Pack 49

Scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of boys and their families. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Family involvement is an essential part of the program, and parents are encouraged to play an active role in making the most of the short time the... y have to impact the lives of their children. The Scouting program is delivered through local civic, faith-based, and educational institutions called chartered organizations, which operate Scouting units to deliver the programs to their youth members, as well as the community at large. Together, these organizations are run by almost one million adult volunteers dedicated to helping youth learn and grow. This group makes sure your pack has good adult leaders, a place to meet, and exciting things to do. The group gets help from the Boy Scouts of America, which is part of Scouting around the world. Pack 49 is located in Taunton, Massachusetts. We are chartered by: Taunton Lodge of Elks #150, 775 John Quincy Adams Rd, As a Cub Scout, you will be part of your own pack. Our Pack number is #49. The pack is divided into smaller groups called dens. Each den has about six to eight boys. All of the Cub Scouts in your den are in the same grade and may even go to the same school. The Pack includes not only the boys in those dens, but also their families, and their leaders. The Pack meets once a month with Cub Scouts, leaders, parents and other family members attending. The Pack meeting is where boys are recognized for their achievements. It also provides an opportunity for the Pack to communicate upcoming events. Each den meets weekly or bi-weekly under the direction of trained adult volunteers called Den Leaders, and sometimes a Boy Scout Den Chief. The den meeting allows the boys to get to know each other, participate in activities that would be difficult in a larger group and gives them leadership opportunities as they help teach each other. Den meeting activities include ...Read More