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Program Chair

The Program Chair coordinates the pack’s program activities — camping trips, special events, pack meeting activities, community service, and outdoor adventures. This role ensures the pack delivers a fun, safe, and engaging program throughout the year. The Program Chair works closely with the Cubmaster and committee and oversees a team of event-specific coordinators.

Note: This role was previously called “Activities Chair.” It also now encompasses the former Service Chair responsibilities through the Community Service Coordinator.


  • Age: 21 years or older
  • Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
  • Selection: Selected by the Committee Chair
  • Required Training:
    • Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
    • Pack Committee Challenge (online at my.Scouting.org)
  • Recommended Training: BALOO — required before any pack overnight campout
  • Access: No bank account access

  • Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange outdoor activities and pack events
  • Oversee event-specific coordinators and ensure each event is properly planned
  • Arrange for property use and fire permits
  • Arrange for safe transportation for events when needed
  • Plan first aid coverage for all activities
  • Help Webelos/AOL den leaders plan overnight campouts; help arrange equipment
  • Arrange Safe Swim Defense implementation for all outings involving swimming
  • Arrange Safety Afloat implementation for all outings involving boating
  • Ensure at least one BALOO-trained adult is present at any pack campout
  • Help promote day camp and resident camp opportunities
  • Be aware of and implement BSA health and safety requirements at all events
  • Review all activities to ensure compliance with Guide to Safe Scouting
  • Oversee community service projects (through the Community Service Coordinator)

The Program Chair oversees these coordinator positions:

PositionGuide
Pinewood Derby Coordinatorpinewood-derby-coordinator/
Winter Camping Coordinatorwinter-camping-coordinator/
Spring Camping Coordinatorspring-camping-coordinator/
Fall Camping Coordinatorfall-camping-coordinator/
Summer Camping Coordinatorsummer-camping-coordinator/
Pack Meeting Activity Coordinatorpack-meeting-activity-coordinator/
Pack Meeting Snackmasterpack-meeting-snackmaster/
Equipment Coordinatorequipment-coordinator/
Community Service Coordinatorcommunity-service-coordinator/
Misc. Council Activities Coordinatormisc-council-activities-coordinator/
Misc. Pack Activities Coordinatormisc-pack-activities-coordinator/

RelationshipRole
Reports toCommittee Chair
Partners withCubmaster
CoordinatesEvent coordinators listed above
Works withWebelos/AOL Den Leaders (for camping), Assistant Cubmaster for Food (campout food)

Resource
BSA Guide to Safe Scouting
Pack Campfire Skits and Stories
Pack Camping Guide
Pack Camping Gear Checklist
Pack Event Planning Guide
Pack Outdoor Activity Ideas
Pack Program Planning
Pinewood Derby Planning Guide
Service Project Planning
TaskCategory
Blue & Gold Banquet: Final PlanningProgram
Blue & Gold: Venue & Entertainment BookingProgram
CarolingService
Fall Activity Schedule PlanningOutdoor
Fall Back to ScoutingOutdoor
Fall Hike PlanningOutdoor
Pack Field Trip PlanningOutdoor
Scouting for FoodService
Spring HikeOutdoor
Spring Hike PlanningOutdoor
Spring Service ProjectService
Summer Activity & Camp ConfirmationOutdoor
Summer Day Camp CoordinationOutdoor
USS Slater Overnight: Planning & BookingOutdoor
ValleyCats Scout NightOutdoor
Winter Cabin CampingOutdoor
TaskCategory
Annual Program Planning ConferenceProgram
Blue & Gold BanquetProgram
Blue & Gold Banquet: Venue & Date BookingProgram
Committee MeetingAdministrative
Draft Upcoming-Year BudgetFinancial
Pack MeetingProgram
Pinewood Derby: Car Inspection & Weigh-In SetupProgram
Pinewood Derby RaceProgram
Pinewood Derby: Rules DistributionProgram
Service Hours Reporting to CouncilAdministrative
Event
Albany County Winterfest
Albany Devils Scout Night
Art Omi Park Visit
Caroling
Cooperstown Farmers Museum Trip
Council Camporee
Cub Yukon Winter Outdoor Event
Earth Day Service Event
Edible Campfire Activity
Empire Orienteering Scout-O
Fall Back to Scouting
Fall Hike
Field Trips
Fireman Fair
Hooked on Ice - Ice Fishing Day
Howe Caverns Overnight Trip
Klondike Derby
Liberty Ridge Farm Visit
MiSci (Museum of Science and Industry) Visit
American Museum of Natural History Field Trip
Cub Scout Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
RPI Exploring Engineering Day
Scouting for Food
Siena Saints Scout Night
Snow Tubing at West Mountain
Spring Campout
Spring Hike
Spring Service Project
STEAM Activity: Mini Zip Lines
Stocking Stuffers Service Project
USS Slater Overnight
ValleyCats Scout Night
Wakpominee Harvest Fun Day
Winter Cabin Camping
Winter Carnival / Winter Gala
Event
Annual Program Planning Conference
Blue & Gold Banquet
Cemetery Flag Placement & Retrieval
First Day Hike
Pack Meeting
Pinewood Derby
Summer Day Camp
Summer Resident Camp