Updates for the Week of 4/12/2026
J Croom
Hello Families,
As the weather is getting nicer, our programs are moving towards the outdoors! We look forward to seeing you at many of our events below!
Den Meetings (Any Class B Uniform)
Tuesday, April 14: Lion Den (Kindergarten), Wolf Den (2nd Grade), and Bear Den (3rd Grade)
Tuesday, April 21: Den meetings for the Tiger Den (1st Grade) and Webelos Den (4th Grade)
Last Den Meeting of the School Year for these dens
Tuesday, April 28: Lion Den (Kindergarten), Wolf Den (2nd Grade), and Bear Den (3rd Grade)
Last Den Meeting of the School Year for these dens
Beef Stick Pickup - April 14, 2026
Thank you for your patience with the beef stick sale. After a few hiccups and delays, Chris Yevtiz will have the beef sticks available for distribution on Tuesday night. Please feel free to stop by and pick them up. If you’re unable to make it, you can arrange an alternate pickup time with Chris or collect them at our April 21, 2026 meeting.
Summer of 2026 Signups Registration - Deadline 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
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….
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 2025 - 2026 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
Campership - Financial Assistance for Summer Camp - Deadline Due by April 14, 2026
NEPA Council Philosophy
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council believes that no Scout should be prevented from attending summer camp because of financial need. We also believe that the Scout should work to help pay a portion of his/her own way to camp. Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, we expect that parents or guardians, and the Unit Committee will also assist in the funding. And while it is not the intention of the Council to completely subsidize a camp fee, we are committed to making the necessary arrangements so that all Scouts can come to camp.
Pack 126 Philosophy
Cub Pack 126 is committed to ensuring that all Scouts have the financial ability to attend camp. To support this commitment, the Pack Committee has organized eight fundraisers this year to assist families in offsetting the cost of camp. As a result, many Scouts have been able to fully fund their camp experience.
The Pack Committee remains dedicated to working collaboratively with families to identify solutions and provide support, ensuring that every Scout is given the opportunity to participate in this important and enriching experience.
Criteria
Be a Registered Scout in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council
Attending a Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Summer Camp
Demonstrated financial need (which may include official documentation/proof)
Approval of Unit leadership
Application
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
April 25, 2026 - Council Pinewood Derby (Family Event - Not a Formal Pack Event)
More information will be available at the following link when it becomes available:
https://www.nepabsa.org/DistrictDerby
Start your engines! Cub Scouts who participated in pack-level pinewood derby races 2026 are invited to the Council Pinewood Derby Races on Saturday, April 26th at the Wyoming Valley Mall. Cub Scouts will race against other Cub Scouts of the same rank on the following schedule:
Lions -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m registration with the race starting at 12:00 p.m.
Tiger Cubs -- 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. registration with the race starting at 12:30 p.m.
Wolves -- 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. registration with the race starting at 1:00 p.m.
Bears -- 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. registration with the race starting at 1:30 p.m.
Webelos -- 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. registration with the race starting at 2:00 p.m.
Arrow of Light -- 2:00 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. registration with the race starting at 2:30 p.m.
The entry fee is $10.00 per Cub Scout per race entered if paid by April 23, 2026.
May 5, 2026 - Pack Family Service Project
Join us for a Pack Service Project on May 5, 2026 as we help with outdoor cleanup at Maple Lake United Methodist Church.
All scouts and families are encouraged to participate and lend a hand in maintaining the church grounds. The project will last about an hour.
More details to come soon
All May, 2026 - Knoebels Scout Day - (Family Event - Not a Formal Pack Event)
More information at: https://knoebels.com/events/scout-days/
May 20, 2026 - Summer Camp - Resident Camp Swim Test
Join us for our Resident Summer Camp swim test on May 20, 2026, at the Carbondale YMCA.
By completing the test on May 20, 2026 scouts will be able to expedite their check-in at camp and guarantee access to the pool at camp. This test must be completed annually. We strongly recommend that anyone going to resident camp take their swim test with us on May 20th. If there are any conflicts which prevent you from attending, please reach out to Cubmaster J Croom before May 20, 2026 to discuss alternative options.
Scouts may arrive and depart as they complete their swim test. Testing will begin at 5:30 PM. The pool closes at 7:00 PM, and the latest entry into the pool is 6:45 PM.
Event: Swim Test
Location: Carbondale YMCA - 82 N Main St, Carbondale, PA 18407
Arrival Time: 5:15 - 6:30PM
Schedule:
In the Pool: 5:30PM until finished
Swim Test Requirements:
Nonswimmer
Anyone who has not completed the beginner or swimmer tests is classified as a nonswimmer.
Beginner
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.
Swimmer
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: side stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting back stroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
May 23, 2026 - Veterans US Flag Placement at St. Catherine's Cemetery
We will be assisting the Wilson-Conklin Post 579 American Legion of Moscow in honoring our veterans by placing flags on the graves of those laid to rest at St. Catherine’s and Moscow Cemeteries.
Schedule:
Arrive at the cemetery: 9:00 AM
Flag placement begins upon arrival
Departure: Approximately 11:00 AM
Uniform:
Class A (Field) Uniform required
Thank you for helping us show respect and appreciation for those who have served.
May 26, 2026 - Pack end of the school year party
Save the Date.
More Information to Come
May 30, 2026 - RailRiders Scout Night 2026 - (Family Event - Not a Formal Pack Event)
More information at: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Swbrailriders23
Other Upcoming Dates (More information to come)
July 24, 2026 - Moscow Parade
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.
Doctors Signatures are required on the Part C form for Summer Camp. We will need these medical forms by early June.