Kindergarten
First adventures with a parent or guardian by their side — exploring, playing, and learning together.
What we do
The program
Kids meet in small dens by grade, then gather as a full pack for big events, celebrations, and shared adventures.
Every age
Dens by grade
Kindergarten through 5th grade. Boys and girls are welcome in every den.
1st grade
Discover the outdoors, try new skills, and build friendships with adult partners along for the journey.
2nd grade
More independence, more badges, and plenty of games, crafts, and outdoor know-how.
3rd grade
Deeper skills, teamwork, and service — plus unforgettable camp and pack adventures.
4th grade
Bridge toward Scouts BSA with challenging projects, outdoor leadership, and adventure.
5th grade
The final Cub Scout rank — preparation, pride, and a path to the next chapter of scouting.
Camping & clubs
Pack campouts plus hiking and fishing clubs all year.
Pinewood Derby
Our January car race — a family favorite every year.
Service & community
Scouting for Food, park stewardship, and other pack projects.
Pack celebrations
Blue & Gold in February, cake bake auction, and more.
When & where
Meetings & gatherings
Pack nights are often an evening at the Plainfield American Legion, Marne Post 13. The parents’ committee usually meets at the Panera on Route 59 and Caton Farm, and families are welcome. Places change — a park, the planetarium, a ballgame — so upcoming events is the list to trust.
Pack meetings
- When
- Often one evening a month
The event list has the next date - Where
- Often the American Legion
Marne Post 13, Plainfield — sometimes a park or another local spot
Whole-pack celebrations: awards, guests, and family fun. Committee meetings are on the same calendar — parents are welcome.
Den meetings
- When
- Set by each den
Leaders share the schedule with families - Where
- Homes, parks, or community spaces
Varies by grade
Small groups by grade work on adventures, games, and rank requirements together.
First visit?
Come as a guest — no uniform required. Watch a meeting, meet other families, and see if Pack 13 feels like home.
Ask about visiting