Pack 4228 is a Cub Scout Pack within the Heart of America Council and Blue Elk District of Scouts BSA. The group meets Monday nights from September through May from 6:30-8pm at Christ United Methodist Church located at 14506 E. 39th St South Independence, MO 64055. We have many outdoor activities throughout the year including biking/hiking and annual summer camp. We introduce Cub Scouts to the Sco
uting program through our commitment to Character Development, Citizenship, Personal Fitness, and the Scout Oath and Law all while having fun. To register, please visit: https://my.scouting.org/VES/OnlineReg/1.0.0/?tu=UF-MB-307paa4228
Den Grade Levels:
Lions: 6 years of age or Kindergarten
Tigers: 7 years of age or 1st grade
Wolves: 2nd grade
Bears: 3rd grade
Webelos: 4th grade
Arrow of Light - 5th grade. Weekly Den Meetings (ALL Dens):
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E 39th St., Independence, MO 64055 (Basement - a.k.a “The Place”)
Time: Mondays at 6:30 pm beginning on September 13
Opportunity: Den level activities where scouts learn life skills and have fun with their peer group
Exceptions: Dens will NOT meet if the Independence School District is closed for holidays or snow days. Occasionally, dens may schedule off-site visits, such as hiking, fishing, camping, etc, related to specific adventure requirements. These “field trips” will typically be scheduled in consultation with den parents. Monthly Pack Meetings:
Location: Christ United Methodist Church (Basement - a.k.a “The Place”)
Time: Designated on Pack Calendar, typically will occur once a month on a Monday @ 6:30 PM (Replaces a Den Meeting)
Opportunity: Entire Pack meets as a group. Scouts are recognized and awarded for their accomplishments. Usually each Pack Meeting will have a theme and related fun activities (i.e. Halloween, Christmas, etc)
Exceptions: Pack will NOT meet if the Independence School District is closed for holidays or snow days. Monthly Pack Committee Meetings (For Adults):
Location: Online Video Conference (Zoom, Google Meet, etc)
Time: Generally, the 1st Tuesday after the first Thursday of each month @ 7:00 PM
Opportunity: The Pack Committee is led by registered adult leaders but open to all parents, providing the necessary leadership required to formally make a pack function. There are specific committee positions that are required to have a chartered Pack. Committee and Den Leadership along with parents attend these meeting to assist in the planning and leadership of the Pack. The quality of the program is a direct reflection of the participation and leadership of all parents. Communication:
Text Messaging via Remind App: https://www.remind.com/join/since1924
Scout Progress via Scoutbook: https://scoutbook.scouting.org/
