Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 202, where we embrace having fun in the outdoors, giving back to our community and helping our youth grow into leaders. 

Our 2019-2020 New Family Orientation will be at 6:30 on Thursday, Sept 12, 2019 at Chabot Elementary School (6686 Chabot Rd, Oakland). Please join us to find out more information about cub scouts and our pack in particular. 

This site should answer most of your questions and inform you of our policies; however, feel free to contact us if you have any questions.  The Pcck 202 e-mail address is pack202oakland@gmail.com. 

Founded in 1934 and now entering its 85th year, Pack 202 is one of the oldest continuously chartered packs in the United States. We take great pride in continuing this tradition for our youth today and the next generation of scouts. Like most packs, Pack 202 is an all-volunteer organization.  We are only as successful as the effort put forth by the Scouts and their families. With increasing involvement in the program, you will find opportunities for growth--not only for your Scouts--but also for yourself.

Cub Scouting is part of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the largest youth organization in the United States.  In fact, it is believed that over 110 million Americans have been members over the past 119 years. The BSA endeavors to teach youth core values such as self-esteem, citizenship and outdoorsmanship through a variety of activities such as camping, hiking and service projects. Currently there are more than 2 million youths and 1 million adult volunteer members. 

While Scouts BSA provide programming for youth between 12-18 years old, Cub Scouting  is designed for youth in 1st-5th grades. Its membership is the largest of the three BSA Scouting Divisions (Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, and Venturing). As part of the worldwide Scouting movement, Cub Scouting aims to promote character development, citizenship, and personal fitness. Pack 202 averages about 100 cub scouts/year.

A large part of the Scouting experience is about learning new things. Pack 202 supports many of the traditional Scouting activities and programs such as the Pinewood Derby (always a big hit!), hikes, campouts, and community events. 

While we recognize that youth today have many commitments, we encourage each family to attend every Pack (entire group) and Den (grade specific) meeting for this is where scouts make progress on their achievements. In addition, many Scouts tell us that their favorite memories are the many hikes and special events that they attend throughout the year.  

Regular Pack Meetings 

• Pack Meetings for all scouts take place on the second Thursday of each month during the school year.  Meetings are held at Chabot Elementary School (6686 Chabot Road, Oakland, CA) and run from 6:30-8pm. A Pack meeting will include a set of activities reinforcing the year-long Scouting Program. Pack meetings also usually include ceremonies and awards for Scouts advancing. 
• While at least one Adult Partner should always accompany a Scout to a Pack meetings, we encourage the whole family to come out and support their Scouts.  During the meetings we also ask that the Scout's Adult Partners actively participate and support youth participation.
• Finally, we disseminate a lot of information during the Pack meetings so it is important for families to attend regularly. 

Special Programs

• Pinewood Derby Scouts build their cars using kits they receive at the November Pack meeting.  The Pack usually hosts two workshops in December and/or January to Scouts build their cars. Our Derby is held at the end of January and Scouts receive awards for fastest cars, most original cars, etc.  Winners can advance to regional events.
• Overnights.  The entire pack goes on a weekend overnight camp outing in Fall and Spring
• Blue and Gold Banquet.  The potluck banquet celebrates the anniversary of Cub Scouting. Scouts make centerpieces for the Den’s tables, and the US Marines have traditionally conducted uniform inspections at this meeting in February.
• Toys for Tots  Scouts and their Adult Partners staff a booth outside of Lucky's in Montclair  to collect new toys for the holiday season in partnership with the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
• Scouting for Food. Scouts and their family collect non-perishable food items and then provide donations to the Alameda Food Bank
• Trail Trekker Hikes.  Pack members usually meet for a day hike the Sunday after the monthly pack meeting.  The location and time for the hike is announced at the Pack meeting preceding the hike with each Den acting as Hike Leaders throughout the year.
• Day Summer Camp.  The San Francisco Bay Area Council offers several camps at local parks in the Bay Area. Scouts work on Advancements and other related activities.  Registration and information for all Day Summer camps are done by the Adult Partner online at www.sfbac.org. The Pack tries to coordinate attendance so that our scouts have friends at the camps they attend.
• Overnight Summer Camps. The San Francisco Bay Area Council also host overnight/resident camps at Camp Royaneh (in the Russian River area, Camp Wente (near Mendocino) and Rancho Los Mochos (near Livermore). Over the course of the week, Scouts work on Advancements and other supervised Activities (e.g., hiking, archery, swimming, crafts and bb gun shooting). Registration and information for all Overnight Summer camps are done by a Scout's Adult Partner online at www.sfbac.org. 

And More. . .  . . . Pack 202 is planning a number of “Special Events” !!!

 

For the 2019-2020 year, Pack dues are $120. 

• New Scouts will pay $33 at registration and the balance of $87 to the Pack Treasurer.  
• Returning Scouts will pay the full $120 to the Pack Treasurer.  

Dues should be paid no later than the October Pack meeting.  

Checks should be made payable to "Montclair Pack 202" and indicate the name of the Scout for whom they are paid. Payment can also be made via PayPal to montclair.pack202@gmail.com 

Principal items covered by dues (approximately):

• $33: BSA National Registration
• $21: Pack Campouts
• $15: Pack Picnic, BBQ, Blue & Gold Dinner
• $16: Pack and Den Meeting Expenses
• $18: Awards and Advancement
• $17: Pack Management, IT, Scholarship

Pack 202 is run by the Pack Committee.  The Committee operates under a "charter" issued by the San Francisco Bay Area Council of BSA.  The Pack Committee consists of:

• The Cubmaster (with supporting Assistant Cubmasters)
• Leaders from each Den
• Pack Officers
• Committee Chair
• Treasurer / Registrar
• Quartermaster
• Any other interested Adult Partners or other adults.

St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, in Oakland, sponsors the Pack. However, membership in the pack is open to all regardless of their religious affiliation and Cub Scouts and Pack 202 does not promote or favor any particular religious affiliation.In 2018, Pack meetings will  take place at Chabot Elementary School. However, membership is open to all regardless of where they attend school.  

The Pack Committee meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, in the evening, at various locations, usually the Pack Committee Chair’s house.  If you are interested in attending a Committee Meeting, please contact the Cubmaster or Pack Committee Chair for location, time and date information.

The scouts in Pack 202 are divided into Dens,with approximately six to ten scouts in each Den.The Pack has a varying number Dens each year based on the numbers and ages of the scouts in the Pack.

All of the Scouts meet at the Pack meeting,once a month, on the second Thursday of the month. The Pack leadership plans the Pack meetings. The Dens meet once a month or more, at times determined by the members of each Den.  The Den Leaders plan the Den programs with the parents of the scouts in each den.  

Dens contain youth of approximately the same age, as follows:

Kindergarteners= Lion

First Graders= Tiger

Second Graders = Wolf

Third Graders= Bear

Fourth Graders= Webelos I

Fifth Graders=  Webelos II / Arrow of Light

The Tiger Cub program is a very informal program for first graders only. In this program, the Scout and Scout’s Adult Partner(s) participate in all activities. Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts earn the Bobcat badge first. They then may earn the badge that corresponds to their age. Aside from the Bobcat badge, scouts need not and should not go back to earn badges for a younger age. 

Cub Scout’s highest rank is the Arrow of Light badge.  It may be earned only by a Webelos Scout in the fifth grade. Except for the Religion Award, it is the only Cub Scout award that may later be worn on the ScoutsBSA uniform. Scouts are eligible to join the ScoutsBSA in the spring of their Webelos II (fifth grade) year (or earlier if they meet the age requirements – i.e. in December, 12 years old and in 5^th grade).

Handbooks detailing the advancement requirements for Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos are available from the Scout shop. Families should purchase the books, review the requirements, and keep track of their Scout’s advancement in the book, reporting all progress completed to their respective Den Leaders.  

When the Scout has earned a rank or badge, we will present him his badge at the next Pack meeting. Recognizing our Scouts’s achievements is a core part of our pack function, helps build his self-esteem for meaningful accomplishment, and encourages him to continue to seek new challenges in life.