For those new to Pack 3290, here is an overview of the Pack Meeting Program.
Cub Scout Registration is our chance to get acquainted or reacguainted). We take the first Thursday in September to explain the Cub Scout program and what Pack 3290 is all about. We'll discuss activities, uniforms and books, and try to answer any questions you may have.
Our first full pack meeting is the SeptemberBridge
Building event. It's a chance for the new dens to get acquainted by
working together as a team. Each den is given cardboard, tape, and straws
to build a bridge. Which is then tested. The den whose bridge holds the
most bricks wins.
Museum Night brings a local museum to present science or creatures to the boys. Siblings are welcome.
The November Cake Bake is a test of our culinary creativity. Each boy bakes and decorates a cake. Cakes are arranged by den, and the boys vote on each other's cakes using ballots and adhesive stars. Categories include best Scout theme, prettiest, best use of chocolate, etc. Families are then encouraged to bid for their son's cake in an auction.
Holiday Night in December is our chance
to return something to the community. Besides decorating cookies and making
ornaments, we also assemble toiletry kits for the local homeless shelter.
On Carnival Night in January each den creates a booth that challenges the skills of the Pack. Admission is a food item for the needy and siblings are welcome to participate.
Our Blue and Gold Banquet is a family potluck dinner. It is a key occasion for recognition.
The March Pinewood
Derby* is your classic race of small wooden-bodied cars pulled by gravity.
The activity is intense as the boys check their building skills in a test
of speed. The top two cars in each rank move on to the District Pinewood
Derby.
Camping Night is a chance to learn something about camping. We'll pitch a tent and make S'mores.
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a Plane!
It's the Picnic and Rocket Launch*! Here
boys get to defy the laws of gravity (instead of their parents) with rockets
they build themselves. Rocket kits are provided by the Pack.
Cross-Over in May closes out our year with a final recognition event. Here Tiger Cubs graduate into Cub Scouts and second year Webelos graduate into Boy Scouting.