Pack 456 Annandale

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About Us

Pack 456 meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Our Pack Meetings vary month to month based on the type of activity planned. Pack meetings are held on weekend afternoons or weekday evenings.

Den Meeting Days / Times: First & Third Wednesdays from 1:30pm – 3:30 pm

Den Meeting Location: Annandale Reformed Church

Pack Meeting Days / Times: Varies by activity.

Pack Meeting Location: Varies by activity.

Attending a den meeting is a great way to check out the Pack!

The Pack is our unit's entire group of scouts. Based on the scouts' ages / school grades, our pack is organized into smaller groups called Dens. Each Den works on achieving its rank badge for the year by completing Adventures together. We start all meetings as a Pack by lining up in Dens and saying the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Outdoor Code.

Dens are smaller groups of scouts by grade, usually consisting of 4 – 10 scouts with at least two adult leaders. Dens meet bi-weekly to work on Adventures and may schedule field trips to complete certain requirements. The Dens are:

Kindergarten - Lions*
1st - Tigers*
2nd - Wolves
3rd - Bears
4th - Webelos
5th - AOL (Arrow of Light)

*Lion and Tiger scouts require an Akela (a parent or guardian) to be with them for all Den and Pack activities to help them on their scouting trail. Parents of Wolf through Webelos scouts are encouraged to stay during Den meetings to help their scout and the Den leaders with activities, but it is not required. Learn more about the Advancement Trail.

Pack 456 offers a variety of exciting activities throughout the year, including:

Bi-Weekly Den Meetings: Meet with your Den to work on Adventures and earn badges.
Monthly Pack Meetings: Once a month, we celebrate achievements and participate in fun activities. This can include the first-time Bobcat Ceremony, the Adventure Awards Ceremony, and a game. Scouts should wear their Class A Uniform to all Pack meetings.
Blue and Gold Ceremony & Potluck Banquet: This ceremony recognizes the scouts who have achieved their rank patch and those crossing over to the Troop level. It is a big deal for the scouts and shows their hard work. The banquet usually occurs in the early spring, but the date can be modified based on the needs of the Pack and the Troop the Arrow of Light (AOL)'s (5th graders) will cross over to.
Ceremonies Include:
- Additional Bobcat Ceremony
- Adventures
- Den Ranks
- Arrow of Light
- AOL Crossover
Camping Trips: Enjoy nature and learn outdoor skills while embracing traditions during our Spring and Fall camping trips A parent or guardian must stay with their scout for all overnight events and many Pack outings. Notification of parent or guardian requirements will be made in advance.
Pinewood Derby Races: Design and race your own Pinewood Derby car in this exciting annual event.
Bike Rodeo: Learn to keep your bicycle in good repair and practice safe rules of the road, then show off your skills on the obstacle course.
Raingutter Regata: Build a model boat, supply the wind power, and race against your Cub Scout friends.
Hikes: Explore local trails and learn about nature on our guided hikes.
Service Projects: Give back to the community through various service projects.
Summer Camp: Have fun and learn new skills at summer day or overnight camp.