Youth Joining the Pack

Youth Members new to Cub Scouts
Youth Members returning to Pack 461 for a new School Year
Youth Members new to Pack 461 but already Cub Scouts

Youth Members new to Cub Scouts

1. Use Online registration or fill out and sign all pages on the Youth Application and give or mail it to Committee Chair Ryan Hill, 10315 Thornbush Lane, Bethesda MD 20817.
   • Leave the Boy’s Life magazine subscription unchecked if another boy in your family is already receiving it.
2. Pay Annual Dues
   • Using the Pack 461 Online Store, or
   • Give a check to “Cub Scout Pack 461” to Treasurer Ryan Hill, 10315 Thornbush Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
3. 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.
4. Once they join the Pack, parents can also learn about Pack and Den events and enter and track their scout’s advancement on Scoutbook.

Youth Members returning to Pack 461 for a new School Year

1. Pay Annual Dues
   • Using the Pack 461 Online Store, or
   • Give a check to “Cub Scout Pack 461” to Treasurer Ryan Hill, 10315 Thornbush Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
2. 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.
3. Parents can learn about Pack and Den events and track their scout’s advancement on Scoutbook.

Youth Members new to Pack 461 but already Cub Scouts

1. Fill out and sign all pages on the paper Youth Application as a Transfer and give it to Committee Chair Ryan Hill, 10315 Thornbush Lane, Bethesda MD 20817. Online applications are not available for transfers.
   • Attach a copy of your unexpired BSA membership card.
   • Register for Pack 461 in Potomac District, NCAC (National Capitol Area Council).
   • If you do not have your unexpired membership card, note your BSA number and the council and district from which you are transferring on the paper application at the top.
   • If you are already receiving Boys’ Life, contact them to change your address and continue receiving your subscription. Do not check Boys’ Life on the application.
   • If you are not receiving Boys’ Life, and wish to do so, check Boys’ Life on the application. We are a 100% Boys Life unit.
2. Pay Annual Dues
   • Using the Pack 461 Online Store, or
   • Give a check to “Cub Scout Pack 461” to Treasurer Ryan Hill, 10315 Thornbush Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.
3. 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.
4. Once they join the Pack, parents can also learn about Pack and Den events and enter and track their scout’s advancement on Scoutbook.