CUB SCOUT PACK 251
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(updated 1/21/18)



Saturday,
September 9, 2017
noon to 3:00 PM
Recruiting Kick-off Kick Ball Game
at South Abington Park
Wednesday,
Sept. 13, 2017
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
First Sign-up Night
Boys and parents who wish to join the Pack may sign-up between 6:00 and 8:00 PM at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church.
Wednesday,
Sept. 20, 2017
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Second Sign-up Night
Boys and parents who wish to join the Pack may sign-up between 6:00 and 7:30 PM at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church.
Sat. & Sun.
September 22, 23 & 24
NEPA Council Webelos Stem Weekend
Wednesday,
Sept. 27, 2017
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Third sign-up night and First Pack Meeting
Boys and parents who wish to join the Pack may sign-up between 6:00 and 7:00 PM at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church. After signing-up all are invited to stay for our first Pack Meeting of the 2017/2018 year, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Friday evening to Sunday
October 6, 7, & 8, 2017
Family campout at Lackawanna State park
The whole family is welcome. We will be camping in the "Big Sky" group tenting site. Take the first road on the right when you enter the park.
Saturday
October 7, 2017
1:00 PM
Pack Picnic and cook-out
at Lackawanna State Park
Tuesday,
Oct. 10, 2017
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Pack Committee meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All parents are encouraged to attend. The quality of our Scouting program grows with each involved adult volunteer.
Sunday
October 15, 2017
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Trail's End Popcorn and Candy Sale
at Lowe's. Please sign-up to help out with our main fundraiser.
Wednesday,
Oct. 25, 2017
6:30 PM
Pack Meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church
Saturday & Sunday,
Oct. 28 & 29, 2017
12:00 to 5:00 PM
Harvest Fest
at Camp Acahela
This is a great event for the whole family. There will be archery, BB gun shooting, crafts, face painting, a Harvest Hay ride, Pumpkin Bowling, Mad Scientist Lab, Frankenstein First aid, Graveyard Obstacle Course, and the Donut Chomp. There will also be a hamburger and hotdog concession.
Tuesday,
Nov. 7, 2017
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Pack Committee meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All parents are encouraged to attend. The quality of our Scouting program grows with each involved adult volunteer.
Wednesday,
Nov. 15, 2017
6:30 PM
Pack Meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. Wolf Den will be hosting.
Sunday,
Nov. 19, 2017
1:00 PM
Leaf Raking Service Project at Clarks Green United Methodist Church.
All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to join with the Scouts of Troop 251 for this annual service project benefiting our Pack's sponsor. Bring your rakes and work gloves. Hot chocolate, juice and snacks will be provided.
Tuesday,
Dec. 5, 2017
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Pack Committee meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All parents are encouraged to attend. The quality of our Scouting program grows with each involved adult volunteer.
Wednesday,
Dec. 13, 2017
6:30 PM
Pack Meeting at Clarks Green United Methodist Church
Bear Den will be hosts.
Friday,
Dec. 28, 2017
6:00 PM
Pinewood Derby car cutting
We'll have the band saw at the church to cut the outline of your car if you'd like.
Tuesday,
Jan. 9, 2018
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Pack Committee meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All parents are encouraged to attend. The quality of our Scouting program grows with each involved adult volunteer.
Wednesday,
January 17, 2018
6:30 PM
Pinewood Derby track set-up
Adult volunteers are needed to transport and assemble the Derby track at the church. Meet at Tom's house to load up track. Reconvene at church for setup. Pack Committee meeting to follow the track setup.
Friday,
Jan. 26, 2018
6:30 to 8:30
Weigh-in for the Pine Wood Derby at the CGUMC
Bring your Derby car in and make sure that it will meet the weight requirements for the Derby to be held the next day. Click here to see the Derby rules and tips for building a winning car.
Saturday,
Jan. 27, 2018
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
The Pinewood Derby at CGUMC
Each age group has a different starting time. Check with your Den Leader for your starting time. Click here to see the Derby rules and tips for building a winning car. Like most Cub Scout activities, building a Pinewood Derby car should be a family activity with parents supervising and Cub Scouts providing most of the ideas and doing the hands-on part. HAVE FUN!

Setup is at 9:00 AM. First heats are at 10:00 AM. Finals are at 1:30 PM. Cleanup at 2:00 PM.
Sunday,
Feb. 11, 2018
9:30 AM
Scout Sunday worship service
at the Clarks Green United Methodist Church
All Scout families are invited to this celebration of shared values. This is a chance for us to show the Clarks Green congregation our appreciation for sponsoring the Pack and providing a place for us to meet. Parents, please have your boys at the church by 9:30 AM in the basement meeting room to prepare for the Scout procession. The service will actually begin at 10:00 AM.
Tuesday,
February 13, 2018
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Pack Committee meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All parents are encouraged to attend. The quality of our Scouting program grows with each involved adult volunteer.
Wednesday,
February 21, 2018
6:30 PM
Pack Carnival
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church.
Tuesday,
March 6, 2018
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Pack Committee meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All parents are encouraged to attend. The quality of our Scouting program grows with each involved adult volunteer.
Sunday,
March 18, 2018
4:00 PM
Blue and Gold Banquet
Court of Honor and Crossover Ceremony

in the fellowship hall of Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All Cub Scouts who have completed the requirements will receive their badges of rank. Second year Webelos Scouts will be honored with the Arrow of Light award and will "Crossover" from Pack 251 into Troop 251. And Pinewood Derby winners will receive their trophies.
Fri. evening to Sunday Noon.
March 23 - 25 2018
Cabin camping at Goose Pond
In the handicraft lodge.
Tuesday,
April 10, 2018
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Pack Committee meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. All parents are encouraged to attend. The quality of our Scouting program grows with each involved adult volunteer.
Wednesday,
April 18
6:30 PM
Pack Meeting
at Clarks Green United Methodist Church. Featuring our annual Cake Bake !
Sat. & Sun.
May 5-6
8:00 AM Sat.
to 11:00 AM Sun.
BALOO Training
Required training for Cub Scout leaders to lead outdoor camping events.
Sat. & Sun.
May 18, 19, & 20, 2018
Pack Family Campout
Merli-Sarnoski County Park
Saturday
May 19, 2018
11:00 AM
Pack Picnic and cook-out
at Merli-Sarnoski County Park
The last Pack meeting of the Scouting year.
Monday,
May 27, 2018
10:30 AM
Memorial Day Parade
All Cub Scouts are invited to march in the parade along with Boy Scouts from Troop 251. It's the best possible way to observe the holiday. Meet at the Grove Street Elementary School at 10:30 AM in full uniform.
Saturday and Sunday,
June 9 and 10, 2018
Parent and Pal weekend at Goose Pond
Two days of camping fun, including archery and BB guns. Sign up before it's too late.

Sun. to Fri.,
July 15 to 20, 2018
Cub Scout Resident Camp at Camp Acahela
This week long camp offers the best of what Scouting memories are made of: sleeping in tents, campfires, singing, games, hikes, swimming, archery, BB guns, climbing wall and much more. Parents can go to camp, too! Sign up early!

Cub Scouts who are not sure that they want to spend an entire week away from home can sign up for the three day program. They will be with their Cub Scout buddies for the first three days of camp and then have the option to stay or go home.

Sat. & Sun.,
August 11 & 12
Parent and Pal Weekend at Camp Acahela
A fabulous time for Cub Scouts, each accompanied by an adult guardian. This weekend is open for families including Cub Scout siblings!





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