2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Note: log into your Scoutbook account to view event links

October Events

• October 5th:  Pack Leadership Committee Meeting

• October 9th: New Pack Members Orientation and Open House for new members- Link to register

• October 10th: Pack Meeting: Please note there is a location change, Check email for Location.

• October 12th: Pack wide hiking and service project day at Pocahontas State Park, connect with your den leader.

• October 17-19th: Campout Creepy Hollow, register through Heart of Virginia Council

• October 26th: Den Meetings

Pack Leaders - Mark your calendars for the Den Leader Summit on Nov. 2 at 4:00 PM

Log into Scoutbook today to see all of the upcoming Pack adventures offered through May 2026

Join Cub Scouts in 3 steps

• Follow the link to register to become a member ($170 annually for Scouting America fee and Heart of Virginia Council fee)

• Use your primary email address to register. You will receive a welcome email (2-5 days after registration is confirmed) from the Pack Membership Team. Pack dues are collected annually in September or at the time of joining, approximately $85 + $5 processing fee.

• Log in to Scoutbook and attend your first events!

• Welcome to the Pack! We are so glad you have joined Scouts. (follow the link for information)

• Please contact the Membership Coordinator, Committee Chair or Cubmaster with any questions: membership@pack2831.com, committeechair@pack2831.com, cubmaster@pack2831.com 

• New Member Orientations are generally offered once in September and once in October - if you missed them for 2025, feel free to attend in 2026 and ask questions anytime to your den leader, membership chair, cubmaster or committee chair

What is Cub Scouting?

Cub Scouting is a program of Scouting America, whose overall mission is to help young people build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness.  Cub Scouting focuses on programming for youth in kindergarten through fifth grades (ages 5 through 10). Beyond age 11, youth are invited to learn about Troop 2860.

Brochures

Quick guides for new Cub Scout families

Cub Scouting...

• is for girls and boys from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade

• is for the whole family

• is fun

• is adventure

• helps kids develop skills and interests

• has an advancement plan

• teaches kids to make and achieve goals

• teaches being a good citizen

• provides year-round activities

• provides service opportunities for entire family in the local community

Principles of Cub Scouting

The Cub Scouting program has 10 purposes related to the overall aims of Scouting America -- 

• Character Development

• Spiritual Growth

• Good Citizenship

• Fitness

• Family Understanding

• Respectful Relationships

• Personal Achievement

• Friendly Service

• Fun and Adventure

• Preparation for Troop Scouts