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Register for Camp Before Sept 19
Welcome! We are so excited that you're interested in joining the fun and friendship of Cub Scout Pack 970. We've designed our joining process to be as simple and transparent as possible. Follow these three easy steps to get your family started on a year-round journey of adventure, learning, and character-building.
Step 1: Confirm We're Your Pack.
Step 1: Confirm We're Your Pack.
First, let's make sure we're the right fit for your family's schedule and location.
Who We Serve: We primarily serve K-5th grade students and their families from Comstock, Ogle, and Elliot Elementary Schools + Wortham Intermediate School in McKinney, TX (Frisco ISD). We also have kids in other schools and even homeschoolers.
When We Meet: Den and Pack meetings are held Tuesdays from 6:30p - 7:30p.
Where We Meet: Den meetings locations vary depending on the activity, but are generally in the East Frisco/West McKinney area. We typically hold our monthly Pack meetings at Ogle and Comstock Elementary Schools.
Does that sound like a fit? Fantastic! Let's move on to Step 2.
Step 2: Understand the Investment.
Step 2: Understand the Investment.
We believe in being completely transparent about costs. Your investment provides a full year of incredible experiences, awards, and program materials for your Scout.
Scouting America National Membership Fee: $85 per year, per Scout. This fee goes directly to the national Scouts BSA organization to cover insurance, program development, and support. If you need financial aid, please ask.
Pack 970 Dues: $275 per year, per Scout, which can be covered up to 100% with your fundraising support. This stays directly with our Pack and covers each Scout's awards like belt loops, pins, pack campouts, a summertime pool party, and den and pack meeting activities and snacks.
Opt-In Activities: A few times per year, your family will have the opportunity to participate in awesome adventures like Scout nights at local sporting events, and district & council camps. These activities typically cost about $25 per person.
A Note on Uniforms: The uniform is an important part of the Scouting experience. The one-time cost is $80 for kindergartners, $100 for 1st-4th graders, and $100 for 5th graders. The uniforms are worn for multiple years, so you'll get plenty of use out of it.
Financial Assistance is Always Available: We believe every child deserves the chance to be a Scout. If dues or uniform costs present a hardship for your family, please speak with us privately. We are committed to making Scouting accessible to everyone and have scholarships and payment arrangements available.
OPTIONAL: During regstration, it might ask you if you want to order Scout Life magazine. We highly reccomend it. Keep your Scout inspired between meetings, campouts, and adventure with Scout Life, the magazine made just for them and help with that bedtime reading time requirement. LEARN MORE
Step 3: Sign Up Online.
Step 3: Sign Up Online.
You're ready to join! The final step is to complete the official online registration. The process is quick, secure, and will officially make your child a member of Cub Scout Pack 970.
Step 4: Pay your Pack Dues
Step 4: Pay your Pack Dues
Now that you've joined, please pay your Pack dues as soon as possible to help fund the programming year. You can pay in one single payment or a down payment plus installments to pay off the balance. If you need other arrangements, please talk to the Committee Chair privately.
You can make a check payable to Pack 970. Please write your Scout’s name(s) on the check and give it to your Den Leader or our Treasurer.
OR you can easily pay the dues online by clicking this button.
Step 5: Buy a uniform & sync your calendar
Step 5: Buy a uniform & sync your calendar
Once you've joined, we will contact you to get you into our WhatsApp group for easy communications with the Pack and Den Leaders. The next step is for you to get a uniform and sync your calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We know you might have a few more questions. Here are answers to some of the most common ones we hear.
Is Scouting safe for my child?
Is Scouting safe for my child?
Absolutely. Your child's safety is our #1 priority. All of our adult leaders must pass a criminal background check and complete mandatory, ongoing Youth Protection Training. We strictly follow all national safety guidelines, including maintaining at least two registered adult leaders at every event.
Is there any financial aid for paying the costs to join?
Is there any financial aid for paying the costs to join?
Money should never be the reason that a child is not able to join Cub Scouts. For families who have a genuine financial need, we have resources for helping to split the cost of the Scouting America membership fee and the cost of the uniform. For our Pack dues, we have payment plans AND we have fundraising that allows you to offset 100% of the dues!
What is the time commitment? What if we have to miss a meeting?
What is the time commitment? What if we have to miss a meeting?
We understand that families are busy! While regular attendance at Tuesday Den and Pack meetings helps your Scout get the most out of the program, the journey is flexible. If you miss a meeting due to a sports practice or other conflict, you can easily work with your Den Leader to complete the activities at home.
What is the role of parents? Do I have to volunteer?
What is the role of parents? Do I have to volunteer?
Scouting is a family activity, and parent involvement is key to our success! Our Pack is 100% volunteer-run. While you are not required to take on a formal leadership role, we ask that every family helps in some way throughout the year - whether it's helping set up for an event, bringing snacks, or sharing a special skill with a Den. There are many ways to help, big and small!
What does my child need for their very first meeting?
What does my child need for their very first meeting?
Just a positive attitude and a readiness for fun! Don't worry about the uniform or handbook for the first meeting. Come meet the leaders, make some new friends, and see what the adventure is all about. We'll help you with all the rest once you're registered.
Do I really need to buy a uniform?
Do I really need to buy a uniform?
GREAT NEWS is that the uniforms are worn for multiple years, so you are not buying a new uniform every year. If buying a uniform is a financial hardship, we have resources to help with that. The Cub Scout uniform is more than clothing - it’s a symbol of belonging, pride, and achievement. Wearing the uniform reminds Scouts to live the values of the Scout Oath and Law, while also showing the adventures and awards they’ve earned. Uniforms help create a sense of unity across our Pack and level the playing field for all Scouts.
Once I join, how do I stay in touch and sync my calendar to make sure I know what's going on?
Once I join, how do I stay in touch and sync my calendar to make sure I know what's going on?
Once you join, go to the Calendar page and look for the "Add to Google Calendar" link in the bottom right corner and it will automatically put our calendar into yours so you are always up to date!
We use WhatsApp to stay in touch to make sure that nothing gets lost in the shuffle. This is where we will send out announcements and your den (grade level) will have communications about what is happening each week.
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