Welcome to Pack 163,
Your scout and you are about to embark on a wondrous and adventurous journey.

The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide and educational program for boys and young adults, to build character, to train in the responsibilities or participating in citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. The Boy Scouts of America is organized in programs dedicated to instilling positive values in youth of differing ages. Traditional scouting programs are Cub Scouting, for boys ages 6-10 (including Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos) and Boy Scouts for boys ages 11-17.

Scouting involves the scout interacting with their parents, adult leaders. Akela, and other scouts. Scouting is not a competition or a baby-sitting service. Scouting hopefully, is a way to help shape the individuals for any life situation.

Again, welcome and if you have any questions please do not be afraid to ask.

Bob Grimm
Former Cubmaster, Pack 163


Quick Highlights

  • Pack 163 is comprised of Dens that include scouts and leaders. The Dens are made up of two leaders; this is a policy of the national organization. Scouting believes in "two deep" leadership for the safety of the scouts and leaders. Scouting does not tolerate any hazing or harassment of any kind.
  • Leaders are trained in a program called "Youth Protection"
  • Pack 163 is part of the Massabessic District, which is part of the Daniel Webster Council.
  • Pack Meeting are held monthly - check our calendar page for date and location
  • Den Meetings are held at least monthly. This will depend on the scouts rank.
  • Dens will decide on time, day, and location of the meeting.
  • The Pack provides the scout manual, awards given out monthly, and neckerchiefs when scouts advance rank.
  • Registration/Dues are $25 per year and are due no later than October of calendar year. This includes yearly subscriptions for Boy's Life Magazine.
  • The Daniel Webster Council web site is http://www.nhscouting.org.
  • Parents are encouraged to be volunteers within the Dens and within the Pack.
  • The Pack does not operate by itself, but by dedicated leaders. Training is available for any and all positions.


The Scout Shop is now located in Camp Carpenter.

The hours are:
Mon-Thurs, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sun, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

The address is:
300 Blondin Road
Manchester, NH 03109
603.622.5071


Directions to Camp Carpenter are as follows:
From the South: 1-93 North, Exit 5 Londonderry. Take right onto Route 28. Take next left onto Auburn Road. Follow Auburn Road to stop sign at the Old Derry Road. Take a Left onto Old Derry Road. Follow about 2.0 miles, take right onto Blondin Road, drive all the way into the camp. Parking will be in the front of the building (pond-side of the building) entrance to the Scout Shop is on the ground level. (Total miles from 1-93, to Camp Carpenter, 3.0)
From other points: 1-293 to Exit 1, South Willow Street (Mall of NH). Head south past the Mall to the Huse Road/Goffs Falls Road intersection (from Mall, it's the 2nd set of lights, Valvoline garage on your left). Take a left onto Huse Road. Follow 1 mile and take right onto Mooresville Road. Follow Mooresville Road to the end and take a right onto South Mammoth Road. Take next left onto Bodwell Road 1.7 miles, take left onto Blondin Road and drive all the way into the camp.

  • The uniform is a blue shirt for Tigers, Bears, and Wolfs. Webelos scouts may continue to wear their "blues" or choose to wear the Boy Scout uniform.
  • Each rank has it's own neckerchief and slide.
  • Belts are optional, as well as, caps and pants.
  • To be a "legal" uniform to pass inspection a scout must have the following patches sewn on them in the appropriate places. (see manual or handout from the scout store.
  • Daniel Webster Council patch, Den # patch, and Pack Number (163)
  • Ranks:
                  o Tigers are age 6-7 and in first grade
                  o Wolf are age 7-8 grade 2
                  o Bear are age 8-9 grade 3
                  o Webelos 1 age 9-10 grade 4
                  o Webelos 2 age 10-11 grade 5
  • All Scouts must earn their Bobcat badge before earning other badges.
  • A scout may join at any time and does not need to do catch up work from previous ranks.


 



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