Cost of Scouting

Scouting America provides the following on the Cost of Scouting

Where conflict exists between this page and the information provided by Scouting America - defer to Scouting America's guidance 

These estimate totals include national membership, pack dues, and typical optional activities. Uniform costs are primarily a first-year expense and can often be built over time.

Cub Scouting operates at multiple levels the national level, the council level and the local pack level, which is why families see separate fees.

• National dues are paid directly to Scouting America and provide your scout’s official membership in the national program.

• Council dues are paid directly to the Pathway to the Rockies council and provide access to scouting tools like the council programs, camping locations and the local scout shop. 

• Pack dues stay entirely with Pack 110 and fund the local activities, awards, and experiences your scout participates in throughout the year.

Pack 110 does not recieve any portion of the national or council dues.

Some optional activities may have small participation fees. When applicable, most one-time costs fall in the $15 to $30 range.

Any additional costs are always communicated in advance so families can plan.

Pack 110 uses two uniform types during the year.

• Class A (formal uniform) is worn at pack meetings and ceremonies. 

• Class B (activity uniform) is the pack or den T-shirt worn at casual and outdoor events. (Pack activity shirts are included in pack dues)

Well-fitting, presentable pants or shorts are acceptable in place of official uniform bottoms for most pack activities.

Refer to this link for uniform pricing

Before purchasing new items, take a look at our Pack swap bin. Items in the bin are available at no cost when available.

A Scout is ... THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely

The pack offers at least one fundraising opportunity each year to help offset program costs and keep dues as low as possible. Participation is optional but encouraged.

Typical opportunities include wreath sales, popcorn, camp cards, and occasional community events.