Cub Scouts is organized into packs and dens. A pack serves a geographical area and includes one or more dens. The dens are the regular groups that meet together – in our pack they represent the different ages/ranks of the boys. The dens are divided as follows:
Tigers 1st grade (or age 6 or 7)
Wolf 2nd grade (or age 8)
Bear 3rd grade (or age 9)
WeBeLoS 4th grade (or age 10) and 5th grade (or age 11)
Each scout belongs in a Den as listed above. The den is led by a volunteer Den Leader who has taken on the responsibility of organizing the program. Dens meet an average of twice a month and work on achievements toward earning their Cub Scout Advancement. Tiger Cubs work a little differently in that the den leader relies heavily on the adult partners to fulfill the program goals by participating with their Tiger Cub at every meeting and event. An adult partner can be a parent, relative, or friend who is at least 18 years old and who cares about the boy. Adult partners should take turns working with the den leader to plan and lead a den meeting and "Go See It" outing. Parents are STRONGLY encouraged (and required for Tigers) to attend all meetings. Cub Scouting is a family event.
Your scout is part of a Pack. The Pack is run by a Cub Master. The pack will have Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and WeBeLoS dens made up of boys from 1st grade through 5th grade. After 5th grade, WeBeLoS graduate on to a Boy Scout Troop. The Pack holds a Pack Meeting where we have recognition ceremonies, skits, songs, and announcements of upcoming pack events. Pack 3044 Pack Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday from September to May. All members of the scout family is encouraged to attend.
The Pack is supported by a Pack Committee, which are all volunteers. There is a Pack Committee Chairman and other pack committee members. Most pack committees consist of family members and members of the pack's chartered organization. The chartered organization is granted a charter by the Boy Scouts of America to use the Scouting program. This chartered organization can be a school, service club, religious group, or other group interested in youth. The chartered organization approves the leadership of the pack, provides a meeting place, and operates the pack within the guidelines and policies of that organization and the BSA. Pack 3044 is chartered by Maplewood Reformed Church.
Packs in your area are organized into a District based on geographic boundaries determined by the local Council. At the district level, summer camps, day camps, leader roundtables, and other events are planned. The district supports units through membership, finance, and program services. Your unit has a District Executive and that person helps your pack and dens get help and resources it needs. Pack 3044 is part of the Lakeshore District.
Districts are grouped into a Council. A council is responsible for growing a successful scouting program in its locality. A Council owns camp property and runs summer camps. It also offers fundraising programs, adult training, and service projects to support the pack and troop units. Pack 3044 is part of the Gerald R. Ford Council.
Councils in a geographic area are grouped into Areas of which there are 26 in the country. Each area director works with 10 to15 councils. The area director maintains contact with the Scout Executive in a council and provides support as needed.
Areas are grouped into Regions of which there are four in the country. Regional management centers are liaisons between councils and the National Council. A region provides direct support to its councils in the areas of fund raising, program, computers, and administration. Regional offices provide direct support services to Area Directors.
BSA National Council, located in Irving, Texas, is the governing body of the scouting program in the United States. They set policy, offer national awards, organize national jamborees, have three high-adventure camps, and define the scouting program.