Quick Pointers

• Email the CubMaster
• Pinewood Derby information
• ScoutBook
• Instructions for being reimbursed for an expense
• Instructions for sending money to Pack 495. PayPal.
  • Please note what the payment is for!

How to Get Involved

The most important thing you can do is participate in scouting with your cub scout! Work with your child both in the den meetings, and join the pack in activities outside of the den meetings. From time to time the den leaders will need your help.

If you're interested in a more active role, the pack has plenty of opportunities. You can lead an event such as our Blue and Gold banquet or popcorn fundraising. You can also take a leadership role, either at the den level or the pack level. BSA provides training materials, as well as courses that you can take. Just speak to any of the uniformed leaders to learn ways that you can help.

Pack 495 is an all-volunteer organization. You can help the pack go!

Where We Meet

Den Meetings

• Dates: Any 1st, 2nd or 3rd Thursdays of the month (Lion Cubs may only meet in dens once a month)
• Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Times may differ for Lion cubs)
• Location: The American Legion Post 416
• Address: 5419 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713

Pack Meeting (location may change depending on activity)

• Dates: Any 4th Thursday of the month
• Location: Triangle Grace Church (Gym)
• Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
• Address: 5001 Tudor Place, Durham, NC 27713

Uniform

Uniforms help cub scouts to feel part of the pack, and are a source of pride. The "class A" uniforms described here are required at public scouting events and pack meetings. We also wear them during Pack meetings.

You can buy uniforms at the Scout Shop in Raleigh. That would allow you to check the fit of the clothes.

Occoneechee Scout Shop
3231 Atlantic Ave
Raleigh, NC 27604

You can also buy online.

Lions (Kindergarten)

Clothes:

• T-shirt
• Cap

Belt loops: Provided by Pack 495 when earned

Handbook

Tigers, Wolves, Bears (1st-3rd Grades)

Required:

Clothes:

• Short sleeve shirt
• Cap
• Web belt and buckle
• Neckerchief

Patches:

• Council Patch: Comes with uniform if you buy from Raleigh Scout Shop
• Scouting Crest: Comes with uniform if you buy from Raleigh Scout Shop
• Den: You should buy this from Scout Shop
• Pack: Pack 495 will provide when you join
• Bobcat: Pack 495 will provide when earned
• Rank: Pack 495 will provide when earned

Belt loops: Provided by Pack 495 when earned

Handbook

Preferred:

• Navy Blue Shorts / Pants
• Neckerchief Slide

Optional:

• Official BSA Navy Blue Shorts / Pants
• Matching socks
• etc...

Webelos (4th & 5th Grade)

Webelos are the same as Tiger, Wolf and Bear, but have a tan shirt and green pants instead of navy blue.

Pack Leadership

Our Charter Organization

Pack 495's charter organization is American Legion Post 416. Besides providing space for us to meet on a weekly basis, the American Legion serves as the nonprofit financial entity for tax purposes. The pack also collaborates with the American Legion on events.

Pack 495 is grateful for the support that The American Legion Post 416 has provided.

Other BSA Links

Eno River District

Occoneechee Council

Boy Scouts of America