Joining the Pack

For all youth participating in Cub Scouts the national registration includes an annual fee of $85 and an annual National Capital Area Council participation fee of $80. However, this does not include the separate Pack 461 annual dues to support our activities which include one pack Class-B T-shirt.

1. Youth Members new to Cub Scouts

Use Online registration
- Leave the Boy’s Life magazine subscription unchecked if another boy in your family is already receiving it.
Pay Pack461 Annual Due with a check to “Cub Scout Pack 461” (give to Treasurer).
All parents can create accounts at my.scouting.org and take the Youth Protection Training to learn how we all work together to keep our boys safe.
Once they join the Pack, parents can also learn about Pack and Den events and enter and track their scout’s advancement on Scoutbook.

2. Cub Scouts Returning to Pack 461 for a new school year

Renew your membership online at my.scouting.org. All parents need to have an account.
Pay Annual Due using the Pack 461 Online Store, or give a check to “Cub Scout Pack 461” to Treasurer
Parents can learn about Pack and Den events and track their scout’s advancement on Scoutbook.

3. Cub Scouts transferring to Pack 461

Cub Scouts transferring to Pack 461 please fill out and sign all pages on the paper Youth Application as a Transfer and give it to Committee Chair. Online applications are also available for transfers.

If you are not receiving Boys’ Life, and wish to do so, check Boys’ Life on the application ($15)

Starting Fall 2023 an annual Council Participation Fee of $80.00 has been assessed to all youth participating in Cub Scouts. More information is available here: https://www.ncacbsa.org/participation-fee/