Scouts will earn the Bobcat Adventure, which introduces Scouts to their den, Scouting values, and age-appropriate leadership skills. Scouts practice parts of the Scout Oath and Law, learn Cub Scout signs and traditions, help create expectations for their den, and complete a child-safety activity with a parent or guardian. The requirements differ by grade level, and Cub Scouts complete a new Bobcat Adventure each year.
Pack 6 also hosts a 'Camp-In', where we spend the night indoors testing out our camping equipment and skills.
Cub Scouts earn their Outdoor Adventure, which helps Scouts explore nature through age-appropriate walks, hikes, camping activities, and outdoor games. Scouts learn how to prepare for outdoor activities, carry essential gear, follow safety rules, respect wildlife, and practice the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace principles. The activities become more advanced at each rank, progressing from short outdoor explorations to planning and participating in an overnight campout.
Pack 6 also hosts our Raingutter Regatta every October. The Raingutter Regatta is a Cub Scout activity where Scouts design and build small sailboats, then race them through water-filled gutters by blowing on the sails. It encourages creativity, good sportsmanship, and friendly competition while teaching basic ideas about wind, balance, and boat design.
Cub Scout Citizenship Adventures teach Scouts how to be helpful, responsible members of their families, communities, and country. Scouts may learn about community helpers, government, voting, flags, laws, and ways people work together. Each rank includes age-appropriate activities that encourage service, respect for others, and active participation in the community.
Pack 6 also participates in Scouting for Food in November. Scouting for Food is a community service project in which Scouts collect donated nonperishable food for local food banks and families in need. It teaches citizenship, teamwork, generosity, and the importance of helping the community.
Cub Scout Family & Reverence Adventures help Scouts appreciate their families, personal beliefs, and the values that guide their lives. Scouts participate in family activities, discuss traditions and beliefs, and explore ways to show gratitude, respect, and kindness. The activities are designed to include families of all faiths and backgrounds while encouraging Scouts to live by the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Pack 6 also hosts a Bike Rodeo. A Cub Scout bike rodeo is a hands-on event where Scouts practice bicycle safety, helmet fit, basic bike checks, signaling, stopping, turning, and obstacle-course riding. It builds confidence, coordination, and safe riding habits through fun skill stations and supervised challenges.
Cub Scout Personal Fitness Adventures teach Scouts how exercise, nutritious food, hygiene, sleep, and healthy habits help their bodies grow and stay strong. Scouts take part in age-appropriate physical activities, set personal goals, and learn how to make safe choices. The Adventures encourage confidence, perseverance, and a lifelong commitment to physical and emotional well-being.
Pack 6 hosts our Pinewood Derby in January. The Pinewood Derby is an action-packed Cub Scout tradition where Scouts design and build their own lightning-fast wooden race cars, then send them speeding down the track in a thrilling competition. With creative designs, close finishes, cheering families, and plenty of friendly rivalry, it is one of the most exciting events of the Scouting year!
Cub Scout Personal Safety Adventures teach Scouts how to recognize unsafe situations, set personal boundaries, and ask trusted adults for help. Scouts practice age-appropriate skills such as emergency planning, identifying trusted adults, staying safe online and in public, and responding to unwanted or uncomfortable behavior. The Adventures build confidence and help Scouts make safe, responsible choices at home and in their community.
Pack 6 hosts our Blue & Gold Banquet in February. The Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet is a special celebration of Scouting’s birthday and a recognition of our AOL den’s achievements before they complete their Cub Scouting year(s). Scouts and families gather for a meal, awards, entertainment, and recognition of volunteers, often with decorations and activities based on a fun theme.
Cub Scouts can choose exciting electives and field trips that match their interests, such as robotics, photography, cooking, hiking, STEM experiments, sports, and wildlife exploration. Trips to museums, fire stations, nature centers, historic sites, farms, and community organizations turn learning into hands-on adventures. These experiences help Scouts discover new skills, explore possible hobbies, and make lasting memories with their friends and families.
In April, Pack 6 hosts an action-packed Field Day featuring Gaga Ball, basketball, soccer, and a splash-filled water-balloon toss. Scouts also explore fun 'outdoor' science by launching rockets and creating spectacular Coke-and-Mentos eruptions while building teamwork, sportsmanship, curiosity, and unforgettable memories.
This month also includes our District's Fishing Derby. This is an annual tradition hosted by an expert angler at a local park. Scouts get the chance to learn casting, baiting hooks, fish identification, fishing safety, and responsible catch-and-release practices. Scouts enjoy friendly contests such as smallest fish, biggest fish, and most fish caught while building patience, confidence, outdoor skills, and respect for nature.
May closes out the scouting program year with our End of Year Banquet. This brings Scouts and families together to celebrate a year of adventures, achievements, service, and friendship. The event includes a meal, awards, rank recognition, entertainment, volunteer appreciation, and a look ahead to the next year of Scouting.
Pack 6 plans to celebrate at Medieval Times this year.