Why Join Scouting?

The purpose of Cub Scouting is to provide for boys an informal education program designed to teach citizenship, develop character and to enhance the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. Pack 572 is a year round family program for boys who are in the 1st through 5th grade.

Education

Scouting is designed to promote socially acceptable behavior while arming our young men with the skills and knowledge they need to make wise decisions. Scouts, families and communities are helped through education provided by Scouting on:

fighting child abuse and substance abuse
environmental stewardship
physical and mental health
setting and achieving goals
citizenship
helping others in need through Pack-sponsored efforts
career preparation and education

Leadership Skills

Scouting teaches our young men the skills that help prepare them for a lifetime of ethical leadership. Among Scouting alumni are:

Almost 90% of all Senior Class and Student Council Presidents
More than two-thirds of all Rhodes Scholars
More than two-thirds of military academy graduates

Values

Research conducted by Louis Harris & Associates showed that when a random sample of Scouts was asked what Scouting had taught them, almost nine out of ten responded with the following:

take better care of the environment (89%)
get along with others (88%)
always give your best effort (87%)
have confidence in yourself (87%)
set goals for yourself (87%)
care for other people (86%)
treat other people with respect (86%)

In addition, Scouts were found to be more likely to:

assume leadership roles in clubs and school organizations
put the needs of others before themselves
make the most ethical, not necessarily easiest, decisions
value education and the environment

Scouting is Fun!

For Tiger Cubs (boys entering first grade in the fall), this means participating in activities and outings selected by the Tiger Cub and his adult partner.

Cub Scouts (second through fifth grade) participate in both pack-wide activities as well as numerous den-level activities. Typical pack activities during the year have included Professional baseball (Baltimore Orioles, Frederick Keys, Bowie Baysox), spring and summer overnight camping, fall hike, spring picnic, pinewood derby, Camp Akela, Webelos Adventure Camp and the National Scout Jamboree.

How to Join Pack 572

Contact one of the Pack Leaders by phone or email or watch for an announcement in late August and September about the "Join Scouting School Night" we hold at Horizon Elementary School. For further information about Pack 572, please see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.