All summer long, join Cub Scout Pack 256 for fun outings and time to see our friends.
Scouts who participate in any three Scouting events in June, July and August earn the Summertime Fun elective adventure for their rank!
Bicycle Rodeo, 7/24/2025 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. Portland, 8/9/25, 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
$23.50 - box seat ticket + meal voucher
$25.50 - box seat ticket + sleepover
$32.50 - box seat ticket + meal voucher + sleepover
Deadline to order tickets is July 25 by contacting Nick Zingone
Fishing Derby, 8/21/2025 7:00pm at Colonial Crest Pond (Lakeview and Brookdale Roads)
Reel In the big one! Enjoy a night out fishing with friends.
Bring your own equipment if you have it. A limited amount of equipment will be available to share if you don't have your own
Don't forget about these upcoming events too!
Shadows of 1864 Camporee, 9/26/25 - 9/28/25 in Gettysburg
Shadows of 1864 Camporee: 9/26/25 through 9/28/25 those who want to camp overnight (not limited to older dens), or visit for the day 9/27/25
The “Shadows of 1864” camporee is based on the Union Army’s desperate need for soldiers following the Battle of Gettysburg. In the spring of 1864, they launched a recruitment campaign, which serves as the backdrop for our theme.
A dedicated Cub Scout program will offer age-appropriate activities, such as candle making, period games, Civil War encampment exploration, music, cooking, soldier drill practice, and a cavalry competition.
Each Scout attending is entrusted their very own mock Springfield rifle to decorate and use during drills.
Full weekend attendees $58 per Scout, $50 per Adult (includes food)
Saturday-only attendees $28 per Scout, $20 per adult
Registration payable by cash or check to Pack 256, via Zelle to pack256pa@gmail.com, or via Square (includes CC processing fee)
Parent Meeting, Thursday 8/14/25, 7:00pm
For all parents to plan and coordinate upcoming Pack programs
In person at Nevada Room FIPC, or online at meet.google.com/swg-dwcz-obe
Inaugural "Community Days on Colonial Family Festival" 9/6/25 10:00am - 1:00pm
Pack 256, in conjunction with Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church is launching 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, sign ups for volunteers to help will be coming soon.