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DEN SPECIFIC ADVENTURES

Scouts are expected to wear the full Class A uniform during pack meetings and at most organized activities that are public facing.

Uniform pieces can currently be purchased online or at the Scout shops in Seattle and Tacoma. Before purchasing uniform pieces, check 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, pack numbers, den number (ask your den leader if not known) and optional council rounder. 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.

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

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. These are awarded at pack meetings.

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. 

If you joined part way through the year, you can definitely still earn your badge of rank. Work with your den leader to get those requirements met. Our crossover ceremony in May makes a great target date for earning rank, as that is when Scouts move up to their next den. But you can earn your rank any time before Scoutbook rolls over around Labor Day.

In the second part of the year, dens do fun elective Adventures together.

Advancement is tracked through Scoutbook Plus, which is only accessible by a current registration with Scouting America.