Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 3161

We were first chartered in 1941 with excellence in mind. Today, after 68 years we are considered a premiere pack in our district.

Boys joining Pack 3161 become members of the greatest boy movement in the world that began in 1910.  Our Pack upholds the mission of the Boy Scouts of America - which is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

We are a traditional Pack that lives by faith based principles and actions.  We teach patriotism, responsibility, and self-discipline. We teach duty to God and country. We also live by the three Aims of scouting: To Build Character, To Foster Citizenship and To Develop Fitness.  These are more than just words, these Aims are our guides.  We have also instituted an “Above and Beyond Award” where excellence is recognized and rewarded.

Our Pack offers a full year Scouting program where a boy can learn scouting skills and have a good time. We have group activities, off site meetings and provide community service to our Charting Organization.  We have two “family” Campouts a year, where parents are encouraged to attend so they too can grow with their scout. These campouts are at Camp Manatoc and are in the fall (October) and spring (April). On these outings, we learn many skills that will last a lifetime. Best of all, we share fellowship and friendship.

Adult leaders act as coaches in Pack 3161. They help scouts develop their social and leadership skills. Adult leaders and parents are present at every pack function to ensure that activities are properly run and supervised.  We encourage and expect parents to participate in all scouting functions to assist the leaders and help all the scouts “do their best”.

Pack 3161 has high standards for leaders and scouts. These standards are reflected in our Pack Handbook and I encourage you to read it thoroughly as we strive to help our boys be young men of integrity.

Yours in Scouting,

Stan Lero

Charter Organizational Representative/Committee Chair

What is Cub Scouting?

In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends. In the multidimensional plan of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins. Currently. it is the largest of the organization’s three membership divisions.

About Pack 3161

Pack 3161 is sponsored by American Legion Post 281 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  Pack 3161 was founded over 68 years ago in the Moecomdws District of the Great Trail Council and has been active ever since.

The Cub Scout Pack is the term given to our entire group of boys in grades first through fifth and their families.  The Pack meets approximately once a month under the direction of the Cubmaster and the pack committee. The scouts in the Pack are divided into smaller groups called dens. Dens usually meet several times a month. Unless otherwise announced, all Pack 3161 den and pack meetings are held at Lincoln Elementary School on Bailey Road.  Typically on Thursday evenings from 7 - 8 PM.

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetimes and achieve their full potential.  The values we strive to instill are based on those founding the Scout Oath and Law, the Cub Scout Promise, and the Law of the Pack.

Purpose of Scouting

In Cub Scouting, boys, families, leaders, and the chartering organization work together to achieve the following objectives:

• INFLUENCE the development of character and encourage spiritual growth
• DEVELOP habits and attitudes of good citizenship
• ENCOURAGE good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
• IMPROVE understanding within the family
• STRENGTHEN the ability to get along with other boys and respect other people
• FOSTER a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills
• PROVIDE fun and exciting activities and do one’s best, and
• PREPARE them to become boy scouts

Scouting Philosophy

Teaching Cub Scout ideals, Cub Scouts make the following promise:

“I, (name), promise to do my best,                                                                                 To do my duty to God and my country,                                                                           To help other people, and                                                                                                  To obey the Law of the Pack”

Such a promise helps the boys develop a sense of spiritual awareness, loyalty, unselfishness, self-discipline, and service to others. In obeying the Law of the Pack, we ask scouts to learn how to be a good follower.  This is necessary before the scout develops his leadership skills.

The Law of the Pack states:

“The Cub Scout follows Akela,                                                                                          The Cub Scout helps the Pack go,                                                                                   The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow,                                                                                 The Cub Scout gives good will.”

The Cub Scout Motto is one of the most important things for the Cub Scout to learn:

“DO YOUR BEST”