Events

Upcoming  Primary Events

Take Action:

• Campership applications for summer camping assistance due 4/10/26; apply at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/camping/campership-information/

• Twilight Camp at Harrisburg Hunters & Anglers - $95 per camper registration due 5/1/26 via cash, check, Zelle to pack256pa@gmail.com, 

• Friends of Scouting - Your gift is an investment in the future of Scouting programs in our area. Donate at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/donate/friends-of-scouting/ 

Coming Up: 

🐲⚜️ Blue & Gold, Saturday 2/21/26, 5:30pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC

• The annual banquet-style dinner celebrates and honors our Arrow of Light (Dragon patrol) Scouts for achieving the final rank in Cub Scouts and crossing into Scouts BSA.

• We invite all Pack families to celebrate this milestone with us.  

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

🦁🐯🐺🐻✌️ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 2/26/26, 7:00pm at FIPC

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

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

🦁🐯🐺🐻✌️ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 3/12/26, 7:00pm at FIPC

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

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

🛷 Cub Scout Klondike Derby, Saturday 3/14/26 at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation

• Cubs participate in round-robin events like sled pull, ski race, rope & bucket, backyard bass and more, testing their skills and promoting friendly competition

• All Scouts attending Saturday event only,  

• Bring your own lunch and snacks

• Departing from FIPC at 8:00am, returning to FIPC 5:30pm

• Yellow Pack T Shirt and weather-appropriate outdoor activity attire should be worn (the event is outside)

📝 Parent Meeting, Thursday 3/19/26, 7:00pm

• For all parents and leaders to plan and coordinate upcoming Pack programs 

• View the meeting agenda by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dif3ko8Oa5uM5_rwRtFhVGTGMQ4gqK1r/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110136523109686903672&rtpof=true&sd=true

• In person at Nevada Room FIPC, or online at https://meet.google.com/npt-ixew-aky

🌱Learn to LiveStake, Sunday 3/22/26, 1:30pm at Centennial Acres Park

• Penn State Master Watershed Stewards will demonstrate this super-easy, early spring method for adding native trees or bushes to wetland areas

• Check out the "Champions of Nature" adventure for your rank to enhance this activity and earn the award.

• Yellow Pack T Shirt and weather-appropriate outdoor activity attire should be worn (the event is outside)

🦁🐯🐺🐻✌️ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 3/26/26, 7:00pm at FIPC

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

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

🦁🐯🐺🐻✌️ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 4/9/26, 7:00pm at FIPC

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

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

⛪Scout Sunday Worship, Sunday 4/12/26, 11:00am at FIPC

• A celebration of 63+ years of partnership between FPIC and Scouting

• Scouts from Pack 256 and Troop 256 help lead the worship service with members of FIPC congregation and Pastor Caroline Vickery

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

🏅Pack Meeting, Thursday 416/26 7:00pm at Shaffer Hall FIPC

• Awards and program for the entire Pack combined

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

🦁🐯🐺🐻✌️ Den Meetings (Lion through Webelos), Thursday 4/23/26, 7:00pm at FIPC

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

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

📝 Parent Meeting, Thursday 4/30/26, 7:00pm

• 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/npt-ixew-aky

🎪 Cub Scout Carnival, Saturday 5/6/26, 9:00am-4:00pm at Camp Tuckahoe

• The best of classic camp activities (fishing, range, climbing) and exciting carnival attractions (inflatables, booth games, races), ensuring a day filled with excitement, laughter, and friendly competition

• Yellow Pack T Shirt and weather-appropriate outdoor activity attire should be worn (the event is outside)

🌉 Bridging Up, Thursday 5/14/26, 7:00pm at FIPC

• Marks the completion of the program year and bridging dens forward in anticipation of a new year of adventure.

• Full Scouting uniform should be worn

🦖 Twilight Adventure Camp Will be Dino-tastic

• Evening-only program for Cub Scouts and their Cub Scout-aged siblings 7/13/26 through 7/17/26

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

• Contact Mr. Nick to register.

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