about us

A Few Facts

Pack 514 serves both boys and girls between Kindergarten and 5th Grade in the town of Discovery Bay as well as the East Contra Costa County area. Our Pack is part of the Diablo Sunrise District within the Golden Gate Area Council.   

Pack 514 is chartered by The Lions Club of Discovery Bay, and we are connected with Troop 514, which serves boys and girls between 11-18 years old, and Venture Crew 514, which serves older youth ages 14-21. We also have a partnership with the Delta Community Presbyterian Church which allows us to use their building for meetings and events.  

For more information, come visit us at one of our regular Pack meetings, held on the fourth Thursday of each month at DCPC from 6:00 - 7:00pm, or by email at pack514leadership@gmail.com

Membership, PACK DUES & ORGANIZATION FEES

We balance activities with advancement to create a fun and well-rounded program for our scouts. Activities are funded primarily through various fundraisers and annual pack dues. Additional funds are periodically received through donations from community service organizations. When you sign up for scouts by clicking on the QR code in our forms page, you'll fill out the application and pay the national organization directly, which will be around $153/year. The fees are good for 1 year and then you'll renew directly with Scouting America. Pack 514 will collect dues to cover the handbook, neckerchief, neckerchief slide, advancement belt loops/pins/patches, and most activities. Dues are $152/year and Pack 514 accepts cash, checks and payments made via Zelle. (Please note these costs are subject to change with updates from Scouting America.) Scouts also fundraise to lower costs for special events they attend. 

Parents are responsible for purchasing their Scout’s blue uniform shirt (or tan shirt if the Scout is in the 5th grade) and Pack 514 patch from a local Scout Store or online at the Official Scouting America Shop. The closest Scout Store to Discovery Bay is located in Pleasant Hill. 

pack Specifics & TIME COMMITMENT

All meetings and events are listed on our Pack calendar as they are confirmed. The calendar is posted on our Pack website. Pack 514 is all about having fun while following the Aims & Methods of Scouting within a supportive parent community.

• 3 fun and interactive meetings per month:

  • 1 Pack meeting per month, led by the Cubmaster, typically the fourth Thursday

  • ~ 2 Den meetings per month, led by the Den Leaders (dates vary by Den)

• Throughout the year, Pack 514 participates in outdoor and/or active experiences which can include camping, hiking, fishing, sporting events, and outings, such as overnight excursions on the USS Hornet and at the California Academy of Sciences.

LEADERSHIP & PARENT INVOLVEMENT

The parents of Pack 514 Scouts are highly involved and supportive volunteers. Some of the roles they fill include serving as Pack leaders (Cubmaster, Den Leaders, Treasurer, Secretary) and on committees (Advancement, Recruiting, Pinewood Derby, and Blue & Gold). The Cubmaster and Den Leaders are required by Scouting America to be trained in youth protection and basic outdoor skills.

Parent participation is expected as we all want to put on a good program for our kids. The Scouts count on the parent community to enhance the whole scouting experience. When parents are actively engaged, their sons and daughters also tend to go further and get more out of the scouting experience. Our Parent Committee meets once a month, normally the first Monday, for around 90 minutes at Four Legs Brewing. If you want to know more, please email our committee chair, Jessica Arias.

Communications

Our primary form of Pack-wide communication is done via email from the Cubmaster. For Den-specific communications and Pack-related reminders, communications typically come from the Den Leader via text message. Announcements and other engaging content are also shared on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CubScouts514.

Got questions? You can always email pack514leadership@gmail.com, which is monitored by all Pack 514 adult leaders.

Meetings

The Pack meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, located at 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay, from 6:00-7:00pm. Depending on special events, the Pack may meet on another day. Please reach out to our email pack514leadership@gmail.com prior to attending to confirm the date and time.

Interested in Joining?

Come visit us during a regular Pack meeting or email questions to pack514leadership@gmail.com or fill out our form on the Contact Us! page. We also have a New Parent Guide to also review!