"DO YOUR BEST."


about the pack

ABOUT PACK 411

Cub Scout Pack 411 is located in Cupertino, California.  We are serving boys from the John Muir, Meyerholz, Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Bethel Lutheran School Schools.

DEN MEETINGS

The boys meet weekly in small groups called dens.  Each den is made up of 3-12 boys.  Each den has an adult leader called a den leader.  Each den leader has an assistant den Leader or a designated parent to assist with each meeting.

PACK MEETINGS

Pack meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at Bethel Lutheran Church, 10181 Finch Avenue in Cupertino, at 7:00 PM in Torvend Hall, unless otherwise noted.   Pack 411 is Family friendly and we encourage family members to attend.  At least one parent or partner needs to attend.

The Cub Scouts Promise, Law & Motto:


The Cub Scout Promise:
"I promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack."

The Law of the Pack:
"The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill."

The Cub Scout Motto:
"Do Your Best!"

 

 Cub Scouts consist of four different ranks:

 
 Bobcat rank   No matter what age or grade a boy joins Cub Scouting, he must first earn his Bobcat badge before he can be awarded a Tiger Cub badge, Wolf badge, Bear badge, or Webelos badge.
 
 Tiger Cub rank Tigers are the youngest of the scouts.  Tiger cubs are first graders and their uniforms consist of the Cub Scout blue shirt, orange scarf, clasp and a Tiger Cub Cap.  Tiger Cubs earn the Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem, achievements and beads.  When he has earned all 15 beads, he is eligible to receive the Tiger Cub rank.
  Wolf rank   The Wolf Dens are our second graders. Wolf Cub Scouts earn the Wolf rank by completing 58 tracks in 12 achievements. After earning their Wolf badge, they can work on electives to earn Arrow Points.
 
 Bear rank   The Bear Dens are our third graders. Bear Cub Scouts earn the Bear rank by completing 12 of 24 possible achievements. After earning their Bear badge they can work on electives to earn Arrow Points.
 
  Webelos Badge   The Webelos consist of fourth and fifth graders.  Webelos Scouts earn the Webelos rank by completing the various requirements for Webelos Activity Badges. After earning their Webelos rank they can earn Compass Points by completing additional activities. Webelos can also earn the "Arrow of Light Award the highest award in Cub Scouting.  The Arrow of Light is the advancement to Boy Scouts.
 
 Arrow of Light -- Advancement to Boy Scouts
Is usually awarded during their second year of Webelos Scouting.  A boy who enters scouting as a fifth grader (or age 10) may earn both the Webelos badge and the Arrow of Light Award.

 All advancements are awarded at Pack meetings. This gives the boys the opportunity to be recognized in front of their family and peers for the work they have done in earning their various achievement.