How to Join

Join Pack 78 in 2 Easy Steps

Step 1 – National BSA and Council Registration

• Click on the below invitation link to Pack 0078 national and council registration page: 

https://my.scouting.org/VES/OnlineReg/1.0.0/?tu=UF-MB-031paa0078

• Click on the youth registration start button to complete registration. We highly recommend that you register as an Den leader/volunteer along with your child’s registration, this helps the pack conduct a scouting program in line with BSA guidelines and California Law Protecting Youth - AB-506.

• Follow steps to complete the application process and pay BSA registration fees. 

• Step 1 complete - Once the BSA registration has been confirmed, Pack 78 leadership will be notified and will start the on-boarding process with you. Please keep an eye out for an email from Join@pack-78.com  with the necessary health forms and a secure payment link for program dues.

Step 2 - Pack 78 Program Dues and Health Forms

• Pay the annual Pack dues using the secure payment link provided in the welcome email. Annual Pack dues are $90 per child and covers  Pack expenses for the rocket kit, Pinewood Derby kit, and entrance fee to the district Pinewood Derby race (for qualifying racers), Pack 78 t-shirt, returning Den Leader dues and Pack meeting activities.  The Annual Pack dues do not cover individual den activities, uniforms, handbooks or fees for overnights (e.g. sleepovers, campouts) and special Pack events.  Payment is due by the first Pack meeting.

• Complete the Health Form (parts A&B). Digitally completed copies of application forms are acceptable, but a paper copy of the Health Form (parts A&B) and a copy of insurance must be handed in to Pack 78  leadership at the first Pack event (August or September). Please do not email the health forms for HIPAA compliance purposes.

Pack and Den Meetings

• Pack meetings are held once a month or in conjunction with a Pack activity. See the Pack Calendar for details.

• Den meeting dates and times are determined by what works best for most families in the group. Typically there is one Den Meeting a month and/or a separate Den Activity (these can include bike rides, hikes, museum visits, bowling, go-karting, etc.). These dates can also be found on the Den calendar or ask your Den Leader.

Uniforms

• You need to purchase your scout’s Class A uniform: shirt with all applicable patches, belt, hat, neckerchief, slide, and handbook.  All uniforms and supplies can be purchased at the local Scout Shops in Palo Alto or Foster City. You can purchase online via https://www.scoutshop.org/uniforms-and-apparel as well.

Annual Program Dues and Health Forms

• Pay the Annual dues using the secure payment link provided in the new year registration email. Annual dues are $265 per child and covers National BSA dues, PacSky council program fees, Scout Life Magazine and expenses for the Rocket kit, Pinewood Derby kit, entrance fee to the district Pinewood Derby race (for qualifying racers), Pack 78 t-shirt, returning Den Leader dues and Pack meeting activities. See BSA and Pacific Skyline Council Membership Fee Structure for more details. The Annual dues do not cover individual den activities, uniforms, handbooks or fees for overnights (e.g. sleepovers, campouts) and special Pack events. Payment due in November.

• Complete the Health Form (parts A&B). Digitally completed copies of application forms are acceptable, but a paper copy of the Health Form (parts A&B) and a copy of insurance must be handed in to Pack 78  leadership at the November Pack event. Please do not email the health forms for HIPAA compliance purposes. All forms are due in November.

Pack and Den Meetings

• Pack meetings are held once a month or in conjunction with a Pack activity. See the Pack Calendar for details.

• Den meeting dates and times are determined by what works best for most families in the group. Typically there is one Den Meeting a month and/or a separate Den Activity (these can include bike rides, hikes, museum visits, bowling, go-karting, etc.). These dates can also be found on the Den calendar or ask your Den Leader.

Uniforms

• You need to purchase your scout’s Class A uniform: shirt with all applicable patches, belt, hat, neckerchief, slide, and handbook.  All uniforms and supplies can be purchased at the local Scout Shops in Palo Alto or Foster City. You can purchase online via https://www.scoutshop.org/uniforms-and-apparel as well.