you go to school! If you want to check us out, we encourage you to attend a Den or Pack meeting.

Q.: How do I register? Are there fees?

1. Navigate to BeAScout.Org

2. Enter your zip code

3. Click "Find a Unit"

4. Scroll down until you find Pack 586

5. Click "Apply Now:

Annual Scout Registration can range from $170-210

• New Scout Registration Fee: $25 (one-time only, does not apply to re-newing scouts)

• National Scouting America Membership Fees: $85

• LA Council Programming and Insurance Fees:  $85 (supports distrit events and insurance for activities scouting activities)

• Pack Dues: $80    (paid directly to Pack 586 for expenses for achievement rewards, activties, and supplies)

• Uniform: ~$100 (shirt, pants, belt, Rank neckerchief)

• Scout Handbook: $15-$25

Optional: Scout Life Magazine Annual Subscription ($15)

Detailed Scout Registration Renewal for current scouts can be found here:

Youth Renewal Job Aid: https://vimeo.com/1022144999

Q.: Can parents participate?

A.: Yes! Parents are a critical aspect to the Cub Scout Program. A Parent Guide is required to accompany all Cub Scouts (1st-5th Grade) to each Den Meeting, Pack Meeting, Cub Scout Event (campout, fishing, hiking, bicycle ride, etc.). Older Scouting America Programs (6th -12th Grade) which are Youth-Led, with Parent-Leaders in Advisory roles, do not require Parent Guide at all events. 

Adult Scouting Registration: $100 ($3 fee for online credit card processing)

To ensure the utmost safety of all our children, one Adult per scout Household is required to complete the S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training. This ensures all adults engaging with scouts operate under the same rules and restrictions for all our kids safety. This online Training must be completed every 2 years.

Youth Protection | Scouting America

California Law also requires that any adult engaging with you in activities also complete the 1-time Mandated Reporter (AB506) and Background Check/Fingerprinting.

• Mandated Reporter online Training: $8 for Certificate

• Livescan Fingerprinting: $25

Detailed Registration Renewal for current adults can be found here:

Adult Renewal Job Aid: https://vimeo.com/1022144360

Q.: Are Scouts grouped by age or grade?

A.: Scouts are grouped by grade as follows:

Lion den: Lions are Kindergarten boys being introduced to the fun of Cub Scouting.  

Tiger den: Tigers have completed Kindergarten and work on theme of Search, Discover, Share

Wolf den: Wolves have completed 1st grade and receive their Wolf badge after completing 12 Wolf achievements

Bear den: Bears have completed 2nd grade and receive their Bear badge after completing 12 Bear achievements

Webelos: Webelos have completed 3rd grade and receive their Webelos badge after completing required activity pins

Arrow of Light (AOL): AOLs are complete required activitities to earn pins over a 6th month timeframe, and then have the opportunity to bridge to older Scout Troops (Grades 6-12) in spring of their 5th Grade school year. This February-March bridging allows these scouts to attend Summer Camp with their Troop that next summer.

Q.: Does the pack do fundraising?

A.: Yes, fundraising is part of the Scouting experience. Fundraising activities enable:

• Scouts to practice public speaking

• Scouts to count money and make change

• The Pack to purchase additional elective achievements (belt loops or pins) that Scouts earn throughout the year

• The purchase of supplies for planning and organizing Den and Pack events

• Subsidizing campground site rentals and supplies

• Subsidizing Scouts’ participation in special events, such as the USS IOWA sleepover in San Pedro

Miscellaneous Facts Regarding Our Pack and the Surrounding District and Council

Our Cub Scout Pack 586 (www.pack586.com), chartered to First Lutheran Church  and School in Torrance, CA.

We are part of Pacifica District (www.pacificabsa.org), which supports ~4,800 Cubs & Scouts in the South Bay as part of the Scouting America program.

Across the US there are ~3 million Cubs and Scouts, and 30 million Cubs and Scouts in 161 countries worldwide (www.scout.org). Whew!