The Pack 476 Montebello
The Pack - Cub Scouts (Grades 1-5)
The Pack 476 - Cub Scouts in Montebello
What is The Pack?
In Scouting America, a Pack is the group where Cub Scouts (children in grades K–5) begin their adventure. The Pack is the larger community that brings together smaller age-based groups called Dens, where Scouts meet with peers of the same grade to learn skills, earn badges, and enjoy fun activities. The Pack is led by volunteer parents and supported by the broader Scouting program, providing a safe and structured way for kids to grow while having fun.
How the Pack Works
The Pack holds monthly Pack Meetings where all the Dens come together. At these gatherings, Cub Scouts are recognized for their achievements, play games, learn new skills, and participate in family-friendly events. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved, whether by helping lead a Den, assisting at events, or simply cheering on their Scout as they advance. The Pack also organizes special events, such as Pinewood Derby races, camping weekends, holiday celebrations, and community service projects.
Why Families Love the Pack
For parents new to Scouting, the Pack is a welcoming place where the whole family can get involved. Cub Scouts experience adventure, friendship, and learning, while parents see their children gain confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills. Many families in Montebello and the surrounding area find that joining the Pack provides not only a meaningful activity for their child but also a strong community of supportive families who share similar values.
The Pack is Co-Ed
In Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), Cub Scout Packs are open to both boys and girls in grades K–5. This makes Cub Scouting a family program where brothers and sisters can participate together, simplifying schedules for busy parents while creating shared family experiences.
By joining The Pack – Cub Scouts in Montebello, California, families become part of a supportive, family-focused community where young children can explore, learn, and grow. All activities are led by trained adult leaders and involve parents, ensuring a safe, fun, and hands-on experience for every Cub Scout. Local Packs meet at convenient locations such as Montebello schools, churches, and community centers, making it easy for families across the city and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley to participate.
Cub Scouts in The Pack engage in a variety of age-appropriate activities that teach teamwork, responsibility, and outdoor skills while having fun. Children participate in camping trips, hiking adventures, and nature exploration, all alongside their parents and adult leaders, creating shared family experiences and lifelong memories.
Throughout the year, The Pack enjoys exciting activities such as:
Camping & Hiking
Fishing & Cycling
Push Cart Races
Pinewood Derby & Raingutter Regatta
BB Gun Rifle Shooting
Archery & Slingshots
Community Service Projects
- Montebello Heritage Parade
These experiences help Cub Scouts develop confidence, social skills, and a love of the outdoors, all in a safe and guided environment with family and adult mentors by their side.
The Pack 476 meets every Thursday night 7 PM at the Benjamin Salazar Scout Hut located in the St. Benedict School parking lot.
We are located at 1022 West Cleveland Ave, in Montebello, CA at St. Benedict Church.
The Pack - Cub Scouts is Adult Lead
What is an Adult Lead Pack?
In Scouting America, a Pack is the Cub Scout program for boys and girls in grades K–5. Unlike Scouts BSA Troops (which are youth-led), a Pack is adult-led, meaning that trained leaders and parents plan and run all activities, events, and meetings. This structure ensures that the program is age-appropriate, safe, and family-friendly, while still giving Cub Scouts the chance to learn independence, teamwork, and new skills in a guided environment.
Weekly Meetings:
In a Pack, adult leaders create the agenda with support from parents. Meetings typically include an opening ceremony, a hands-on activity, games, and recognition of achievements. Activities are designed for the Cub Scout age group, such as simple first aid, learning knots, crafts, STEM projects, or preparing for an upcoming event. Adult leaders teach skills and guide activities, while parents are encouraged to participate alongside their child.
Organizing Events & Campouts:
All events, such as camping trips, hikes, service projects, and derbies—are planned and organized by adult leaders with parent involvement. Leaders decide on the calendar of events, handle logistics like food and gear, and ensure everything is safe and age-appropriate. Cub Scouts enjoy the adventure, teamwork, and fun while parents and leaders provide the structure and guidance.
Family Centered Adventures
What is Family Centered?
Since Cub Scouting is a family program, parents are a key part of every outing and activity. From camping and hiking to the Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, or community service projects, boys and girls participate with their parents and adult leaders by their side. This makes Cub Scouting a shared family experience while still giving kids the chance to try new things and gain confidence.
In Cub Scouting, all overnight camping is family camping. This means a Cub Scout always camps with their parent or legal guardian. If the whole family comes, everyone shares a tent together. If only one parent or guardian comes, then the Cub Scout shares a tent with that adult. A Cub Scout never shares a tent with another youth unless they are siblings of the same family.
For safety and youth protection, Cub Scouts are not allowed to share a tent with any adult leader who is not their own parent or guardian. Even though Cub Scout leaders are trusted adults, camping rules are very clear to ensure there are no situations where a child is left alone with an unrelated adult.
These rules are part of Scouting America’s Youth Protection guidelines, which are in place to:
Keep all children safe and comfortable
Ensure parents and guardians are always directly involved in Cub Scout camping
Set clear boundaries between youth and leaders
Cub Scouts and Community Service
Family Centered Service
One of the most meaningful parts of Cub Scouting is learning the value of helping others. Packs regularly organize service hour projects that teach Boy and Girl Cub Scouts the importance of giving back. These projects can include park clean-ups, food drives, flag ceremonies at schools, visiting senior centers, or planting trees. Even at a young age, Cub Scouts discover that they can make a difference in Montebello and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley.
What makes Cub Scout service unique is that it is always family-centered. Parents and siblings are invited to take part, working side-by-side with Cub Scouts. This turns service projects into family experiences that strengthen community ties while giving children the chance to see their families model service and teamwork. A Pack service project isn’t just for the youth, it’s an activity that the whole family can do together.
Benefits of Family Participation
Shared values: Children see their parents and leaders living the Scouting spirit of service.
Safe environment: Parents are always present, ensuring age-appropriate tasks and supervision.
Community connection: Families meet other local families while working together for a good cause.
Memorable experiences: A park clean-up day or food drive becomes a memory of doing good together.
Family Dens
Dens within a Pack
While the Pack is co-ed, Cub Scouts are organized into smaller groups called Dens, based on grade level. At Pack 476 Montbello, we have family dens so that boys and girls can meet together at our Thursday meetings. Family Dens (where boys and girls of the same grade meet together)
This flexibility allows each Pack to organize in a way that works best for its families. Why do parents like co-ed family dens?
Brothers and sisters can join the same Pack and often participate in the same activities.
Families only need to attend one set of meetings and events, making it more convenient.
Both boys and girls benefit from the same adventure, leadership, and skill-building opportunities in Cub Scouting.
Pack 476 and Troop 476
The Pack 476 to Troop 476
Our Pack 476 has a long tradition of preparing Cub Scouts for the next stage of their Scouting experience. Once they complete Cub Scouting, youth may choose to join any troop; however, the majority of our Cub Scouts choose to continue their journey with Troop 476 Montebello. This seamless transition allows them to carry forward the friendships and values they developed in Cub Scouts, while pursuing the skills, challenges, and opportunities that ultimately lead many of them to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
With the addition of a new Girl Troop, young women in our community will now have the same opportunities to participate in outdoor adventures, leadership development, community service, and the pursuit of Eagle Scout. Combined with our long-standing Boy Troop and our Cub Scout Pack, Troop 476 Montebello is proud to provide a complete Scouting experience for youth of all ages.
For more than 80 years, Troop 476 has been a cornerstone of Scouting in Montebello. Throughout our long history, hundreds of Scouts have advanced through the program, with many achieving the highest honor in Scouting, the rank of Eagle Scout. Our legacy of service, leadership, and personal growth continues to inspire the next generation of young leaders.
Families who are interested in joining a program that builds character, leadership, and lifelong friendships are encouraged to learn more. Together, we can continue to build on over 80 years of Scouting tradition in Montebello.