We are diversified in backgrounds and schools but unified in our goals to work together to help the young Scouts to grow to their full potential.  Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.

Pack 3017 is a very active full family oriented Cub Scout Pack following the guidelines  of the BSA Cub Scout program of the U.S. celebrating 100 years of existence.  The Pack is divided into smaller Dens of approximately 6 to 7 boys.  These Dens with leaders with parents help the boys along the exciting Scouting trail of discovery and reward.

Pack 3017 Facts

• Pack in existence - 30+ years
• Age of boys in Cub Scouting - 6 to 10 years old
• Number of Scouts  2009/2010 - 120 boys
• Number of Adult Leaders – 50+
• Number of Dens – 13
• Different Nationalities – 11
• Different Singapore schools the Scouts attend – 11
• Sponsoring Organization – Singapore American Association
• Pack Council – BSA Direct Services – Irving, Texas U.S.A.
• Pack Calendar Year – August to July

Singapore Facts

• Population – 5.08 million
• Size - 692 sq km (297 sq mi) – 3 times size of Wash DC
• Independence – Year 1965
• Official Languages – Malay, Tamil, English, and Mandarin
• Literacy Rate (over 15) – 93.7%
• National Symbol – Merlion – 1/2 Fish 1/2 Lion Beast

Other Interesting Facts

• Singapore Changi Airport was just named ‘Best Airport Worldwide’
• Largest fountain in the world is at Singapore’s Suntec City
• Singapore is the worlds largest exporter of ornamental fish
• Highest man made waterfall is at the Jurong Bird Park
• Singapore was voted in 2010 to be the best place for expats to live worldwide
• Singapore flyer is the worlds largest observation wheel