Pack 495-Elk Grove Village, IL

October 6, 2008

Welcome to Pack 495

Current Cubmaster
Our current cubmaster is Paul Kasabian, who has been a part of the Elk Grove community for many years. Visit his Cubmaster Corner column for his insight on pack leadership, and his current monthly newsletter.

Related Information

  • Parent Orientation Guide - This brief guide is intended to be your introduction to the scouting experience. It is intended to provide you with basic information you need to get your son off to a great experience in scouting.
  • Uniforms - Here you will find pictures of the official scout uniforms, and where to place insignia.
  • Rules and Etiquette - In order to run a successful Pack Night we have some simple rules and etiquette that we require each scout, parent and sibling to follow. Please review this information with your scout.
  • By-laws - Pack 495 abides by the by-laws set forth by the BSA and the Northwest Suburban Council (NWSC), with some modifications. Visit this link for the latest draft of our by-laws.
  • Available Advancement Insignia - Want to know what type of insignia your scout can earn for their rank? Here you will find Awards, Badges/patches, Beads, Belt loops, Cords/Tabs/Ribbons, Letters, Pins, Points and Segments that are available at both the Pack and Council level.
  • Photo Scrapbook - The goal of scouting is to have fun, be informative, teach responsibility, develop future leaders and to nuture lifelong friendships. Visit this link to see how our pack easily accomplishes this task
  • Pack 495 Camping - Scouts of all ages from our Tiger Scouts to second year Webelos Scouts have an opportunity to attend several Camps that will be of interest to them and keep them busy all day long.

When We Meet

Monthly pack nights are held on the third Thursday of each month at Margaret Mead Junior High School in Elk Grove Village. (Check out our Calendar of Events for more details). In addition there are monthly pack activites and special programs. A cub scout should wear his uniform to Den meetings, Pack Night and all scout outings.

Den meetings are usually held several times each month. (See individual dens for more details).

Pack 495 Committee (2007-2008)

We have a great team this year, of new and returning leaders, and we all look forward to working with each other, as well as you, througout the year. Click on a committee name to contact that person.

Monthly Cub Scout Theme

Adventures in Books
What great adventures come in books? Let's discover some this month. Visit the library and learn to navigate your way through the "card catalog computer," down the aisles of many adventures, and to an adventure of your own choice. Sign up for your library card while on your visit. Create your own outdoor epic adventure on a hike, campout, or maybe at a ball field or park. Make a costume for one of the characters from your favorite story. At the pack meeting the boys can perform some of their favorite stories and share some of their adventures with the pack. Take part in Pedro's "Say Yes to Reading" program in Boy's Life. This might also be a good month to work on the Communication or Computer belt loop and pin. Encourage the boys to have the courage to search for, discover, and share adventure this month.

The themes for the whole year are also available, so you can plan accordingly.

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