Youth Participants
Required annual registration costs for youth participants are detailed below.
Annual BSA Youth Registration
$85
All Cub Scouts
Annual
This fee is paid directly to the Boy Scouts of America when you submit your registration form or renew you membership each year.
The Pack receives $0.
Pack 3 Youth Dues
$185
Returning Cub Scouts
2024-25
Each program year (school year), we collect dues to pay for our program supplies. See notes below.
Please pay or contact the treasurer to make alternative payment plans on or before Monday, October 14, 2024.
Golden Spread Council Fee
$0
All Cub Scouts
Annual
We are very fortunate to be a part of the Golden Spread Council which DOES NOT collect an annual program fee. This is a great benefit to our local programs. Most other councils charge program fees.
The Pack receives $0.
Pack 3 Youth Dues
$100
New Cub Scouts
2024-25
Each program year (school year), we collect dues to pay for our program supplies. See notes below.
Please pay or contact the treasurer to make alternative payment plans on or before Monday, October 14, 2024.
Cub Scout Dues Examples
NEW CUB SCOUTS
Total paid to BSA = Annual BSA Youth Registration
$85 = $85
Total paid to Pack 3 = Pack 3 Youth Dues (New)
$100
Grand Total = Total paid to BSA + Total paid to Pack 3
$85 + $100 = $185
RETURNING CUB SCOUTS
Total paid to BSA = Annual BSA Youth Registration
$0 (Included in Pack 3 Youth Dues)
Total paid to Pack 3 = Pack 3 Youth Dues (Returning)
$185
Grand Total = Total paid to BSA + Total paid to Pack 3
$0 + $175 = $185
Dues notes for new and returning Cub Scouts
ALL MEMBERS
Funds in your Scout account from fundraising or payments will be applied to your dues balance unless you have notified the Pack Treasurer of alternate plans. Failure to pay on time will result in a Scout being dropped from the roster on their registration anniversary month.
SCHOLARSHIPS and FUNDRAISING
Scholarships and fundraising opportunities are available . See our scholarship and fundraising pages for additional information.
What You Are Paying For
Fall Semester (September – December)
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Awards earned by Scouts
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Belt loops, pins, patches, etc.
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Pack program supplies
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Toner, paper, crayons, markers, cleaning supplies, etc.
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Raingutter Regatta
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Boat kits, trophies, and patches
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First Responder Night
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Thank you pictures and frames
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Veteran’s Day Parade
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Float decorations
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Christmas Party
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Refreshments
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Spring Semester & Summer (January – August)
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Awards earned by Scouts
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Belt loops, pins, patches, etc.
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Pack program supplies
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Toner, paper, crayons, markers, cleaning supplies, etc.
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Pinewood Derby
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Car kits, trophies, and patches
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Arrow of Light Bridging Ceremony
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Decorations, paper goods, dessert
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Pack Recharter
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Annual Scout dues and Pack registration fees paid to National BSA
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Blue & Gold Banquet
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Decorations, paper goods, end of year gifts, neckerchiefs dessert
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Summer Activities
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ex. Bowling lane rental, ice rink rental, pool rental, etc.
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Additional Information
PACK BUDGET
Each year the Pack Committee reviews and approves the operating budget for the Pack. Click below to find out more about our budget.
OTHER EXPENSES
As a universal symbol of scouting, the Official BSA Uniform is known for lasting through countless adventures and bringing Scouts together with a common thread. There are a number of optional events throughout the year organized by the Golden Eagle District and Golden Spread Council. Click below to find out more about uniforms and optional events.
SCOUT ACCOUNTS
Each Scout has an individual account maintained in the ledger by the Pack Treasurer. Click below to find out more about scout accounts.
PAYMENTS
Pack 3 accepts cash, checks, card payments, and Venmo. Click below to find out more about how to make payments.
Adult Leaders
Required annual registration costs for adult participants are detailed below.
Annual BSA Adult Registration
$65
All Adult Leaders
Annual
This fee is paid directly to the Boy Scouts of America when you submit your registration form or renew you membership each year.
The Pack receives $0.
**See Pack 3 adult scholarship details below**
Pack 3 Adult Dues
$0 / $50 / $65
Returning Adult Leaders
2024-25
Each program year (school year), we collect dues to pay for the BSA annual registration fees. See leadership credit notes below.
Please pay or contact the treasurer to make alternative payment plans on or before Monday, October 14, 2024.
Golden Spread Council Fee
$0
All Adult Leaders
Annual
We are very fortunate to be a part of the Golden Spread Council which DOES NOT collect an annual program fee. This is a great benefit to our local programs. Most other councils charge program fees.
The Pack receives $0.
Pack 3 Adult Dues
$0
New Adult Leaders
2024-25
Each program year (school year), we collect dues to pay for the BSA annual registration fees. See leadership credit notes below.
Please pay or contact the treasurer to make alternative payment plans on or before Monday, October 14, 2024.
Adult Leader Dues Examples
NEW ADULT LEADERS
Total paid to BSA = Annual BSA Adult Registration
$65 = $65
Total paid to Pack 3 = Pack 3 Adult Dues (New) - Leadership Credit*
$0 - [$0 or $15 or $65] = $0 before applicable credits
Grand Total = Total paid to BSA + Total paid to Pack 3
$65 + $0 = $65 before applicable credits
RETURNING ADULT LEADERS
Total paid to BSA = Annual BSA Adult Registration
$0 (Included in Pack 3 Adult Dues)
Total paid to Pack 3 = Pack 3 Adult Dues (Returning)- Leadership Credit*
$65 - [$0 or $15 or $65] = $65 before applicable credits
Grand Total = Total paid to BSA + Total paid to Pack 3
$0 + $65 = $65 before applicable credits
*See below for Leadership Credit information
Dues notes for new and returning Adult Leaders
STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Effective September 1, 2023, the BSA has a new camping policy that requires all adults camping overnight with a unit, must be registered in the BSA. The only exception to this is a Cub Scout parent or legal guardian of the youth. They can camp overnight without being registered, however they must be accompanied at all times by a registered adult in that unit if around other scouts.
ALL MEMBERS
Funds in your Scout account from fundraising or payments will be applied to your dues balance unless you have notified the Pack Treasurer of alternate plans. Failure to pay on time will result in an Adult Leader being dropped from the roster on their registration anniversary month.
LEADERSHIP CREDITS
A $65 credit will be added to each leader's Scout Account for the following positions: Den Leaders, Pack Committee Chair, Chartered Organization Representative, Cub Master after completing position specific training.
A $15 credit will be added to each leader's Scout Account for all other positions after completing position specific training.
A $0 credit will be added to each leader's Scout Account for all other positions not completing position specific training.