Calling all parents!

Are you looking for a club or activity that teaches your child about leadership, friendship, and conservation, while having an amazing time?

Tired of the endless rush to and from sports practices where you just sit and watch, wishing you could be spending more quality time with your child?

Cub Scouts may be the perfect program for you.

We will have our fall recruitment Parent informational session on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Hosted at St James Presbyterian Church where our Pack is sponsored at 1425 Orrs Bridge Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA, we will give you everything you need to know about the world of scouting. Children are welcome; we will have activities for all scouting age children in which to participate. Children younger than age 6 need to say with their adult.

Our program is open to all boys and girls in grades kindergarten to fifth grade. You can help your child to be as involved as best fits their interest and schedule.

Grade level “den meetings” occur with 10 -15 peers of the same age at least once a month for two hours (younger dens meet twice a month for one hour). Parents attend these meetings and are encouraged to participate alongside their scout in the monthly meeting, especially for scouts grades k-3.

All students in our organization meet once a month in a Thursday night meeting call the “Pack Meeting.” This ninety minute gathering is a time to learn, have fun, receive awards and recognitions, and socialize with other families in the pack.

Cub Scouting with Pack 279 is a family focused program. Siblings, parents, grandparents, and the scouts are welcome to attend and participate in the many outings and adventures we have organized throughout the year.

Here’s a sampling of the types of activities we have planned for 2019-2020:

• Lake Tobias Outing and Safari in September
• Walking in the Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade in October
• Fall Family Camp (24 hours camping in a cabin or tent) along with lots of fun outdoor and science activities.
• Community Service events for those in need in November
• Caroling in December
• Snowtubing in January
• Pinewood Derby in February
• Conservation Project in April
• Spring Family Camp in April
• Summer Camp (extended time camping with a parent in the woods) in June

Scouting is truly a unique and memorable program that gives parents positive quality time learning with their child. We hope you’ll consider our Pack for membership for your child. Here are some more Questions and Answers about how, when, and what it means to join us.

Hope to see you on September 12!