Welcome to pack 489!
We're glad you came to visit. Pack 489 is a member of the Dan Beard Council of Greater Cincinnati in its Blue Jacket District. We are Chartered by The Community of the Good Shepherd, a Catholic Parish of the Archdiosese of Cincinnati. While many of our Cubs call Good Shepherd their church home, our Pack includes and welcomes boys of all faiths and denominations.

What we're about
We believe that scouting fills a role in a boy's life that is unique. While we certainly do a lot of the same activities that boys can get in church, school and their organized sports, scouting is unique in our focus on three basic elements of a boy's growth and development..... Achievement, Advancement, and Adventure.

Achievements are the building blocks of the scouting experience. At every rank, in every Den, and on every day, Scouts work on achievements, overcoming challenges, building character, and receiving recognition, as they go.

Advancement is the progression that every Scout makes through the scouting ranks. The promise of advancement helps boys get focused on long term goals that require many steps to accomplish. Scouts learn to respect the accomplishments of others and wear their uniforms with the proud knowledge of their own accomplishment. Click on any of the Rank badges to the right to learn what its all about.

Adventure is perhaps the most unique aspect of the scout experience. From camping, canoeing, or hiking to an overnight at the Zoo, a waterpark, or a baseball game, Pack 489 is always on the go with outdoor and indoor adventures. Scouts learn that life is full of adventures and sharing them with their adult partner can create a special bond that lasts forever.