About Cub Scout Pack 438
We are glad that you are interested in scouting. We believe that scouting is an important part of a youth's mental, physical, and social development. Cub Scout Pack 438 is chartered through Hillsborough United Methodist Church, located at 130 W. Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (See map below).
Cub Scout Pack 438 was chartered in 1974 and has a long history of providing a top notch scouting program. We are fortunate to have some of the very best leaders, scouts and parents and it shows in our enthusiasm and scouting spirit. We produce a robust year 'round program through our participation in the Summertime Pack program. The main portion of our scout year is late August through mid May with at least one activity in the months of June, July and August.
Cub Scout Pack 438 was chartered in 1974 and has a long history of providing a top notch scouting program. We are fortunate to have some of the very best leaders, scouts and parents and it shows in our enthusiasm and scouting spirit. We produce a robust year 'round program through our participation in the Summertime Pack program. The main portion of our scout year is late August through mid May with at least one activity in the months of June, July and August.
The Pack is one of many Scouting units operating as part of Shakori District, Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA). You can visit the Links page for more information on these organizations.
The Cub Scouting program has 10 purposes related to the overall aims of the Boy Scouts of America: to build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness. Those purposes are:
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To accomplish its purposes and achieve the overall goals of building character, learning citizenship, and developing personal fitness, Cub Scouting uses seven methods:
Living the Ideals - Cub Scouting's values are embedded in the Scout Oath and Scout Law, the Cub Scout motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, and salute. These practices help establish and reinforce the program's values in boys and girls and the leaders who guide them.
Belonging to a Den - The den - a group of six to eight boys or girls who are about the same age - is where Cub Scouting starts. In the den, Cub Scouts develop new skills and interests, they practice sportsmanship and good citizenship, and they learn to do their best, not just for themselves but for the den as well.
Using Advancement - Recognition is important to boys and girls. The advancement plan provides fun for the scouts and gives them a sense of personal achievement as they build skills and capabilities, and strengthens family understanding as adult family members and their den leader works with them on advancement adventures.
Involving Family and Home - Whether a Cub Scout lives with two parents or one, a foster family, or other relatives, his or her family is an important part of Cub Scouting. Parents and adult family members provide leadership and support for Cub Scouting and help ensure that scouts have a good experience in the program.
Participating in Activities - Cub Scouts participate in a huge array of activities including games, projects, skits, stunts, songs, outdoor activities, family camps, trips, and service projects. Webelos dens may have campouts. Besides being fun, these activities offer opportunities for growth, achievement, and family involvement.
Serving Home and Neighborhood - Cub Scouting focuses on the home and neighborhood. It helps scouts strengthen connections to their local communities, which in turn supports their growth and development.
Wearing the Uniform - Cub Scout uniforms serve a dual purpose, demonstrating membership in the group (everyone is dressed alike) and individual achievement (they wear the badges they have earned). Wearing the uniform to meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.
But most of all Cub Scouting is "Fun with a Purpose"!
To learn more about Cub Scouting or Pack 438 we invite you to contact us using the form provided. We also invite you to attend any of our regularly scheduled pack meetings or the appropriate den meeting for your child. Dens are broken out as follows:
- Lions - boys and girls in kindergarten or 5 years of age
- Tigers - boys and girls in 1st grade or 7 years of age
- Wolves - boys and girls in 2nd grade or 8 years of age
- Bears - boys and girls in 3rd grade or 9 years of age
- Webelos I - boys and girls in 4th grade or 10 years of age
- Webelos II - boys and girls in 5th grade or 11 years of age