Cub Scouts: Introduction to Scouting Event

Written By Assist Webmaster

Introducing Cub Scouts Pack 1!

Pack 1 invites you to our free Introduction to Scouting event!  If you’re curious about Scouting, come join us at Vattman Park on Sunday, September 8, to meet Pack leadership, hear about the activities we have planned for the 2024–25 scouting year, see a practical demonstration of tent setup, play games—and pizza will be served!  

When: Sunday, September 8, 3:00–5:30 pm
Where: Vattman Park, just north of the playground

What is Pack 1?

Pack 1 is based here in Wilmette and is made up of all the Cub Scouts at McKenzie Elementary School and St. Joseph’s/St. Francis Xavier School; we also accept Scouts from other schools. We fall under the Northeast Illinois Council (NEIC), Potawatomi District. The Pack is divided into Dens by grade:

  • Kindergarten: Lion Den

  • First Grade: Tiger Den

  • Second Grade: Wolf Den

  • Third Grade: Bear Den

  • Fourth Grade: Webelos

  • Fifth Grade: Arrow of Light

All children are welcome to join.

What do the Pack 1 Scouts do?

Our Scouts do activities as a group that teach them useful life skills and citizenship while having a blast and building friendships. We have a packed schedule this year, including:

  • Fall overnight campout—coming up Sept. 28-29!

  • Fall service project

  • Raingutter Regatta, where the Scouts build self-propelled boats

  • The Pinewood Derby, our most popular event of the year!

  • Museum Overnight

  • Scout Olympics

  • March in the Memorial Day Parade

  • Spring campout

In addition, Scouts participate in monthly den meetings where they engage in fun activities and learn new skills to earn merit badges that build towards achieving new ranks in Scouting.

When do the meetings usually take place?

We aim to have at least one Pack and one Den meeting a month, usually on Saturdays or Sundays, and typically in the afternoons.

Who’s in charge of Pack 1?

Wilmette Pack 1 Leaders:

  • Rick Adams (Cubmaster)

  • Jeff Houde (Committee Chairman)

  • Eric Vanderploeg (Assistant Cubmaster)

  • Ryan Boyle (Treasurer)

  • Bob Daly (Chartered Organization Rep)

  • Trevor Farris (Pinewood Derby Chairman)

Den Leaders:

  • Arrow of Light (5th Grade): Zak Stambor & John Ehle

  • Webelos (4th Grade): Christian Lunt & Matt Quigley

  • Bear Den (3rd Grade): Timur Furmanov & John Ehle

  • Wolf Den (2nd Grade): Josh Pappas & Tom Miller

  • Tiger Den (1st Grade): Leadership opportunities available!

  • Lion Den (Kindergarten): Leadership opportunities available!

I’m interested!  How do I get more information?

Rick Adams:  rickadams135@gmail.com, or (847) 707-2644
Jeff Houde:  jhhoude@gmail.com, or (508) 733-4012

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