A pack is a group of Cub Scouts, adult leaders and parents who belong to the same Cub Scout unit (e.g., Pack 301, Rolling Hills District, Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America). A pack generally draws its membership primarily from an elementary school, church or community that is associated with the pack's Chartered Organization and Community. Most of our Scouts attend Cannon River STEM school.  However, we welcome Scouts from every school.  Each pack is made up of:

• Lion Cub Dens (Kindergarten)

• Tiger Cub Dens (1st grade)

• Wolf Dens (2nd grade)

• Bear Dens (3rd grade) 

• Webelos Dens (4th/5th grades)

A den is a small group of boys (ideally 6-8) of the same grade level. Each den meets on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to work on achievements and other activities. The den is led by adult Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders, who are responsible for planning and conducting each den meeting. 

A Cub Scout Pack is divided into small groups of about 6-8 boys called Dens, who meet at least 2 times a month under the direction of adult Den Leaders.  Dens are organized by rank. Ranks are organized by grade:

• Lion Cub Dens (Kindergarten)

• Tiger Cub Dens (1st grade)

• Wolf Dens (2nd grade)

• Bear Dens (3rd grade) 

• Webelos Dens (4th/5th grades)

The Den allows boys to get to know each other better and engage in activities that would be difficult in a larger group.  Den meeting activities are planned around the advancement requirements and include games, crafts, outdoor fun, practicing skits and stunts in preparation for the next Pack Meeting, taking part in simple ceremonies and songs, and working on monthly core values.  Some of the work may be accomplished by the boys with their parents outside of the Den Meeting. 

The Den Leaders may ask for special help from parents (helping with a meeting, sharing a special skill, or just providing a snack for the boys).  The Lion and Tiger programs are run through shared leadership of the adult partners.

The pack is run entirely by unpaid volunteers. We always welcome people who would like to help out, and have large and small jobs for every family. Ideally, each family should volunteer for a job, which is what we are working towards in Pack 301.

• The Pack Committee, which currently consists of the Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmasters, Secretary and the Treasurer, develops budgets, approves expenses, arranges for facilities and conducts overall planning.

• The Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders are most directly involved with the Cub Scouts. Dens generally meet weekly or bi-weekly, a Den Leaders meeting is held monthly (in conjunction with the Committee Meeting) to discuss issues of common concern (first Sunday of every month).

• An adult member of each Cub Scout household would be appreciated to participate in a volunteer position or serve on a committee.

In addition to Pack Committee and Den Leader positions, Pack 301 generally tries to fill several volunteer positions (e.g., Treasurer, Den Leader, Webmaster, Advancement Coordinator) and have several committees (e.g., Blue and Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, Popcorn Fund Raiser, Camping, and other special events).  Lend your skills and make our Pack more fun for the Scouts!

Pack 301 Den meetings are generally held the 1st and 3rd Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. September through May.   Pack meetings are generally held the 3rd Sunday of the month from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Committee Meetings are held the 1st Sunday of the month at 4:30 p.m.  Most meetings are held at the Cannon River STEM School gymnasium unless otherwise specificed.  The Pack Calendar will provide exact dates, places and times of all pack meetings.