Information for Parents

Parent Participation and Responsibility:

Parents are encouraged to participate with their sons.  Parent participation is required at some activities like family camping.  In many circumstances such as family camping, siblings are welcome too.    Parents are also encouraged to volunteer to assist with activities.

Parents or Guardians are always responsible for their child's transportation.  The Pack and its leaders do not take responsibility for transportation.  Parents should also plan to participate with their child.

Meetings:

Pack 477 has monthly Pack Meetings and Den Meetings are typically held 2 times a month.  There may be additional Den activities that are based on the Den Leader and Den Parents planning.  Pack Committee Meetings are held monthly and all parents are invited to attend.

Uniforms:

Boy Scouts wear uniforms to demonstrate our commitment to scouting along with building camaraderie.  Scouts are strongly encouraged to wear the appropriate uniform to scout events.

Class A Uniforms:

Tiger Cubs: Tigers wear blue scout shirts, and optional blue pants

Wolfs and Bears: Blue scout shirts, caps, belt, neckerchiefs, and optional blue pants

Webelos:  Either Blue uniform or Khaki uniform

                Class B Uniforms: Pack T-shirt or other scout T-shirt.

Finance:

Annual dues are $75.  This fee covers Boy Scouts of America Dues, Boys Life Magazine, many pack activities, books, and awards.

Fund Raiser - we have one annual fundraiser - selling popcorn.

Specific Activity Fees - There may be activity fees for specific events like District Cuboree, Campouts, and Banquets.  Most of the time, these are fees we are being charged and they are just passed on.

Websites:

Hightower Trail District        www.hightowertrailbsa.com

Atlanta Area Council           www.atlantabsa.org

National BSA                     www.scouting.org