Welcome to Cub Scouting
Cub Scouting is the program by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) developed specially for boys and girls entering the K through 5th grades.
The goals of the program are to help kids build character, learn about good citizenship, and develop personal fitness through fun activities. Boys and girls who go through the scouting program develop leadership skills through community service and by giving goodwill toward others. Over the years, Scouts have continued on to become well-known US presidents, astronauts, professional athletes, actors, journalists, and philanthropists among other occupations, all of which contribute positively to the world we live in.
Regular Pack 27 meetings are held during the school year at 6pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Congregational Church of Belmont.
For more information, check out our Pack 27 Overview. Questions? email us at: sanmateopack27@gmail.com or call us at (650) 762-6093.
If you'd like to learn more about Cub Scouts in general, please click the button below.
About Cub Scouts Pack 27
Pack 27 has been around for over 67 years! We are made up of boys and girls (grades K - 5th) primarily from the following San Mateo elementary schools:
Laurel Elementary School
Meadow Heights Elementary School
Beresford Elementary School
George Hall Elementary School
Our pack is always growing and expanding, so we welcome all boys and girls to our pack!
Membership Fees are $225 per Cub Scout per year. See fee breakdown below for fees as of August 1st, 2023.
$80 Boy Scouts of America
$80 Pacific Skyline Council
$50 Pack 27 Dues
$15 Scout Life Magazine (optional)
Join our pack!
If your boy or girl wants to join San Mateo Pack 27, follow the steps below:
Click the button below and follow the prompts of the BSA application process
You will pay the one-time $25 application fee and the prorated annual membership fees
Someone from the pack will contact you once your application is processed. Your child will also be assigned to a Den
Once you are in the pack, you will need to purchase a uniform for your Scout. This can be done online or at your local Scout store
Click on the button below to begin the application process on the BSA website. Your application will be processed as soon as possible!
Be part of the fun!
Parent involvement is critical to Scouts being the best experience it can be for our children and families. When parents are involved, kids learn leadership and feel a sense of community amongst the pack. Don't just be a spectator in the pack, get involved and be part of the fun!
Get involved!
Cub Scouts is a parent volunteer run organization. We need all parents to help out as much as you are able to in order to keep our pack strong. We can't make this program happen without you! Check out the open roles and opportunities for 2022/2023!
Pack Event Organizers
We always need various parents to sign up to help organize the various activities throughout the year such as being on a Pinewood Derby, planning committees, and helping to coordinate overnight and campinng trips, etc.
Parents can volunteer for one activity or several depending on your interest level and availability
Contact us if you are interested in any of the roles posted above.
Pack 27 dens
In Cub Scouts, packs are made up of smaller groups of kids called "dens". The dens represent various levels or ranks within the Cub Scout program. In our Cub Scouts pack we have the following dens represented for each rank within our pack. Dens are made up of Scouts who are in the same grade level (whenever possible). Sometimes, dens are combined if there aren't enough kids to make up a den.
Black Mambas
Webelos II (5th Grade)
Tomahawks
Webelos I (4th grade)
Cobras
Bears (3rd grade)
Hedgehogs
Wolves (2nd grade)
Lightning Bolts
Tigers (1st grade)
Scouting values
The Cub Scout motto is simply, "do your best" and the Cub Scouting 12 Core Values are outlined below. Being a part of Cub Scouts is more than just doing activities such as camping, hiking, and learning survival skills. It's about cultivating future leaders, being a good citizen of the community, and teaching kids pride in being the best they can be as individuals and as a team.
Citizenship
Compassion
Cooperation
Courage
Faith
Health and Fitness
Honesty
Perseverance
Positive Attitude
Resourcefulness
Respect
Responsibility
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about Scouting or Pack 27. You can write to us directly at: info@pack27.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.