The Basics
Registration Fees
Registration fees pay your Scout's membership with the National BSA organization and is passed directly to the Bluegrass Council (our local council). Registration fees are paid for the calendar year - January to December. Prorated rates are available for those joining partially through the year.
Every October we begin our recharter process and fees for the upcoming year are collected.
2024 Fees:
Yearly Fee: $80
Liability Insurance Fee: $7
One-Time New Scout Fee: $25
Please note that Pack 167 does not retain any of the registration fees. All fees go straight to the Bluegrass Council.
Financial Aid
Scouting is inclusive to all children, and we do not want anyone to not participate because of financial reasons. There are several financial aid options available. If you have any questions, reach out to a Leader.
Scouts BSA Financial Aid - Registration Fee
No income eligibility requirements. Simply complete the application, and if approved by the Bluegrass Council, $50 of the registration fee will be covered. The Scout is responsible for the remaining fee at the time of application.Scouts BSA Financial Aid - Uniform
No income eligibility requirements. Simply complete the application, submit it to the Bluegrass Council, and if approved, the Council will pay for the cost of a uniform for the scout. Please note that you cannot use the financial aid for the Registration Fee and Uniform assistance in the same year.Wellcare
If the Scout is insured through Wellcare there is a program available through your coverage that will pay for the Registration Fee. You will need to contact your plan administrator for more information. Please note it can take a few weeks for the request to be processed. Upon approval, you will receive verification from Wellcare that will be submitted to the Council.
Dues and Other Fees
Pack 167 is a DUES FREE pack. This means we do not charge any dues for typical meetings or pack activities for the Scout. There may be campouts or other activities that occur outside regular meetings that will have an additional fee. Scout siblings and other family members attending Pack activities may be required to pay any fees.
Council or District level events or camps may also chagre a fee. These fees are not determined by Pack 167 and would be paid directly to the Council.
Please note, we want ALL Scouts to participate regardless of ability to pay. If you need any assistance with fees or receive financial aid reach out to the treasurer, there may be funds available to help cover the cost.
Dens
Our Pack is made up of 6 dens for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Each Den meets weekly to complete requirements for rank advancement.
Dens are the small groups organized by school grade that your child will participate in their advancement activities with. Each den has a leader who has been approved, background-checked, and gone through extensive position-specific training. We want Scouting to be fun for you and your kiddo, so please plan to work alongside your den leader, participate in the activities & possibly find a place where you can volunteer too!
Lion - Kindergarten
Because Kindergarteners need more hands on and one on one assistance an adult partner is required to be present at every meeting with the Lion Scout. A Lion Guide helps to coordinate the Lion meetings in conjunction with the adult partner(s) of the Lion. The Lion Guide will reach out to Lion adult partners to help coordinate and complete den meetings. An adult partner is required to be present at all Lion meetings.
Resources
Adventures
All required adventures are completed at weekly meetings. If the Scout has to miss a meeting or would like to complete additional adventures, they can do so at home. Adventures must be entered into Scoutbook by the adult partner or Lion Guide. All requirements must be met in order to achieve the Lion Rank Patch at the end of the Scouting Year.
Required
Lion's Honor
Animal Kingdom
Fun on the Run!
King of the Jungle
Mountain Lion
With parent or guardian, complete the exercises in How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide.
Electives
Build it Up, Knock it Down
Gizmos and Gadgets
I'll Do It Myself
On Your Mark
Pick My Path
Ready, Set, Grow
Rumble in the Jungle
Tiger - First Grade
Tigers still need more assistance and support from an adult partner. An adult partner is required to be present at every meeting with the Tiger Scout. A Tiger Leader will coordinate the Tiger meetings and plan all activities for the den. We know that parents come with a variety of skills and resources, the Tiger Leader will reach out to parents about how they can partner together and utilize each family's strengths.
Resources
Purchase Handbook - Bluegrass Council Scout Shop - in-person or online.
Tiger Rank Requirements- Link to website
Adventures
All required adventures are completed at weekly meetings. If the Scout has to miss a meeting or would like to complete additional adventures, they can do so at home. Adventures must be entered into Scoutbook by the adult partner or Tiger Leader. All requirements must be met in order to achieve the Tiger Rank Patch at the end of the Scouting Year.
Required
Games Tigers Play
My Tiger Jungle
Team Tiger
Tiger Bites
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete Tiger Circles: Duty to God
Tigers in the Wild
An Elective Adventure
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 1st Grade, Tiger. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064660 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Tiger.
Elective
Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries
Floats and Boats
Good Knights
Rolling TIgers
Sky is the Limit
Stories in Shapes
Tiger-iffic!
Tiger: Safe and Smart
Tiger Tag
Wolf - Second Grade
Wolves are beginning to show more independence with tasks and adventures. One on one assistance is no longer needed, however, an adult partner is still required to be present. The Wolf Leader will coordinate the Wolf meetings and plan all activities for the den. We know that parents come with a variety of skills and resources, the Wold Leader will reach out to parents about how they can partner together and utilize each family's strengths.
Resources
Adventures
All required adventures are completed at weekly meetings. If the Scout has to miss a meeting or would like to complete additional adventures, they can do so at home. Adventures must be entered into Scoutbook by the adult partner or Wold Leader. All requirements must be met in order to achieve the Wolf Rank Patch at the end of the Scouting Year.
Required
Call of the Wild
Council Fire (Duty to Country)
Howling at the Moon
Paws on the Path
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete Duty to God Footsteps
Running with the Pack
An Elective Adventure
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 2nd Grade, Wolf. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064564 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Tiger.
Elective
Adventures in Coins
Air of the Wolf
Code of the Wold
Cubs Who Care
Digging in the Past
Finding Your Way
Germs Alive!
Paws of Skill
Spirit of the Water
Yo-Yo (Wolf)
Bear - Third Grade
Bears are becoming more independent and are involved more with the Pack. While we encourage their budding independence, an adult partner is required to be present at every meeting with the Bear Scout and there may be some activities that help from an adult partner will be required. A Bear Leader will coordinate the Bear meetings and plan all activities for the den. We know that parents come with a variety of skills and resources, the Bear Leader will reach out to parents about how they can partner together and utilize each family's strengths.
Resources
Purchase Handbook - Bluegrass Council Scout Shop - in-person or online.
Bear Rank Requirements- Link to website
Adventures
All required adventures are completed at weekly meetings. If the Scout has to miss a meeting or would like to complete additional adventures, they can do so at home. Adventures must be entered into Scoutbook by the adult partner or Tiger Leader. All requirements must be met in order to achieve the Tiger Rank Patch at the end of the Scouting Year.
Required
Baloo the Builder
Bear Claws
Bear Necessities
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete Fellowship andDuty to God
Furs, Feathers, and Ferns
Paws for Action (Duty to Country)
An Elective Adventure
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 3rd Grade, Bear. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064786 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Bear.
Elective
A Bear Goes Fishing
Bear Picnic Basket
Critter Care
Forensics
Grin and Bear It
Marble Madness
Roaring Laughter
Salmon Run
Super Science
Webelos I - Fourth Grade
Webelos stands for “We’ll Be Loyal Scouts.” As Webelos near the end of the Cub Scout trail, it’s time for them to embrace that pledge and prepare for the next leg of the journey: Scouts BSA. Webelos I are at the beginning of their journey and are doing more independently. An adult partner is required to be present at every meeting. A Webelos Leader will coordinate the Webelos meetings and with the Webelo Scouts plan all activities for the den. We know that parents come with a variety of skills and resources, the Welelos Leader will reach out to parents about how they can partner together and utilize each family's strengths.
Resources
Purchase Handbook - Bluegrass Council Scout Shop - in-person or online.
Webelos Rank Requirements- Link to website
Adventures
All required adventures are completed at weekly meetings. If the Scout has to miss a meeting or would like to complete additional adventures, they can do so at home. Adventures must be entered into Scoutbook by the adult partner or Webelos Leader. All requirements must be met in order to achieve the Webelos Rank Patch at the end of the Scouting Year.
Required
Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months.
Cast Iron Chef
First Responder
Stronger, Faster, Higher
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete Duty to God and You
Webelos Walkabout
An Elective Adventure
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 4th Grade, Webelos. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064315 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Webelos.
Elective
Aquanaut
Art Explosion
Aware and Care
Build It
Castaway
Earth Rocks!
Engineer
Game Design
Into the Wild
Into the Woods
Sports
Modular Design
Yo-Yo (Webelos)
Webelos II/Arrow of Light (AOL) - Fifth Grade
Webelos stands for “We’ll Be Loyal Scouts.” As Webelos near the end of the Cub Scout trail, it’s time for them to embrace that pledge and prepare for the next leg of the journey: Scouts BSA. Webelos II are preparing to transition over to a Scouts BSA troop and will be integral in planning their activities. An adult partner is still required to be present at every meeting. A Webelos Leader and the Webelos Scouts will coordinate the meetings and activities for the den. We know that parents come with a variety of skills and resources, the Welelos Leader will reach out to parents about how they can partner together and utilize each family's strengths.
Resources
Purchase Handbook - Bluegrass Council Scout Shop - in-person or online.
AOL Rank Requirements- Link to website
Adventures
All required adventures are completed at weekly meetings. If the Scout has to miss a meeting or would like to complete additional adventures, they can do so at home. Adventures must be entered into Scoutbook by the adult partner or Tiger Leader. All requirements must be met in order to achieve the AOL Rank Patch at the end of the Scouting Year.
Required
Be an active member of your Webelos den for at least 6 months since completing fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old.
Building a Better World
Outdoor Adventurer
Scouting Adventure
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete Duty to God in Action
An Elective Adventure
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide
With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult watch the Protect Yourself Rules video for 1st Grade, Tiger. (The video is located at https://vimeo.com/325064315 and can be watched on-line or downloaded and viewed off-line.) OR Earn the Protect Yourself Rules Preview Adventure for Arrow of Light.
Elective
Aquanaut
Art Explosion
Aware and Care
Build It
Castaway
Earth Rocks!
Engineer
Game Design
Into the Wild
Into the Woods
Sports
Modular Design
Yo-Yo (Webelos)
Uniforms
Pack members are required to wear uniforms to meetings and most activities. Uniform requirements vary slightly based on den.
Uniforms can be purchased at the Bluegrass Council Scout Shop - in-person or online. Uniforms can also sometimes be found through local yard sale groups. We also have a small selection of pack uniform pieces available at no charge. Availability and selection vary. Pieces come primarily from scouts who have outgrown or aged out of their uniforms. Our only request is to return uniform pieces when you no longer need them so others can use.
Class A Uniforms
Pack 167 follows a "waist up" requirement for uniforms. Most meetings, formal events, and activities where we are representative of Cub Scouting is when to expect to wear a Class A Uniform. Only registered Scouts are allowed to wear a Class A uniform. We HIGHLY recommend that you "size up" when buying the blue scout shirt (Tigers-Webelos 1). This shirt can be worn up through 4th grade.
Uniform Pieces
Den Appropriate Shirt *Lions can wear the Lion t-shirt or blue Scout shirt. Webelos 1 can wear the blue or tan scout shirt.
Den Appropriate Hat
Den Appropriate Neckerchief * optional for Lions
Den Appropriate Slide *optional for Lions. Homemade slides can also be worn for other dens.
Pack Numbers
World Crest Emblem
World Crest Ring
Council Patch
Class B Uniforms
Pack 167 also utilizes Class B Uniforms. These are Pack t-shirts that we make and order at the beginning of each scouting year. Class B shirts are for activities and events where scouts will be active such as hikes, fishing, and camping. Class B shirts can be worn by the Scout and any family members. New shirt patterns are ordered yearly, but Class B shirts from any year can be worn.