Cub Scouts is one of the most inexpensive and rewarding youth programs you can sign your child up for.
Annual Dues
| Scouting America Dues (national) | $85 |
| Baltimore Area Council Dues (local) | $75 |
| Pack Dues* | $150 |
| Scout Life subscription (optional) | $15 |
| TOTAL (after first year, without Scout Life) | $310** |
*Pack dues include : Pinewood derby kits, patches, belt loops, snacks, food, official “Class B” uniform (t-shirt), Fall glamping, Blue & Gold Banquet, and Game Night. Two-day camping trips and other overnight adventures are à la carte.
This amounts to about $26 per month. No other youth program in Maryland is as comprehensive, effective and affordable as Cub Scouting.
**Lower or no-cost dues are available for families with financial challenges.
One-Time Costs
The one-time costs involve purchasing the different parts of the blue Cub Scout field uniform, including some patches, and a $25 one-time Scouting America joining fee. Other things, such as belt loops, badges and awards, are included in the Pack dues.
| Joining Fee | $25.00 |
| Cap | $22.99 |
| Neckerchief & Slide | $20.98 |
| Belt | $12.99 |
| Shirt | $32.99 |
| Uniform Patches | $14.73 |
| Patch Vest | $14.99 |
| TOTAL | $144.67 plus tax |
Uniforms and Handbooks
All uniforms and supplies can be purchased at the Scout Shop on Wyman Park Drive or any Baltimore-area Scout Shop.
Handbooks are available for $23.99. While they remain a helpful resource, they are optional, as much of the information is now easily accessible online.
Cost shouldn’t be a barrier. If a uniform is difficult to afford, Pack 3807 will provide one at whatever cost works for your family—even free. No questions asked, and your payment is completely private. We just want your child to join in the fun and adventure of Scouting.
À La Carte Costs
The Baltimore Area Council often offers amazing council-wide events such as the B&O Railroad Museum Railroad-O-Ree and outdoor adventures such as camping, archery and hiking, which can range from free to $10 or more. These are completely optional.
Cub Scout Weekend is offered Spring, Summer, and Fall at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, a breathtaking 2,500 acre reservation in northern Maryland owned and maintained by the BSA Baltimore Area Council.
Finally, there are many organizations and venues that offer special priced scouting events, such as the Maryland Science Center, the Baltimore Blast, Medieval Times, National Aquarium, etc. These events are priced by the venue, and usually at a discount. These are also completely optional.
Volunteering
Pack 3807 is a completely volunteer organization. No one, from the Den Leaders to the Cubmaster to the Committee Chair himself, are paid for their work. It’s all a labor of love! We’re mostly parents and relatives of the Scouts, but not all of us.
To keep costs low, Pack 3807 has what we call the “1/1 Requirement.” That is, each Cub Scout family must volunteer their time at least twice,
once to assist in the planning and execution of a Den-level meeting, event or task, and once to assist in the planning and execution of a Pack-level meeting, event or task. Basically, you or another friend or relative of your Scout must help the Den Leader run one of the meetings, and you also must help the Cubmaster with one aspect of a Pack-level meeting or event.
Fundraising
With dues so low, our #1 way of funding programming is through fundraising. Scouts sell everything from popcorn to discount cards. Don’t worry – it’s not a chore – it’s fun! Scouts raise money and decide what to spend it on (camping, road trips, skiing, etc.). Not only do strong fundraising activities help offset ongoing costs to both you and the Pack, they also instill in Scouts values such as confidence, courage, responsibility and self-sufficiency.
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