Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 47, proudly serving the youth and families of Plymouth, Massachusetts! We are an active and enthusiastic Cub Scout pack dedicated to providing a fun, engaging, and character-building experience for boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Pack 47 has been chartered by the Church of the Pilgrimage in downtown Plymouth (8 Town Square), since our inception in 1952. As part of the charter, we meet at the church and hold some of our major events here.

Our Mission

At Pack 47, we believe in the power of Scouting to foster growth, responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to:

• Instill Values: We help our Cub Scouts develop strong moral character, learn the importance of good citizenship, and live by the Cub Scout Promise and Law.

• Encourage Adventure: Through exciting activities, outdoor excursions, and creative projects, we spark curiosity and a spirit of adventure in every scout.

• Build Skills: From knot-tying and first aid to public speaking and teamwork, we provide opportunities for scouts to learn practical skills that will benefit them for years to come.

• Promote Community: We strengthen family bonds and create a supportive community where scouts, parents, and leaders work together to achieve common goals.

• Have Fun! Above all, we strive to make every Cub Scouting experience memorable, enjoyable, and full of positive experiences.

What We Do

Pack 47 holds regular den meetings (smaller age-based groups) and monthly pack meetings, which bring all our dens together for larger activities, recognition ceremonies, and family fun. Our annual calendar is packed with exciting events, including:

• Pinewood Derby races

• Biweekly hikes throughout the winter and spring

• Camping trips and outdoor adventures

• Community service projects

• Blue & Gold Banquets

• Field trips to local attractions

• STEM-focused activities

• And much more!

Cub Scouting is organized into "dens" which are small groups of Cub Scouts, typically consisting of 3-12 children of the same grade level. These dens are the heart of the Cub Scouting experience, providing a close-knit environment for adventure, learning, and growth.

Each den is part of a larger "pack," which is made up of multiple dens from different age groups. The pack brings together all the dens for larger activities, ceremonies, and events, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose among all Cub Scouts.

Within the den, Cub Scouts:

• Work together: They participate in age-appropriate activities, learn new skills, and complete achievements towards their rank advancements.

• Form friendships: The small group setting allows for strong bonds to form, creating a supportive and fun atmosphere.

• Are led by adult volunteers: Each den has at least one adult Den Leader, often a parent, who plans and facilitates den meetings and activities.

• Explore new interests: Dens engage in a wide variety of activities, from outdoor adventures and community service to crafts, science experiments, and games.

The den structure allows for a personalized and engaging experience for each Cub Scout, while the overarching pack provides opportunities for broader participation and the celebration of shared achievements. It's a fantastic way for young people to build character, develop leadership skills, and have a lot of fun!

Cub Scout Dens by Age and Rank

Cub Scouts progress through different dens, each tailored to their age and grade level, offering increasingly challenging and engaging activities. While all new Cub Scouts at any grade level will first earn the Bobcat badge (which teaches the basic ideals and practices of Cub Scouting), they then focus on the rank specific to their grade.

Here's a breakdown of the dens and their corresponding ranks:

• Lion Den (Kindergarten / Ages 5-6)

  • Focus: This is the entry point into Cub Scouting, designed for kindergarten-aged youth and their adult partners. It's a family-oriented program with exciting indoor and outdoor activities that build confidence, family values, and introduce basic Scouting concepts.

  • Activities: Emphasis on creating memories, participating in adventures with an adult partner, and fostering curiosity.

• Tiger Den (1st Grade / Ages 6-7)

  • Focus: Tigers, accompanied by an adult partner, engage in hands-on activities that promote curiosity, teamwork, and creativity. This rank builds on the Lion program and is designed for first-grade youth.

  • Activities: Exploring the natural world, community engagement through "Go See It" activities, and developing foundational skills.

• Wolf Den (2nd Grade / Ages 7-8)

  • Focus: Wolf Cub Scouts continue to build essential life skills and self-reliance. They learn more traditional Scout skills and enjoy more outdoor adventures, with adults still involved but Scouts taking on more responsibility.

  • Activities: Skill-building in areas like cooking and tools, physical fitness, and personal growth through activities that encourage responsibility and communication.

• Bear Den (3rd Grade / Ages 8-9)

  • Focus: As Cub Scouts progress to the Bear Rank, they delve deeper into personal interests and gain a broader perspective. The activities become more challenging, emphasizing creativity, exploration, and strengthening personal responsibility.

  • Activities: Advanced outdoor skills, hobbies, physical fitness, and learning about their community.

• Webelos Den (4th Grade / Ages 9-10)

  • Focus: Webelos (an acronym for "WE'LL BE LOYAL SCOUTS") marks a transitional phase, preparing Cub Scouts for the more advanced challenges of Scouts BSA. This rank emphasizes leadership, more complex skills, and introduces concepts found in the older Scouts BSA program.

  • Activities: Working on activity pins that cover a wide range of topics, fostering leadership skills, and starting to learn about the Scouts BSA program.

• Arrow of Light Den (5th Grade / Ages 10-11)

  • Focus: The Arrow of Light is the highest rank a Cub Scout can achieve and represents a significant step towards becoming a member of Scouts BSA. This den focuses on advanced skills and leadership, preparing them for the "crossing over" ceremony into a Scouts BSA Troop.

  • Activities: More challenging outdoor adventures, building a stronger understanding of Scouting principles, and participating in activities with local Scouts BSA troops. The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Scouts BSA uniform.

Each den provides a unique and exciting journey, progressively building skills, character, and a love for the outdoors, all within a supportive and fun environment!

Advancing through Ranks and Recognizing Achievement

Throughout a scouting year, each Scout will work with den leaders and parents to learn new skills that satisfy “requirements,” defined in the Scout Handbook. When Scouts complete a set of requirements, they earn a belt loop with the symbol of the skill set (badges are for Scouts). Den leaders and parents work together on a Scout’s advancement through the ranks, and the den leaders usually stay with the same group of Scouts from the start of the den to the end of Cub Scouts. 

Make our Pack Awesome, Make your Den Fantastic

You can lead in uniform or lead out of uniform- either way, your participation helps us thrive!

Our Pack needs the support of dedicated adult volunteers performing in specific roles over the 12-month period of the scouting year. Parents can lead or support specific projects during the year, like planning the end-of-year Blue and Gold Banquet (blue and gold are the scouting colors). Every leader in our Pack is a volunteer, and every parent in our Pack should volunteer to lead or contribute their time and skills.

When you join or renew in Cub Pack 47, plan to join as an active participant in your den. Den leaders need the help of each den parent to organize and lead learning experiences that help Scouts advance through rank requirements.