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Events
Popcorn Fund-raiser (Oct.): This is our main fund raiser to make the Pack go!!! Lots of fun and prizes for the boys. Pizza party for every den that sells over $750! Top seller in the pack wins a bike! Pack 901 was the #1 seller of popcorn in the Central New Jersey Council!
We need help from our adults to distribute flyers, check orders, volunteer to pick up and distribute orders, order and distribute prizes.
Fall and/or Spring Overnight: We try to have at least one overnight each Scouting year. In the past we have gone to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Liberty Science Center and the Camden Aquarium. These have been one of our most popular events!
We need adult help to identify where we will go, make and follow up on reservations, help develop flyer if necessary, collect fees and coordinate the onsite event.
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA): A yearly International Scouting event where Scouts from around the world get a chance to talk to one another using Amateur Radio.
One of the easier events to help out with. Adults help reserve space, set up equipment, create flyer, make arrangements with supporting HAMs, order badges and JOTA literature from National and the ARRL.
Winter Holiday Party (Dec.): Help arrange for food, decorations, set up and clean up and identify and fulfill a Good Turn (food for needy, clothing drive, etc.).
Friend of Scouting National Fund-raiser: Attend kick off breakfast. Distribute literature and pledge cards. Make short presentation to pack. Follow up on missing pledge cards.
Candy Sale Fund-raiser: Help identify candy source, distribute flyers, check orders, volunteer to pick up and distribute orders, order and distribute prizes.
Blue and Gold Celebration (Feb.): Help distribute invitations, send letters for donations, set up, clean up, decorations, cake bake awards.
Pinewood Derby (Spring): Come have fun! This is one of our premier Cub Scout Fun events! Come join us and race your car against other Scouts in our Pack! This is lot's of fun and everyone walks away a winner! This event requires a lot of help. Parents can help oversee event, member of pit crew, run food concession, set up/down track, clean up, manage awards etc. Click here for Pack 901 Pinewood Derby Rules.
Scouting for Food: Help distribute bags to dens, weigh food at pack meeting, arrange for food to be delivered to a local charity.
Pack Graduation and Family Picnic (June): Help arrange for invitations, reservations for sleep over, food, set up, clean up, etc.
July 4th Parade: Call to register with town. Order pins or patches. March in parade
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Cub Scout Sunday (Spring): Coordinate with other local Packs for a special Scout mass at Immaculate Conception Church.
National Summertime Award. Pack 901 continues to function during the summer months. In June we usually go to a Trenton Thunders game. In July we go miniature golfing. Most of the pack participates in Cub Scout Day Camp that is held for two weeks during July. In August we may go Deep Sea Fishing or Pack Family Camping at one of the State Parks near by.
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