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Pack 217 participates in several major, recurring events every year. Learn more about them below.
Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp
Get ready for Cub Scout Day Camp 2026: Dinosaur Experience! Cub Scouts will explore a variety of outdoor adventures, learn new skills, and make new friends! Day camp is three days of fun with awesome programs and activities such as BB guns, archery, sports, STEM, games and crafts, rank advancements, Scout skills, fun, and more.
When: June 24-26, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Bammel Church of Christ
Info and Registration: District Summer Camp Page
Note: Tiger scouts and younger require an adult/guardian. Each pack must have an adult volunteer for every five older scouts (can split shifts).
4th of July Parade
4th of July Parade
Every year, Pack 217 participates in the Gleannloch Farms 4th of July Parade. The scouts get to have a great time while showing their love of our country!
New Scout Info Night
New Scout Info Night
Learn about how to get your child involved in scouting with Pack 217. While your child plays games, we'll briefly go over the program, talk about how scouting can benefit your child, and answer any questions you have.
When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Frank Elementary Cafeteria
Rocket/Adventure Day
Rocket/Adventure Day
Cub Scouts who join this year will receive a rocket that they can build and launch. Returning scouts and families are also invited to attend Adventure Day and can bring rockets from previous years to launch again.
When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: TBD
Registration & more info: Visit the District Rocket Day Page
Fall Campout
Fall Campout
Our Fall Campout is usually close by, to make it easier for first-time campers. This year it is at TBD.
When: Nov. 6-8, 2026 (Tentative)
Look for more information on the Camping Page.
Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby
This popular event is where scouts build and race small wooden cars down a track.
When: Saturday, Jan. 23
Rules and other info is on the Pinewood Derby Page.
Scouting for Food
Scouting for Food
This is a council-wide service project to care for people in our community who are hungry and in need.
When: Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027 by 11:30am
More info is on the Scouting for Food Page.
Pushmobile
Pushmobile
Pushmobile is an exciting relay race using simple, homemade, Cub Scout-powered carts. Four to eight scouts work together as a team to push their carts through the course to the finish line, competing against other packs in the district. The purpose of this event is to have fun, promote participation in a team effort, and to provide an activity where doing your best is most important.
When: Saturday, Feb. 27, 2026
8:30 am - Opening Ceremony
Where: TBD
Schedule/Other Info: District Pushmobile Page
Be sure to bring:
BSA Annual Health and Medical Record
(Part A & B for any Scouting event)Bike helmets
Scouts are encouraged to wear their activity (yellow) shirt
Closed-toed shoes appropriate for running
Water and chairs
Spring Campout
Spring Campout
Our Spring Campout for 2027 will take place at TBD in early April.
Look for more information on the Camping Page.
Blue & Gold
Blue & Gold
This is our end-of-the-year "graduation" ceremony where scouts receive the rank they have been working on all year. It includes a potluck dinner, dessert bake auction, and fun games. Your scout won't want to miss it!
When: May 4, 2027, 6:00-8:30pm
(please arrive early if bringing food)
Where: Burroughs Park Pavilion (map)
Attire: Class A uniforms (blue/tan)
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