Program + FAQs

Our Pack is proud to offer a year-round program built to offer diverse opportunities for fun and adventure for the Scout and his family.

Who can join?

Membership is open to children grades K - 5th from Richmond and the surrounding towns.  Our roster currently includes boys and girls from throughout the Chariho school district and local charter schools.

When can my child join?

Our formal recruitment is in September, aligned with the school calendar. However, you are welcome and encouraged to join at anytime!  Contact our Membership Chair for more information.

Why is there a membership charge?

• New  Scout:  $25 one time fee

• Annual Renewal: $80 youth registrations

• Adventure Card: $54

Without the membership, the Pack could not operate.  Monies raised through membership and fundraising activities are the primary sources of funding for the Pack's operating expenses.  Compared to the cost of other programs available to our youth, Pack 1 Richmond's Cub Scout program is a tremendous value.

The pack has scholarships to assist families if costs prohibit your child from participation.  Contact the pack to learn more about financial scholarships.

What about uniforms?

Each scout is required to wear the official Cub Scout 'Field' uniform shirt, belt, neckerchief, slide, and hat.  The hat may be either the official rank hat or the pack hat. Official Cub Scout pants/shorts are encouraged, but are not required. Otherwise, blue pants/shorts or blue jeans should be worn. Required insignia and any patches or awards earned should be correctly affixed.

For more information, visit the Cub Scouting Uniform Page

How much time will Cub Scouts require?

Pack 1 Richmond believes that parental involvement and regular participation in both Den and Pack events is the key to a scout getting the most out of the Scouting experience

As your child's adult guide, or Akela, we ask that, at minimum, you commit to attending the following: 

Pack Meeting - held monthly September through May (1 to 1.5 hours) 

Den Meeting- held approx weekly September through May (1 to 1.5 hours) 

Pinewood Derby- held annually in January (3 hours) 

Fundraising- held twice annually (time commitment varies)

We strongly encourage participation in other Pack and Council sponsored activities based upon your child's interests.  Popular events include: 

Scout Days at local sporting events (Providence Bruins, Paw Sox, NE Revolution, etc.) 

Camping Overnights (Pack campouts, Boston Museum of Science, etc.)

Outings (Hiking, Frosty Drew Observatory, Yagoo Water Park, Biomes, etc.)

How does the pack protect my child?

Maintaining a safe and secure environment for our Cub Scouts is the highest priority of our Pack and its Leaders.  Please visit our Youth Protection page to learn more about our commitment and process.