Updates for the Week of 12/14/2025
J Croom
Hi,
We hope you had a wonderful time this past week and wish you and your family continued excitement and joy in the weeks ahead.
Den Meetings
No Den Meetings for the remainder of 2025.
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).
Pack 126 Trailer Project – Support Needed! - January 3, 2026 Deadline
For the past 20 years, our Pack trailer has helped transport and store our gear. After two decades of service, it was time for some updates.
Thanks to the generosity of community sponsors, the trailer received full mechanical and electrical repairs at no cost to the Pack and is now ready for many more years of adventures!
Our next goal is to re-wrap the trailer with new Pack 126 graphics that showcase our Scouting spirit.
We’ve already raised over 80% of our goal!
We’re now inviting Pack families to help us finish the project.
Sponsorship letter and form: Pack 126 Trailer Sponsorship Letter
Thank you for your continued support of Cub Pack 126 and for helping keep our trailer rolling strong for the next generation of Scouts!
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, 2025. 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
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 will also be completing the unit rechartering process between now and the end of 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!
Summer of 2026
It is not too early to start thinking about the Summer of 2026. We will start taking deposits for summer camp in January of 2026. At the link below is the current information we have about Summer Camp 2026!
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 Information for 2026
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.
January Pack Meeting
Join us for our January Pack Meeting on January 25, 2025, 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.
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.