Annual Calendar of Events
There are plenty of opportunities to join us. Please contact us and ask to be placed on our mailing list to receive announcements for events that suit your schedule.
Regular pack and den meetings are held twice a month between August and May at Chapel Hill Bible Church.
Our complete calendar is available on request. Our activities for the scouting year typically include the following, but may change depending on leadership or other factors outside of our control:
August |
- Informational meeting for prospective scouts and parents, which is typically a kickball game to lets the kids get together and let new cub scouts join in the fun. It's a great time for new families to join and more information. Please reach out for more information, we'd love to have you join us!
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September |
- Twice-monthly pack/den meetings start in September for scouts to work on rank requirements and electives. These are held at CHBC
- Fall Hike at Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area or other nearby trail
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October |
- Webelos Woods (Camp Durant, Carthage, NC)
- Fishing Day at a nearby lake or pond
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November |
- Operation Christmas Child shoebox meeting during regular pack/den meeting
- Camping Trip to Falls Lake or other local camping area
- Durham Big Sweep creek cleanup community project
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December |
- Drive-In Movie (Charlie Brown Christmas)
- Outdoor Skills Field Day where kids get to compete and learn new skills
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January |
- New Years Hike at a nearby park or natural area
- Pinewood Derby Build Days where kids and leaders work on their cars
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February |
- Pinewood Derby event where cub scouts get to show off and race their cars
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March |
- Shakori District Pinewood Derby where kids that placed at their local event get to compete with other scouts at the district level
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April |
- Camping Trip to Falls Lake or other local camping area
- Cuboree at Camp Durant (Carthage, NC) (optional)
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May |
- Last pack/den meeting
- End of Year Party at Falls Lake State Park or other nearby natural area
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Summer |
- Over the summer, Cub Scouts from across the Shakori District (Orange/Chatham counties) participate in activities together, when available
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There are additional activities during the year for some of the dens.
Pinewood Derby in February is a favorite of all the boys!