Cub Scout Pack 79

The World-Famous Pack 79 was chartered by the Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in July 1970 and has grown and flourished in its 50+ years of existence. Some of our early Cub Scouts have returned with their children to this well-established scouting organization. Boys & girls can join once they are entering Kindergarten and can join the pack anytime within K to 5th grade. They join as Lion Cubs and proceed through the ranks of Tigers Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, then Webelos Scout and Webelos II Scout.

There are 10 Principles of Cub Scouting. They are Character Development, Spiritual Growth, Good Citizenship, Sportsmanship & Fitness, Family Understanding, Respectful Relationships, Personal Achievement, Friendly Service, Fun & Adventure, and Preparation for Scouts.

The pack organizes several activities to help the scouts proceed through the Cub Scout ranks and fulfill the principles of Cub Scouting. There are many service projects aimed at helping the community, including: Scouting for Food, an annual food drive for the Los Angeles Food Bank, visiting the Kei-Ai Home and other nursing homes during the holidays, the Senior Gift presentation to our seniors at the VJCC, and assisting with the Temple’s Udon & Obon Festivities.

There are plenty of opportunities for fun and fellowship, including campouts, hikes, telling jokes, performing skits, playing games, racing pinewood derby cars, and just having fun.

As the scouts get older the achievements become more challenging. The set program instills a sense of purpose and pride in setting and achieving goals. Scouting encourages good sportsmanship and working as a team, as well as individual achievement.

In Cub Scouting the scouts have lots of fun, adventure, and activities with their den and pack. But there is more to it than that. Being a Cub Scout means they are a member of a worldwide youth movement that stands for certain values and beliefs. Cub Scouting is more than something to do. It is all about them learning who they are, and the person they will become.

If you are interested in joining Pack 79, or if you would like more information about their events and activities, visit their web page or send them an e-mail. You can also visit their Facebook page.

For more information about Cub Scouting USA, visit the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

One thought on “Cub Scout Pack 79

  1. Neil Bethke

    gotta love the Cubs. Although never beyond tenderfoot I got along OK

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