HOW TO JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 175

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It's a great year for scouting, and we're thrilled you're interested in enjoying it with Pack 175! 

Interested in Pack 175, but not yet ready to sign up? Fill out this form and we’ll let you know about our upcoming events. 

Ready to join? You'll need to become a member of BSA and register with our pack. You must be a BSA member and be fully registered with Pack 175 to do many of our larger events, including camping. 

Apply for a BSA membership for your youth at any time. 2024 membership fees are $85 (plus a sign-up fee) and lasts for a 12-month membership cycle. You may renew their membership on the anniversary of their joining date.

More information on membership can be found on Atlanta Area Council's website: https://www.atlantabsa.org/membershipfeeFAQ

Once your youth is signed up with BSA, you'll also need to register with our pack. Our signup opens in mid-August, and membership follows the school year to the following summer. We use the CheddarUp platform to collect your information, forms and activity fees. 

Registering with Pack 175 takes about 15-20 minutes. If you close your browser window, your information will not be saved. Steps include:

1. Pay our activity fee ($100 annually) 
2. Fill out all required information
3. Upload your health forms  (You must submit a BSA Part A and B form for your scout and a form form any adults participating with them. The form will be valid for campouts and activities for 1 year.)
4. We encourage all parents to take the online Youth Protection Training (Login requires the my.scouting.org login you created when signing up with BSA)

Because our costs-per-scout stay roughly the same regardless of when you sign up, we typically do not pro-rate our activity fee for those joining later in the year.

Already a member of Pack 175? 

1. Each fall, please register with Pack 175, pay your activity fee and turn in your health form.
2. Renew your BSA registration when it expires (at the anniversary of your last registration) via my.scouting.org. BSA will send you a reminder as you are getting close. 

Want to be a hero to our pack and your scout? We would love — and need — your help! Some volunteer positions we're looking for can be found on our leadership page, and we are always open to finding ways to use your unique talents and interests. 

To apply for a Pack 175 leadership position, please follow these instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/156ErQC6LLWsCyA1XPi94Nv3F-KXbsnnItim16xKAo3M/edit?usp=sharing

Want more information on volunteering? Find an overview here: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/how-to-volunteer/

All leaders (Den Leaders, Committee members, etc.) must complete a BSA Adult application which includes a background check as well as the online Youth Protection Training.

Use our contact form to get in touch, or reach out to pack175decatur@gmail.com