Current & New Families

ADVANCEMENT

From September to February, our dens (by age level) focus on doing a set of Adventures that together earn the badge/rank for their grade. This includes six required Adventures, and two elective Adventures. Each adventure earns a loop for your Scout to place on their belt to be awarded at the next pack meeting. 

For example, when first graders (Tigers) earn the Tiger rank, they receive the Tiger badge to go on their uniform. The typical target for Scouts earning their next rank is the Blue & Gold Banquet in late February. 

In the second half of the year, dens do some fun elective Adventures.

If you joined part way through the year, you can definitely still earn your badge of rank by the end of the school year. Work with your den leader to get those requirements met.

Advancement is tracked through Scoutbook which is only accessible with current registration with Scouting America.

UNIFORMS

Scouts are expected to wear their full uniform both during pack meetings, and at events and outings.

We wear the Class A uniform at most activities that are public facing. Uniform pieces can currently be purchased online or at Scout shops in Seattle and Tacoma. Before purchasing uniform pieces, consider checking with your den leader. There may be neckerchiefs, slides, and hats available.

The staff at the store will be able to help you with patches and placement. Usually you’ll want a council patch, den number (ask den leader) and optional council rounder. Seattle (Chief Seattle Council) and Tacoma (Pacific Harbors Council) may not carry our council patch but the pack may have some on hand.

Class B includes the red pack t-shirt ($12) and optional official hat. It is more informal and can be worn at den meetings and some service projects.

For hikes and camping, layers are often a good idea. We usually don’t wear a uniform on hikes.

Sizing up so uniform shirts are a little big on younger Scouts can save time later when they grow. Sewing those patches on is no joke.