Author: petewurst

  • BBs Tomorrow – Camp Hart

    BBs Tomorrow – Camp Hart

    Tomorrow night is BBs Night, meet at Camp Hart, details below. All are welcome and no prior experience is needed. We will have an alternate activity for Lion ( Kindergarten ) cubs and younger, Lions are, unfortunately, not able to participate in BBs per Scouting rules.

    Please bring your first dues installment of $60 tomorrow night if you didn’t last week.

    Please contact the cubmaster ( Pete Wurst ) or committee chair ( Joanna Kunkel ) if you are in need of financial assistance. We can assist with membership dues and the cost of uniforms for those in need.

    Upcoming events:

    October 5 – BBs at Camp Hart

    All are welcome to join us for BBs, no prior experience necessary.

    We will have an alternate activity for Lion cubs and younger, Lions are not able to participate in BBs per Scouting rules.

    Date: October 5, 2026

    Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart – 1425 Camp Rd, Pennsburg

    If you don’t see us at the parking lot, cross the street and proceed to the BB Range. Having trouble finding us? Text or give me a call ( 267-424-4413 ).

    November 14 and 21 – Scouting for Food

    Join us Saturday November 14th and 21st and help us help our neighbors and friends in need. All food collected stays local, provided to the Open Link, who serve the entire Upper Perk community.

  • Archery Tomorrow – Camp Hart

    Archery Tomorrow – Camp Hart

    Tomorrow night is Archery Night, meet at Camp Hart, details below. All are welcome and no prior experience is needed.

    Please bring your first dues installment of $60 tomorrow night.

    Please contact the cubmaster ( Pete Wurst ) or committee chair ( Joanna Kunkel ) if you are in need of financial assistance. We can assist with membership dues and the cost of uniforms for those in need.

    Upcoming events:

    September 28 – Archery – Camp Hart

    All are welcome to join us for archery, no prior experience necessary.

    Date: September 28, 2026

    Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart – 1425 Camp Rd, Pennsburg

    If you don’t see us at the parking lot, cross the street and proceed to the Archery Range. Having trouble finding us? Text or give me a call ( 267-424-4413 ).

    October 5 – BBs at Camp Hart

    All are welcome to join us for BBs, no prior experience necessary.

    We will have an alternate activity for Lion cubs and younger, Lions are not able to participate in BBs per Scouting safety rules.

    Date: October 5, 2026

    Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart – 1425 Camp Rd, Pennsburg

    November 14 and 21 – Scouting for Food

    Join us Saturday November 14th and 21st and help us help our neighbors and friends in need. All food collected stays local, provided to the Open Link, who serve the entire Upper Perk community.

  • No Meeting Tomorrow – Archery Next Week

    No Meeting Tomorrow – Archery Next Week

    Just a reminder that there is no school and no scouts tomorrow night. I hope everyone has a great week and see you next Monday at the Archery Range.

    It was wonderful seeing so many new faces this past Monday and for the campfire and camping this weekend. Hope you all had as much fun as I did.

    Annual Pack 170 dues will be $120 / child with the first installment due Monday Sept 28th .  Pack 170 dues covers camping fees, archery/bb fees, and party items.  Reminder this does not cover national dues which is done annual on your child’s enrollment anniversary.

    Uniform Reminders:

    Two types of uniform: Class A and Class B

    We sell class B t-shirts for scouts and adults and these are worn for fun non formal events

    Class A uniforms must be purchased through the scout shop.  Navy blue shirt for Lions-Bears.  Webelos and AOLs transition to tan.  These uniforms are worn for Pack Meetings and other formal events like Pinewood Derby.

    Uniform information at: Frequent Questions – Uniform

    Please contact the cubmaster ( Pete Wurst ) or committee chair ( Joanna Kunkel ) if you are in need of financial assistance. We can assist with membership dues and the cost of uniforms for those in need.

    Upcoming events:

    September 28 – Archery – Camp Hart

    All are welcome to join us for archery, no prior experience necessary.

    Date: September 28, 2026

    Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart – 1425 Camp Rd, Pennsburg

    October 5 – BBs at Camp Hart

    All are welcome to join us for BBs, no prior experience necessary.

    We will have an alternate activity for Lion cubs and younger, Lions are not able to participate in BBs per Scouting safety rules.

    Date: October 5, 2026

    Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart – 1425 Camp Rd, Pennsburg

    November 14 and 21 – Scouting for Food

    Join us Saturday November 14th and 21st and help us help our neighbors and friends in need. All food collected stays local, provided to the Open Link, who serve the entire Upper Perk community.

  • Meeting Tomorrow – Camping Saturday

    Meeting Tomorrow – Camping Saturday

    Welcome back Pack 170, tomorrow night we will meet back at St. Paul’s, 6:30pm. We will kick off the night with a group activity and then follow it up with a campfire.

    Sign Up for Camping on Saturday September 19: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AABA82EA5FA7-65331040-pack

    Annual Pack 170 dues will be $120 / child with the first installment due Monday Sept 28th .  Pack 170 dues covers camping fees, archery/bb fees, and party items.  Reminder this does not cover national dues which is done annual on your child’s enrollment anniversary.

    Uniform Reminders:

    Two types of uniform: Class A and Class B

    We sell class B t-shirts for scouts and adults and these are worn for fun non formal events

    Class A uniforms must be purchased through the scout shop.  Navy blue shirt for Lions-Bears.  Webelos and AOLs transition to tan.  These uniforms are worn for Pack Meetings and other formal events like Pinewood Derby.

    Uniform information at: Frequent Questions – Uniform

    Please contact the cubmaster ( Pete Wurst ) or committee chair ( Joanna Kunkel ) if you are in need of financial assistance. We can assist with membership dues and the cost of uniforms for those in need.

    Upcoming events:

    Camping – Green Lane – Saturday, Sept 19

    Join us for a fun night of camping, games, campfire, skits, and more.

    Camping is open for the whole family.

    Not interested in camping? Join us for dinner, campfire, and skits.

    • 4 – 6pm – Camp Setup
    • 6 – 9pm – Dinner / Campfire / Skits

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094AABA82EA5FA7-65331040-pack

    September 28 – Archery – Camp Hart

    All are welcome to join us for archery, no prior experience necessary.

    Date: September 28, 2026

    Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart – 1425 Camp Rd, Pennsburg

  • Blue and Glow Tomorrow

    Blue and Glow Tomorrow

    Tomorrow night we are back at St. Paul’s for our end of year awards and our first Pack 170 Blue and Glow Party! Awards start at 6:30pm and will be followed promptly by the Blue and Glow.

    Please help us out with the Blue and Glow: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/20F094AABA82EA5FA7-64168887-blue

    Upcoming events:

    Blue and Glow – End of Year Party – Monday June 1

    Join us on Monday night, June 1st for our final pack meeting of the year and our first Blue and Gold party. This will be fun for the whole family.

    Sign Up Genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/20F094AABA82EA5FA7-64168887-blue

    Iron Pigs Scout Night – Friday June, 19

    We are going to Visit the Iron Pigs on Friday June 19th and camp out on the lawn after the game.

    Hiking – Monday, July 20 – 6:30pm

    Fishing – Saturday August 29th

    Camping – Green Lane – Saturday, Sept 19

    Knoebels Scout Day – Saturday May 15

  • Blue and Glow Next Week

    Blue and Glow Next Week

    Tomorrow night we are back at St. Paul’s for Den Meetings at 6:30pm.

    Webelos – No Den Meeting

    Please help us out with the Blue and Glow: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/20F094AABA82EA5FA7-64168887-blue

    Upcoming events:

    Blue and Glow – End of Year Party – Monday June 1

    Join us on Monday night, June 1st for our final pack meeting of the year and our first Blue and Gold party. This will be fun for the whole family.

    Sign Up Genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showRSVPSignUp/20F094AABA82EA5FA7-64168887-blue

    Iron Pigs Scout Night – Friday June, 19

    We are going to Visit the Iron Pigs on Friday June 19th and camp out on the lawn after the game.

  • Personal Care Drive Tomorrow

    Personal Care Drive Tomorrow

    Tomorrow night we are partnering with the Open Link to do a Personal Care drive. Please take a look at the items that Open Link could use and bring something with you to our meeting tomorrow night if you can.

    Meeting will be at St. Paul’s, 6:30pm.

    Happy Mother’s Day to all of our pack moms. I hope you all had a great day.

    Upcoming events:

    Personal Care Drive – Monday May 11

    Pack 170 will be hosting the Open Link for a talk around their organization geared towards the kids. As part of the Pack meeting we will be collecting personal items to support open link:

    • Disinfecting Wipes
    • Dish Soap 
    • Paper towels
    • Toilet Peper
    • Feminine Hygiene Products

    Please come support this great organization!

    Blue and Glow – End of Year Party – Monday June 1

    Join us on Monday night, June 1st for our final pack meeting of the year and our first Blue and Gold party. This will be fun for the whole family.

    Iron Pigs Scout Night – Friday June, 19

    We are going to Visit the Iron Pigs on Friday June 19th and camp out on the lawn after the game.

  • No Scouts – Open Link Next Week

    No Scouts – Open Link Next Week

    No scouts tomorrow, Monday, May 4th. Our next meeting will be on Monday May 11th at St. Pauls. We will be doing a Personal Care drive with Open Link, more details below.

    Upcoming events:

    Knoebels Scout Day – Saturday May 2

    We had such a great time at Knoebels yesterday, great weather and great company. Couldn’t make it this year? Join us next year for another great day.

    Personal Care Drive – Monday May 11

    Pack 170 will be hosting the Open Link for a talk around their organization geared towards the kids. As part of the Pack meeting we will be collecting personal items to support open link:

    • Disinfecting Wipes
    • Dish Soap 
    • Paper towels
    • Toilet Peper
    • Feminine Hygiene Products

    Please come support this great organization!

    Blue and Glow – End of Year Party – Monday June 1

    Join us on Monday night, June 1st for our final pack meeting of the year and our first Blue and Gold party. This will be fun for the whole family.

    Iron Pigs Scout Night – Friday June, 19

    We are going to Visit the Iron Pigs on Friday June 19th and camp out on the lawn after the game.

  • BBs Tonight

    BBs Tonight

    Tonight is BBs night at Camp Hart, 6:30pm, please dress warm, it will be cold.

    Location: Camp Hart BB Range ( parking at https://maps.app.goo.gl/VhUj5eaR6WU5bhRx8 )

    Meet at the Camp Hart parking lot and then walk down the road to the BB range. No prior experience with BBs is necessary. More details, including a map of Camp Hart below.

    If you submitted your Iron Pigs form but forgot to pay, please bring a check made out to Cub Scout Pack 170 tomorrow night.

    Did your cub lose their neckerchief? See picture below and we will get it back to you.

    Upcoming events:

    BBs at Camp Hart – Monday April 20th

    Date: Monday April 20th at 6:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart BB Range ( parking at https://maps.app.goo.gl/VhUj5eaR6WU5bhRx8 )

    Meet at the Camp Hart parking lot and then walk down the road to the BB range. No prior experience with BBs is necessary, depending on group size we may split up into groups and do a scavenger hunt. Our friends from local packs are also invited, making this a council wide event.

    Knoebels Scout Day – Saturday May 2

    Join us at Knoebels on Saturday, May 2nd. More information at (17) Knoebels Scout Days 2026 | Facebook

    Full day passes are $28, wear your scout uniform or class B for a discount. You can purchase tickets in advance here: Scout Days – Knoebels Amusement Resort

    Personal Care Drive – Monday May 11

    Monday May 11th we will be hosting the Open Link and holding a Personal Care Drive. Come, bring some items to donate, and listen to the Open Link deliver a message regarding how they help our community.

    Iron Pigs Scout Night – Friday June, 19

    We are going to Visit the Iron Pigs on Friday June 19th and camp out on the lawn after the game.

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  • UPDATE: Archery on Monday

    UPDATE: Archery on Monday

    ***Archery Moved to Camp Garrison***

    Tomorrow night is Archery night at Camp Garrison, 6:30pm. See details below.

    Iron Pigs forms and Payment are due tomorrow night. See below for details. Make checks payable to Cub Scout Pack 170.

    Did your cub lose their neckerchief? See picture below and we will get it back to you.

    Upcoming events:

    Archery at Camp Garrison – Monday April 13

    Date: Monday April 13th at 6:30pm

    Location: Camp Garrison Archery Range ( parking at https://maps.app.goo.gl/68w1vKub5kvBCPso9 )

    Address: Camp Garrison, Musser Scout Reservation, 4021 Upper Ridge Rd, Pennsburg, PA 18073

    See map below in order to navigate to the archery range. Please save a copy to your phone or print it out, cell reception is poor at Camp Garrison.

    On April 13 we will meet at Camp Garrison and proceed to the Archery range for an evening of Archery. All skill levels welcome, no prior experience required, we have a number of trained range masters that will help. Our friends from local packs are also invited, making this a council wide event.

    BBs at Camp Hart – Monday April 20th

    Date: Monday April 20th at 6:30pm

    Location: Camp Hart BB Range ( parking at https://maps.app.goo.gl/VhUj5eaR6WU5bhRx8 )

    Meet at the Camp Hart parking lot and then walk down the road to the BB range. No prior experience with BBs is necessary, depending on group size we may split up into groups and do a scavenger hunt. Our friends from local packs are also invited, making this a council wide event.

    Knoebels Scout Day – Saturday May 2

    Join us at Knoebels on Saturday, May 2nd. More information at (17) Knoebels Scout Days 2026 | Facebook

    Full day passes are $28, wear your scout uniform or class B for a discount. You can purchase tickets in advance here: Scout Days – Knoebels Amusement Resort

    Personal Care Drive – Monday May 11

    Monday May 11th we will be hosting the Open Link and holding a Personal Care Drive. Come, bring some items to donate, and listen to the Open Link deliver a message regarding how they help our community.

    Iron Pigs Scout Night – Friday June, 19

    We are going to Visit the Iron Pigs on Friday June 19th and camp out on the lawn after the game. See Alyssa for details and to get signed up send her a filled out copy of this form. Make checks payable to Cub Scout Pack 170.

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