h2. Frequently Asked Questions
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h3. Where and When are Pack Meetings Held?
Pack meetings are held monthly throughout the school year at [The Church of Saint Isidore|StIsidores] on Route 117. The Church of Saint Isidore is located next to Center School. Meetings are held in the basement, which can be entered from the side door, located in the main parking lot.
Meetings usually start at 6:45 PM. See the [pack calendar|Calendar] for the exact dates and times.
h3. When and Where are Den Meetings Held?
Den meetings are usually held once a week, although it is up to the individual Den leaders to decide how often and at what time meetings will be held. Some dens have posted their meeting schedules in the Individual Den Events section.
h3. What Do I Need to Get Started?
* Scout Book
** 1st graders: Tiger Book
** 2nd graders: Wolf Book
** 3rd graders: Bear Book
** 4th and 5th graders: Webelos book
* Cub Scout Uniform
** Cub Scout Blue Shirt (check with your den leader for Webelos)
** Pack numbers "3" and "9"
** Den number for your den (will be assigned once you register)
** "Stow, Massachusetts" patch (Pack 39 will provide this)
** Cub Scout Hat
** Cub Scout belt (optional but strongly recommended for belt loop awards)
** World Scout Crest Emblem (optional, but nice to have - you kid will ask how do I get that once they see one on another uniform. The answer is easy, you just buy one and sew it on).
** Cub Scout pants are not required.
h3. Where Can I Buy Scout Uniforms and Gear?
The closest place to purchase scout gear is [The Maynard Outdoor Store|http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=24+Nason+Street,+Maynard,+MA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=44.25371,57.568359&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1] located at 24 Nason Street in Maynard. They have a limited selection, but you should find everything you need to get started.
For the more esoteric stuff, or for the widest selection, visit either of our local scout shops:
[The New England Scout Shop|http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1980+Lunenburg+Road,+Lancaster,+MA+01523&sll=35.46067,-72.246094&sspn=85.950308,115.136719&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1]
1980 Lunenburg Road, Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 840-8108
[The New England Scout Shop|http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=23+Turnpike+Road,+Southborough,+MA+01772&sll=42.518303,-71.692575&sspn=0.010106,0.014055&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1]
23 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772
(Route 9 North/Westbound side, just past the Framingham border)
(508) 229-2396
Or you can shop online at http://www.scoutstuff.org/
h3. Where can I find information on advancements and other awards, like how to earn Belt Loops through the Academics and Sports program?
Check out the usscouts.org web site. There is a very complete listing of *all* Cub Scout advancements from Bobcat and Tiger badges, through Webelos and Arrow of Light, plus the belt loops and other pins here: [http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/intro.asp]
h3. How do I contribute information to this FAQ?
Contributions are strongly encouraged\! This is a wiki you can just sign up for an account and change it yourself. Or you can send them to me [the webmaster|~buck] and I'll add them.
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h3. Where and When are Pack Meetings Held?
Pack meetings are held monthly throughout the school year at [The Church of Saint Isidore|StIsidores] on Route 117. The Church of Saint Isidore is located next to Center School. Meetings are held in the basement, which can be entered from the side door, located in the main parking lot.
Meetings usually start at 6:45 PM. See the [pack calendar|Calendar] for the exact dates and times.
h3. When and Where are Den Meetings Held?
Den meetings are usually held once a week, although it is up to the individual Den leaders to decide how often and at what time meetings will be held. Some dens have posted their meeting schedules in the Individual Den Events section.
h3. What Do I Need to Get Started?
* Scout Book
** 1st graders: Tiger Book
** 2nd graders: Wolf Book
** 3rd graders: Bear Book
** 4th and 5th graders: Webelos book
* Cub Scout Uniform
** Cub Scout Blue Shirt (check with your den leader for Webelos)
** Pack numbers "3" and "9"
** Den number for your den (will be assigned once you register)
** "Stow, Massachusetts" patch (Pack 39 will provide this)
** Cub Scout Hat
** Cub Scout belt (optional but strongly recommended for belt loop awards)
** World Scout Crest Emblem (optional, but nice to have - you kid will ask how do I get that once they see one on another uniform. The answer is easy, you just buy one and sew it on).
** Cub Scout pants are not required.
h3. Where Can I Buy Scout Uniforms and Gear?
The closest place to purchase scout gear is [The Maynard Outdoor Store|http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=24+Nason+Street,+Maynard,+MA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=44.25371,57.568359&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1] located at 24 Nason Street in Maynard. They have a limited selection, but you should find everything you need to get started.
For the more esoteric stuff, or for the widest selection, visit either of our local scout shops:
[The New England Scout Shop|http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1980+Lunenburg+Road,+Lancaster,+MA+01523&sll=35.46067,-72.246094&sspn=85.950308,115.136719&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1]
1980 Lunenburg Road, Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 840-8108
[The New England Scout Shop|http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=23+Turnpike+Road,+Southborough,+MA+01772&sll=42.518303,-71.692575&sspn=0.010106,0.014055&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1]
23 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772
(Route 9 North/Westbound side, just past the Framingham border)
(508) 229-2396
Or you can shop online at http://www.scoutstuff.org/
h3. Where can I find information on advancements and other awards, like how to earn Belt Loops through the Academics and Sports program?
Check out the usscouts.org web site. There is a very complete listing of *all* Cub Scout advancements from Bobcat and Tiger badges, through Webelos and Arrow of Light, plus the belt loops and other pins here: [http://usscouts.org/advance/cubscout/intro.asp]
h3. How do I contribute information to this FAQ?
Contributions are strongly encouraged\! This is a wiki you can just sign up for an account and change it yourself. Or you can send them to me [the webmaster|~buck] and I'll add them.