Role of Adults

Actively Participate with your Scout

Pack Meetings

As an adult-child activity, adults are expected to participate with their children. This is especially true during Pack meetings, when we can have more than 75 people in the room! At Pack meetings, Scouts sit by Den and we ask that the adults sit behind their Scouts to keep them focused and quiet (especially when the Scout Sign is up!). Also, we ask that adults take conversations outside the meeting room as it very hard for others to hear and makes it difficult for leaders and guest presenters to hold the Scouts’ attention. Lastly, we encourage adults to stay engaged and off their cell phones at Pack meetings. If you are engaged, your Scout and their friends will be too!

Den Meetings

The same goes for Den meetings. Each Scout should have at least one adult with them at each Den Meeting, unless pre-approved by the Den Leader. Drop-offs are typically not encouraged. Lions (kindergarteners) and Tigers (1st graders) are required to always have at least one adult present. This is to ensure the safety of our Scouts and our leaders and to ensure that all Scouts get the most out of their experience.

At every Den meeting, ask your Den leader how you can help and get involved. Stay off your phone and stay on your feet! Once the year is underway, Den leaders will assign meetings and adventures to different adults so that the program experience is spread among all Den families. Be prepared to organize and lead some Den meetings! Your Den leader needs help (whether they ask you or not!), and your Scout will love seeing you in that role. Don’t worry - materials and guidelines will be provided. In addition, adults will need to provide transportation to and from Den and Pack meetings, as well as camping trips and other activities.