Jakarta Pack 3455 is an active Cub Scout group serving the international community in Jakarta. The pack is affiliated with the overseas Scouting program that supports American scouting units around the world and provides youth with opportunities for leadership development, citizenship, outdoor adventure, and community service.
Membership
Membership is open to children in the Cub Scout age range and activities are conducted in English. The pack welcomes families from a variety of nationalities living in Jakarta.
Participants are organized into age-based dens and take part in regular scouting activities designed to build confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, and character development.
Activities
Throughout the year, scouts participate in a variety of activities that may include:
- Camping trips
- Hiking and outdoor adventures
- Pinewood Derby races
- Raingutter Regatta events
- Blue and Gold Banquet celebrations
- Community service projects
- Leadership and citizenship programs
Activities vary from year to year based on volunteer leadership and scout interests.
Meetings
Regular meetings and events are held in Jakarta. Prospective members are encouraged to contact the pack directly for current meeting locations, schedules, and registration information. Recent recruitment events have been held at the American Club in South Jakarta.
Why Join Scouting?
Scouting provides young people with opportunities to:
- Develop leadership skills
- Learn teamwork and responsibility
- Build self-confidence
- Participate in outdoor adventures
- Make friends from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Contribute to their communities through service projects
The program emphasizes character development, citizenship, and practical life skills through hands-on activities and family involvement.
