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Cub Scout Pack 93
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About Pack 93
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Ancient Native American Proverb:
"Treat
the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth
from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children."
Pack 93 is affiliated with the Santa Maria Valley District of the Los Padres Council and serves families throughout Orcutt.
The charter organization for Pack 93 is Calvary Chapel of Santa Maria.
Pack 93 is the largest and most popular of Scout units in the
Orcutt area. The reason for its popularity is it is the only "Field Pack" in Orcutt, fully adhering to the
scouting tradition of outdoor skill training. Pack meetings are usually held during an outdoor activity such as camping, hiking
trip, or conservation project. Heavy emphasis is placed on achieving woodsman skills at all levels. Boys with Pack 93 are
taught a love for nature, respect for wildlife, conservation, and that they can make a difference in protecting the Earth's
resources.
As with all Cub Scout Packs, we are affiliated with a local Elementary School; ours being Ralph Dunlap
Elementary. However, due to the unique nature of the Program, Pack 93 finds itself in high demand from families
throughout Orcutt and seldom meets in the traditional setting at a central in-door location like most Packs.
The Pack 93 program is oriented towards developing interest not
only in the boys but in the parents as well and we are fortunate to have parents who are fully involved with the program.
Many of our parents are trained or experienced in activities such as natural resources sciences, aquatic safety, carpentry,
boating, athletic coaches, shooting sports, archery, wilderness survival, orienteering, martial arts etc. Parents also
serve on committees which manage key functions of the Pack including organizing and running activities, fundraising, and community
service projects.
Pack 93 has a policy of total inclusion and all ranks and their families are invited to outdoor
activities. Activities designed at these outings are age appropriate at the different levels. This program is beneficial to
the younger scouts as they get a early look at Webelo skills. The only exception to this rule are Boy Scout/Webelo overnights.
PACK 93 SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Woodsman Skills Series
Pack Outings focus on skills such as camping, hiking, camp cooking, safety and first aid, orienteering, knot
tying, fundamental survival skills and other outdoor skills. Open to all ranks.
Natural Resource Science Education
Pack 93's outdoor classroom series on forestry, wildlife sciences, geology, hydrology, and conservation. Open
to all ranks.
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PACK 93 Philosophy
Pack 93 has two major focal points in its philosophy:
The first is to provide an opportunity for young boys
to develop strong character, confidence, self esteem, and family values through the scouting based program and strong family
involvement.
The second is dedicated to providing young boys with an outdoor ethic, to learn an appreciation
for nature, the environment, and protecting the earth's resources. To do this, Pack 93 focuses on outdoor experiences for
the boys ranging from campouts and hikes to conservation projects, and outdoor skill training. Pack 93 is unique as it welcomes
all of its members, regardless of rank, to share in the outdoor experience. Whether the Scout is a Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelo,
he will live an outdoor adventure and learn the ways of the Woodsman!
Pack 93 adheres to the Leave No Trace Program of the Boy Scouts and the Outdoor Code. You can view the Leave No Trace Program
on the Pack Resources Page. The Outdoor Code is as follows:
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to -
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
I will treat
the outdoors as a heritage.
I will take care of it for myself and others
I will keep my trash and garbage out of
lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire.
I will prevent wildfire.
I will build
my fires only where they are appropriate.
When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out.
I
will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
I will treat public and private property with respect.
I will use low-impact methods
of hiking and camping.
Be conservation minded
I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters,
forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy.
I will urge others to do the same.
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PACK 93, Orcutt, CA
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