New Member Information

Are you thinking of joining?

We typically have recruitment events just before the start of school each year. Kids can join at  any point in time during the year. You and your child are welcome to attend a pack meeting before joining to see if it's something you would like to do. Just email us at wilsonhillcubscoutpack632@gmail.com and let us know or just show up! 

Ready to Join? Click here to register.

Meetings

Pack meetings include all dens and occur once a month, usually on the third Thursday of the month. Pack meeting locations can vary, but most months will be held at one of the school's cafeteria.  Dens meet monthly during the school year (Your Den Leader will provide a schedule of meetings).  Please try to arrive earlier before the start of the meeting.  For all meetings, scouts should be in Class B uniform.

For a complete schedule of  upcoming Den/ Pack meetings and events, visit the "Calendar and Events" page.

Typical Pack Activities

In addition to monthly meetings during school year we have the following events.

Dens may also do "go-see-it" events on occasion in place of regular meetings.

Typical Annual Events include

• Pack Campouts (Family oriented) in Fall & in Spring 

• Parades, ceremonies, community service

• Pinewood Derby (cubs build cars and race)

• Raingutter Regatta/Rockets

• Scout advancement ceremonies

• Blue and Gold Banquet - a celebration of scouting

Uniforms

Class A: Official Cub Scout shirt, neckerchief with slide, and belt.  Official Scout hats, shorts, or pants are optional.  Items can be obtained at the Simon Kenton Scout Shop for approximately $65, information below.  Class A uniforms aren't required for our pack but you are more than welcome to purchase one to enhance your scout's experience. Buy one that is just a little big to help it last longer. The pack also has second hand uniforms but there is a limited supply.

Class B: Pack 632 T-shirt.  Class B uniforms are to be worn at Pack events. 

Uniforms & Cub Scout Handbooks can be purchased at the Simon Kenton Scout Shop (807 Kinnear Rd., Columbus OH  (614) 481-4270)

They can assist you with all you will need once you advise them school grade child in and "Cub Pack 632". They offer services to have all patches sewn onto uniform for you for nominal fee. For more information/ store hours visit: Simon Kenton Scout Shop

To see Uniforms based on age/rank and gender visit: Cub Uniform Information

Fees and Dues

• The cost for one year of scouts includes a National Boy Scouts Association fee, a Simon Kenton Council fee and our Pack 632 dues. Below is an explanation of what is included in those fees and dues. Some activities, including our campouts, require an additional fee. Occasionally we will have potluck style events where each family is asked to bring food.

• The National Boy Scouts Association and Sim Kenton Council fees ($85 and $60, respectively) pays for administrative management, leader training, background checks and facilities that we use every year such as Camp Lazarus.

• The Pack dues ($25) include advancement loops, Pinewood Derby cars/Raingutter Regatta kits/Rocket Kits, Blue and Gold Banquet, facility rental fees and other fun activities sprinkled in. 

• New! Starting with the 2023/2024 school year, dues for all scouts (new or returning) will be paid online by families. Following this year, dues will be due on the anniversary of this year's payment. New scouts will have varying anniversary dates. Returning scouts will all be on January 1 until our existing scouts have moved on to middle school.

• Most importantly, no child will be denied participation in our Pack because of an inability to pay dues. Payment plans, scholarships, and other options exist for families with extenuating circumstances. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to explore these options and rest assured that the strictest confidentiality will be maintained regarding financial matters.

Timing of Dues Payments 

Dues are paid annually. Pack Dues are not included and will be collected separately. The remaining pack dues ($25/scout) will be collected at the next packing meeting you attend. 

Thereafter, you will pay dues annually on the anniversary of your registration. You will receive reminders 30 and 60 days in advance.

Here is how popcorn sales can offset your 2024 dues:

Scouts can sell popcorn in September and October. Each scout’s dues are offset by their individual popcorn sales.  Below are example numbers (example doesn't include New Scout Fee).

Popcorn Sales Dues

$0 $170

$300 $110

$600 $50

$850 $0