Pack Meeting Activities

Pack Meeting Activities

The activities at a pack meeting can vary widely depending on the theme and current adventures. Here are some common activities.

Ceremonies
Simple ceremonies open and close pack meetings and mark important events or accomplishments in the lives of the boys and families. These are some typical kinds of pack ceremonies:

Opening ceremonies set the stage for the pack meeting and can relate to the monthly theme.

Flag ceremonies teach boys how to handle and display the American flag.
Induction ceremonies welcome new boys and their families into the pack.

Advancement ceremonies celebrate the completion of requirements for Tiger, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light Award.

Graduation or transition ceremonies can be used when boys transition from one phase of the program to another on the Scouting trail.

Recognition ceremonies are used to recognize leaders, den chiefs, boys, or family members for special service, activities, or tenure.

Closing ceremonies bring the meeting to a close and send everyone home with inspirational ideas to remember.

Skits
Dens may present skits at the pack meeting. These can be pantomimes, sketches, or short plays. The main purpose of skits is for the boys—and the audience—to have fun. But as boys practice performing in these informal skits, their confidence and leadership skills begin to develop as well.

Games
Playing is an important part of the Cub Scout program. Boys enjoy playing games, and games teach boys important values such as good sportsmanship, self-confidence, and fair play in an environment where taking part and doing one’s best are more important than winning.

Demonstrations and Displays
During their den meetings, Cub Scouts will have learned skills that they can demonstrate at the pack meeting. They will have worked on craft projects that can be displayed. These demonstrations and displays give boys a sense of pride in their own accomplishments. The Cub Scouts are also able to see what goes on in the other dens and how their den activities are a part of the bigger picture of what the pack, and Cub Scouting, is all about.