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

1. The All-Inclusive Registration Bundle

To make things as simple as possible for our families, Pack 514 utilizes a "one-stop-shop" registration process via Cheddar Up. Instead of paying multiple entities, you will pay a single bundled fee of $379.

This single payment completely covers:

National Scouting America Registration

Golden Gate Area Council Program Fees

Pack 514 Local Dues (which funds your scout's neckerchief, slide, all earned advancement loops/pins/patches, and most pack activities)

💡 Multi-Scout Discounts: If you are registering multiple children, please contact us before checking out so we can provide you with a single-use multi-scout discount code.

2. The Scout Handbook / Workbook

To help offset rising council fees for our older families, a physical workbook is automatically included in the dues for our Lion and Tiger scouts. For our older scouts, the physical handbook is a completely optional add-on during registration.

3. Total Annual Expectations

At $379, scouting remains a full 12-month, year-round program. This is significantly more affordable than seasonal youth sports programs that only last a few months. Scouts also have multiple opportunities to fundraise throughout the year to directly lower the out-of-pocket costs of optional special events.

4. Uniform Requirements

Parents are responsible for purchasing their Scout’s blue uniform shirt (or tan shirt if the Scout is in the 5th grade) and the Pack 514 numbers patch. These can be purchased online at the Official Scouting America Shop or at our closest physical Scout Store 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. 

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!