Wheaton, Illinois · Three Fires Council

Where kids become
adventurers.

Cub Scout Pack 335 has been having fun building character, friendships, and memories in Wheaton for over 40 years.

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About Cub Scouts

Adventure built for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Cub Scouts is a family-friendly program of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) for kids ages 5–10. Each year, Scouts advance through ranks — Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, and Arrow of Light — earning badges and awards that reflect real skills and real growth.

It’s not just camping and badges. It’s about making friends, working as a team, learning to contribute to their community, and building confidence. Our focus is on hands-on activities and games so scouts learn through play, not lessons. The emphasis is always on having fun!

In a world full of screens, Cub Scouts gives kids — and their parents — a reason to trade the iPad for real adventures.

Life in the Pack

A year of fun for the whole family.

Camping & outdoors

Overnight campouts, hikes, and outdoor adventures in and around Wheaton.

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Unique adventures

Rocket launches, ski trips, ice skating parties, a Pinewood Derby, and more.

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Community service

Parades, food drives, and service projects that teach our scouts how to make a difference.

Quality time together

Cub Scouts is a parent-and-child activity. You’re not on the sidelines — you’re part of the adventure too.

Pack leader triumphantly holding up a geocache box found on a hike, surrounded by excited Scouts

Finding a geocache on the trail — one of many Pack 335 adventures.

Pack 335 by the numbers

A real community. Not just a club.

Wheaton’s Pack 335 is one of the more active packs in the Three Fires Council — run entirely by volunteer parent leaders. Unlike most kids’ activities, Cub Scouts is designed for parents and scouts to experience together. You’re not dropping them off — you’re along for the ride. Typically, your scout will have the ability to attend two events per month.

60 Average scouts
in our pack
K–5 All grades
welcome
41 Years serving
Wheaton families

From our pack families

What our families say.

“We’d never really camped before and I’ll admit we were nervous about whether we’d fit in. It turned out not to matter at all — other families showed us the ropes, and now it’s the thing we look forward to most.”

Current parent

“In Cub Scouts our kids get to do things they’d never get to do anywhere else.”

Paul Rusin — Pack 335 parent

“Through Scouts our kids have made lifelong friendships and discovered interests they’d never know about otherwise. As any parent knows, it can be hard to get the kids out the door for a lot of things. But for scout meetings they’re thrilled to throw down the iPad and go outside!”

Bill Tasch — Pack 335 parent

“Unlike other activities where we sit on the sidelines, Cub Scout activities involve parents working side by side with their scout. It’s been a great way to share quality time having cool experiences with our son!”

Pack 335 parent

New to Scouting?

You don’t have to be an “outdoors family” to start.

A lot of the families who join us have never camped, never tied a knot, and never had any connection to Scouting at all. Here are the questions we hear most often.

We’re not an outdoorsy family. Is Cub Scouts still for us?
That’s exactly who we’re for. You don’t have to start out as an outdoorsy family — you just have to want to be one, and we’ll get you there. We run beginner-friendly events where experienced families help newcomers learn the basics, from setting up a tent to building a campfire. Nobody is expected to show up already knowing how to camp. That’s the whole point of doing it together.
What school do your scouts attend?
Our pack draws primarily from four elementary schools in Wheaton: Emerson, Madison, Washington, and Longfellow. We also have scouts from private schools and home schools. All are welcome.
I was never a Scout myself. Will I be lost?
Not at all. Many of our parents never went through Scouting and had no idea what to expect when they joined. You learn right alongside your child, and our pack leaders and veteran families are there to guide you every step of the way. No experience required — just a willingness to show up.
I don’t have camping or outdoor skills. Won’t I hold my kid back?
No. A lot of parents worry about this. We specifically design events to teach the whole family, not just the kids. “Learn to Camp” and similar events pair new families with experts so everyone builds skills together. Your child learns by watching you try, too.
Isn’t this just one more activity on an already packed schedule?
Cub Scouts is different from most activities on your calendar. Soccer, music lessons, etc. are things your kids do while you watch or wait. Cub Scouts is something you do with your family. It’s one of the few activities that brings everyone together instead of splitting the family up, and the memories you make are ones you’ll share for years.
Is this a drop-off activity, or do I need to attend?
Cub Scouts is a family activity, not a children’s activity. Parents attend and participate alongside their scout. That’s by design — it keeps kids safe, it makes the experience richer, and it’s what makes Scouting different from programs where you sit on the sidelines.
How do I know if it’s the right fit before we commit?
Come try it. We invite prospective families to hikes, outings, and pack events with no obligation to join. Showing up to see other families in action is the best way to know if Cub Scouts is right for you. Reach out and we’ll let you know what’s coming up.
We’re already busy with other activities. Do we have time for this too?
Almost certainly yes. Nearly all of our scouts are also active in other sports and activities, and we absolutely encourage that. Cub Scouts isn’t meant to replace soccer, music, or anything else your family already loves — it’s a supplement to them. You take part in what fits your schedule, and there’s no penalty for the events you can’t make.
What’s the time commitment?
Your scout will typically have the opportunity to attend about two events per month. You choose what works for your family — there’s no penalty for missing an event, and you’re never expected to make all of them.
What does it cost?
Total cost is about $205 per year. That covers the national and council registration dues that every scout pays to join ($175), plus a $30 pack due that funds our awards, badges, and pack activities through the year. Financial assistance is available.

Ready to learn more?
We’d love to hear from you.

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