December Pack Meeting: Christmas Caroling

We will be visiting the George Washington Health and Rehabilitation Home Collingwood road.

Date: Saturday, December 7

Time: 10-11:00 am

Wear Class A uniforms. Santa hats are authorized.

We will have hot chocolate before. Here is the Christmas carol song sheet to download.

If you want to practice with music, here are the recordings of all of our songs.

Wreaths Across America Service Project

A scout is reverent. We will be participating in the annual wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery.  See the Wreaths Across America website for more details.

Date: Saturday, December 14

Time: Arrive at Memorial Gate by 8:30 am. Our timed entry is at 9 am. Due to traffic and large crowds, you should probably leave home no later than 7:30.

Location: ARLINGTON National Cemetery (Memorial Avenue gate)

Travel: You can either take the metro (blue line to Arlington Cemetery) or CAC holders can park on Fort Myer by the Old Post Chapel. The ANC parking garage won’t be open for public parking.

Wear Class A uniforms and dress for the weather!

Want to know more about Wreaths Across America?  Here is the history of Wreaths Across America.

January pack meeting: Pinewood Derby

Pinewood Derby is one of Cub Scouting’s most exciting events! Den leaders will distribute kits to families, or you can pick one up from the Northern Virginia Scout Shop.

New families are welcome to come check out the event or even join in on the fun.

Here are some Pinewood Derby tips, tricks, and pointers to help you get started.

Check-In:

Check-in is mandatory. If you will have a hard time making checking, we can make alternate arrangements. Vehicles will be judged legal and impounded. Read the PWD race page for more information about check-in.

Time: Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 6-8 pm

Location: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Uniform: no uniform, just bring your cars

Race Day:

Time: Saturday, January 25, 2023 @ 9 am – 12 pm

Location: Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Uniform: Class A

Races will start at 9:30 am and go in den order. Siblings and parents are also welcome to build cars!

Building your car

Check out the Pack 680 official pinewood derby rules. We are very strict about enforcing our car construction rules.

Show categories:

Most Awesome (chosen by the scouts)

Best Workmanship

Most Likely Built by a Kid

Best Paint Job

Most Colorful

Most Patriotic

Most Futuristic

Most Humorous

Most Unusual

Most Innovative