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Pack 491Cub Scouts · Madison, CT

Adventures

A Year of Adventure in Pack 491

Games, outings, crafts, service and lots of laughs. Here's a look at what our Scouts and families get up to.

Pack 491 Cub Scouts holding the Pack 491 Madison CT banner at the 4th of July parade — 4th of July ParadeMarching through Madison with our pack banner

Cub Scouts gathered behind their Pinewood Derby cars on race day — Pinewood DerbyRace day with every Scout and their homemade car

Cub Scouts lined up in a lean-to shelter at the fall campout — Fall CampoutPattaconk Reservoir, Cockaponset State Forest

Scouts and parents roasting hot dogs over a campfire — Campfire CookingRoasting hot dogs over the fire at our fall campout

Cub Scouts sitting on the wing of a small airplane — Up, Up and AwayA day at the airfield learning how planes fly

Cub Scouts in uniform posing with the American flag at the spring campout — Spring BBQ & CampoutFlag ceremony, cookout and a night under the stars

Parents and Scouts cooking around a fire pit at camp — Cookout at CampParents and Scouts around the fire pit

A Cub Scout holding up his blue Pinewood Derby car — Ready to RaceEvery Scout builds and races their own car

Bear den Scouts standing on large rocks on a fall hike — Bear Den HikeExploring the trails and climbing the rocks

Four Wolf Scouts with fishing rods by a pond — A Wolf Goes FishingOur Wolf den learning to fish at the pond

Scouts and parents listening to a pilot in an airplane hangar — Inside the HangarSeeing how an airplane engine works up close

Leaders and Scouts at an outdoor flag ceremony — Flag CeremonyScouts learn to honor and care for the flag

Scouts gathered around a lantern at night at camp — Night at CampLanterns, stories and headlamps after dark

Bear den Scouts smiling by a pond in fall colors — Fall ColorsThe Bear den by the water on their hike

A Wolf Scout fishing from the shore of a calm pond — First CastPatience and quiet water

Families around a campfire at dusk — Campfire NightSongs and s'mores around the fire

A Pinewood Derby track set up in a hall — The Derby TrackCars lined up and ready at the start gate

Cub Scouts looking at a red and white airplane on the grass — At the AirfieldGetting a close look at the planes

Bear den Scouts and parents at a trail sign — Trail MarkerLearning to read the trail signs

Wolf Scouts sitting on a big rock by the water — Taking a BreakWolves on the rocks by the water

A dad playing guitar next to a Cub Scout at camp — Campfire SongsMusic with the families at the spring campout

Cub Scouts at a bake sale table at Bauer Park — Harvest Festival Bake SaleOur Scouts running the stand at Bauer Park

A Cub Scout behind the Pack 491 table at a school recruiting night — Recruiting NightWelcoming new families to Pack 491

Scouts with flashlights inside a lean-to shelter — In the Lean-ToFun after dark in the shelter

What Cub Scouts gain

Fun on the Outside, Character on the Inside

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Character

Honesty, respect and responsibility, learned by doing.

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Outdoor Adventures

Camping, hiking and exploring with the pack.

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Hands-on Projects

Pinewood derby cars, rockets, crafts and more.

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New Friends

Friendships with kids from across Madison.

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Family Adventures

Parents take part in every den, and siblings are welcome at events.

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Adventures & Badges

Every completed adventure earns recognition at pack meetings.

Ready to Join the Adventure?

Come to a pack meeting and see what Pack 491 is all about.

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