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Welcome to the Pack 983 Web Site!

Maricopa, AZ

We are pleased to welcome you and your family to the exciting world of Scouting. We are Cub Scout Pack 983 of the Picacho Peak District in the Grand Canyon Council.

Our Pack is chartered by Knights of Columbus.

How Do I Join Cub Scouts?
Its easy!! Contact any of our leaders by phone or email to express your interest. They will give you the date, time and location of our next Pack 983 meeting. Any boy from 1st grade through 5th grade (or 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age) is welcome to join Cub Scouting. Advancement trail / Core Values / Cub Scout Resources

Download Applications: Youth / Adult - All Cub Scout Forms

Parents Welcome Letter - Pack 983 - Download

Pack 983 Forms - Download

See some of our great pictures and activities we have done!

We have also setup Picasa from Google to view more pictures of our Pack and activities.

To learn more about Cub Scouting in general, just click here.

What's New with Pack 983

Fall 2009 Roundup and Meet the Teacher night

AUGUST 15th 2009 - MEET AND GREET - 10AM - 12PM (Open House style) Come sign up and get all the information!

Where? Firehouse Station 571, 20945 N. Porter Rd.

Previous:

Family Campout - 10/18/08-10/19/08

Houston Mesa campsite - Fox2, in Payson, tour of the Tonto Natural Bridge on 10/19 - state park

Info on Natural Bridge - State Park, What to bring?

Directions to camp site - Houston Mesa (Payson)

From Maricopa: 347 N (Queek Creek) to Price, 101 N to 202 E (Red Mountain), exit Country Club (87)

From Payson, Arizona, go north for 1 mile to the junction of Highway 87 (Beeline Highway)andForest Road 199 (Houston Mesa Road). Turn east onto Forest Road 199 for 1/10 mile, campground is on the north side of the Houston Mesa Road.

2008 Fall Round Up - Maricopa Packs

Tue. 8/5/08– Butterfield (ribbon cutting and meet the teacher)

Wed. 8/6/08 – Saddleback (ribbon cutting and meet the teacher)

Thu. 8/7/08 – Santa Cruz, Pima Butte, Santa Rosa, Maricopa Elementary (meet the teacher)

Pack 983 Meet & Greet - Aug. 9th

Our annual Meet & Greet will be on Saturday, August 9th from 9 - 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church.

45295 West Honeycutt Avenue Maricopa, Arizona 85239

Refreshments and goodies will be served. :-)

Please come on down to meet with your Den Leaders to discuss what your Den's will be doing for the year and to also renew your registration if you are continuing scout.

Space Derby Coming soon!

Pack 983 Moving Up Ceremony / Pack meeting

Where? Desert Botanical Gardens - June 1st @ 5:30pm

Spring Camp Out 5/3/2008 - Information

What to bring?
We will meet at the Villages Parking lot at 8:30am on Saturday May 3rd. We will leave proptly at 9:00am. The drive should take approximately 2hours.
We will be at the Laselvilla Camp site.
347 to Casa Blanca Rd- (Right) 10.3 miles
Merge onto I-10E - 103.5 miles
Exit - 279 Wentworth Rd. Toward Vail Rd. 0.3 miles
Left onto Colossol Cave Rd./ S. Wentworth Rd.. Continue to follow E. Colossal Cave rd.3.9 miles
Turn Right to stay on E. Collosal Cave Rd. 3.3 miles
End 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
Vail, Az. 85641
The phone number to the site is 520-647-7275 contact person is Kim.
Look for Pack 983 sign

Check the Calendar for updated times and dates for events. (Den Meetings, Pack Meetings and Community Service Projects)

Thank you so much Auto Zone for our carwash location! For any car needs head to your local Autozone!

AutoZone
20886 N John Wayne Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85239 Map

(520) 568-7822

Scout popcorn sales have begun with Pack 983. Order forms were passed out at the last pack meeting, but if you didn't get yours you can download it here:
http://www.maricopascouting.org/popcorn/2007PopornOrderForm.pdf

Why do Cub Scout wear uniforms?

General Info on Cub Scout Day Camp

Cub Scout Day Camp Day camp is an organized, multiple-day, theme-oriented program for Tiger Cubs and their adult partners, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts. Day camp is conducted by the council/district ...

The Aims of Cub Scout Pack 983

Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10)

It's never too late to join Cub Scouting

Any boy between the ages of about 7-10 years old (1st - 5th grade) from The Maricopa area who is interested in joining Cub Scouts can sign-up with Cub Scouts Pack 983 at any time just by coming to one ...


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Cub Scout Promise
I, (say your name), promise
to DO MY BEST
To do my DUTY to GOD
And my Country
To HELP other people, and
To OBEY the LAW of the Pack

True Meaning of the Promise

Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

Cub Scout Motto
DO YOUR BEST

Tiger Cub Motto
SEARCH, DISCOVER, SHARE

Cub and Webelos in Uniform

Boy Scout Oath

Scout Oath (or Promise)
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.

Scout Law
TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.
FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.
COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.
OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.
CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Scout Motto
Be Prepared

Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily