Cub Scout Pack 288 is chartered to St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish in Whitehall, PA.  The Pack made up of first grade through fifth grade boys, mostly from Baldwin/Whitehall area.  The organization of the pack is standard. Boys meet in small groups (dens) of 5 to 10 boys. Each den has an adult leader (called a Den Leader), and consists of boys in the same grade. First graders are Tiger Cubs, second graders are Wolf Cubs, third graders are Bear Cubs, and fourth and fifth graders are Webelos.

Pack 288, together with x other Cub Scout packs and x Boy Scout troops make up the Steel City District. The Steel City District is one of x subdivisions of the Laurel Highlands Council. There are over 300 councils in the United States.

 
The time we have with our kids is short. Scouting provides the opportunity to experience the outdoors, learn responsibility, develop friendships and spend quality time with your son.

Cub Scouting is a family based program, family involvement is welcome and encouraged throughout the program.

Scouts have fun working towards the achievement of a badge, pin or merit award.

Unlike athletics, playing time is guaranteed and each level of achievement is reached through a joint effort between parent, child and leader.
We do our best to recognize any achievement as soon as it it is accomplished.  Additional recognition will usually take place at the next Pack event, so that everyone is aware of each others accomplishments.