Events

Upcoming  Primary Events

Take Action:

• Access https://www.advancements.scouting.org or use the Scouting app to view and RSVP for upcoming events!

• 🌞Scouts who participate in any three Scouting events in June, July and August earn the Summertime Fun elective adventure for their rank! 

Coming Up: 

 🦖 Twilight Adventure Camp Will be Dino-tastic, evenings 7/13/26 through 7/17/26 at Harrisburg Hunters & Anglers

• Evening-only program for Cub Scouts and their Cub Scout-aged siblings

• The camp offers a fun and educational experience designed for the whole family featuring a dinosaur theme for 2026

• Contact Mr. Nick to register.

🚴 Bicycle Rodeo, Thursday 7/30/26 7:00pm at Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church

• Explore bike safety and try your skills in one of the challenges. 

• Attendees can also complete portions of the cycling elective adventure for their rank. 

• Bring along a bike, helmet, and a friend

⚾ Scout Night At the Harrisburg Senators vs. Richmond, Saturday 8/15/26, 6:00pm

• Scouts are special guests and treated to a pre-game parade, patch, and opportunity to sleepover on the field and watch a movie on the outfield scoreboard

• Pricing is as follows:

  • $16.50 - box seat ticket

  • $24.50 - box seat ticket + meal voucher

  • $24.50 - box seat ticket + sleepover

  • $32.50 - box seat ticket + meal voucher + sleepover

• Deadline to order tickets is 7/25/26 via cash, check, Zelle to pack256pa@gmail.com,

 Back to Pack Picnic, Thursday 8/20/26, 6:00pm

• Time to get back together and get excited for the upcoming school year.

• Bring a covered dish to share

• Get the scoop on everything coming up in the fall

• Get a jump on popcorn and nuts fundraiser

• Update required paperwork

• RSVP via https://advancements.scouting.org or the Scouting app

 Joining Night, Thursday 9/10/26 7:00pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC

• An evening for new families and returning families to gather and experience the fun and opportunity available in Scouting

• Invite a friend to discover Scouting 

• RSVP via https://advancements.scouting.org or the Scouting app

  Pack Meeting & New Family Orientation, Thursday 9/17/26 7:00pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC

• Awards and program for the entire Pack combined

• Full Scouting uniform (including neckerchief) should be worn

• Orientation for families who are new to Scouting

• RSVP via https://advancements.scouting.org or the Scouting app

 "Community Days on Colonial Family Festival", Saturday 9/19/26 11:00am - 1:00pm at FIPC

• Pack 256, in conjunction with Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church is hosting Community Days on Colonial to connect the members of our shared community

• The festival will include kids games, music, face painting, food, vendors and more

• Mark your calendars to attend with your family, adult volunteers to help with kids games are needed

• RSVP via https://advancements.scouting.org or the Scouting app

 Den Meetings (Lion through AOL), Thursday 9/24/26, 7:00pm at FIPC

• Gather in Shaffer Hall for opening and announcements, then break out into dens for activities

• Full Scouting uniform (including neckerchief) should be worn

 Movie Night, Saturday 9/26/26 7:00pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC

• Gathering with current and new Scouts and families to enjoy a movie together

• Bring snacks, drinks, blankets and pillows for a good time

• Option to camp out on the lawn overnight

• RSVP via https://advancements.scouting.org or the Scouting app