JOIN PACK 161 THIS FALL

September

Open House - Sept. 8th, Duffy Elementary, 6:15-7 pm

Come meet Pack 161 and learn about Cub Scouts!

Returning scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Joining Night - Sept. 15th, Westmoor Park, 6-7 pm

Join new and returning Cub Scouts from Pack 161 for a Campfire and S'mores at Westmoor Park's Amphitheater and Fire Pit. 

Follow the Cub Scout signs from the Parking Lot to the Amphitheater. Bring Bug Spray.

Returning scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

S'mores supplies will be provided by the Pack. 

September Pack Meeting - Sept. 29th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7pm

Scouts will begin working on their Bobcat Adventures. We'll have a gathering activity to being learning about Cub Scout Sign, Cub Scout Salute, and Cub Scout Handshake. We'll open as a Pack and then breakout into our Dens. Scouts will being meeting their new den members and learning about the Scout Oath and Law. As a Den, scouts will also create a Den Code of Conduct. Arrow of Light Scouts will also begin learning about the Patrol method as they begin their year preparing for Scouts BSA.

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform if you have it.

There are some requirements for the Bobcat Adventure that should be completed at home as a family. Please see your den resource page for more information.

👉Lion Den Resource Page

👉Tiger Den Resource Page

👉Wolf Den Resource Page

👉Bear Den Resource Page

👉Webelos Den Resource Page

👉Arrow of Light Patrol Resource Page

October

BALOO Training - Adult Leaders - Oct. 3rd-4th, Camp Workcoeman Scout Reservation

This is hosted by CT Rivers Council and RSVP is required. https://scoutingevent.com/066-96922

October Den Meeting - Lions, Tigers, Wolves  - Oct. 6th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will begin working on their Outdoor Adventures. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Fall Family Camping - Let's go Fishing at J.N. Webster Scout Reservation - Oct. 9-11th

Bring your fishing poles and  your camping gear. Come for one or both nights or just for the day if sleeping in a tent isn't your thing just yet.

Fishing will be hosted by the CT Rivers Council, RSVP for fishing will be required. There will be other packs from around the CT at the event.

Friday night, eat dinner before arriving, There will be a campfire with s'mores before bed.

Saturday the Pack will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. We'll be fishing for part of the day. We'll also take a hike and explore J.N Webster as a pack. There's a gaga ball pit for scouts to play. Campfire and s'mores before bed.

Sunday will be cold breakfast as we pack up and head out in the morning. Departure by 10am at the latest. 

More details to come as everything is finalized. Look for an SignUpGenius in September to RSVP and volunteer to help bring something. 

October Den Meeting - Bears, Webelos, and AOL  - Oct. 13th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will continue working on their Outdoor Adventures. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Webelos Woods - Webelos and AOL - Oct. 16th - 18th, J.N. Webster Scout Reservation

Webelos and AOL Scouts have an opportunity to work on several adventures led by volunteers with CT Rivers Council at J.N. Webster. This is highly encouraged for all Webelos and AOL Scout. This is hosted by CT Rivers Council and RSVP is required.

More details to come as everything is finalized. Look for an SignUpGenius in September to RSVP.

October Pack Meeting - Oct. 27th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7pm

American Legion Post 96 will be joining us for this pack meeting. Details to come as we finalize with the American Legion. Time/Location subject to change depending on what the American Legion would like to lead us in. Last year the Pack learned about the ceremony for retiring flags and it was conducted at Town Hall. Previous yeas it was focused on flag folding and etiquette and conducted at Duffy Elementary Cafeteria. 

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform.

November

Veterans Day Flag Placing - Nov. 7th, 8:30am at Fairview Cemetery

We will be assisting the American Legion in flag placing at Fairview Cemetery.

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform.

American Legion will provide Donuts and Hot Chocolate for participants. Coffee will also be available for adults. 

November Den Meeting - Lions, Tigers, Wolves  - Nov. 10th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will continue working on their Citizenship Adventures. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Day Trip to J.N. Webster Scout Reservation - Nov. 14th

Save the Date - Details to follow.

Weather permitting Saturday night camping may be available.

November Den Meeting - Bears, Webelos, and AOL  - Nov. 17th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will continue working on their Citizenship Adventures. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Scout Night at Wolf Pack Hockey - Nov. 22nd , 3pm at PeoplesBank Arena

Save the Date - $20 per Ticket - More details to come as we hear more from Wolf Pack. 

Scouts can wear their Blue Pack Shirt or any Wolf Pack gear they have.

November Pack Meeting - Nov. 24th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7pm

We will be joined by an elected official to speak the scouts about voting and the election process. Scouts can ask whatever questions they would like.

Pinewood Derby Kits will be distributed and Scouts will received their assigned numbers and a copy of the Pack Pinewood Derby Rules for the 2027 Pinewood Derby. Car Cutting Day will be announced.

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform

December

December Den Meeting - Lions, Tigers, Wolves  - Dec. 1st, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure. Scouts and Families should also plan on working on their Family and Reverence Adventure at home. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

👉Lion Den Resource Page

👉Tiger Den Resource Page

👉Wolf Den Resource Page

New England Air Museum Overnight - Dec. 4th - 5th

Cost is $80 per person with a $40 per person non-refundable deposit.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Details can be found on NEAM's site here.

Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Scouting America Overnight Guide

December Den Meeting - Bears, Webelos, and AOL  - Dec. 8th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure. Scouts and Families should also plan on working on their Family and Reverence Adventure at home. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

👉Bear Den Resource Page

👉Webelos Den Resource Page

👉Arrow of Light Patrol Resource Page

December Pack Meeting - Dec. 15th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Save the Date - Details to follow. 

January

Pinewood Derby Pre-Check Night - Jan. 5th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6:30-7 pm

You've had all holiday break to put your final touches on your car. Come get it checked to make sure there's no surprises morning of the Pinewood Derby. Cars can be checked and a practice run down the track can be made. 

Adult leaders will be at Duffy at 6pm to help setup the track. 

Pinewood Derby - Jan. 9th, Duffy Elementary Gym, Check-in at 11am

Set up begins at 10am. Check-in begins by 11am (we'll start checking in sooner if we're ready). Pinewood Derby Kicks off at 11:30pm.

We will need volunteers to help with setup/breakdown and some supplies. Keep a look out in December for a SignUpGenius to signup to volunteer.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

West Hartford Police Station Visit - Jan. 12th, 6pm and 6:45pm

Come tour West Hartford's Police Station with CROs Officer Eden, Officer Rieger, and Officer Stebbins.

Lions, Tigers, and Wolves are encouraged to attend at 6pm. 

Bears, Webelos, and AOLs are encouraged to attend at 6:45pm

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform.

Details are being finalized with WHPD, subject to change with their availability.

January Den Meeting - Lions, Tigers, Wolves  - Jan. 19th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will continue working on their Personal Safety Adventures. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

January Den Meeting - Bears, Webelos, and AOL  - Jan. 26th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will continue working on their Personal Safety Adventures. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

February

Blue and Gold Banquet and AOL Crossover - Feb. 2nd, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

This celebratory evening we celebrate our Blue & Gold Banquet (which is like a birthday party for Scouts - Boy Scouts of America was founded February 8, 1910). Our AOLs will also officially be crossing over to their chosen Scouting America Troop. To celebrate together we will have a potluck feast! We will also be handing out a number of belt loops/pins for all pack members. 

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform

Please look for a SignUpGenius in January to bring something.

Rocket Building with CATO Rocket Club - Feb. 9th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will be building a tube-fin rocket kit from Fliskits. You will need to paint/decorate your rocket on your own. They use the Standard 18mm Engines and have a parachute for recovery.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

We need an official headcount of who would like to participate. A SignUpGenius will be sent out after the Pinewood Derby is concluded.

Build Session - February 9th, 6pm at Duffy Elementary School Cafeteria

Snow Date Build Session - February 23rd, 6pm at Duffy Elementary School Cafeteria

Launch Day - March 20st - 10am at Zagray Farm in Colchester

Rocket kits will be $TBA - Due by the Build Session

3 engines for launch day will be $10 - Due by Launch Day

March

March Den Meeting - Bears and Webelos - Mar. 9th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

March Den Meeting - Lions, Tigers, Wolves  - Mar. 16th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Model Rocket Launching with CATO - Launch Day March 20th

Launch Day - March 21st - 10am at Zagray Farm in Colchester

3 engines for launch day will be $10 - Due by Launch Day

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

April

Day Trip to Camp Workcoeman Scout Reservation - Apr. 3rd

Save the Date - Details to follow.

Weather permitting Saturday night camping may be available.

April Pack Meeting - Apr. 6th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Save the Date - Details to follow. 

April Den Meeting - Lions, Tigers, Wolves  - Apr. 20th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

April Den Meeting - Bears and Webelos - Apr. 27th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

May

May Den Meeting - Lions, Tigers, Wolves  - May. 4th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Spring Family Camping - May 8th-9th, White Memorial Preserve

Save the Date - Details to follow. 

May Den Meeting - Bears and Webelos - May. 11th, Duffy Elementary Cafeteria, 6-7 pm

Scouts will work on an Elective Adventure.

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

Memorial Day Flag Placing - May 22nd, Fairview Cemetery at 8:30am

We will be assisting the American Legion in flag placing at Fairview Cemetery.

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform.

American Legion will provide Donuts for participants. Coffee will also be available for adults. 

Memorial Day Parade - May 31st

Final Details will be provided the week before the parade.

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform.

Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and sun screen. 

There is no public restrooms in the five-division line-up areas.

June

Memorial Day Flag Removal - Jun. 5th, Fairview Cemetery at 8:30am

We will be assisting the American Legion in flag removal at Fairview Cemetery. 

Scouts, please wear your Blue Pack Shirt.

End of Year Family Picnic - June 15th, 6pm at Fernridge Park

To celebrate everything our incredible Scouts have achieved, we are hosting our annual End-of-Year Picnic and Crossover Ceremony.

This is a major milestone event for our Pack where we will watch every Scout officially "step up" to their next Scouting rank.

Scouts, please wear your Cub Scout Uniform.

As a Family Pack, everyone is welcome! To make this celebration a success, we need a little help with food, supplies, and logistics. A SignUpGenius will be sent out in May to RSVP and see how you can pitch in.  The Pack will provide pizza.

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