We have historically taken payments via check to avoid any additional fees. We will continue to do that and also take credit card and PayPal payments via the website. There is a small fee that we add to the amount that the credit card processing company charges us to use this service. The prices listed below are cash/check prices.
We pride ourselves on letting you know the full costs of the cub scouts up front. Below is a summary (Updated 8/25/2024) of expected costs so there are no surprises during the season. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact the cubmaster as we want everyone to have a chance to join regardless of financial situations. There are fundraising opportunities, including popcorn sales, where money earned from sales can be added to your scout’s account to pay towards dues and trip.
Upfront Costs (Pack dues + BSA Dues):
- Please pay your Pack dues as soon as you can (these are one time and separate from what you paid BSA).
- Dues are $140 for all new scouts, $215 for all returning scouts and a 5% discount for additional siblings.
- There are several ways to pay:
- By check to your Den leader made out to Pack 589
- By cash to your Den leader or at the Pack meeting.
- Zelle to 589cubscouts@gmail.com (no fee for this service)
- Paypal to Cubmaster@pack589.net (with the 3%+.49 fee it would be 132.33 or $214.75 for returning scouts )
- Credit Card at the next Pack Meeting on the 19th (130.56 with 2% fee or $212.16 for returning scouts).
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- Pack dues pay for all of the following
- Rocket Derby Kit
- Pinewood Derby car Kit
- Dinner and drinks at Pack meetings
- Blue and Gold Banquet Dinner
- Pack Recharter Fees
- Scout Awards (Belt loops, Adventure Pins, Rank Patches)
- Pack T-Shirt (Considered Class-B Uniform)
- BSA Dues: First time scouts pay BSA dues directly to BSA via their web site or by visiting a Scout Store. This fee is rolled into pack dues for all returning scouts.
Other Costs:
- Uniform:
- As a pack, we ask that you purchase a ‘Class A’ uniform. This can be purchased at the local scout store or the BSA Scout Shop
- You will need, at a minimum, the appropriate shirt, pack patches, hat, web belt, neckerchief, and neckerchief slide. The bottoms and socks are optional. Most scouts wear jeans or shorts depending on the season. On average, you can count on spending ~120$ per scout.
- There are often scouts willing to donate their previous years uniforms. Please contact den leaders for more information. These are often brought to the first pack meeting, so you may want to wait until then to purchase a uniform
- Reference Material:
- A book for the particular rank will be needed for signoffs and reference during the season. This is optional and you can use the digital copies online or take a hand-me-down from older scouts.
Optional Costs:
There are various optional activities throughout the year. We strive to do 2 camping trips and one ‘Big trip’ per year. Dens may host other activities. These activities are not required for advancement in scouting and may be attended by family and siblings (age allowing).
- Typical Camping trip: ~$80 for your own campsite or ~$40 for a shared camp site
- Typical Big trip: ~$90 per person for overnight trip (Past trips have included staying overnight on an aircraft carrier, at an aquarium, Wonderworks, and space camp)