About Pack 777

About Cub Scout Pack 777

Cub Scout Pack 777 of West Hills, California, is part of the Reyes Adobe District of the Western Los Angeles County Council (WLACC) of the Boy Scouts of America. We are chartered by the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Through an exciting and enriching program, we strive to help kids aged 5 - 11 (Kindergarten through 5th grades) grow to be young adults who are trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave clean and reverent. Both our Scouts and our parents are committed to developing habits that embody the Scout Oath, the Scout Law and the Outdoor Code.

If you are looking for a place to start (or continue) your family’s Scouting journey, we hope you will consider partnering with us as we raise up the next generation of virtuous, godly young men though our Cub Scouting program.

Our monthly Pack meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Connecting Pace room of the church (last room of the large building).  Cub Scout Pack 777 often holds or sponsors events which may occur on other days.  These activities include community service projects such as Scouting for Food, outdoor activities like family camping or the rain gutter regatta, overnights in interesting places, and fun activities such as the Pinewood Derby. Den meetings are usually held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. in the church school classrooms.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
23838 Kittridge Street
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-9944

Our Mission

Cub Scout Pack 777 is committed to helping our scouts grow up into self-reliant, dependable and caring young adults.  Since 1910 the Boy Scouts of American (BSA) has been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities that were designed to build character, learn citizenship and develop personal fitness.  These elements continue to be a part of Cub Scouting today.

Character development should extend into every aspect of a child's life and as such it should also extend into every aspect of Cub Scouting.  Character development should also challenge Cub Scouts to experience core values in six general areas: God, world, country, community, family, and self.  With character defined as the collection of core values by an individual that leads to moral commitment and action; Cub Scout Pack 777 strives to use the core values of Cub Scouting.

There are 6 levels to Cub Scouting (click on each for more information):

• Lion (entering Kindergarten)
• Tiger (after completing Kindergarten)
• Wolf (after completing 1st grade)
• Bear (after completing 2nd grade)
• Webelos (after completing 3rd grade)
• Arrow of Light (after completing 4th grade)

Boys and girls are placed in dens according to grade. Each den consists of approximately 8 children and 1 or 2 Den Leaders. The dens go on tours, learn new skills and have fun playing games. Once formed, dens will meet on a regular basis. Again, this is usually on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.

In Cub Scouts, all dens come together to be included in a larger group called a “Pack”. We are Pack 777. We have one monthly Pack meeting (usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month) where the boys and girls from each den get together.

The Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) program has three overall aims:

1. Character development: to build character, to build self-reliance, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-respect
2. Citizenship Training: to foster love of community, country and world, along with a commitment of service to others and an understanding of democratic principles.
3. Personal Fitness: to develop physical, mental, emotional, and moral fitness that will stay with a Scout for the rest of his life.

Cub Scouting assists in teaching values and developing character in children by offering a program where they can experience value based activities with caring leadership and family support. The mission of the BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The goal is simple: develop today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders and good citizens for America. Scouting reinforces America’s communities and families with its quality, values-based programs.

As kids participate in a Cub Scout activity, they learn to “connect” their experience with a core value. Boys and girls connect by learning (knowledge), feeling (commitment), and accomplishing (practice) the skills that relate to these values. In an effort to make character development part of every child’s experience in the Cub Scout program, the “Character Connections” will be integrated throughout their handbooks and advancement programs. These aims are met through the purposes of the Cub Scouting which are:

The 10 Purposes of Cub Scouts

1. Character Development
2. Spiritual Growth
3. Good Citizenship
4. Sportsmanship and Fitness
5. Family Understanding
6. Respectful Relationships
7. Personal Achievement
8. Friendly Service
9. Fun and Adventure
10. Preparation for Boy Scouts

For additional information about Cub Scouts, please check out the official Cub Scout New Parent Information Guide or click on one of the name of each specific rank to be taken to a page specifically designed for those.

For information on the official Cub Scout Uniform. Please click here.