About the Pack

Cub Scout Pack 1882 is a cub scout pack for kids 5-11 years old operating out of the Commonwealth School, and supporting the Austin Parkway Elementary and surrounding area.  There are currently about 50 boys and girls in the Pack. The Pack consists of smaller units called Dens, which typically contain 5-8 members. Dens are organized by age: Tiger Dens for first graders, Wolf Dens for second graders, Bear Dens for third graders, and Webelos Dens for fourth and fifth graders. During fifth grade, or when a boy turns 11, he moves from Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts. 

Our Pack 1882's chartering organization is the Congregation Beth El, Sugar Land.  Pack 1882 is part of a larger organization called the Thunder Wolf District, which is part of the Sam Houston Area Council (SHAC), which in turn is part of the national organization called Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

What activities do Cub Scouts do?

Your child will work with other Scouts their age in small groups and large groups on a variety of fun and engaging activities. Younger children focus on building awareness of their community and service to their family. Older children will learn useful skills for safely adventuring into the outdoors as well as general life skills. Throughout the program's levels, the boys and girls are given opportunities for leadership and responsibility appropriate to their age and maturity.

 How often do you meet?

There are typically 3 activities a month, though this can vary month to month: 

1. We have a Pack meeting (usually) the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Commonwealth Elementary

2. Each age-specific Den will host an additional meeting each month

3. The Pack also typically has one service activity, special event or campout each month

Click here to see our Annual Pack Calendar

How much does it cost?

The base annual base costs are $200/year.  Annual fees cover the following items:

• $80 to the National Boy Scout Organization (for staff, insurance, special events, etc)

  1. • There is also a one-time New Member fee of $25 only for the first time a scout joins

• $85 to Pack 1882 for....

  1. • Rank, patches and belt Loops   ~$20

     • Scout Materials such as Handbook, Neckerchief & slide and Pack T-Shirt ~ $25

     • Special events like Pinewood Derby, Rain Gutter Regatta, Blue & Gold ~$23

     • Administrative cost such as Storage, Facility Reservations and misc materials - $30

Additional cost includes items like a Pack uniform and optional campout and special activity costs. 

Additionally, parents that want to volunteer as leaders have an annual cost of $60 per year to cover training and insurance.

Who runs the Pack?

The most important and most rewarding leadership position in the Pack is that of Den Leader. It cannot be over-emphasized how important the Den Leader is to their child’s Cub Scout experience. The best way to make sure your child has the experience you want them to have is to become a Den Leader. The best way to insure that your Den’s schedule doesn’t conflict with all your other activities is to become the Den Leader. The best way to interact with the boys and girls that will, in many cases, become your child’s best friends into middle school and beyond is to become a Den Leader. It’s also fun and rewarding for you. No experience is necessary – we have a committee full of coaches and mentors who can guide you. Please consider becoming a Den Leader.

The Pack is run by a group of volunteer leaders called the Pack Committee. The Committee consists of 2 or more leaders from each Den, plus other positions like Cubmaster, Committee Chair, and Treasurer. We are always looking to add people to the Committee. Please let us know if you are interested.

If not called upon to be a leader, you may be asked to fill a committee or activity position. We are an active group that, like you, has other commitments (job, family, sports, church, etc.). We require the assistance of our volunteers to keep our Pack going. You will no doubt find, as we have, that the time you spend with your child rewards you in more ways than you can ever imagine.

What is expected from parents?

We hope you will volunteer as a Cub Scout Leader or a Committee Member. If you are unable to do so, there are still a number of things that are expected of you, as a Scout Parent. All parents should:

1. Buy your child the uniform appropriate for their age. Attach your child's awards to their uniform promptly.

2. Attend the monthly 1-hour Pack Meeting with your child, in uniform.

3. Attend den meetings. There are usually one or two Den Meetings per month. At den meetings, Scouts usually earn achievements needed for rank advancement.

4. Attend, with your child, as many Scout activities as possible. Scout Fair, camp-outs, field trips, Raingutter Regatta, Pinewood Derby, the Blue & Gold Banquet, and picnics are fun experiences you can share with your child. Lion and Tiger Cubs (kindergarten and first graders) must be accompanied to all events. All cubs must be accompanied on camp-outs.

5. Help your child earn achievements at home.

6. Be ready to assist your child's Den Leader.

7. Get involved! Have fun with your boy(s) and girl(s)!

Learn more and join the Pack!

Use these links to learn more about scouting and request to sign up: