Thank you for visiting our website. Cub Scout Pack 568 is located in Duvall, Washington. We are chartered by Holy Innocents Catholic Church, and we are part of the Northern Trails District within the Chief Seattle Council. Please read through the questions and answers below to learn more about us. You can reach us at recruiting@pack568.org.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1. What is Cub Scouts?
A1. Cub Scouts is a year-round part of the "Cub Scouting - BSA" program designed for children who are in or entering kindergarten through fifth grades. Parents and leaders work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting.
Q2. What are the purposes of Cub Scouting?
A2. 1. Character Development, 2. Spiritual Growth, 3. Good Citizenship, 4. Sportsmanship and Fitness, 5. Family Understanding, 6. Respectful Relationships, 7. Personal Achievement, 8. Friendly Service, 9. Fun and Adventure, and 10. Preparation for Scouts BSA
Q3: How do I sign-up?
A3: You are welcome to sign-up/register at any time. Complete the form online at https://my.bsa.us/609paa0568mb. Once you register, you will be assigned a username and password and your scout will be added to the appropriate den. You will have access to our calendar and will start receiving Pack 568 and den emails.
Q4: What is a den and what is a pack?
A4: A pack is made up of several dens. Pack 568 currently has six dens (Lions - Kindergarten, Tigers – 1st grade, Wolves – 2nd grade, Bears - 3rd grade, Webelos I – 4th grade, and Arrow of Light – 5th grade).
Q5: What is the time commitment for Cub Scouts?
A5: That’s a great question. We gather together as a pack once a month & the whole family is welcome to attend our pack meetings. Our dens typically meet 1 – 2 times per month. The den leaders set the meeting schedule.
Q6: What kinds of things will we do in Cub Scouts?
A6: Our pack calendar of events include a lot of fun: Raingutter Regatta, Corn Maze, Broom Ball, Pinewood Derby, STEM night, Blue & Gold Ceremony, Crossover Ceremony, Rocket Launching, hiking, and Cub Mobile Racing. In addition to fun, we’ll also participate in service projects including a service day at the church, a Memorial Day ceremony, and walk in the Duvall Days Parade. During den meetings, your scout will work on adventures to earn their badge. Each adventure has certain requirements that need to be met – some of these you can do at home, and some will be completed at den meetings.
Q7: How much does Scouting cost?
A7: Our annual membership fee is $100. In addition to this, you will purchase your scout’s book, uniform shirt and a few initial patches. The Pack will supply you with a neckerchief, slide and the materials to do most activities including the Derby car kit.
Q8: How much are parents required to participate?
A8: Many hands make light work. We encourage each family to have an active adult serving within the pack. You can serve by holding a leadership position or by being active in our parent committee. Parent committee meetings are held the first Monday of each month from 7:30 – 9 p.m. There are numerous opportunities to serve, and we can help you find an area that interests you. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: camping chair, advancement chair, committee members & den leaders. You can also sign up to volunteer at specific Pack 568 events. Engaging in a leadership role sets a great example for our scouts as they are learning to be future leaders!
Q9: Are there a lot of fundraising events?
A9: No. Our main fundraiser each year is selling Sees candy in the fall. Your scout can however earn camp scholarships by reaching certain sales milestones if they choose to do so. In the winter, we also recycle Christmas trees as a joint effort with three other groups.
The cub scout pack will be walking in the parade with Troop 745 Float. Please meet at 9:45 am in the parking lot of the Family Grocer. From there we will walk down and meet with the Scouts. Please have your scout wear their class A uniform. Scouts will receive a segment, and this will be counted towards their summer activity Please try to be on time, in the event you are late please meet us on Main St at the Boy Scout float in the Grand Parade Line up.
June 14th – Move up @ Told MacDonald Park - Red Barn 3-8pm
Pack 568 Cub Scout move up will be on June 14th - 3pm @ Tolt MacDonald Park in the Red barn
Move up is an exciting achievement for all of our scouts. We will celebrate their achievements as welcome them into their new ranks.
The day will consist of two parts:
The first part will be four activity rotations with Scout Troop 745. They will teach the cub scouts skill development.
The second part will consist of potluck dinner, move up awards and desert.
Please check in at 3 pm for the Move-up festivities.
Scouts may wear their activity shirts for the rotations
Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms for dinner and the ceremony
Please bring:
Headlamps/flashlights
Chairs for your family (the shelter has picnic tables that we will be using)
Rainproof pop up if you have one
Don't forget to dress for the weather. Rain or shine!
Justin will be barbequing the main protein for the meal. Please bring a side, drink, or dessert to share!
Families may choose to leave at the end of the program or stay and camp overnight at Tolt MacDonald park.
We have reserved 5 sites with space for 40 people. We will reserve more sites if there is additional need.
All cub scouts must have a parent and each family is required to have their own tent. Campers will need to bring their own gear (tents, sleeping bags, and other supplies).
The campsites are available to families both Friday and Saturday nights, June 13-14. The Pack will host on June 14th only.
We will meet at 9:45 am at Novelty Hill Cemetery in Cub Scout uniform (Class A, let's look sharp and show our respect).
The flag ceremony will begin promptly at 10 am and scouts will march down in order of rank. The flag bearers are usually in the front, followed by Cub Scouts and Scouts. They will raise the flag and then there is a short ceremony. Scouts coming will receive a segment to add to their uniform.
Address:
Novelty Hill Cemetery
28031 NE 116th St
Duvall, WA 98019
Duvall Days - June 7th
The cub scout pack will be walking in the parade with Troop 745 Float. Please meet at 9:45 am in the parking lot of the Family Grocer. From there we will walk down and meet with the Scouts. Please have your scout wear their class A uniform. Scouts will receive a segment, and this will be counted towards their summer activity Please try to be on time, in the event you are late please meet us on Main St at the Boy Scout float in the Grand Parade Line up.
Move-up Camping - June 13th
We are beginning to plan for our June Pack camp out, please RSVP for camping after Move-up on June 14th at Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation, Wa.
We have reserved 3 sites with space for 24 people. We will reserve more sites if there is additional need.
All cub scouts must have a parent and each family is required to have their own tent.
The campsites are available to families both Friday and Saturday nights, June 13-14. The Pack will host on June 14th only.
Chief Seattle Council has announce the cub scout day camp opportunities on their website. Our pack normally attends day camp at Lake Sammamish. The kids who attended last year had a fantastic time and are excited to go again this year! Day Camp has two options for Daytime and Twilight.
Daytime: July 22nd – 25th, 2025; 8:30 am – 2:15 pm
We are excited to see you all this Saturday for the Model Rocket Launch. Please bring your completed rocket to the launch site. We will provide launch pads and and motors for launching.
The gate is easy to miss, we will put a cub scouts sign by the gate but if you miss the turn the farm stand will know where we are.
Address: 28901 NE Carnation Farm Rd, Carnation, WA 98014
Scouts - Please wear you pack activity shirt and water proof shoes. The fields are often wet.
Bring your lawn chairs and cub scout 6 essentials. Scouts coming to the event will receive a segment.
Please have your scouts wear their activity shirts. This will be a hands on training.
Also, please bring lawn chairs to sit in. The hangar has lots of space for us to spread out.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Rocket Launch - May 17th
Rockets have arrived, If you have not picked up yours up yet please pick it up from Justin Robertson's home.
Address:
28115 NE 145th Ct
Duvall, WA 98019
Phone: 1(501) 908-9310
Please work with your scouts to assemble the rockets at home. If you need help please reach out to you den leader. The Rocket Launch will be on May 17th @ Carnation Farms from 1-3 pm.
Cub Scout Day Camp - Lake Sammamish State Park
Chief Seattle Council has announce the cub scout day camp opportunities on their website. Our pack normally attends day camp at Lake Sammamish. The kids who attended last year had a fantastic time and are excited to go again this year! Day Camp has two options for Daytime and Twilight.
Daytime: July 22nd – 25th, 2025; 8:30 am – 2:15 pm
Join us for our next pack meeting in Arlington at Airlift Six Hangar in Arlington, WA for hands-on first aid training with a registered nurse and an up close look at the medivac helicopter flown by our very own Pat Geraghty (Quinn's dad).
The scouts will be hosted by Airlift Northwest. Airlift Northwest is the UW Medicine/Harborview Program's air medevac service for the region with helicopter bases located in Bellingham, Bremerton, Olympia, Wenatchee, Davenport and Arlington Washington.
First Responder Adventure - The plan is to complete the following first aid training:
1. Explain what first aid is. Learn what you should do after an accident. 2. Show what to do for hurry cases of first aid: Serious bleeding, heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, stopped breathing, stroke, poisoning 3. Show how to help a choking victim. 4. Show how to treat for shock. 5. Demonstrate how to treat at least A. Cuts and scratches, B. Burns and scalds, C. Sunburn, D. Blisters on the hand or foot,and E. Nosebleed 8. Visit with a first responder or health care professional.
Presenter:
Joel McCulloch, RN/Flight Nurse
Joel McCulloch is a critical care flight nurse who started his career in the mountains of Colorado as an EMT and ski patroller. He graduated with a BS in Nursing from CU in 1990, then moved back to Seattle to obtain an MS in Critical Care Nursing while working at Harborview Medical Center’s Emergency Department. In 1997 he joined Airlift Northwest where he is part of a team that transports critically ill and injured patients throughout the Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho region. He regularly teaches basic and advanced cardiac life support, as well as advanced trauma to the Harborview and UWMC staff. He is board-certified in Critical Care, Emergency, and Flight Nursing. He continues to ski patrol at Crystal Mtn, loves to sail, and participates in orienteering events.
