Learn about the Cub Scouts program on our homepage,  then follow the first step of our checklist to get connected so you can visit us. Make an account on my.scouting.org and start your national membership to officially join our unit and begin your Scouting adventure! Please come speak to us in person if need help with our financial assistance instructions. We’ll go through the rest of the checklist with you after you join.

1. Get our calendar on Spond

   • Group code: UZUMZ

   • Choose, "I'm a guardian"

   • Fill in your children's info

   • Add other guardians as needed

   • You can sync with your phone's calendar

   • Enabling notifications is recommended, as Spond is our primary communication method (learn more about using Spond)

2. Create an account on my.scouting.org

   • You'll manage your national membership here

3. Start your national membership (non‑refundable; see current costs)

   • Required for continued participation

   • You'll show up on our official roster in 24–48 hours

   • Financial assistance

     • Complete a youth application and financial assistance application (digitally or printed)

     • Provide both forms to the Committee Chair or Cubmaster for signatures

     • Either email the completed forms and payment info to unitservice@cacin.us or deliver the completed forms and payment to the council service center (payments via check will be made out to Crossroads of America Council)

4. Find our files and links in the Spond app (Groups > Pack 396 > Files)

   • Turn in a health form for your Scout(s) and any adults that'll be with them during the year

   • Notify your Den Leader after you've either watched the Safeguarding Youth Parents’ Guide video or reviewed the How to Protect Your Children pamphlet

   • Use the link to Scoutbook Plus to track your Scout's progress on the advancement trail

5. Learn how to buy a uniform and what to wear

6. Connect with the pack's treasurer about paying pack dues (non‑refundable; ask about financial assistance)

7. Choose how you'll help the pack — we're a team powered by volunteer effort

If you have any questions, either post a comment on events in the Spond app, or directly contact your Den Leader, the Committee Chair or the Cubmaster.