Welcome to Pack 1862

Our Cub Scout pack is an active and welcoming community for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade, serving Cub Run ES, Deer Park ES, and the greater Centreville, Virginia area. We hold meetings at both Cub Run and Deer Park Elementary Schools and warmly welcome all scouts from the surrounding neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pack 1862 is located in Centreville, Virginia. We meet at both Cub Run Elementary School and Deer Park Elementary School (and we welcome all scouts from the surrounding area).

Cub Scout annual fees are $280 for the first scout and $260 for each additional sibling. A detailed breakdown of these fees and how they support our program can be found in the “About” section.

Every household in our pack is required to volunteer in at least one position. Scouting is an adult-participatory activity and it’s enriching for you, for your scout(s), and for the unit to have everyone involved. We can’t do it without you!

We’re officially chartered by the Cub Run Elementary School PTA. We also have a close relationship with the Deer Park Elementary School PTA.

We offer all kinds of fun activities! From outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, and biking to games and exciting opportunities to explore STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math. And no list of scouting activities would be complete without mentioning the iconic Pinewood Derby and Raingutter Regatta. Take a look at our events section to see more details.

Yes! Pack 1862 supports family scouting and both boys and girls are welcome and encouraged to join.

Scouting is based on grade level and each grade level is comprised of smaller units called dens. Pack 1862 has programs from kindergarten through 5th grade. Each scout is given a rank based on their grade level.

Dens and Ranks

Scouting is organized by grade level, so your child will be placed in a den that corresponds with their current school grade. They’ll work toward earning the rank associated with that den. If your child is new to scouting and hasn’t participated in previous years, no problem! They can jump right in—earning earlier ranks isn’t required to join a den.

Bobcat

The Bobcat badge is earned prior to all other ranks. The Bobcat badge is an introduction to Cub Scouting’s values and some of it’s methods such as the Cub Scout sign.

Lion

The Lion rank is designed for Scouts in kindergarten or the year before first grade. To earn the Lion badge, Scouts complete five required adventures with their den or family.

Tiger

The Tiger rank is for Scouts who are in first grade. At this level, each scout needs an adult partner for each activity. To earn the Tiger badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures with the den or family and one elective adventure of the den or family’s choosing.

Wolf

The Wolf rank is for Scouts in second grade. To earn the Wolf badge, Scouts complete six required adventures and one elective adventure.

Bear
The Bear rank is for Scouts in third grade. To earn the Bear badge, Scouts complete six required adventures and one elective adventure.

 

Webelos and Arrow of Light

Webelos dens are for Scouts in fourth and fifth grade. Webelos Scouts complete five required adventures and choose two from 18 elective adventures shared by both the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light, which prepares Webelos Scouts to transition into a Scouts BSA Troop.