History of Pack 427
Cub Scout Pack 427 has been based in the English Hill neighborhood of Redmond, WA for almost 40 years. A pioneer in the Family Pack program, we were among the first packs to officially welcome girls. We also were part of the Lion den pilot program, when kindergarteners were welcomes to Cub Scouts, and we are currently part of the family den pilot program, which allows mixed gender dens.
Our Families
Many of our scouts attend Sunrise Elementary but we also have scouts who attend Northshore Family Partnership, who are remote schooled, who are homeschooled, who attend other NSD and LWSD schools, and who attend local private schools. All are welcome.
Role of Parents and Family
Parents or adult guardians, sometimes called Akelas in Cub Scouting, play a very special role in guiding their scout. They are expected to attend den and pack activities with their scout, especially in the younger dens. (Akelas are required to attend all scouting events with kindergarteners and 1st graders.) In order to provide our scouts with all the wonderful opportunities available to Cub Scouts, we need many parent volunteers to take on roles with den and pack leadership as well.
With the exception of some council-level activities like summer camp, non-scout siblings of all ages are welcome to attend all events that their parent and sibling are attending. We always have a large contingent of toddler and preschooler “Dragon Scouts”, so-called because they are dragged on to all the events.
