Greetings from Pack 85!


Pack 85 was chartered by St. Luke Catholic Church in 1959.

Scouting is fun with a purpose, and the purpose is to raise boys who respect themselves and others, and who have strong character.   Pack 85 is dedicated to a lively Cub Scout experience with activities that capture the interest of boys yet are fun for the entire family.


Who We Are


Pack 85 is open to all 1st through 5th grade boys regardless of school attended or preferred place of worship.   Our cubs mostly attend St. Luke School, but a few attend other schools in the area.   St. Luke Church sponsors our pack and provides facilities for us to meet.


How We're Organized - Our pack has about 65 boys organized by dens.

Each den usually has 6 to 8 boys of the same grade level.   Dens are a great way to make and stay in touch with friends.   Boys may join at any grade, whether or not they've been scouts before.

  • 1st graders are in Tiger dens
  • 2nd graders are in Wolf dens
  • 3rd graders are in Bear dens
  • 4th and 5th graders are in Webelos dens

Our leadership is both mothers and fathers, and even a few grandparents! Single parents are welcome.

Our affiliations - St. Luke Catholic Church officially sponsors us.   Pack 85 is in the Chillicothe District of the Tecumseh Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Religious - The National Catholic Committee on Scouting provides two religious emblems programs for Cub Scouts.   Over 90% of our scouts earn both of these awards.


What Pack 85 is Not


We are Not Exclusive - We welcome boys and families of all backgrounds.

We are Not Day Care - You should attend the meetings and events and be with your son.   Cub Scouting is generally not a drop-your-son-off activity.   Our activities are parent / son oriented.   Parents provide our pack and den leadership, and everyone is expected to do their part to help run pack and den activities.


Acheivements and Awards


One of Scouting's biggest benefits is the structured exposure to skills and practical knowledge needed in family, career and community.

The youngest Scouts can earn recognition for achievement in Family, Den, or Go-See-It activities.   They participate in all scouting events with an Adult Partner (usually Mom or Dad).

As Scouts grow, they can learn essential skills and enjoyment of outdoor activities, community involvement, personal safety, sports, and the environment.   They earn emblems of recognition as they progress throughout the Cub Scout achievements and electives for their age group.   All Scouts can also earn recognition for 23 different sports accomplishments including virtually every ball sport plus skating, fishing and swimming.

Academic accomplishment is also very important with recognition of accomplishment in 17 areas including:

Art - Astronomy - Chess - Computers - Geography - Heritage - Language and Cultures - Map and Compass - Mathematics - Music - Science - Weather - Wildlife Conservation

Webelos are the oldest Scouts and they can earn 20 pins signifying their proficiency in Physical, Mental, Community, Technology, and Outdoor activities.   The Webelos program also prepares boys to join Boy Scouts at the end of fifth grade.


Meetings


During the school year, dens meet between two and three times a month and also plan several field trips per year.   Parents usually take turns organizing the den meetings and field trips.   Pack meetings are one evening a month, and feature award recognition and fun activities.


Camp Adventures


Pack 85 Cub Scouts have many opportunities to enjoy camping and the great outdoors.   Each summer, Day Camp provides five packed days of fun-filled games, crafts, shows, and activities.   Camp Birch also provides an overnight camp experience with tents and cots.   In addition, family campouts and hikes may be planned for the entire pack or for individual dens.


More Pack 85 Activities


Pinewood Derby - Cubs build and decorate 7" pinewood cars and race them down a 25-foot ramp, a classic event that's fun for all.

Cake Decorating - Scouts make and decorate their own cakes for the Blue & Gold Banquet (with just a little help from Mom or Dad!)

Service Projects - Cubs collect canned goods for the Greene County Food Bank as part of the annual Scouting for Food Drive. Pack 85 has adopted a nature area near Beavercreek.   Cubs take turns throughout the year keeping our adopted areas cleared of litter.


Costs


Registration Fees cover national registration from Fall to December of the following year.   An optional $12.00 covers a subscription to the national Scouting magazine, Boy's Life.   Registration occurs during our Cub Scout Registration Night, so please bring your checkbook!

Pack Dues cover supplies for den meetings and awards throughout the year.   Dues and Registration Fees are $60.00 for new boys registering in September, $55.00 per year thereafter.

Uniforms and Handbooks are required.   Uniform cost varies depending on age level ($30-40/scout).   Handbooks are provided by the Pack.  

Camp Fees are charged for day camp and overnight camp ($25 - $100 per camp, depending on camp attended).   Camp fees can be offset with the amount of popcorn your son will sell.

Scholarships to offset these costs are available for any boy who needs one.   These scholarships are regularly provided, so if needed, please ask.   Money issues will not prevent a boy from joining Pack 85.


How to Join Pack 85