We want you to join with eyes wide open — here's everything you need to know about time, cost, commitment, and what your child will experience.
Pack 62 is chartered by New Hope Fellowship and is part of the Waipiti District, Adventure West Council. We welcome boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade who live in and around Erie, CO. The program is almost entirely led by parent volunteers, and every family plays a role in making it great.
The whole pack gathers once a month — typically the 1st Tuesday at 6:30 PM. These are fun, active group events focused on awards, announcements, and shared activities.
1st Tuesday · 6:30 PMSmaller groups by grade level meet 1–3 times per month, approximately 1.5–2 hours each. Your den leader will set a consistent day and time that works for the group.
1–3× per month · ~1.5–2 hrsEach family provides some volunteer support throughout the year — helping lead a den adventure, supporting a pack event, or participating in fundraising efforts.
A few hours per seasonScouting is a great investment in your child. Here's a clear breakdown of what to expect. Financial aid is always available — cost should never be a barrier to joining.
| First-Year Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual Dues (includes national & council membership, collected in Fall) | $225 |
| Uniform (biggest upfront expense) | Varies |
| Rank Handbook | ~$15 |
| First-Year Estimated Total | ~$240+ |
| Subsequent Years | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual Dues (includes national & council membership, due each Fall) | $225 |
| Adult Registration (per family, required) | ~$60 |
| Annual Estimated Total | ~$285+ |
Our annual fall Trails End Popcorn sale can significantly offset dues and even reimburse national membership fees. Every family participates — it's one of our best events of the year.
No family should miss out on scouting because of cost. Pack 62 offers financial assistance, and additional support may be available through the council. Contact our treasurer to learn more.
New uniforms are available at the Loveland Scout Shop (Adventure West Council, Loveland, CO) or online at ScoutShop.org. The pack sometimes has gently-used uniforms available for free — ask about availability when you reach out.
Before paying the national Scouting America membership fee, confirm your scout can regularly attend den meetings. Refunds from national are very difficult to obtain.
Pack 62 is almost entirely volunteer-led. Every family contributes something — from leading a single adventure to helping organize the Pinewood Derby. Here's what we ask:
Each family registers at least one adult member (~$100/year) to ensure we have sufficient registered leadership for events. This satisfies Scouting America's two-deep leadership requirement for youth protection.
Each family leads or co-leads at least one den adventure meeting per year. Den leaders will help you plan it — most families find it one of the most rewarding parts of the experience.
Pack events like the Pinewood Derby, banquets, and campouts need hands. Families are asked to help with set-up, supplies, coordination, or leadership depending on your availability and interest.
The fall popcorn sale is our primary fundraiser and requires family participation. It helps keep dues low and funds pack activities, awards, and supplies throughout the year.
Our youngest scouts — Lions (Kindergarten) and Tigers (1st Grade) — participate as an adult-scout partner team. The adult partner is expected to attend all meetings with their child. This creates an incredible bonding experience and is one of the most special aspects of early scouting. Older scouts (2nd–5th grade) may be dropped off once youth protection requirements are met.
Still have questions? Here are the ones we hear most often from new families.
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