Frequently Asked Questions
When does the pack meet?
Where does the pack meet?
How much are pack dues?
What are some of the pack's regular activities?
How many boys are in the pack?
Pack meetings are usually at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of every month from
September-May. We also have a full summer program.
September-May. We also have a full summer program.
Most pack meetings are at St. Francis de Sales church in Abingdon. We
usually hold pack meetings and parties in Kilduff Hall. Adult-only planning
meetings are normally held in the Education Center.
St. Francis de Sales Church is located at 1450 Abingdon Rd., Abingdon, MD
21009.
Click here for a parish map showing the location of Kilduff Hall and the
Education Center.
usually hold pack meetings and parties in Kilduff Hall. Adult-only planning
meetings are normally held in the Education Center.
St. Francis de Sales Church is located at 1450 Abingdon Rd., Abingdon, MD
21009.
Click here for a parish map showing the location of Kilduff Hall and the
Education Center.
Pack dues are $80 for the year, paid to each den leader by the November
pack meeting. The pack holds a popcorn fundraiser each year in which boys
can earn Scout Dollars. That money can be used to pay dues, pay
registration fees for camping trips or for admission on field trips.
pack meeting. The pack holds a popcorn fundraiser each year in which boys
can earn Scout Dollars. That money can be used to pay dues, pay
registration fees for camping trips or for admission on field trips.
We have a Halloween Party in October, a Christmas party in December, a
Blue and Gold dinner in February, a Pinewood Derby race, and a Crossover
Ceremony in April. We camp several times a year. During the summer, we
send a delegation to Cub Scout Day Camp, Camp Oest and hold a few other
activities, such as fishing derbies, hikes and family camping trips. We also
hold one major fall fundraiser -- a popcorn sale. The pack also participates in
several service projects throughout the year, such as the annual Scouting for
Food drive.
Blue and Gold dinner in February, a Pinewood Derby race, and a Crossover
Ceremony in April. We camp several times a year. During the summer, we
send a delegation to Cub Scout Day Camp, Camp Oest and hold a few other
activities, such as fishing derbies, hikes and family camping trips. We also
hold one major fall fundraiser -- a popcorn sale. The pack also participates in
several service projects throughout the year, such as the annual Scouting for
Food drive.
Pack 810 currently has 55 boys in grades 1-5, mostly from Abingdon, William
Paca and Old Post elementary schools. The pack is currently organized into 9
dens.
Paca and Old Post elementary schools. The pack is currently organized into 9
dens.
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About Pack 810
What is Pack 810's uniform policy?
Each boy wears a Boy Scouts of America official shirt, either short sleeve or
long sleeve. Tigers, Wolves, and Bears wear the blue Cub Scout shirt with
BSA Cub pants or any blue pants, shorts, or jeans. Webelos can choose to
wear the same blue uniform or optionally wear the Boy Scout khaki shirt and
olive uniform pants or jeans.
Each boy should have a rank-appropriate hat, neckerchief and neckerchief
slide.
Most advancement patches are provided by the pack when a scout achieves
a rank or award. There are a small number of patches to obtain, however.
* The Baltimore Area Council patch (yellow with a crab on it).
* Three white numbers on red backgrounds (8, 1 and 0 for Pack 810).
* A purple scouting patch.
The official blue Cub Scout belt is also a good idea -- the boys will earn lots of
belt loops that are designed to fit onto that belt.
long sleeve. Tigers, Wolves, and Bears wear the blue Cub Scout shirt with
BSA Cub pants or any blue pants, shorts, or jeans. Webelos can choose to
wear the same blue uniform or optionally wear the Boy Scout khaki shirt and
olive uniform pants or jeans.
Each boy should have a rank-appropriate hat, neckerchief and neckerchief
slide.
Most advancement patches are provided by the pack when a scout achieves
a rank or award. There are a small number of patches to obtain, however.
* The Baltimore Area Council patch (yellow with a crab on it).
* Three white numbers on red backgrounds (8, 1 and 0 for Pack 810).
* A purple scouting patch.
The official blue Cub Scout belt is also a good idea -- the boys will earn lots of
belt loops that are designed to fit onto that belt.
What's the deal with the yellow Pack 810 T-shirts and sweatshirts a lot of
the scouts and adults wear?
the scouts and adults wear?
Those shirts are for informal events, camping, and activities that are likely to
get the boys dirty.
When people talk about "Class B" (activity) uniforms, they're talking about
those yellow shirts. When they say "Class A", that's the official (field) uniform.
get the boys dirty.
When people talk about "Class B" (activity) uniforms, they're talking about
those yellow shirts. When they say "Class A", that's the official (field) uniform.
What's included in the dues?
* Registration with the Boy Scouts of America, including insurance for all
official events.
* The rank book (Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos handbooks)
* All achievement patches, pins, belt loops, etc. that the boys earn.
* Pack parties, such as the Halloween Party and the Christmas Party.
* Pack meeting materials, equipment and entertainment.
* Den expenses (craft materials, etc.)
* Subscription to Boys' Life magazine.
* Group camping permits, and more ...
official events.
* The rank book (Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos handbooks)
* All achievement patches, pins, belt loops, etc. that the boys earn.
* Pack parties, such as the Halloween Party and the Christmas Party.
* Pack meeting materials, equipment and entertainment.
* Den expenses (craft materials, etc.)
* Subscription to Boys' Life magazine.
* Group camping permits, and more ...
Do I need a red vest?
There are only certain patches that go on the official uniform. But if you're in
scouts for five years, your boy is going to collect dozens of patches for
everything from selling popcorn to attending sporting events to visiting historic
places. The red vests, or "brag rags," make a much better place to keep all
those patches than the sock drawer.
On the subject of patches, the Badge Magic kits are a lifesaver. No sewing
required. Just pull a piece of paper off the glue, stick the patch where the
removed paper was, stick it on the uniform and pretty much go. Highly
recommended.
scouts for five years, your boy is going to collect dozens of patches for
everything from selling popcorn to attending sporting events to visiting historic
places. The red vests, or "brag rags," make a much better place to keep all
those patches than the sock drawer.
On the subject of patches, the Badge Magic kits are a lifesaver. No sewing
required. Just pull a piece of paper off the glue, stick the patch where the
removed paper was, stick it on the uniform and pretty much go. Highly
recommended.
How can I make sure my scout and my family make the most of Cub
Scouts and Pack 810?
Scouts and Pack 810?
What is Pack 810?
The main units in Cub Scouts are dens and packs. Dens are groups of 3-10
boys in the same grade who meet several times a month at a parent's house
or another convenient location. The Pack is a group of several dens, with
boys ranging in grade levels from 1-5, and it meets about once a month. Pack
810 is an award-winning, year-round pack chartered more than 20 years ago
by St. Francis de Sales church..
The main units in Cub Scouts are dens and packs. Dens are groups of 3-10
boys in the same grade who meet several times a month at a parent's house
or another convenient location. The Pack is a group of several dens, with
boys ranging in grade levels from 1-5, and it meets about once a month. Pack
810 is an award-winning, year-round pack chartered more than 20 years ago
by St. Francis de Sales church..
First, take the time to read through the rank-level handbooks and spend time
on the family activities. There are a lot of quality interactions in the books. It's
tempting to think, "I've already spoken to my son about all these Cub Scout
core values." Of course, you've talked about character, honesty,
responsibility, perseverence, resourcefulness, etc. Here's the thing: Think
about how often your children will receive opposite messages from TV shows,
movies, advertising and from other kids. You'll realize you can't talk to your
boy enough about any of these issues. The Cub Scout handbook family
activities at each rank level provide you as a parent or guardian with a
structured opportunity to go over these important values each year. Take the
time, and seize the opportunity of these teachable moments. The genius of
the Cub Scout program is that the boys know they're working toward a badge,
so instead of rolling their eyes and saying, "Here goes dad again," they're
eager to engage. Look at it that way, and you'll welcome the opportunity to
reinforce these core Cub Scout values again and again.
There's a core experience specific to Pack 810, too, and it's easy to plug in
to. Here's how -- come camping (and do the Camp Oest half-week summer
camp at least once), compete in the Pinewood Derby and attend the regular
events (pack meetings, den meetings, service projects and parties). Oh, one
other thing. The more you volunteer your time as a parent, attending pack
committee meetings, setting up for parties and events, etc., the more your
scout will get out of the experience.
on the family activities. There are a lot of quality interactions in the books. It's
tempting to think, "I've already spoken to my son about all these Cub Scout
core values." Of course, you've talked about character, honesty,
responsibility, perseverence, resourcefulness, etc. Here's the thing: Think
about how often your children will receive opposite messages from TV shows,
movies, advertising and from other kids. You'll realize you can't talk to your
boy enough about any of these issues. The Cub Scout handbook family
activities at each rank level provide you as a parent or guardian with a
structured opportunity to go over these important values each year. Take the
time, and seize the opportunity of these teachable moments. The genius of
the Cub Scout program is that the boys know they're working toward a badge,
so instead of rolling their eyes and saying, "Here goes dad again," they're
eager to engage. Look at it that way, and you'll welcome the opportunity to
reinforce these core Cub Scout values again and again.
There's a core experience specific to Pack 810, too, and it's easy to plug in
to. Here's how -- come camping (and do the Camp Oest half-week summer
camp at least once), compete in the Pinewood Derby and attend the regular
events (pack meetings, den meetings, service projects and parties). Oh, one
other thing. The more you volunteer your time as a parent, attending pack
committee meetings, setting up for parties and events, etc., the more your
scout will get out of the experience.
