Uniform
At different events we will ask the scouts to wear either their class A or B uniform. You will purchase the class B uniform through the pack. The class A uniform can be purchased at the Scout Store, 850 Cannon Dr # 101, Hurst, TX 76054. At the scout store you will need to buy a uniform based on your scout's rank:
Class A Uniforms:
* Kindergarten - A Lion's t-shirt, hat, and belt.
* 1st Grade - A blue shirt with patches and a Tiger neckerchief, slide, hat, and belt.
* 2nd Grade - A blue shirt with patches and a Wolf neckerchief, slide, hat, and belt.
* 3rd Grade - A blue shirt with patches and a Bear neckerchief, slide, hat, and belt.
* 4th Grade - A blue shirt with patches and a Webelos neckerchief, slide, hat, belt, and colors.
* 5th Grade - A tan shirt with patches and a AOL neckerchief, slide, hat, belt, and colors.
At the scout store you may buy the shirt and patches separately (money saving) or a shirt with the patches pre-sewn (time saving). BTW: If you don't sew, then the scout store will sew on patches for $3 each or the Pack's New Membership Coordinator will sew them on for $2.50 each (email the pack to arrange a drop off time). 100% of the money to the New Membership Coordinator goes to the pack.
Class A Uniform patches:
* Longhorn Council Patch (comes with pre-sewn uniform)
* Pack Number "309"
* World Crest (comes with pre-sewn uniform)
* World Crest Ring (optional, comes with pre-sewn uniform)
* Den Number (see your den leader)
Longhorn Council Scout Store
* 850 Cannon Drive, Hurst, TX 76054
* 817-427-1555
* Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday Closed
* Find other scout stores near you: https://www.longhorncouncil.org/general-info/find-a-shop/
Record Keeping / Achievements
Our pack tracks scouting achievements with Scout Book. Normally all of the required activities will be completed during a den meeting, and your den leader will update Scout Book. If you miss a den meeting or complete extra adventures outside of the pack/den, then please login and update your scout's records.
After you join, allow the Pack a couple of weeks to get you and your scout added to Scout Book. If you need help with your account then please contact your den leader or committee chair.
Meetings
Pack Meetings:
Our Pack meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7 - 8 pm at Northwood Church in the Plex. At the pack meeting scouts will practice the flag ceremony, perform skits, sing songs, receive awards, learn scout values, and play games.
Pack Events:
Our Pack will host events like pinewood derby and raingutter regatta at the Scout House.
Den Meetings:
Your scout will be assigned to a den based on their rank. Each den will pick out their own meeting time and meet twice a month. During a den meeting scouts will work on adventures from their scout book, play games, and build friendships.
Communication
The scout applications only have room for 1 email address. If you would like to add a spouse, grandparent, aunt, or uncle to the Pack email distribution list then please send me their information.
Most of the pack communication is through email. Most den leader's communicate with texting, but please ask your den leader.
The pack email address is KellerPack309@yahoo.com
Camping
Our Pack will normally camp at least twice a year. Most camp outs are from Friday night to Sunday morning and are open to the entire family. You may camp out for both nights, 1 night, or just join us for the day on Saturday. Each person will pay a fee to go camping and this will cover your meals, any camp ground fees, and activities.
Recommended Items to Bring:
+ Sleeping Gear
* Tent (Ask if you need a loaner)
* Sleeping Bags
* Sleeping Pad/mattress or cot (something to keep you from sleeping directly on the ground)
* Pillow (optional)
* Extra blankets (optional)
* Sleeping Bags
* Sleeping Pad/mattress or cot (something to keep you from sleeping directly on the ground)
* Pillow (optional)
* Extra blankets (optional)
+ Outdoor Comfort Gear
* Folding Chair
* Flashlight or headlight
* Lantern (optional)
* Lantern (optional)
+ Snacks / Food
* Personal snacks for hikes (optional)
+ Personal Gear
* Day Pack (we encourage older scouts to carry their own gear on hikes)
* Water Bottle
* Camping Mug (optional)
* Appropriate clothing (tends to cool off when we are camping)
* Hiking shoes
* Toothbrush, toiletries
* Chap stick (optional)
* Sunscreen
* Bug spray (optional)
* Hiking shoes
* Toothbrush, toiletries
* Chap stick (optional)
* Sunscreen
* Bug spray (optional)
Items the Pack will Bring:
+ Kitchen Equipment
* Gas stove, dutch ovens, and so forth
* Propane tanks for the gas stove
* Gas stove, dutch ovens, and so forth
* Propane tanks for the gas stove
* Paper plates and cups (Scouts are thrifty, and we encourage camping mugs and water bottles.)
* A folding table
* Wash station (We try, but cannot promise your kids will use it.)
+ Food / Drinks
* Food (Friday Light Dinner; Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Sunday Breakfast)
* Water coolers (Water and lemonade coolers are normally available)
* Water coolers (Water and lemonade coolers are normally available)
Items the Pack may ask for help:
* Extra folding tables
* Firewood
* Ice (depending on weather)
* Extra folding tables
* Firewood
* Ice (depending on weather)
