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Welcome to Pack 568!

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: Dodge Ball, Corn Maze, Space Rocket Derby, 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 popcorn 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. 

 

Camp Halloween October 15, 2023

Posted on Sep 27 2023 - 5:42pm

Hi Cub Scout families,

Our Pack is going to Camp Halloween on October 15th.  If your family is not signed up yet, there are other dates available. Go to this website if you want more information.

 

https://seattlebsa.org/camp-edward/camp-halloween/

 

Thanks,

Amy Peterson

Cubmaster Pack 568

Pack 568 Calendar 2023-2024

Posted on Sep 27 2023 - 5:40pm

Pack 568 Calendar 2023-2024

  • September 17, 2023: (6-8:30 pm) Recruiting, Barbecue, Parent jobs, Laser Tag @ Valley Memorial in Carnation, Confirmed

  • October 15, 2023: (10 am-4 pm) Camp Halloween @ Camp Edward FULL

  • October 22, 2023: (6-8 pm) Mountain Meadows Campfire Program, Bobcat ceremony, dues collection and Pinewood Derby car collection, Confirmed

  • November 18, 2023:(1:45-3:15 pm) Swimming @Mountlake Terrace Pool, Confirmed

  • December 2, 2023: (12:30-3:30 pm) Pinewood Derby @Holy Innocents, Confirmed

  • January 6, 2024: Christmas Tree Recycling

  • January Zoo Snooze?

  • February 24, 2024:  (2:30-4:30 pm) Blue and Gold, Crossover, AOL ceremony, pick up regatta @Holy Innocents Confirmed

  • March 23, 2024:  Raingutter Regatta and Scouting for Food @Holy Innocents

  • April 2024:  Fish Drop

  • April 20, 2024:  (2-4 pm) STEM, Build Rockets @Holy Innocents, Confirmed

  • May 18, 2024:  Rocket Launch @Carnation Farms  

  • May 27, 2024: (9:45 am-10:30 am) Memorial Day Ceremony @Novelty Hill Cemetery 

  • June 1, 2024: Duvall Days Parade

  • June 15-16, 2024:  Move up overnight camp @Mountain Meadows, Confirmed

Cub Scout Pack 568 Laser Tag and BBQ (RSVP) September 17, 2023

Posted on Sep 15 2023 - 6:19pm

Hi Cub Scout families,

Our first event is going to be Laser Tag, barbecue and recruiting on September 17, 2023, 6-8:30 pm @ Valley Memorial in Carnation.  Please come and invite your friends.  We want to make sure we have enough food so please RSVP.

Please print and fill out this waiver:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a1b46f8cf81e02d03c74731/t/5bae74...

 

Please RSVP here:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084AA8A72EA0F94-laser

 

Thanks,

Amy Peterson

Cubmaster Pack 568

Pack 568 Events Calendar 2022-2023 School Year

Posted on Aug 15 2023 - 10:11am

We are excited to share our Pack 568 Events Calendar 2022-2023.  

September 18, 2022, 6:00 pm Laser Tag at Valley Memorial Park in Carnation Confirmed

October 8, 2022, 3-5 pm Corn Maze, S'mores and Campfire at Muddy Boots 

October 15, 2022, Program Training Conference (Leaders training (virtual))

October 24, 2022, 6:30 pm Campfire Program, Bobcat ceremony, dues collection and lego derby car collection @Mountain Meadows Confirmed

November 19, 2022, Lego Derby 2-4 pm @ Holy Innocents Confirmed

December 11, 2022, (5:30 pm) Broomball @Snoking in Snoqualmie  Confirmed

January 7, 2023 Tree Recycling Confirmed

January 7  Pick up Raingutter Regattas

January 20, 2023, 7pm-9:30 am January 21, 2023 Zoo Snooze @Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Confirmed

********February 26, 2023,  (2-4) Raingutter Regatta Blue and Gold Celebration @ Novelty Hills Barn

March 11, 2023 2-4 pm Olympics Pack meeting @ Holy Innocents Confirmed

March 11th Scouting for Food combined with Olympics

March 25, 2023 Fish Drop @ Mountain Meadows (optional)

April 17, 2023 STEM 6:30- 8 pm Pack meeting @ Holy Innocents Confirmed

May 20, 2023, 2-4 pm Rocket launch (Carnation Farms field down below the farmstand) 

May 29, 2023, 9:45 am Memorial Day ceremony @Novelty Hills Cemetery

June 3, 2023 (Duvall Days Parade) Meet at 10:00 am at Family Grocer parking lot

June 10, 2023 Move up 1:30 pm-8 pm (Mountain Meadows)

July 1, 2023 Geocaching at Tolt MacDonald Park 12-2 pm

July 10-13, 11-14, 2023 Cub Scout Day Camp @ Hans Jensen Youth Park in Issaquah.

August 5, 2023 Biking on Snoqualmie Trail, meet at Nick Loutsis Park in Carnation 10:00 am-12:00 pm

August 10-13, 2023 Cub Scout Camp @Camp Edward

August 17-20, 2023 Cub Scout Camp @ Camp Edward (Amy Peterson and Kaelen Peterson will be going to this camp.

August 5th 10 am-12 pm Biking at Nick Loutsis Park

Posted on Aug 1 2023 - 1:56pm

Hi Cub Scout Families,

Please join us next Saturday, August 5th from 10 am-12 pm for biking on the Snoqualmie trail.  We will meet at Nick Loutsis park in Carnation for a nice easy and flat ride down towards Snoqualmie.  If you want to get your summertime activity pin this is one of the ways to do it.  You will also get a cool biking segment.  You are also welcome to walk if you prefer not to bike.  See you on Saturday!

 

Thanks,

Amy Peterson

Cubmaster Pack 568

Geocaching at Tolt MacDonald Park this Saturday 12-2 pm

Posted on Jun 28 2023 - 6:05pm

Hi Cub Scout families,

I hope you are enjoying your summer so far!  If you want to get a segment and the summertime pack activity pin, come join us for geocaching.  We are going Geocaching at Tolt MacDonald Park this Saturday.  Meet at the red barn at Tolt MacDonald park.  Wear your activity shirt, pack your backpack with the 6 cub scout essentials and bring your lunch.  We will be going on a geocache hunt together.  If you want to look it up before we go, here is the website:

https://www.geocaching.com/play/map?lat=47.6460&lng=-121.9243&zoom=15&as...

 

See you on Saturday!

Amy Peterson

Cubmaster Pack 568