Aurora Pack 127
About Cub Scout Pack 127
Cub Scouting with Pack 127 is a year-round, family-oriented program designed for all children who are in kindergarten through fifth grade, or are between 5 and 10 years of age. Our Pack primarily meets at Creekside Elementary, but we also meet around the southeast Denver area for hikes and activities.
We primarily recruit from Creekside Elementary, but our Scouts come from many schools in the area. We are also very happy to welcome local homeschooling families to our pack!
Siblings are welcome to attend meetings and outings (though there may be cases where this isn’t possible) and parents are encouraged to be as involved as they can.
The Structure of Cub Scouting
Dens
The den is the most fundamental unit of Cub Scouting. This is the group your Scout will spend most of their time with, and it’s where the Scouting program is primarily delivered.
It consists of a group of six to eight children of the same age or grade level, working on the same rank together.
Dens have a den number that stays the same as the Scouts progress through the ranks, so even as Scouts work from Lion to Arrow of Light ranks, their den number doesn’t change.
The Pack
A Cub Scout pack is made up of dens, all organized and led by the pack committee. A pack is also called a “unit” and each one has a number to identify it. Ours is Pack 127.
The pack committee consists of the Cubmaster, the committee chair, the treasurer, den leaders, and other committee members. The committee meets once a month, and meetings are always open to parents who want to participate.
We have pack meetings at least once per month, where all dens come together, often for a special event. Pack meetings are also where we recognize Scouts for their achievements and hand out awards.
Our District, Council, and Charter
The Scout Oath and Law
The Scout Oath and Scout Law are essential to understanding Scouting. Scouts are required to learn them in order to earn their Bobcat rank, and they are repeated at every pack and den meeting.
The Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Scout Law
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
Meetings
Cub Scout meetings are where the fun happens! There are several types of meetings: pack meetings, den meetings, and special activities or events. On average, you can expect to spend 1-2 hours per week in Scout meetings.
PACK MEETINGS
There is one pack meeting per month, usually held the first Thursday of the month, depending on the event. Pack meetings often consist of a special event like the rain gutter regatta or the Blue & Gold Banquet. A pack meeting is where pack announcements are made and awards are handed out.
DEN MEETINGS
Den meetings are held at least once per month in addition to pack meetings. Den meetings are where Scouts do most of the work towards their rank advancement requirements, and are led by den leaders and assistant den leaders, with assistance from parents. Each den schedules their own meetings.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
There may also be other events available to everyone in the pack, especially during months where the weather is suitable for outdoor activities. These might be hikes, fishing trips, camping trips, etc.
These events will be run in addition to pack meetings, and won’t generally have advancement or award ceremonies.
Cub Scout Ranks and Uniforms
Kids can join the pack at any age from 5 to 11, and begin their Scouting journey. The den they are assigned to will depend upon their age or grade, and they will begin working on the appropriate rank. Our youngest Scouts start in kindergarten at the Lion rank, and our 5th grade Scouts are working on the Arrow of Light rank, the highest award in Cub Scouting.
Each rank has some different uniform elements to help identify which Scouts are working on which rank. There is some commonality between uniforms as well, to show that we’re all on the same team. Adult leaders also wear uniforms, to show that they are on the same team as the kids.
Lion - Kindergarten
Lion Scouts are the youngest rank in Cub Scouting. They are made up of kids who are in kindergarten, or the year prior to 1st grade (5-6 years old). Lions have shorter and fewer den meetings than other ranks, but still get to participate fully in pack events and meetings. Lion den meetings happen 1-2 times per month in addition to pack meetings, and typically last between 30-45 minutes.
Tiger - 1st Grade
Tiger Scouts are those Scouts who are in 1st grade (6-7 years old) during the Scouting year. Tiger Scouts participate in 1-3 den meetings per month in addition to the pack meeting, and their meetings are the more typical 45 minutes to one hour long. Tigers also begin wearing the classic dark blue Class A uniform at this rank, and they begin affixing badges and awards to mark their advancement.
Wolf - 2nd Grade
Wolf Scouts are Scouts who are in 2nd grade (7-8 years old) during the Scouting year. Wolf Scouts participate in 1-3 den meetings per month in addition to the pack meeting, and their meetings are usually 45 minutes to one hour long. Wolf Scouts are beginning to earn more responsibility in the pack, as this is the rank where they learn to perform the flag ceremony for pack meetings.
Bear - 3rd Grade
Bear Scouts are in the 3rd grade (8-9 years old) during the Scouting year. Bear Scouts participate in 1-3 den meetings per month, and their meetings are the standard 45 minutes to one hour long. Bear Scouts are the first rank able to earn the celebrated Whittling Chip, which allows them to carry small pocket knives on appropriate Scouting activities.
Webelos - 4th Grade
Webelos Scouts are in 4th grade (9-10 years old) during the Scouting year. This rank and the Arrow of Light rank are essentially two years of work to help Scouts transition from the adult-led program of Cub Scouting to the Scout-led program of Scouts BSA. They will have more leadership opportunities, more time spent camping and hiking, and will begin to spend some time with Scouts BSA troops. Webelos Scouts begin wearing the tan uniform shirt that they’ll continue wear through the Scouts BSA program.
Arrow of Light - 5th Grade
Arrow of Light Scouts are in 5th grade (10-11 years old) during the Scouting year. They are working to finish their rank advancement requirements so they can cross over to a Scouts BSA troop at the Blue & Gold banquet, usually held in late February or early March. Arrow of Light Scouts earn the Arrow of Light badge of rank, which is the only Cub Scout award that they are allowed to wear on their Scouts BSA uniform once they cross over.
Uniforms
Cub Scouts wear uniforms that display their current rank and their individual achievements. The uniform demonstrates that a Scout is part of a den, part of the pack, and part of Boy Scouts of America as a whole. When Scouts are wearing their uniform, they are representing Scouting to the public.
The Pack provides registered scouts with neckerchief, neckerchief slide, Greater Colorado Council patch, and Webelos Colors.
Parents are responsible for providing all other elements of a Class A uniform for their Scout. The components of a Class A uniform for each rank are explained at the site linked below. Parents need to ensure the unit numerals (1-2-7) and Den number are purchased. Pack 127 doesn’t require official uniform pants or socks, but a uniform shirt, hat, belt, and neckerchief are encouraged.
TigerWolfBear Uniform Inspection.pdfWebelos Uniform Inspection.pdf