Updates for the Week of 3/1/2026
J Croom
Hi,
Pinewood Derby Week! Have fun getting those cars ready.
Den Meetings (Any Class B Uniform)
Tuesday, March 3: Den meetings for the Tiger Den (1st Grade) and Webelos Den (4th Grade)
Tuesday, March 10: Lion Den (Kindergarten), Wolf Den (2nd Grade), and Bear Den (3rd Grade)
March Pack Meeting and Pinewood Derby
The pack will be holding its annual Pinewood Derby on March 7, 2026. This is now an elective adventure for all Cub Scouts. If you are unfamiliar with the Pinewood Derby, please watch the video found here. Below is some basic information about this years Pinewood Derby
Car blocks will be distributed starting at 6:30 PM on 1/27/2026 at our den meetings. Families must sign out their cars.
Official Rules can be found here. Hard copies will be available with the car.
March 6, 2026 - Required Car Check In 6:30 - 7:30PM
March 7, 2026 - Race Day
10:30-12:00 - Lions, Tigers, and Wolves
12:30-2:00 - Bears, Webelos, and AOLS
Scouts Should Wear their Class A Uniforms on March 7, 2026
Remember that the purpose of the Pinewood Derby is to encourage Cub Scouts and adults to work and learn together, and have the satisfaction of completing a project as a team.
DO NOT LEAVE OUT ONE OF THE PARTS OF THE TEAM
While we wait for the blocks if you want to get your Cub Scouts excited you can share with them the following videos:
Where the pinewood blocks come from: Making a Pinewood Derby Kit in Just 73 Seconds
Some Creative Designs to spark some imagination for the: 300 creative Pinewood Derby cars designed by Scout Life readers
Gertrude Hawk Candy Bar Fundraiser
The Pack is currently selling Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars for $2 a bar. For each box of $48 bars sold, scouts will be credited $40 to their Scout Accounts.
Families can signout up to 2 boxes at any of our Pack events until supplies are gone.
Sales should be completed by March 24, 2026
Gertrude Hawk Show and Sell Event - March 14, 2025
We will be selling candy bars at Bill’s ShopRite in Daleville on March 14th. Families interested in participating can sign up for one of the available time slots below.
Each slot is one hour long, and we are asking two families to participate per shift. There are 18 slots available on the sign-up chart.
At the end of the weekend, sales proceeds will be divided evenly, and each participating family will receive credit toward their scout account based on the number of shifts worked.
For example, if a family works three shifts, they will receive 3/18ths of the total proceeds.
The pack will also be accepting cash donations, which will go directly toward defraying scouting costs for all members.
The pack will be providing the candy for this event. Individuals should not bring their own boxes.
Thank you for your support!
Families interested in participating can sign up at the link below:
Gertrude Hawk Show and Sell @ Bill's ShopRite Signup
January Pack Meeting - RESCHEDULED to MARCH 15, 2026
Join us for our January Pack Meeting on March 15, 2026, at the Revolution Ice Centre.
Event: Ice Skating & Advancement Requirement
You don’t need to know how to skate! There will be people there to introduce kids to the sport!!
Location: Revolution Ice Centre - 12 Old Boston Road, Pittston, PA 18640
Arrival Time: No later than 2:45 PM
Schedule:
One the Ice: 3:00 PM
Cool-Down Activities: 4:15 PM
Departure: 4:30 PM
Each Family will be responsible for their skate rental fees which are $3 a per skater.
To expedite the check-in process, please complete the digital Public Waiver Form for each person skating at the Revolution Ice Centre using the link below. If the waiver is not completed in advance, you will need to log in and complete it upon arrival.
https://bondsports.co/organization/496/form/2257
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to skate and complete advancement requirements.
Scout Night at the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins
Save the date. The Pack will be attending Scout Night at the Penguins on March 28, 2026.
Signup forms are available at: Penguins Hockey Night 2026
Paper copies will also be available at pack functions.
Registration Due by March 17, 2026
March 31, 2026 - 5th Tuesday - No Scouts
Sticking with the long standing procedure, we will take the 5th Tuesday of a month off from Scouts. Enjoy the evening with your family.
Recommended Camping Opportunities
All Scouts are encouraged to go on the Pack camping Trips and to Parent and Pal
Additionally, Scouts in the following Dens, during the 2024 - 2025 school year, should attend:
Lions (Current Kindergarten)
Day Camp
Tigers (Current 1st Grade)
3 Day Resident Camp
Wolves (Current 2nd Grade)
3 Day Resident Camp with the option of upping to 6 days
Bears (Current 3rd Grade)
6 Day Resident Camp
Webelos (Current 4th Grade) - Last Summer Camp with the Pack
6 Day Resident Camp
May 8-9, 2026 - Camping Trip - Registration Due by April 21, 2026
Pack 126 will be camping at Goose Pond on May 8-9, 2026
Scouts will be helping make a Special Mother’s Day Dinner for their Mom’s on May 9, 2026 at Camp.
Mom’s not camping with their scouts this weekend are invited to join their scouts in camp for this event.
Cost:
$20 per person to Tent Camp
$30 per person to Cabin Camp
$5 for Mom's only coming for the Mother's Day dinner
There will be many exciting Scouting activities for this day a full flyer and tentative schedule can be found at:
PACK 126 Camping Trip 05/08/2026
You can also print the registration form at the link above.
Please register by April 21, 2026
Summer of 2026 Signups Now Accepted - Registration Due by April 14, 2026
It is not too early to start thinking about the Summer of 2026. At the link below is the current information we have about Summer Camp 2026 and the signup form to reserve your spot.
June 19-21, 2026 - Parent and Pal (NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE TO GOOSE POND)
July 12-14-17, 2026 - Resident Camp
August 3-7, 2026 - Day Camp
Curious about what’s in store? Check out the latest details at the link below and start imagining the incredible experiences waiting f
Summer Camping Signup Form 2026 - Reserve your spot now….
Pack Recruitment Drive
Cub Pack 126 is excited to announce our Spring Recruitment Drive! For a limited time, youth in Kindergarten through 4th grade can join Cub Pack 126 now through September for just $85, which covers the required national registration fee.
If you know a family interested in trying out Scouting, this is a great opportunity to explore everything our program has to offer! New Scouts who join during this period will be able to participate in all Pack events through August 31 with no additional registration fees.
Please note that Scouts will still be responsible for any special activity fees, such as camp or event-specific costs, just like all current Cub Pack 126 members.
Recruiter Incentive: Any Scout who brings a friend to a Pack event, and that friend then joins Cub Pack 126, will be eligible to earn the official Recruiter Badge!
Help us spread the word and grow our Pack, we’d love to welcome new families into our Scouting community!
To join, register at: https://forms.gle/G8kQVPRpgRWTA3u77. Families should then attend one of our Den Meetings listed above where we can answer their questions, they can pay their registration fee, and where they can fill out the National Registration Form: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406.pdf
GENERAL REMINDERS:
Pack Store
The Pack Store is Open. If anyone needs any Class B Shirts or other items please go to:
Medical Forms:
All Scouts must have a Class A/B medical form on file with the pack. Additionally, all Scouts should obtain a Class C form signed at their next physical. The forms can be found at the link below, and it is recommended to download and fill them out digitally. This will save time next year, as you will only need to update and get the signature instead of filling out the entire form again.
Forms are only good for 1 year.
Emails have been sent to parents of scouts with Medical Forms Missing
It is your responsibility to keep your forms up-to-date with the pack.