Cub Scout Pack Meetings vs. Den Meetings
Pack Meetings
The monthly pack meeting brings together boys from every den, their leaders, and their families, to participate in a large-scale event that serves as a showcase for everything the boys have learned and done in their individual den meetings. The pack meeting gives the boys a larger experience beyond their own den, and helps them to connect their individual activities to the entire Cub Scouting program.
The Pack Meeting Location
Pack meetings are usually held at the First United Methodist Church of Rowlett and may include exhibits of den projects, presentations such as den skits and stunts, group activities, and pack ceremonies.
Pack meetings are generally held in the same place and at the same time each month, except when they involve outdoor activities. Blue and gold banquets, derbies, and other special events may also require a different meeting place.
Pack Meeting Attendance
Cub Scouting is a family program. Pack meetings are for families—parents or guardians, brothers, sisters, and other family members—as well as all the Cub Scouts, den leaders, and pack leaders. Visitors from another pack, a troop, or a crew may also be present.
Den Meetings
A den is usually a group of ten to twelve boys, within the pack, that meets once a week. The boys in a den are usually all at the same grade level. The den structure allows boys to build relationships with leaders and other boys. The den provides opportunities for activities that would be difficult with a large group. The den also provides leadership opportunities for the boys.
The Den Meeting Location
The location of den meetings is at Pack 1020's Scout House. Dens may also plan several field trips per year. Den Leaders organize the den meetings and field trips, but parent participation is required.
Den Meeting Attendance
The den leader and assistant den leader (or another adult) attend all den meetings with the Cub Scouts. (At least two adults must be present at all meetings.) Tiger Cub den meetings are also attended by each Tiger Cub's adult partner. Wolf, Bear, and Webelos den meetings are often attended by a den chief, a Boy Scout or Venturer who assists the adult leaders.