Welcome to Boys Scouts, sponsored by MCC of East Bay.
The Boy Scouts’ vision is to nurture community-driven, God-conscious, confident, and skillful young men. We have a Cub Scout pack for boys from Kindergarten to fifth grade (ages 5 to 11) and a Boy Scout troop for boys from 6th to 12th grade (ages 11 to 17).
Enrollment opens in the summer for the upcoming academic year. Space is limited, and the success of the pack/troop is only possible with the full commitment of parents to running the program.
- Please complete this form to join the interest list for Pack 981 (ages 5-11 years).
- Please complete this form to join the interest list for Troop 981 (ages 11-17 years).
Questions? Contact the pack at cubscout981@mcceastbay.org or the troop at troop981@mcceastbay.org
Scouting is a year-round adventure-based program designed to offer and encourage effective leadership, character, citizenship, and fitness training for youths.
THE MISSION OF THE BSA
To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
THE SCOUT OATH
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake and morally straight.
THE SCOUT LAW
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
Our goals are character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness. We achieve those goals primarily in an outdoor setting, allowing Scouts to meet challenges, overcome obstacles, and learn about themselves, all while having the time of their lives.
What do Scouts do?
- Pinewood Derby – customize your race car and watch it fly down the track
- Blue & Gold Dinner – help recognize Scouting’s beginnings
- Pack family camping trip – learn new skills and share talents over a campfire
- Summer Camp – have fun all week and learn new skills
- Service Projects – Join in on service projects like beach cleanup, serving at Ramadan iftars, etc.
- Outdoor activities – hiking, backpacking, snow sledding, rock climbing
- MCC Toy Drive – help bring joy to kids for Eid by packing, wrapping, and distributing Eid gifts
Why do parents like Scouting?
- Builds children’s self-esteem
- Kids have fun learning practical skills and knowledge
- Lots of recognition of achievement
- Trips to enjoyable places you might not get to otherwise
- Meet other families with similar interest
- Parents and siblings are involved
- Have fun with your son!
Cub Scouts (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
Cub Scouts units are called Packs. Each Pack is divided into smaller units called Dens. Each Den comprises six to eight boys of the same age and rank. In other words, in a single Den, all the Cub Scouts will be Tigers, for example, Bears or Webelos. The uniformed adult leader of a Cub Scout Pack is called the Cubmaster, while Den Leaders are responsible for individual Dens.
- Kindergarteners are in Lions den
- 1st graders are in Tigers den
- 2nd graders are in Wolves Den
- 3rd graders are in the Bears Den
- 4th graders are in Webelos Den
- 5th graders are in Arrow of Light Den
These different dens are gathered together into a Pack. The Pack meets monthly at MCC and features skits, games, award recognition, and other fun activities.
Boy Scouts (5th grade to 12th grade)
Scouts BSA units are called Troops. Troops are made of Patrols, a tight-knit team of five to eight members. The uniformed adult leader of a Scouts BSA Troop is called a Scoutmaster. Troops are led by Scouts themselves and elected by the members of the Troop.
- Scouts BSA earn Merit Badges: With Merit Badges, you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout may earn any of these at any time.
- Eagle Scouts: Eagle Scouts is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
A study conducted by Baylor University, Merit Beyond the Badges, found that Eagle Scouts are more likely than men who have never been in Scouting to:
- Have higher levels of planning and preparation skills, be goal-oriented, and network with others
- Be in a leadership position at their place of employment or local community
- Report having closer relationships with family and friends
- Volunteer for religious and nonreligious organizations
- Donate money to charitable groups
- Work with others to improve their neighborhoods
Questions? boys-scouts@mcceastbay.org
