General Information

 

Pack 5 is chartered by Christ Church United Methodist Church

5191 Caldwell Mill Road – Birmingham, Alabama 35244 (205)991-5065

Approximately ˝ mile north of the McDonalds at Valleydale Rd.

 

What do we offer YOUR son?

 

·                    Wheeled Rodeo at our first Pack meeting in September of each year.  Bring your bike or scooter (and HELMET REQUIRED) to the meeting and participate in a wheeled rodeo.  Your son will participate in bike/scooter feats of skill while learning bike safety.  Parents will have an introductory meeting.

·                    Raingutter Regatta at our November Pack meeting.  Make and sail your own model wind powered boat.  Tiger Cubs, Cubs and Webelos compete for design and racing awards.   Kits Provided.  No additional cost to participate.

·                    Pinewood Derby at our January Pack meeting.  Make and RACE your own model race car. Boys compete for design and racing awards.  Kits Provided.  No additional cost to participate.  WE HAVE OUR OWN SIX LANE TRACK!!

·                    Monthly Pack Meetings for scouts and parents with recognition  for awards earned by All Boys.  We strive to start and end meetings on time.

·                    Annual Dues are a one time $75 fee ($65 for each additional boy in the family).  That’s only $6.25 a month!!  Compare this to the other activities your son participates in and you’ll see the value.  Also, NO FUNDRAISING REQUIRED.  We offer a voluntary fundraising activity if your boy wants to participate to earn prizes.

·                    Limited Pack Size (about 50-60 cubs) with 4 to 6 dens to assure quality leadership and close attention to your son’s needs and advancement.

·                    High Retention and Bridging Rate to Boy Scout Troop 5.  Most of the boys that enroll as Tiger Cubs will bridge to Boy Scouts in five years.

 

 

 

 


Tiger Cubs – for boys in the 1st grade or who are 7 years old.

 

 

 

 


Bobcat – all boys earn this badge.

 

 

 

 


Wolf Cubs – for boys in the 2nd  grade or who are 8 years old.

 

 

 

 


Bear Cubs – for boys in the 3rd  grade or who are 9 years old.

 

 

 

 


Webelos – for boys in the 4th or  5th  grade or who are 10 years old.

 

 

 

 


Arrow of Light is the highest award in cub scouting.

 

 

 

Pack 5 has trained leaders with experience on the District and Council level.  Parents are WELCOME and HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to become involved with the Oldest pack in Shelby County.