About Pack 996

Part of Scouting America, serving families across Hamilton Township and Mercer County, New Jersey.

Mercer Area District One of several districts within Washington Crossing Council, covering Scouting units across Mercer County, NJ. Washington Crossing Council Supports Scouting across Mercer County NJ, Hunterdon County NJ, and Bucks County PA. K–5, Boys & Girls Welcome Organized into dens by grade level: Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light.

Chartered by First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square

Pack 996 is chartered by First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square, 3550 Nottingham Way — our home base for weekly meetings and den activities. The church's roots go back to 1772, and its support is what makes our pack possible.

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1772

What is Cub Scouting?

K
Lions
The youngest den — introduces basic outdoor skills and teamwork through play.
1st
Tigers
Explores the neighborhood and community with a parent partner at every meeting.
2nd
Wolves
Builds independence with more hands-on projects and early outdoor skills.
3rd
Bears
Tackles more advanced outdoor and science-based activities.
4th
Webelos
Bridges toward Scouts BSA with more challenging, older-kid activities.
5th
Arrow of Light
The graduation year — prepares scouts to move into a Scouts BSA troop.

Our Leadership.

  • Brett Cotten

    CUBMASTER

  • Avery Cotten

    Assistant Cubmaster

  • Rob Pivovarnick

    Committee Chairperson

  • Sanford Harty

    Den Leader

  • Kevin Ott

    Committee Member

  • JT Thomas Jun

    Chartered Org. Rep.