Pack 609 Dens

Tigers (1st Graders)

TIGERS are Scouts who are in the 1st grade or who are or 7 years old. Tigers do stuff - lots of adventures- with their adult partners. This program is intended to open up the world to inquisitive minds along with the caring guidance of adults. To earn the Tiger badge, a scout must complete six required adventures with his den or family and one elective adventure. After the Tiger badge is earned, a Tiger Scout can work on the remaining 12 Tiger elective adventures.

About our Cub Master -John Carter

John Carter is the Cub Master for Pack 609. In my youth, I earned all the Cub Scout and Webelos awards including Arrow of Light. I completed earned my Eagle Scout in 1989 and was an officer in Explorer post-1836 and a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow at Mikanakawa Lodge in the Circle 10 council area. I am a US Army Veteran. I have an Associate's degree in Computer Science and an Associate's degree in Biology. My Bachelor's degree is in Biological Science and I am currently working on a Master's degree in Environmental Systems. I am a High School Chemistry and Forensic Science teacher at Hitchcock ISD and an active member of the League City Masonic Lodge.

Arrow of Light (5TH Graders)

The highest rank in Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. Earning this rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become part of a Scout Troop. Scouts must complete four required adventures and three elective adventures to earn the Arrow of Light rank. The Arrow of Light badge is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform when a Cub Scout graduates into a Boy Scout Troop.

Wolves (2nd Graders)

WOLVES are scouts who are in the 2nd grade or who are 8 years old. To earn the Wolf badge, a scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. After the Wolf badge is earned, a Wolf Scout can work on the remaining 12 Wolf electives until the second grade school year has ended. Elective adventures can be chosen, that may show new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during future Scout years.

About our Lion Den Leader -Monica Longtin

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BEARS (3rd Graders)

BEARS are scouts who are in the 3rd grade or who are 9 years old. To earn the Bear badge, a Scout must complete six required adventures and one elective adventure. After the Bear badge is earned, a Bear Scout can work on the remaining 12 Bear electives until the third-grade year has ended. Elective adventures can be chosen that may show new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during future Scout years.

About our Webelos & Arrow of Light Den Leader -Ashlee Erickson

Melissa is a high school social studies teacher and works in Friendswood ISD with the special education department. She is working on her master’s degree in Human Resource Management. As Assistant Cubmaster and Bear Den leader, she enjoys planning the activities and seeing the Cubs learn and grow throughout the year. Melissa’s hobbies include container gardening, yoga, reading, and board games.

About our Bear Den Leader -Melissa Carter

Dens at Pack 609

About our Tiger Den Leader-Stephen Blaskey

I grew up in Odessa, Texas, and graduated from Odessa High School in 1996, attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geographic Information Science. I married my wife, Glenda, in 2008 and we have two great kids, Lauren, born in 2013, and Christian, born in 2017. I work as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor for my own firm, High Tide Land Surveying, LLC.
Growing up I was active in Scouting and look forward to passing the values and skills that I learned as a boy to another generation of young people. Both me, as a Land Surveyor, and my entire family enjoy being outdoors and do so as often as we can.

Hi, I’m Ashlee and I’ve been involved in Scouts for a year now. My favorite part of being a Scout leader is going camping and teaching my Scouts about all the cool things you can do outside. In my spare time, I like to read, go 4 wheeling, and take care of my seahorses.

I started my Scouting career in 2012 when my son joined Cub Scouts. Over the years, I have been a Den Leader, Cubmaster, and Committee Chair for Pack 609 and Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, and Committee Member for Troop 609. I am also Woodbadge trained - GO FOXES!
It has been a joy and privilege to see all of the young Scouts grow and mature into outstanding young adults as they venture through to Boy Scouts. I enjoy sharing my love for the outdoors and creating new and exciting memories with new Scouting Families. I am also a Proud Mom of an Eagle Scout!

WEBELOs (4TH Graders)

Webelos are Scouts who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Webelos Scouts get to work on the five required Webelos adventures and choose two of the 18 elective adventures that are shared by the Webelos and Arrow of Light ranks. After the Webelos badge is earned, a Webelos Scout can work on the remaining 18 shared Webelos and Arrow of Light electives until the fourth-grade year ends, or when they're 11 years old). Elective adventures can be chosen, that may show new hobbies and teach skills that will be useful during future Scout years.

Lions (Kindergarten age)

LIONS is an exciting introduction to the scouting program for Kindergarten age children. or who are 5 years old. Lions do stuff that introduces the Scout and their families to the fun of Scouting. Becoming a Lion gives the Scout a chance to create memories that will last a lifetime, and build a stronger family while enjoying the Scouting program with other families.