Pack 527
Saugus, CA
Saugus, CA
Scouting!
Interested in Joining Scouts?
Scouting can be such a rewarding experience for both the scouts and their
families, but sometimes it seems a little complicated to get started. Here are
some suggestions that can get you going.
Scouting can be such a rewarding experience for both the scouts and their
families, but sometimes it seems a little complicated to get started. Here are
some suggestions that can get you going.
First Step: Find your council.
Scouts are organized on multiple
levels, a larger one of them being
"councils". These usually have
central offices that are good sources
of information. To find your local
council, check out the website for the
Boy Scouts of America and click on
the "Local Councils" link.
Scouts are organized on multiple
levels, a larger one of them being
"councils". These usually have
central offices that are good sources
of information. To find your local
council, check out the website for the
Boy Scouts of America and click on
the "Local Councils" link.
Second Step: Find a pack.
Your council should be able to help you
locate one or more packs in your area.
Different packs have different focuses;
some are outdoorsy, some are
community service-oriented, some are
focused on merits and badges. Attend
some meetings and see what feels right
for you and your future scout.
Your council should be able to help you
locate one or more packs in your area.
Different packs have different focuses;
some are outdoorsy, some are
community service-oriented, some are
focused on merits and badges. Attend
some meetings and see what feels right
for you and your future scout.
Third Step: Join up!
Once you have found a pack that serves your needs, talk to those pack leaders
about how to join. They will help you with registration forms and introducing you
and your son to his pack and his den. Don't be afraid to ask questions. People
will want to help you get started.
Once you have found a pack that serves your needs, talk to those pack leaders
about how to join. They will help you with registration forms and introducing you
and your son to his pack and his den. Don't be afraid to ask questions. People
will want to help you get started.
| Mountainview Students? If you have a son in 1st to 5th grade who attends Mountainview Elementary School, then we are your pack! For information on joining Pack 527, please contact the Webmaster and we will help you get started. If you attend a different school in the Saugus District, but still wish to join, please email us, but you may also wish to check with our local council or your school to see if you already have a local pack in your area. |
What do you need to get started?
The primary needs for your scout when he first begins will be a uniform and a
handbook.
The primary needs for your scout when he first begins will be a uniform and a
handbook.
| Uniform Tigers, Wolves and Bears all wear the navy blue uniforms and color coded hats (Tigers are orange, Wolves are yellow, Bears are blue). You will also need a belt. Webelos wear brown and green uniforms with matching hats. Individual packs may have other requirements, so check with them, and also for information on any uniform patches you might need. Our pack awards your scout with their neckerchief and slide at their first meeting, so make sure you don't buy that! Other than that... a good pair of hiking shoes! |
| Handbooks Each rank has its own handbook that outlines the activities a scout must accomplish in order to receive that rank. The handbook also identifies other ways for a scout to earn badges and awards. Make sure your scout takes part in checking off his accomplishments with you. |
| You can buy your scout stuff online! |
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