Pack 170 Leaders @ University of Scouting

Pack 170 Leaders @ University of Scouting

We have a saying in Scouting… “Every Scout deserves a trained leader”… and Pack 170 leaders take that to heart with 100% of our leaders YPT-trained (Youth Protection Training), 100% position-trained, and great attendance at University of Scouting.

Will You Support My Scouting Journey?

Every Fall at Pack 170 we sell popcorn as our fundraiser.  Each year we have a delicious assortment of different types of popcorn that we sell.   We sell at storefronts, door to door, and through our online website.   Scouts learn the value of hard work, earning their...
Preparing the Pumpkin Patch

Preparing the Pumpkin Patch

Pack 170 families are fortunate to have the help of Rockbridge United Methodist Church. We hold our Pack meetings at ACTS Church Leander, our chartered organization, but Rockbridge graciously hosts our den meetings. In return it is our duty to say thank you in the...
DING, DING, DING, DING… Cub Scouts Crossing!

DING, DING, DING, DING… Cub Scouts Crossing!

Welcome all of the new Scouts of Pack 170! When a Scout crosses over to the next level of Cub Scouting, they become our newest Scouts at that level, so welcome new Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, and Arrows of Light! It was a fun event with the Cub-O-Meter and dozens...

First Aid & CPR: A New Tradition

For a third year, Pack 170 has given all Webelos and AOL Scouts the opportunity to earn both CPR and First Aid certification. I think we can now call it a Pack tradition. It started with an Assistant Webelos Den Leader who was also a passionate Pack Health &...
Pack 170 in the Leander Christmas Parade

Pack 170 in the Leander Christmas Parade

Pack 170 participated in the City of Leander Holiday Parade. Scouts came out in force to assist with decorating the trailer with this year’s theme, which was the movie Elf. The trailer was adorned with full size pinewood derby cutouts, lights, garland, and presents....
Join Scouting Night, A Passport to Fun!

Join Scouting Night, A Passport to Fun!

Join Scouting Night was a smashing success this year with 37 Scout-aged kids coming to check out what all of the fun was about. How did we do it?… Well, that is what this article is all about, so let’s dive into the step-by-step formula for success. Our...

Scouting Saves Lives!

The “Scouts In Action” section of Scout Life magazine regularly showcases capable and brave Scouts from around the country helping others in need, most often in water rescue situations. Little did these Scouters on a hike expect to put the same skills into...
Lego Derby @ Cedar Park Nissan

Lego Derby @ Cedar Park Nissan

Pack 170 repeated one of its favorite Summertime Pack events from 2021, LEGO DERBY! This is a Scout favorite, which also makes it a great recruiting event because what’s fun for a Scout is fun for any kid their age. And, this Lego Derby also served a third...