About Pack 5 in Riverside
Cub Scout Pack 5 is a family oriented pack that welcomes both girls and boys. We strive for a diverse and well-rounded program to engage the Cub Scouts and their families with a variety of interests. Our annual program is set by the pack leadership who volunteer their their time and effort into making our pack the best it can be.
Pack 5 also benefits from our connection with Scout Troop 5, who has had six Scouts since 2022 achieve the rare and honorable rank of Eagle Scout! Our close relationship allows our Cubs to regularly see and interact with our Troop 5 Scouts. Attending multiple actives through out the year that both Pack 5 & Troop 5 enjoy together.
Where & When We Meet
Evergreen Masonic Center: 5801 Chicago Ave, Riverside CA 92506
Den Meetings
Are held twice a month each meeting focuses on completing a Cub Scout Adventure for their particular den. Each Adventure requires various activities including: Games, Outdoor skills, Arts, Crafts, important discussions, and learning opportunities. For example: "What does it mean to be a good citizen? How can you be a good citizen? What do you do incase of an emergency? (Fire, Lost, or Hurt)" And so much more.
Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light-
meet every 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month --- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pack Meetings
Once a month the entire Pack comes together for a afternoon/evening of Fun, Achievement Awards and Recognition. Sometimes hosted at a park with potluck style get together, or the Masonic Center where we try to have something simple and fun to do when we gathers as one big Pack.
Activities & Outdoor Events
Every month we strive to schedule at least one activity or event outside of our regular Den and Pack meetings, many of these activities are annual events the kids look forward to every year, including but not limited to:
Pine Wood Derby
Blue & Gold Banquet
Crossover Camp
Family Summer Camp
Summer Day Camp
Scout Nights at Local Sporting Venues
Seasonal Events Parties, Parades, etc.
Star Gazing at the Redlands Observatory
Flying inside a wind tunnel at iFly Ontairio
Whale Watching
Various Acts Community Service
Learning to Tie Knotts
Shooting Sports ( Archery, Sling Shot, BB Gun)
Day Hiking Trips
About Our Leaders
Our pack is entirely run by adult volunteers who are committed to providing an exciting Scouting experience the entire Pack. All of our leaders are trained by the Boy Scouts of America organization specific to their leadership position including youth protection, safe scouting, and participated in outdoor training courses to ensure the safety and security of your Cub Scout.
Our Leadership Team
Chartered Rep - John Vineyard
Committee Chair - Eryka Crossley
Cubmaster - Destiny Spears
Asst. Cubmaster - Melissa Spurlin
New Member Coordinator - Melissa Spurlin
Treasurer - Sandra Arteaga
Lion Den (K) - TBD
Tiger Den (1st) - TBD
Wolf Den (2nd) - David Gonzalez
Bear Den (3rd) Melissa Spurlin
Webelos Den (4th) Destiny Spears
AOL (5th) Eryka Crossley