Program Chair

Role Summary

The Program Chair coordinates Pack 232’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.

Requirements

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

Core Responsibilities

Help the Cubmaster plan and arrange outdoor activities and pack events
Oversee event-specific coordinators (see below) 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)

Coordinator Positions

The Program Chair oversees these coordinator positions:

Position	File	Current Holder
Pinewood Derby Coordinator	pinewood-derby-coordinator/	[vacant]
Winter Camping Coordinator	winter-camping-coordinator/	[vacant]
Spring Camping Coordinator	spring-camping-coordinator/	[vacant]
Fall Camping Coordinator	fall-camping-coordinator/	[vacant]
Summer Camping Coordinator	summer-camping-coordinator/	[vacant]
Pack Meeting Activity Coordinator	pack-meeting-activity-coordinator/	Sharon Heckathorne
Pack Meeting Snackmaster	pack-meeting-snackmaster/	[vacant]
Equipment Coordinator	equipment-coordinator/	[vacant]
Community Service Coordinator	community-service-coordinator/	[vacant]
Misc. Council Activities Coordinator	misc-council-activities-coordinator/	[vacant]
Misc. Pack Activities Coordinator	misc-pack-activities-coordinator/	[vacant]

Reports To / Works With

Relationship	Role
Reports to	Committee Chair
Partners with	Cubmaster
Coordinates	Event coordinators listed above
Works with	Webelos/AOL Den Leaders (for camping), Assistant Cubmaster — Grubmaster (food at campouts)

Current Holder

[vacant]

activities@pack232.com

Key Resources

Resource	Location
Event planning guide	event-planning.md
Camping guide	camping.md
Service project planning	service-project-planning.md
Agent support	agent/README.md
Activity Chair Guide (BSA)	`docs/Training/Positions/Activity Chair/Activity Chair Guide.md`
Service Chair Guide (BSA)	`docs/Training/Positions/Service Chair/Service Chair Guide.md`
Training requirements	`../_shared/training-requirements.md`
BSA policies	`../_shared/bsa-policies.md`
Pack calendar	`../_shared/calendar.md`

Your Tasks

Recurring responsibilities from the Pack 232 annual calendar that involve this role. Owner = primary responsibility; Involved = supporting role.

| Task | Type | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|

Committee Meeting	administrative	Every month	Involved
Service Hours Reporting to Council	administrative	Every month	Involved

Draft Upcoming-Year Budget	financial	Jul	Involved
Summer Activity & Camp Confirmation	outdoor	Jul	Owner
Draft Upcoming-Year Budget	financial	Aug	Involved
Fall Activity Schedule Planning	outdoor	Aug	Owner
Fall Hike Planning	outdoor	Jun	Owner

Your Events

Event-related tasks from the Pack 232 events calendar. Click the event name to see the full event page.

| Event | Task | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|

Field Trips	Pack Field Trip Planning	Every month	Owner
Pack Meeting	Pack Meeting	Every month	Involved

Summer Day Camp	Summer Day Camp Coordination	Jul	Owner
Annual Program Planning Conference	Annual Program Planning Conference	Jul	Involved
Summer Day Camp	Summer Day Camp Coordination	Aug	Owner
Fall Back to Scouting	Fall Back to Scouting	Oct	Owner
ValleyCats Scout Night	ValleyCats Scout Night	Oct	Owner
Scouting for Food	Scouting for Food	Nov	Owner
Blue & Gold Banquet	Blue & Gold Banquet: Venue & Date Booking	Dec	Involved
Blue & Gold Banquet	Blue & Gold: Venue & Entertainment Booking	Dec	Owner
Caroling	Caroling	Dec	Owner
USS Slater Overnight	USS Slater Overnight: Planning & Booking	Jan	Owner
Blue & Gold Banquet	Blue & Gold Banquet: Final Planning	Jan	Owner
Blue & Gold Banquet	Blue & Gold: Venue & Entertainment Booking	Jan	Owner
USS Slater Overnight	USS Slater Overnight: Planning & Booking	Feb	Owner
Winter Cabin Camping	Winter Cabin Camping	Feb	Owner
Blue & Gold Banquet	Blue & Gold Banquet	Feb	Involved
Spring Hike	Spring Hike Planning	Mar	Owner
Winter Cabin Camping	Winter Cabin Camping	Mar	Owner
Pinewood Derby	Pinewood Derby Race	Mar	Involved
Spring Hike	Spring Hike	Apr	Owner
Spring Service Project	Spring Service Project	Apr	Owner

Your Training

Required and recommended training courses for this position. Complete these at training.scouting.org.

Course	Code	Duration	Status
CS19 Welcome	SCO_450	2 min	Required
CS19 Aims and Methods of Cub Scouting	SCO_451	6 min	Required
CS19 Cub Scout Uniforms	SCO_454	5 min	Required
CS19 Conducting a Pack Committee Meeting	SCO_459	9 min	Required
CS19 Involving Adults in Cub Scouting	SCO_462	9 min	Required
CS19 Pack Structure	SCO_463	8 min	Required