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Cub Scout Pack 566
Saratoga,Cupertino, and surrounding areas California
50 Years of Excellence in Scouting
Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 566
Boys and Girls, Grades K-5 (566 has older programs through age 21)
Pack 566 Pack Meetings
What is a Pack Meeting?
A Pack meeting is when all the members of the Pack meet together.
At least one parent attends with the Cub Scout(s).
In our pack we permit 1 parent to attend with several of their children.
Pack 566 is family friendly allowing Siblings to tag along, especially TK (pre K 4yr olds that unoficially do the K program.
What is the format of our 60 minute-ish Pack Meeting?
Den performed skits (short plays), songs, jokes, etc. (public speaking)
Individual Recognition of Cub Scout Advancement (skills or activities completed)
Main activity (varies each meeting)
Announcements
Raffle
When and Where are Pack Meetings Held?
During the schoolyear typically on the 2nd Thursday of the month between 6:30 and 7:30 pm.
In August we meet outdoors at Kevin Moran Park in Saratoga (far left end next to tennis court).
From Oct 11th on we meet indoors at Menlo Church* next to Saratoga High School.
*Pack 566 has no religious affliation with Menlo Church.
What are some examples of the Main Activity of a Pack Meetings?
Pack Wide Kickoff Meeting for adults while our older Troop entertains are Cubs off to the side.
Raingutter Regatta - Where Cubs assemble sailboats and race them by huffing and puffing on their sails down the length of a raingutter.
Cub Scout Carnival - events created by the Dens and Pack Committee.
Bike Rodeo - Bike inspections, adjustments, riding events, and prizes.
Pinewood Derby - Cubs/siblings build a model car race (at our woodshop clinic in Dec then race it in January)..
Blue & Gold Dinner - Annual awards dinner featuring the completing of the years core requirements.
Bridging - Where we say good bye to our thg graders as they transfer to our older 566 Scout Troop programs.
Cub Scout Cubmobile Racing - Where cubs drive 5ft race cars powered by their peers.
Some Historical Pictures
The pack meeting audience.
The pack meeting keeps Cubs entertained.
A den receives some recognition before the pack for a recent award.
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We have fun in Cub Scouts!