Welcome

About Pack 13

A Plainfield pack since 1982, chartered by The Plainfield Riverfront Foundation and part of Rainbow Council.

Our pack

A pack where kids grow through doing

Cub Scouting is hands-on adventure: campfires and hikes, STEM experiments, service projects, and games that build confidence. Parents and guardians are part of the fun — we do this with our families, not instead of them.

Pack 13 has been part of Plainfield since 1982. We’re chartered by The Plainfield Riverfront Foundation, and many of our families come from public and private schools in District 202. Whether you’re new to scouting or transferring from another pack, we’d love to meet you.

We’re part of Rainbow Council. The council runs day camp, campouts, and other programs at Rainbow Scout Reservation in Morris, along with the pack and den events here at home.

  • Character & citizenship through real experiences
  • Dens and committee led by parent volunteers
  • Year-round fun: clubs, campouts, service, and pack events

Scouting America

Aims, methods, and vision

Pack 13 uses the same aims, methods, and vision as every Cub Scout pack in Scouting America.

Vision

Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

What we aim for

Aims of Scouting

  • Character
  • Citizenship
  • Personal fitness
  • Leadership

How Cub Scouting works

Methods of Cub Scouting

Living the ideals

The Scout Oath, Scout Law, Cub Scout motto, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, and salute.

Belonging to a den

A small group, usually the same grade, where Cub Scouting starts.

Advancement

Badges that mark what a Scout has learned, with the family working alongside them.

Family involvement

Parents and adult family members provide leadership and support so the Scout has a good experience.

Activities

Games, projects, songs, outdoor adventures, trips, and service projects.

Serving the neighborhood

Cub Scouting focuses on home and neighborhood and strengthens a Scout’s connection to the community.

Uniform

The uniform shows a Scout is part of the team and displays the badges they have earned.

Aims and methods are from Scouting America’s Cub Scout Aims and Methods page (opens in a new tab).