COST OF SCOUTING

For Pack 188 the cost of scouting includes four things:  

National & Council Registration Fees (initial registration & annual renewal - about $10 per month)

Uniform (varies by rank but can last multiple years, except Lion)

Annual Dues (about $10 per month)

Camp-outs and additional Activities

NATIONAL & COUNCIL REGISTRATION FEES

When a new youth registers to join a Pack with BSA, there are initial National Registration Fees - $80 annually and a $25 joining fee.  The $80 National fee along with Greater Tampabay Area Council fee of $33 (total $113) is annual.  In order to remain an active member of the Pack, National & Council Registration Fees are to be paid annually.  We do offer fundraising options which can help offset the cost however registration fees are due by the end of November each year for re-registration (recharter).

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What does the National and Council portion of the Membership Fee pay for?

• Program curriculum development and safety standards development

• Training curriculum development 

• Development of Youth Protection resources

• Technology development and upgrades such as the new Cub Scout Leader Meeting App and Scout Book

• Camp usage and Trainings

• Insurance coverage- Costs continue to increase especially at a substantial rate for insurance coverage

Note:  none of this fee goes directly to Pack 188.

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Adults that wish to volunteer as a member of the committee or program leader also have an annual registration fee of $60 for National which includes cost of background check, on-going training, and Scouting Magazine.  This fee does need to be paid annually along with our Greater Tampabay Area Council fee cost of $21 for a total of $81.  Less than $7 a month, a minimal investment for the youth of Pack 188.  *Dedicated fundraising option to help reduce the cost.

UNIFORM

The Cub Scout Uniform is an important part of being a Scout.  

Wearing it lets people know that the wearer is part of Scouts BSA in addition to their den and pack!  

We request that each Scout in Pack 188 wear the BSA shirt (class a), with the standard patches (Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Strip, 188 red numbers, and World Crest Scout Emblem), BSA belt, rank neckerchief, and slide.  For outdoor activities, we also have an activity (class b) tshirt the scouts can wear instead (ask the Cubmaster for more details).  The uniform should be worn to den meetings, pack meetings, and most Scouting activities.  When you wear the Cub Scout uniform, it shows you are a part of the team!

Click here for more details regarding Uniforms for each grade.

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Looking to purchase a uniform and/or other scouting items?  You can shop in person at the Tamp Scout Shop located at 13228 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 or you can shop online at Scoutshop.org.

PACK DUES

Annual Pack dues are collected each school year - we have several options of payment to include fundraisers to offset the cost and installment billing.  Dues pay for:

• Rank Handbook ($26)

• patches/pins/awards

• Pack Program supplies/fees.  

Dues can be paid here via card - or cash/check in person.  *Please note, if the dues are not paid in accordance to the payment options or has not requested an exception, the Scout may not qualify to receive patches, belt loops or pins or continue to participate as a registered Scout.  We ask all of our families to please pay timely to ensure proper funding for the program. 

For the 2023-2024 school year, the dues are as follows:

• Returning Scouts - $100

• New Scouts joining Fall semester of the school year - $100 plus BSA application fees paid online

• New Scouts joining Spring semester of the school year - $50 plus BSA application fees paid online