Key Takeaways 

• Keep it Simple, Make it Fun 

• Don’t get caught up in too much structure and planning. Just pick a date, time and location and Go! 

• Don’t be afraid to modify your route if the weather is bad or for other circumstances. 

• If you can, pick a location with a cool payoff, a good view or some other destination. 

• Involve families, we require an adult partner for all hikes. Often the whole family comes along. 

• This is a great recruiting event – encourage them to bring friends! 

Purpose of the Hike Club 

• On a regular basis, the Pack gets your child into the outdoors to experience and connect with the serenity, beauty and wonders of the environment, see wildlife, learn about plants, geology, weather, area history and so much more. 

• We hike in all seasons, times of day and weather and explore a different location each time, including wildlife refuges, city parks, town and state forests, conservation land, etc. 
  Plus, hiking-club related recognition is given at certain milestones as your child's miles accumulate. 

• Best of all, there are numerous opportunities to earn Cub Scouting outdoor-related awards, belt loops, rank and badge requirements and lessons. 

• And, your whole family is welcome too. 

• No TV, no video games, just you, your family and the positive peer group of Pack 4 hiking in the wilderness, enjoying the fresh air, the peace and quiet, the amazing scenery, the wildlife, birds, and more. On every hike we see children’s senses become heightened and their imaginations inspired. 

• Your child may not realize it, but they are developing an appreciation and love for the outdoors and being in nature while having lots of fun. 

Sample Hike Club Description 

Pack 4 Gaspee Plateau Hike Club 

Each Month Pack 4 will hold a different hike where the whole family is invited. This is a great way to enjoy nature and spend some quality time with your family. 

Hike Club Incentives for Cub Scouts