Hope everyone stayed safe and kids were able to enjoy some time in the snow today. Due to the snow today we are canceling the cub scout meeting.
If anyone has any questions or would like to get their Pinewood Derby car weighed or measured before Saturday, please reach out to me and we will try to coordinate an evening this week.
Each year every cub scout needs to review the Youth Protection activities with their parent(s) or legal guardians and watch the Protect Yourself videos. Click the link below for all the information you need regarding safeguarding our youth.
Join us for a fun filled morning where each cub scout gets to race their Pinewood Derby car and we cheer them on. Every car races multiple times, ensuring each car gets an opportunity to race in each lane.
Tomorrow night will be our first pack meeting of the year, and we have a lot of awards to hand out and a fun activity or two afterward.
Please have your cub scout wear their uniform tomorrow night if they have one, if you have any questions about uniforms please see me tomorrow night or you can check out: Frequent Questions – Cub Scout Pack 170 Red Hill PA.
Thank you to Aurora, Gabe, and Sami for representing us at Scout Sunday. St. Paul’s was very welcoming to our cubs and they each got a chance to ring the big church bell in addition to cheerfully greeting each of the congregants.
Feb 9 – Pinewood Derby Build Night
Could your cub scout use some additional help getting started with their Pinewood Derby car? Maybe you have some questions, or could use some tips when it comes to some of the finish work and getting the weight correct?
In place of our regular Monday meeting on February 9 we will offer building time. We will help your cub scout get their derby car ready to compete for the race on February 28th.
Show the above image to your cub scout and see how many issues they can find. I think Google Gemini might have been trained on Dr. Seuss Wacky Wednesday.
Feb 16 – Catch Up Night
Some dens could use an additional meeting night to catch up on requirements from our missed den meeting. Feb 16 is Presidents day and normally not a cub scout day. Please talk to your scout’s den leader to see if they would like to meet on Feb 16.
Pinewood Derby – Saturday Feb 28th – 9am
Join us for a fun filled morning where each cub scout gets to race their Pinewood Derby car and we cheer them on. Every car races multiple times, ensuring each car gets an opportunity to race in each lane.
This is a great event to invite extended family to.
Hiking and BB’s
As the days begin to warm up we will start to regularly do some outdoor activities again.
Monday March 9th we are planning a local hike, more details to follow.
Monday March 23rd, we will meet at Camp Hart, Musser Scout Reservation for an evening of BB target shooting.
Step back in time at our Dinosaur-Themed Day Camp! Cub scouts will become junior paleontologists as they dig for fossils, explore prehistoric habitats, and tackle fun outdoor challenges inspired by the age of dinosaurs.
Through games, crafts, hands-on activities, and Scouting adventures, Cub Scouts will learn teamwork, build confidence, and have a ROAR-some week of fun—all while earning adventures along the way. Campers will get to participate in typical summer camp programs like archery, bb, slingshots, outdoor skills, STEM experiments, nature and more! Get ready for a dino-mite summer adventure!
**New for 2026**
– We will be providing lunch for all campers
– Campers will have the opportunity to earn Cub Scout Adventures, specifically the Archery, BB, Slingshot, fishing and possibly others!
St. Paul’s invites all scouts to Sunday Service with them at 9am on Sunday February 1st. This is a great way to show our support for our charter organization and demonstrate our support for the last point of the scout law, a scout is Reverent.
Scout Sunday is an annual tradition dating back to the early days of scouting and kicks off scouting’s anniversary week. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in worship if they would like, serving in roles like reading, greeting, or ushering. The entire family is invited to attend, and the service is open to families of all faiths.
Derby Build Nights – February 9 and 23
Could your cub scout use some additional help getting started with their Pinewood Derby car? Maybe you have some questions, or could use some tips when it comes to some of the finish work and getting the weight correct?
In place of our regular Monday meetings on February 9 and 23 we will offer building time. We will help your cub scout get their derby car ready to compete for the race on February 28th.
Show the above image to your cub scout and see how many issues they can find. I think Google Gemini might have been trained on Dr. Seuss Wacky Wednesday.
Pinewood Derby – Saturday Feb 28th – 9am
Join us for a fun filled morning where each cub scout gets to race their Pinewood Derby car and we cheer them on. Every car races multiple times, ensuring each car gets an opportunity to race in each lane.
This is a great event to invite extended family to.
Hiking and BB’s
As the days begin to warm up we will start to regularly do some outdoor activities again.
Monday March 9th we are planning a local hike, more details to follow.
Monday March 23rd, we will meet at Camp Hart, Musser Scout Reservation for an evening of BB target shooting.
Second half of scouting dues, $60, were due last week. Thank you to everyone that brought their payment last week, please bring tomorrow if you didn’t. If you need any financial assistance please reach out to myself or Joanna Kunkel, our Committee Chair.
Spreading Cheer at Pennsburg Manor
On Monday, December 15, we will be caroling at Pennsburg Manor to share season cheer with the residents.
We will also be handing out Pinewood Derby cars on December 15.
If you can carry a tune, great. If not, you’re in good company! Join us.
More details to follow.
Luminaries
Each Christmas eve our pack share’s our appreciation for St. Paul’s and their sponsorship of our pack, by placing Luminaries in front of the church. Congregants are greeted, when they arrive for Christmas eve service, by a beautiful scene.
Pinewood Derby
It’s time to prepare for cub scouting’s biggest event of the year. Pinewood Derby cars are presented to cub scouts on Monday December 15th. This year’s Pinewood Derby will take place on February 28th. We plan to offer a build night in January for any cub scouts that could use an extra hand.
Second half of scouting dues, $60, are scheduled for tomorrow. If you need any financial assistance please reach out to myself or Joanna Kunkel, our Committee Chair.
Scouting for Food Results
This year we collected 2,998 lbs of food, including 798 lbs collected at Marlborough Elementary School. This is an increase from 2024 when we collected 2,789, with 677 lbs collected at Marlborough.
This year two classrooms at Marlborough were so close in food collected that we have chosen to sponsor a pizza party for each class. Congratulations to Miss Penny’s and Miss Puzauskas’ classes for collecting the most food and winning a pizza party.
Luminaries
Each Christmas eve our pack share’s our appreciation for St. Paul’s and their sponsorship of our pack, by placing Luminaries in front of the church. Congregants are greeted, when they arrive for Christmas eve service, by a beautiful scene.
Pinewood Derby
It’s time to prepare for cub scouting’s biggest event of the year. Pinewood Derby cars are presented to cub scouts on Monday December 15th. This year’s Pinewood Derby will take place on February 28th. We plan to offer a build night in January for any cub scouts that could use an extra hand.
There are no den meetings tomorrow as Upper Perk is on Thanksgiving break. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our families and friends.
Service Opportunity:
On Tuesday, at 11am, we will be collecting food donations from Marlborough elementary school as our Pizza Party challenge comes to a close. The winning classroom will be announced after Thanksgiving break.
Anyone interested in helping out please meet at Marlborough, help us load donations into cars and drive over to OpenLink.
Upcoming Dates:
December 1st – second dues payment ( $60 )
December 15th – Holiday party and Pinewood Derby kits
Tomorrow morning, 11/8, we will meet in the parking lot at the Borough of Red Hill municipal building.
We will walk door to door through Red Hill, hanging door tags, like in the picture at the bottom of this email. These hang tags provide instructions regarding what type of food items are needed and when to place donations out so they can be picked up.
The help of all cub scouts and parents is greatly appreciated, this activity is appropriate for all ages.
Time: 9am
Dress: Wear cub scout attire, be prepared with hats, gloves, and jackets as it is supposed to be windy and cool.
Address: 56 W 4th St, Red Hill, PA 18076
Not available in the morning, but could help in the afternoon tomorrow? Send me an email or text and I’ll get things coordinated.
Meeting Location: Red Hill Municipal Building ( 56 W 4th St, Red Hill, PA 18076 )
Scouting for Food is coming back to the Upper Perkiomen Valley and we are collecting food donations on Saturday November 15. We will start by hanging door hangers the weekend of November 8th, be on the lookout for door hangers like the ones at the bottom of this page.
What is needed?
Most needed items are:
Peanut butter & jelly
Cooking oil
Canned tuna or meat
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned stews and soups
Oatmeal and cereal
Whole grain pasta
100% juice
Rice
Boxed milk ( non-refrigerated )
Where does the food go?
All food donations are collected, sorted, and brought to the Open Link to feed the communities of the Upper Perkiomen Valley. Learn more about the Open Link on their website at: The Open Link
How can I donate?
Look for a hangtag on your door, the various Cub Scout Packs and Scout Troops of the valley will distribute them around the local area, covering Red Hill, Pennsburg, East Greenville, Palm, and more. If you live in an area that we don’t cover, we will post additional locations where you can drop off food during the week between November 8 and 15.
Students and Staff of Marlborough elementary can donate at school where Pack 170 will sponsor a Pizza Party for the class that collects the most items. A big thank you to the Marlborough community for all of their support.
How does Pack 170 Help
Cub Scout Pack 170 covers Red Hill, distributing door hangers with information, collecting / sorting the donations, and brings them to Open Link. Want to learn more? Check out Scouting for Food – Cub Scout Pack 170 Red Hill PA
Cub Scout Pack 170 Red Hill PA 