Start: Feb 2 2025 - 3:00pm
End: Feb 2 2025 - 5:30pm

Location:
Camp Big Timber (37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin IL 60124)

Event Details:
Join us for the Blue & Gold Celebration of Scouting! It’s free for all, but you must register on the website by 1/26!

All Scouts, their families and their guests are welcome to attend.

AOL Crossover to BSA, Dinner and Parent/Scout dessert contest with awards for taste and design, and loads of fun!

Preliminary schedule of the day:

• Welcome
• AOL Ceremony and crossover
• Dinner, Dessert, Voting for dessert best taste and best design
• Awards for Dessert Contest

Hope to see you there!

Class A Uniform required.

What is the Blue and Gold Celebration?
The Blue and Gold Celebration is an annual event celebrated by Cub Scout packs in the Boy Scouts of America, primarily to mark the founding date of Scouting on February 8th, 1910, essentially acting as a "birthday party" for the organization; it's often a time to recognize achievements, award badges, and include a special ceremony for AOL Scouts transitioning to Boy Scouts, all while incorporating the colors blue (representing truth and loyalty) and gold (representing happiness and good cheer) which are significant to Scouting values.

Share A Photo!
If you would like to share a couple photos of your scouts adventures from 2024 please upload them to this link so they can be included in a short slide show celebrating all the scouts in our pack

CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD

We’re thrilled to share the details for our upcoming Pinewood Derby—a highlight of the Scouting year!

Key Dates

1. Car Check-In: Friday, January 24th, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bell Graham.
• All cars must be checked in during this time to participate in the race.
2. Race Day: Saturday, January 25th (also at Bell Graham). Races begin promptly at 9:00 AM and will conclude by noon.

Car Kits and Supplies
Scouts received their Pinewood Derby kits and Class B T-shirts at last Tuesday’s pack meeting. If your Scout wasn’t able to attend, please contact your den leader to arrange a time to pick up your kit.

Building Guidelines
Before building your car, please carefully review the attached rules sheet (also included with your kit). Ensuring your car meets all guidelines is critical to avoid any disappointment on race day.

Need Help Building?
If you don’t have the tools or equipment to build at home, you’re welcome to attend one of three build days sponsored by the council or Troop 1. Advance registration is required. Details are on the Pack Calendar:

1. Three Fires Council Build Days:
• December 28th
• January 11th
2. Troop 1 Build Day:
• January 5th

Calling All Siblings!
We love including siblings in the fun! A special siblings race will take place after the Scouts’ races while scores are being tallied.

1. Siblings can purchase a kit from the Scout Shop (approximately $6.99).
2. Sibling cars must also be checked in on Friday during the regular check-in time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Scouts and families to come together and have fun while fostering creativity. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Aaron Schmidt (amschmidt5@gmail.com, 608-577-4816). We’re looking forward to seeing all of your creative cars on the track and sharing an exciting race day with you!

Popcorn Season is wrapping up!

~ Please make sure all orders are entered by November 1st.
~ All popcorn inventory that you have at your home needs to be returned to Lisa by Friday, November 1st.

Any questions, please reach out to Lisa at lperrault619@gmail.com or 630-632-1466.

Start: Nov 23 2024 - 9:00am
End: Nov 23 2024 - 12:00pm

Location:
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134

Event Details:
Additional details will be provided - please register on the website as space is limited.

Scouts and their family members ages 8 and older are welcome to pack and sort food for our neighbors in need!

Volunteers MUST wear fully-enclosed (toes and heels) shoes in order to participate in any volunteer shift. Please have scouts wear their Class B tee shirt!

Start: Nov 1 2024 - 6:00pm
End: Nov 3 2024 - 10:00am

Location:
Eagle Cave, 16320 Cavern Lane, Blue River, WI 53518-4828

Event Details:
Pack 801 Scouts and their families are invited to the Eagle Cave overnight camp out November 1st to 3rd

Check in time: Friday November 1st, 6pm-Midnight OR Saturday November 2nd, 7:30-11am

Check out: Sunday November 3rd, by 10:00am

Cost: $80/person Friday check in (4 meals included— Sat. breakfast, lunch & dinner, Sun. breakfast) or $65/person Saturday check in (3 meals included—Sat. lunch & dinner, Sun. breakfast) We have 25 spots available.

Registration Deadline is Oct. 1st Please register here and note if you will be arriving Friday or Saturday.

Payment can be made by giving a check or cash to our treasurer, Melissa Simmons by October 1st. Anyone not paid by the registration deadline will not be registered.

Start: Sep 20 2024 - 4:30pm
End: Sep 22 2024 - 12:00am

Location:
12635 W Tecumseh Bend Rd, Brookston, IN 47923

Event Details:

Once again, Pack 801’s annual fall camping trip will take place at beautiful Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center, in Brookston, Indiana. We’ll sleep in Camp Tecumseh’s clean and cozy cabins. We have reserved 3 cabins which sleep 12-15 people each. Arrival is Friday evening after 4:30 and checkout is before 12:00 on Sunday. (Don't forget it is an HOUR later there as they are on Eastern time zone). Siblings are welcome to attend!

Deadline to signup and pay is Monday, 9/9!

Check out all the details and register on the calendar!