MIAMI
TROOP & PACK 143
More About Scouting
What is Scouting?
Scouting is an adventure for the whole family!
Cub Scouts is a fun and educational experience for boys & girls kindergarten through 5th grades which focuses on building faith and character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service.
Scouting gives parents and their children an opportunity to make memories together, while helping kids develop skills and character traits
that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
The Cub Scout Motto:
DO YOUR BEST!
Costs?
- Scouting America Registration:
$133 per Scout
This covers youth registration ($85) and Council fees ($48) for twelve months.
- Scout Life Magazine is available for $15
- Pack 143 annual dues: $300 per Scout, payable $150 in September, $150 in February.
- Other out of pocket expenses:
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Handbook - $23.99 (as of August 8, 2023)
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Uniform - full uniform (aka Class A) with official Cub Scout shirt, pants or shorts, belt, neckerchief, & hat. These are available online (www.scoutshop.org) and from the Miami Scout Shop 37˚N. A complete uniform is not required right away.
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Class B shirts - $20/shirt, used for regular activities, meetings that do not require Class A, to show Pack spirit, and for general outdoor fun.
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Camping fees - as a Pack we go on various camping trips. Families are asked to pay for their campsite reservations as well as a contribution to food costs for Pack meals.
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Gear for camping trips - tents, sleeping bags, and flashlights are examples of gear used on camping trips. The Troop and Pack share a trailer with a lot of gear already available.
Additional activities are offered because of your membership in Scouts BSA. Each activity will have its own fee; however some activities are free of charge. Please check the South Florida Council website (https://sfcbsa.org) for a list of activities and registration information.
How Does It Work?
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Children have fun with others their own age in small groups called "Dens." They play games, learn lessons, see really cool things, and participate in outdoor activities.
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Dens are organized into the following grades:
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Lions - Kindergarten
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Tigers - 1st grade
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Wolves - 2nd grade
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Bears - 3rd grade
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Webelos - 4th grade
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Arrow of Light - 5th grade
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All the Dens together make up the "Pack." The Pack participates in large group activities such as camping trips and special events on a larger scale.
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The Pack participates in regional activities with other Packs, giving children the chance to grow through interacting with others, plus playing and learning in an outdoor setting.
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Pack 143 meets every Thursday at 6:30 pm at:
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Peacock Park Recreation Center, 2820 McFarlane Rd, Miami, FL 33133.
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Meetings last about an hour. Each meeting begins with a flag ceremony followed by the reciting of the Scout Oath and Law.
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After some brief announcements, the Scouts break into their individual Dens for their Den activities.
Do Adults Register Too?
Adults wishing to hold leadership positions and camp with the Pack must register with Scouting America and take Youth Protection Training (YPT). See a Pack leader for further details.