Blue and Gold is the annual celebration of a Pack, its scouts, leaders, and the families involved in making a pack such a great place to be.

The day is meant to recognize first and foremost the accomplishment of the Scouts as they progress through each Scout Year. Also, it offers an opportunity recognize Pack leaders and Akelas who have made a significant impact during the year. Leaders who are moving on may also be honored. Sometimes past members will attend.

Pack 654 (along with most Cub Scout Packs) typically holds its Blue and Gold Banquet in February, to help to celebrate the birthday of Boy Scouts of America, which was founded on February 8, 1910.

Along with Pinewood Derby, Blue and Gold is one of our Pack’s biggest and most anticipated non-camping event each year.

Every Blue and Gold will have a theme, which can be anything from the Old West, Star Wars, Harry Potter, military, or even a STEM theme. It’s up to the den(s) that will be hosting the Blue and Gold - usually the senior den(s) in the pack. In some cases, the theme may be incorporated into den level requirements.

The Den hosting the Blue and Gold will be dressed up to match the theme. Other scouts are also encouraged to dress up as well.

Blue and Gold is a banquet, which can range from catered food, potluck, or even a picnic day where all families brings some food. On the day of Blue and Gold, the Pack will gather together and see what the hosting den and the Blue and Gold committee has assembled for the entire pack. After a everyone has arrived, the formal program will begin. At intermission, there will be a break and the banquet will began.

Typically, the break will have some time for games or activities tied to the theme of the year’s Blue and Gold. Blue and Gold usually ends with cake for all and recognition of the Scouts' achievements for the year.