Welcome to the Pack 713 Website

Hello, we are the Cub Scouts of Pack 713. We are in the Pacifica District, Los Angeles Area Council. We live in Manhattan Beach, California. Pack 713 is chartered by the Lions Club of Manhattan Beach

Pack 713 began meeting in November, 1941, and was originally chartered as Pack 280c. The Pack grew large and was divided in 1950. In 1953, under Cubmaster Don Murphy, 280c held the very first Pinewood Derby. Packs 280 and 713 merged again in 1968. Pack 713 celebrated the 50th Pinewood Derby along with Packs 287, 759, 275 and former Cub Scouts from the 1953 Pack 280c.

Our Cubmaster is Hugo Furth, and he can be reached at cubmaster@pack713.org

Objectives:

The purposes of Cub Scouting are: to have fun; to influence character development; to encourage good citizenship, sportsmanship, personal achievement, and spiritual growth; to improve understanding within the family; to strengthen the ability to get along with other boys and respect other people; to encourage boys to be helpful and do their best; and to prepare them to become Boy Scouts. Did we mention fun? More than anything else, Cub Scouting is fun. The ten purposes of Scouting are:

0. Character development
0. Spiritual growth
0. Good citizenship
0. Sportsmanship
0. Family understanding
0. Respectful relationships
0. Personal achievement
0. Friendly service
0. Adventure
0. Preparation for Boy Scouts

Dens:

The Pack is organized into dens, which typically consist of four to twelve boys in the same grade. They will typically advance together through the 5th grade – near the end of which they'll bridge over to Boy Scouts.

Parents and Cub Scouting:Cub Scouting encourages closeness to family. The program will give you opportunities to take part in activities with your son that you normally couldn't do. It provides a positive way for parent and son to grow closer together, and encourages you to spend quality time together. In this way, Cub Scouting is a program for the entire family, and your involvement is vital to the program's success. Some specific things you can do to help your son in Cub Scouting are 1. Work with your son on projects 2. Help your Cub Scout along the advancement trail 3. Participate in monthly pack meetings 4. Go on family campouts with your son 5. Provide support for your son's den and pack

The Cub Scout years are developing years for young boys, falling between the dependence of early childhood and the relative independence of early adolescence. As he grows, your son will gain the ability to do more things "on his own," but at this stage of his development, your help is critical.

Den Meetings:

Your den will meet one to three times a month during the school year at a leader's home, the Scout House, a park, a school, or community facility. At den meetings, the kids and one or both parents participate in activities that are fun and full of adventure while improving physical and social skills.

Den Leadership:

It’s critical that parents are involved and willing to assist regularly. Each den must have a parent volunteer Den Leader and should have an Assistant Den Leader. Boy Scouts of America requires that every Scouting activity have at least two adults supervising. A key strength of Cub Scouting is that it is a neighborhood program. Because of this, Den Leaders fill critical roles as the coordinators of these activities - - moms, dads, or both!

The Pack:

The Pack consists of several Dens of varying Scout rank. The Pack is led by the Cubmaster and overseen by the Pack Committee. We hold Pack meetings monthly through the school year. Pack meetings are for the entire family and consist of awards, fun activities, and theme-oriented programs. Typically, Pack meetings are on a Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Grand View School Cafeteria unless otherwise announced.

Hikes, Campouts and More:

In addition to Pack Meetings, we also hold special activities like family camping, hikes, community service, and other events. These events are roughly once a month, usually on weekends. A schedule is published at the start of the school year. To give you an idea of what we do - - and the kind of fun we have - - several events slated for the coming year’s calendar are shown on the last page.

Financial Commitment:

Annual Pack dues are $150.00, which covers membership in Boy Scouts of America, many of the Pack's activities, uniform patches & awards, and a subscription to Boy's Life. Dues are paid in September each year. You will also need to purchase a uniform, and there will be costs associated with some special events we do as a Pack. For families undergoing financial hardship, full scholarships are discreetly available (contact the Cubmaster).

Feedback on the website: contact Patrick Toomey