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Coming Up:Β
Parent & Leaders Meeting, Thursday 10/1/26 7:00pm at Nevada Room FIPC or online
For all parents and leaders to plan and coordinate upcoming Pack programs
This work session will focus on events and plans for the fall of 2026
In person at Nevada Room FIPC, or online at https://meet.google.com/vrw-arxk-vzs
Access the meeting agenda at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TFfyC4EmQjFUI5crWuORbjg7VOqwvHt3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110136523109686903672&rtpof=true&sd=true
βΊ Pack Meeting, Thursday 10/8/26 7:00pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC
Awards and program for the entire Pack combined
Special program to get ready and get excited for upcoming fall camp event
Full Scouting uniform (including neckerchief) should be worn
Orientation for families who are new to Scouting
πΉ Den Meeting (AOL), Sunday 10/11/26, 7:00pm at FIPC Scout Room
Meeting of Arrow of Light (5th grade) den only
Full Scouting uniform (including neckerchief) should be worn
π¦π―πΊπ»βοΈ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 10/15/26, 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
ποΈ Fall Camp, Saturday 10/24/26 to Sunday 10/25/26 at Camp Hidden Valley, 268 Hidden Valley Rd, Loysville, PA 17047
Camping is "in tents!"Β Experience the fun of camping out for the night.Β Fun and games are planned throughout the day Saturday, along with a classic campfire in the evening.Β The Pack provides food and coordinates meal preparation.Β Some camping gear is available to loan for those who need it.
Arrive 9:00am Saturday; program begins at 10:00am
Departing 10:00am Sunday.
Don't want to stay overnight? Just come and spend the day Saturday!
Cost $20 per family for food and supplies; payment by cash, check, or Zelle to pack256pa@gmail.com
Only parents/legal guardians and siblings may camp overnight with their own Scouts. Alcohol, fireworks, weapons and pets are not permitted. Pocket knives permitted by Scouts only after completing knife safety adventure for the year (Bear, Webelos, AOL only).
Check out our packing reference at https://www.pack256.org/Camping
RSVP for Fall Camp by 10/18/26 via Scoutbook or the Scouting app
π¦π―πΊπ»βοΈ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 10/29/26, 7:00pm at FIPC
Gather in Shaffer Hall for opening and announcements, then break out into dens for activities
Special guest Sandra Brooks from CDSD Nutripacks Program, presenting on nutrition and helping our neighbors
Full Scouting uniform (including neckerchief) should be worn
π¦π―πΊπ»βοΈ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 11/12/26, 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
π₯« Scouting for Food Collection, Saturday 11/14/26, 8:30am at FIPC
The second of two dates set aside to serve our community. Scouts from Troop 256 distributed door hangers on 11/7/26 asking neighbors to make food donations.
Now Cub Scouts and their families return to the same neighborhoods to pick up donations and package them for delivery to local food pantry.
Meet at FIPC for neighborhood assignments, then disperse to collect items
π₯οΈ Pack Meeting, Thursday 11/19/26 6:30pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC
Awards and program for the entire Pack combined
Full Scouting uniform (including neckerchief) should be worn
Special guest Fast Boys Racing and their powerboat to see in person
"Recycled" rain gutter regatta building and then sailing your own creation using found materials
π¦π―πΊπ»βοΈ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 12/3/26, 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
βοΈ Pack Meeting, Thursday 12/10/26 7:00pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC
Awards and program for the entire Pack combined
Full Scouting uniform (including neckerchief) should be worn
π¦π―πΊπ»βοΈ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 12/17/26, 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