Updates for the Week of 1/4/2026
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Hello Pack 126 Families,
Happy New Year! We have a very exciting 2026 planned and look forward to seeing you along the Journey.
Den Meetings
Tuesday, January 6: Den meetings for the Tiger Den (1st Grade), Webelos Den (4th Grade) and AOL Den (5th Grade).
Tuesday, January 13: Lion Den (Kindergarten), Wolf Den (2nd Grade), and Bear Den (3rd Grade).
Pancake Breakfast
Here are the details for the upcoming Pancake Breakfast:
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 (Snow date: January 18, 2026)
Time: 8:00 AM – Noon
Location: Spring Brook Township Fire House
Menu: Pancakes, Hash Browns, Sausage, Juice, Coffee, Tea
Cost: $10.00 per ticket (presale only); Children 5 and under eat for free
Proceeds: All funds from presold tickets will go directly to scouts' accounts. That is $10 per ticket into your Scout Account.
Presales Due: All sold tickets are due back Jamuary 14, 2026. Tickets will also be sold at the door, with those proceeds benefiting the pack as a whole.
For Scouts:
To get tickets contact Katie Arnold:
Phone: 570-972-5720
Email: KAr...@cubpack126.org
Volunteers Needed:
We need helpers for 1-hour shifts during the breakfast.
Sign up here to lend a hand
Youth Safety / Personal Safety
Scouting America prioritizes youth safety. All adult leaders complete annual training on working with Scouts, creating safe environments, and avoiding inappropriate situations. This year, all leaders in Pack 126 successfully completed Scouting America’s Safeguarding Youth Training and other position-specific courses, including event planning, outdoor safety, and weather preparedness.
To ensure Scouts’ safety beyond Scouting activities, BSA requires Scouts to watch the Protecting Yourself Rules video tailored to their age. These videos help raise awareness about appropriate and inappropriate behavior.
I watched the video with my child, and it led to meaningful discussions about safety in Scouting, school, and other areas.
If you have not completed this requirement with your scout since September 2025, please do so.
To access the video, scan the QR code for your Scout’s rank or check the handbook for details. After watching, inform your Scout’s Den Leader to mark it as completed.
Rechartering
You may have received a notice stating that your Scout is not registered. Please rest assured, this is not the case.
Pack 126 has already paid the national individual scout registration fee for all Scouts who registered since September and whose membership would have expired before December 31, 2025. A Scout is considered registered once their payment and paperwork are submitted to the Council Office.
Our pack completed the unit rechartering process on December 18, 2025. The NEPA Council has until March 1, 2025, to submit the overall Council Charter to the National Office.
Unfortunately, the new national system is currently sending automated emails and text messages in error. Units across the country, including ours, have raised concerns about these incorrect notices.
Please disregard any “not registered” messages you receive. Your Scout is fully registered and in good standing.
Thank you for your understanding!
January Pack Meeting
Join us for our January Pack Meeting on January 25, 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 5:45 PM
Schedule:
One the Ice: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cool-Down Activities: 7:15 PM
Departure: 7:30 PM
Each Family will be responsible for their skate rental fees which are $3 to $5 a per skater. More information to come.
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to skate and complete advancement requirements.
Summer of 2026 Signups Now Accepted
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.
Curious about what’s in store? Check out the latest details at the link below and start imagining the incredible experiences waiting for you!
Summer Camping Signup Form 2026
February Pack Meeting
Each year Pack 126 visits a different church in our community for Scout Sunday Services. Join us this year for Scout Sunday on February 8, 2026, at the Moscow United Methodist Church at 10:00am. This special event celebrates the connection between Scouts and their faith communities. Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend and participate in the service as we honor the values of Scouting and its commitment to duty to God. We look forward to seeing you there!
More information to come.
Winter Fun Day
Get ready for some frosty family fun! Join other Cub Families from nearby Packs at Winter Fun Day hosted by NEPA Council on Saturday 21, 2026 at Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Railriders PNC Stadium. This event is packed with exciting winter activities, similar to Harvest Fest but with a snowy twist.
Each family registers individually directly with the council and can attend at their convenience, so bundle up, head out, and enjoy the day at your own pace.
Registration: https://www.nepabsa.org/Winter-Fun-Day
Registration will open Soon
Don’t miss this chance to make magical winter memories with your family.
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 - No Later than the Skating Party. As of today the Pack has not received this year's blocks. We will distribute them as soon as they come in. Please don’t pester Den Leaders for them.
Official Rules will be published and distributed with the blocks
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
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
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. More information to come.
May 8-9, 2026 - Camping Trip
Pack 126 will be camping at Goose Pond on May 8-9, 2026.
Tentatively it appears we will arrive at Goose Pond around 5:30PM on May 8 and you should plan on staying at camp until about 7:30PM on May 9, 2026.
There will be many exciting Scouting activities for this day.
More Information to come.
GENERAL REMINDERS:
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.
Unforming: More can be found at: https://www.cubpack126.org/uniform
Class A Uniforms
Required:
Official Scout Shirt (Blue or Tan)
Official Belt
Pack Neckerchief
Pack Neckerchief slide
Adventures Colors (Grade 4 & 5 only)
Strongly Encouraged:
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Official Shorts, long pants, skorts
Official Socks
Official Pack 126 Class B Uniform
Required:
Pack Tie-Dye T-Shirt
Official Belt
Strongly Encouraged:
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Official Shorts, long pants, skorts
Official Socks
Any Class B Uniform
Required:
Any Scout Shirt
Official Belt
Strongly Encouraged:
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Official Shorts, long pants, skorts
Official Socks
Class C Uniform
Strongly Encouraged:
Any Scouting T-Shirt
Pack Hat
Carabiner - On belt loop to hold the hat when taken off so it doesn't get lost.
Pants or shorts - To do work in or get dirty
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