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Welcome to Pack 261!

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Cub Scout year! We're excited to have all our scouts and families join us for another great year of adventure and achievement.

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Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 261! We’re thrilled to kick off another fantastic scouting year. Whether you’re returning scouts or joining us for the first time, we have an incredible year of adventures planned.

What to Expect This Year

  • Monthly Pack Meetings — Usually the Third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM
  • Den Meetings — Monthly, schedule varies by den (check with your Den Leader)
  • Two Campouts — Fall and Spring
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Blue & Gold Banquet — February, celebrating scouting and advancements

Getting Started

If you’re new to the pack, please make sure you’ve:

  1. Registered on my.scouting.org
  2. Paid your pack dues
  3. Connected with your Den Leader
  4. Joined our pack GroupMe

We look forward to a year full of learning, service, and adventure. Yours in Scouting!

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Spring Camping Trip

Our annual spring campout is scheduled for March 27th - 29th at Avondale Scout Reservation!

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It’s time to head outdoors! Pack 261’s annual Spring Campout is right around the corner. Join us for a weekend of camping, hiking, and earning adventure loops.

Details

  • Dates: March 27-29, 2026
  • Location: Avondale Scout Reservation, Camp McGee Site

What to Bring

  • Tent and sleeping bags (family tents encouraged)
  • Seasonal clothing (layers — nights get cool!)
  • Rain gear just in case
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Water bottle
  • Flashlight/headlamp
  • Insect repellent

Questions? Reach out to our Outdoor Activities Coordinator at BSASELAPack261@gmail.com

Posted by Pack Committee