Pack 802
College Station, Texas - Since 1937
About Pack 802
Pack 802 is open to girls & boys (K - 5th) that meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30PM at College Hills Elementary.
Weeks 1 and 2 of the month and sometimes 4 and/or 5 of the month are for den meetings (grade level group meetings). Usually just weeks 1 and 2 though. Dens meet primarily on Tuesdays also, but they can meet on other mutually agreeable dates and times.
Want to learn more? Check out Learning About Cub Scouts below.
Learn More
New to Cub Scouting?
Check out Learning About Cub Scouts below.
Join Today
Ready to join?
Get started by joining Pack 802.
Welcome
Already joined?
Now that you're a member, welcome to Pack 802!
Communications
Pack Resources
Here are some links that we use regularly.
GroupMe - This is our pack and den standard for communications. Please install the app on your phone and send us your information to be added to GroupMe.
ScoutBook - This includes information about your child's advancement as well as event information (which is also fed into the Pack calendar below).
YPT & Training - Training is important because every child deserves a trained leader. We would like all parents to complete the Youth Protection Training (YPT - 50 mins).
RSVP - When we need a tighter headcount for event planning, this is the form that we will request that everyone use. It's important if you want to eat or sit at an event.
Apply Now - This will take you right to a link where you can join today.
Area Information
Arrowmoon District Website - This is the district that Pack 802 is in that covers the Brazos Valley and a bit beyond.
Arrowmoon District Discussions - An online forum as a resource for district leaders and events.
Sam Houston Area Council (SHAC) - This is the area council that Arrowmoon District is part of, covering the greater Houston area.
Charter Organization
Pack 802 is chartered through A&M United Methodist Church in Northgate. You do not have to be a church member or that denomination to be in the Pack. Maps to commonly used locations below.
Calendars
In addition to the displays below, we have an ICS feeds from ScoutBook that you can use in your devices to overlay the pack events calendar. Feeds listed here.
Pack 802 Calendar
This is the most important calendar for you to follow. This should include all activities for your cub outside of their specific den meetings.
Locations
These are common locations that we use for our events. Each one includes coordinates for specifically where you can park and where you enter the facility.
College Hills - Pack Meetings
Park anywhere in lot. Meet in cafeteria.
Parking...
30.626322834408537, -96.31968751143876
Enter building at...
30.626182526329075, -96.31921632505646
A&M United Methodist Church
Annex Fellowship Hall
Parking...
30.620024477958033, -96.34671050878076
Enter building at...
30.620080747783025, -96.34688271045782
A&M United Methodist Church
Great Hall / Gym
Parking...
30.6197372186352, -96.34613014669875
Enter building at...
30.61930717850633, -96.34578182357002
Veterans Park
Used occasionally for den meetings.
Parking...
30.64129203496091, -96.2978764075911
Typically meet at the large pavilion...
30.641657229641762, -96.29815400014063
Learning About Cub Scouts
I know an introductory section usually goes at the top, but our members use this site to be a regularly as a resource and we didn't want them tripping over this each time they came to the site, so we moved it down. However, we're happy you're here and excited about what your Cub(s) will learn in Scouting.
Below is a curated selection of a few videos that will give you a quick overview of the Cub Scouts program and what we do. If you're interested in joining our Pack, please start here.
What is Cub Scouts?
This video is an introduction to the Cub Scouts program that covers the following questions:
What is Cub Scouts?
Who is Cub Scouts for?
What about meetings and activities?
What kind of Adventures do Cub Scouts do?
How much does it cost to be a Cub Scout?
What do Cub Scouts do?
Here are some examples of activities that Cub Scouts do every year.
Fishing
Archery
Camping
Adventures
Earning awards
Outdoor learning
Launching rockets
Racing cars
Meeting new friends and making family memories!
Top 5 Questions about Cub Scouts
This video answers the top 5 most frequently asked questions about Cub Scouting.
What uniform and handbook will we need and where do I get them? Besides the video, we give more Pack and local specific details on our Uniform page.
What is a Den? Dens are small ground broken down by grade. Ours typically meet the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month at an agreed upon day and time.
What is a Pack? Packs are made up of multiple dens with monthly meetings. Ours are on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30PM.
What is rank advancement and how does it work? Ranks go through age-appropriate adventures to improve skillset and knowledge and to earn awards and advance.
Who is Akela? Akela is the Cub Scout leader. At home, the parent is Akela. At Den meetings, the Den Leader is Akela. At Pack meetings, the Cubmaster is Akela. Each helps ensure behaviour in accordance with the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Tufts Study
“As a former Cub Scout myself, I’ve always shared the belief that Scouting had beneficial effects on kids’ character, but as researchers we must be rigorous and give it a fair test,” says Lerner, who has written hundreds of scholarly articles and books, including Liberty: Thriving and Civic Engagement Among America’s Youth and The Good Teen. “We did, and the results are strikingly positive. After three years, Scouts reported significant increases in cheerfulness, helpfulness, kindness, obedience, trustworthiness and hopeful future expectations.”
- Dr. Richard M. Lerner
a psychologist and youth expert at Tufts University
Source: Research proves that Scouting builds character in youth
Also see: Tufts study confirms: Scouting builds character in 6 areas
Scouting Works!
Cub Scouts is proven to develop positive character traits in children.
Feedback
As they say at Wood Badge, feedback is a gift! We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving. Please fill this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous).
