You can sign up easily online!  Just click on the link below, select "Apply Now."

https://beascout.scouting.org/list/?zip=95361&program%5B%5D=pack&unitID=354778

If you are transferring from another cub scout pack, you will need to fill out a paper application at our meeting.

Joining Cub Scouts has SO MANY benefits!
⚜ create opportunities for "family time" 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
⚜ learn how to get along with others 👋
⚜ develop goal setting 🏆
⚜ affordable 💲
⚜ go on outdoor adventures 🎣
⚜ develop values and morals ✋
⚜ earn awards and recognition 🥇
⚜ learning new life skills ⛑️
⚜ go camping ⛺️
⚜ serving opportunities 🥫
⚜ promote patriotism 🇺🇸
⚜ make new friends
⚜ and...WE HAVE SO MUCH FUN! 🤪

This is my favorite question because Cub Scouts is one of the cheapest kid activities around!  

REGISTRATION: Total due at sign up is $165.25 and that covers your membership for 1 year with the National Scouting America.  That is less than $15/month…definitely one of the cheapest kid activities around!  Your membership will renew one year from when you sign up.

UNIFORM: Your scout will need a uniform, which can be purchased from the scout store below or online at www.scoutshop.org.  A brand-new uniform (shirt, zip-off pants, belt, patches, neckerchief & slide) runs about $125 (we also have hand-me-down uniforms available if needed). 

No monthly fees!  You pay for your scouting program one year at a time. 

We firmly believe that no child should be prevented from scouting due to finances.  We have funds set aside for those who need assistance.  We also have hand-me-down UNIFORMS available for free!

Please read through the following link if you might need financial assistance:

https://forms.gle/9FMoJgoCKWDGSHAa8

Each year, our pack participates in an amazing fundraiser.  Almost every scout earns their entire scouting year (dues, activities, uniforms) all for free!

Our Pack meets every Monday 6:00-7:00pm at the Community United Methodist Church located at 1480 Poplar St, Oakdale.  We have families from many surrounding cities who join our stellar program.

The first Monday 6:00-7:30 of each month is a Committee Meeting.  All parents are encouraged to attend to help plan upcoming events, make decisions and think of great ideas for our pack!  Scouts are left at home or brought with a quiet activity.

If you have other children ages 10-17 they can join Troop 365 which conveniently meets at the same location and day.  Their meetings are 5:30-7:00 and for boys & girls. 

There are no requirements to attend meetings and activities.  We understand that life happens, so come to the meetings and activities that you're able to.  Obviously, the more you attend the more your scout will promote in rank and earn adventure belt loops...and the more fun they'll have!

Short Answer: Yes, Every parent has something to offer the pack!

Cub Scouts is run by unpaid volunteers and we encourage parents to help to the extent they are able.  Some of our key leaders put in as much time to Cub Scouts as their regular job!  Not everyone needs to be in those key leader roles, but everyone can pitch in and help.  There are many positions and opportunities to help, both large or small.  We appreciate it all!  

Now!  New Cub Scouts join our pack year-round.  We follow a traditional school schedule with official weekly meetings kicking off in August and ending in April.  We still meet for activities in the summer months (just no weekly meetings).

YES!  Each year Scouting America survey families and one of the number one requests from families was for their daughters to be able to join Cub Scouts along with their sons.  The daughters were coming to all of the meetings and participating in the activities but couldn't earn any awards or recognition.  We are so glad girls are now able to join our pack and we have many who love scouting!

Cub Scouts is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  If you have boys or girls 10-17 yrs old, they can join our Troop 365!

Y.E.S!  Cub Scouting is Family Scouting!  Siblings (both younger and older) and parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of our meetings and activities.

Cub Scouts takes the safety of your child VERY seriously.  It is required  that Kinder and 1st graders have a registered adult partner with them at all times, and we encourage a registered adult to be present with all other scout grade levels as well.  

Official adult leaders have a background check performed and have completed the Youth Protection Training.

As a safeguard, one scout and one adult are never left alone.  There are always either two adults or two scouts together at all times.  When using the restroom, scouts take a fellow scout "buddy" with them.  Adults and scouts are not allowed to be in the restrooms at the same time.  At Pack 365, we have separate restrooms that scouts and adults can use.

We start with the color guard presenting the American and Scouting flags.  We recite the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath and Scout Law.  Awards, patches and recognition comes next, along with any announcements.

We then break into smaller dens, which are separated by grade levels.  Your child will join other children in their specific grade to work on activities and adventures geared for their particular level of learning, led by a den leader.  Parents are involved and present at all meetings.  We finish with the color guard retrieving the flags and dismissal.  Meetings are 1 hour long. Typically 6pm - 7pm

We have about 2-3 activities per month and they are AMAZING!  Some of the highlights include camping, fishing day, pinewood derby, beach day, rocket day, summer camp, hikes, scouting for food, cavern tours, police and fire department visits, overnighter at the Fresno Zoo and USS Hornet and more!  Come to the activities that work best for your schedule and interest you!