Thank you for your interest in Pack 1280. We are actively recruiting scouts in Kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grade for the 2025-2026 school year. If your child is in grades K-1 or 3-5, we
STEP 1: Complete interest form.
Are you ready to join Pack 1280? Fill out this interest form, and we'll get back to you.
Important: Do not proceed to step 2 until you have been contacted by the pack about moving forward. We need to confirm den availability.
Questions? Email us at CubScouts1280@gmail.com.
STEP 2: Complete an online application with BSA.
Once you have been approved to move forward, go to: https://my.scouting.org/VES/OnlineReg/1.0.0/?tu=UF-MB-082paa1280
Complete the application for your child and pay the BSA registration fee. The national fee is $85, and the district fee is $80. The national and district fees are paid annually.
Critical: Send an email to CubScouts1280@gmail.com to let us know you've registered.
STEP 3: Contact Pack 1280
You'll receive information from the pack:
Confirming your BSA registration & Help you get connected to Pack 1280 through Scout Book, the online tool we use to communicate with parents, schedule events, and track each Scout's journey.
Putting you in touch with your den leader.
Explaining how to pay your annual pack dues which are around $130 per year. Pack dues will be pro-rated for Scouts joining mid-year. Note: If you are unable to afford the costs of Scouting, please contact Pack 1280's Committee Chair at Pack1280CommitteeChair@gmail.com and ask for a financial assistance form.
STEP 4: Purchase a "Class A" Uniform
Purchase a uniform for your scout at https://www.scoutshop.org/ or at the National Capital Scout Shop, located at 9190 Rockville Pike in Bethesda. Pack 1280 requires a shirt, patches, neckerchief, and slide. The belt, pants, cap, and handbook are optional. The cost will be $50-$150. We recommend going to the shop in person for your first uniform purchase. The folks in the store can assist you in selecting the right uniform, patches, and accoutrements for your Scout. Optional "Class B" uniforms (Pack 1280 t-shirts) are sold directly by the pack in the fall and usually cost around $20. Please note: Pack 1280 is a "waist up" unit - you do not need to buy Class A Scout shorts, skorts, or pants.
Top Tip: Used uniforms can sometimes be found through Facebook groups and eBay. Also, when purchasing a uniform, size it up so your Scout can wear the shirt for multiple years. Pack 1280 also runs a "uniform closet" of free, gently used uniforms from past 1280 Scouts. When you join, check in with your leader about what's available in the closet.
STEP 5: Get Connected!
Make sure emails from Scout Book @Scouting.org are making it into your inbox.
Upon joining, you will be added the pack email list and the den email list. These are google group listservs. Make sure emails from @googlegroups.com are making it into your inbox.
Subscribe to the Pack 1280 Calendar in ScoutBook: https://scoutbook.scouting.org/ics/70168.CD2C5.ics
Subscribe to the Calendar for your Den! Go to ScoutBook to find your den's .ics link to subscribe.
Like & Follow Pack 1280's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CubScoutPack1280
STEP 6: Enjoy the Adventure!
Enjoy Pack 1280's monthly pack meetings, hikes, den meetings and special events like family camping, the Pinewood Derby, Nova (STEAM program), and more! Check out our Annual Activities.