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X-WR-CALNAME:Pack 0255 (Family)
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UID:6273698@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250127T033943Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250519T223000Z
DTEND:20250519T233000Z
SUMMARY:Pack Meeting (Leave No Trace)
DESCRIPTION:***REMINDER: PACK MEETING WILL BE LOCATED AT ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC GROVE #13***\nWe'll have a fun Leave No Trace activity and maybe a short hike.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6273698
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove #13
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UID:6282577@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250201T151911Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250509T040000Z
DTEND:20250512T034500Z
SUMMARY:Spring Camping Trip
DESCRIPTION:***UPDATE 5/5*** We must receive your RSVP and Venmo by 5pm on Wednesday\, May 7th in order to have a headcount for food purchasing. Any responses after that time cannot be guaranteed. Camping fee is $15 PER FAMILY (not per person). Please click here for a link to camping gear list.\nPack 255 campers! It's almost time for our spring pack camping trip\, so get those tents and sleeping bags ready.\nWe'll be heading to Cedarville State Forest from Friday\, May 9th to Sunday\, May 11th. We realize this presents a challenge for some families by falling on Mother's Day\, but to all our pack moms\, remember that it also offers the option to have your Mother's Day breakfast cooked for you if you come or to wake up to a calm and quiet house if the rest of the family comes without you. Also please note\, the pack will be providing Saturday dinner\, S'Mores\, and Sunday breakfast\, so if you plan to come Friday\, you'll need to bring your own food for the rest of the meals.\nPlease RSVP in Scoutbook and Venmo $15 to @cubscoutpack255 as soon as possible so we can get accurate headcount for food planning. (Menu to follow\, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.)\nIf you have any questions\, concerns\, or want to volunteer in advance to be on meal planning/cooking duty\, please contact Cubmaster Joe Longa (joseph.longa@gmail.com) or Camping Coordinator Chris DeBatt (cmdebatt@gmail.com). See you there!\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6282577
LOCATION:Cedarville State Forest
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UID:6290169@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250205T003933Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250803T173000Z
DTEND:20250803T203000Z
SUMMARY:Scouting America Day @ The Nationals
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Scouts at Nationals Park on August 3rd vs. Milwaukee Brewers at 1:35pm! With the purchase of a special ticket\, fans will receive a limited-edition Nationals Scout Patch. For every ticket sold\, $5 will be donated to the Scouting America National Capital Area Council. The full information regarding Scout Days and the patch pick-up will be emailed to all special ticket event buyers 24 hours prior to the game.\nPlease RSVP and contact Cubmaster Joe Longa (joseph.longa@gmail.com) if you want to attend so we can organize a group. If you want to fly solo or can't plan that far ahead\, buy your own tickets HERE .\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6290169
LOCATION:Nationals Park
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UID:6295986@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250210T034530Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250614T130000Z
DTEND:20250614T160000Z
SUMMARY:Cub Scout Geology Workshop 2025 (Session A)
DESCRIPTION:***UPDATE 6/11*** There are still 10 seats open for the 9:00am time slot! This event is perfect for rising Webelos (Jess's den) since it completes the Earth Rocks elective adventure. It also qualifies as one of your three activities for the Summertime Fun elective adventure for Scouts in any den! ***UPDATE 6/11***\nThe National Capital Area Council (NCAC) is hosting an event for Cub Scouts to earn the Down and Dirty Nova Award and the Earth Rocks! elective. NCAC will host 2 groups at the Marriott Scout Service Center\, 9190 Rockville Pike\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814. The Group A runs from 9 AM to noon and Group B runs from 1 PM to 4 PM.\nQuestions? Email stem@ncacbsa.org or call (240) 395-0601.\nRegister your Scout here: https://scoutingevent.com/082-95400\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6295986
LOCATION:Marriott Scout Service Center\, 9190 Rockville Pike\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814
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UID:6295987@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250210T034600Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250614T170000Z
DTEND:20250614T200000Z
SUMMARY:Cub Scout Geology Workshop 2025 (Session B)
DESCRIPTION:***UPDATE 6/11*** There are still 8 seats open for the 1:00pm time slot! This event is perfect for rising Webelos (Jess's den) since it completes the Earth Rocks elective adventure. It also qualifies as one of your three activities for the Summertime Fun elective adventure for Scouts in any den! ***UPDATE 6/11***\nThe National Capital Area Council (NCAC) is hosting an event for Cub Scouts to earn the Down and Dirty Nova Award and the Earth Rocks! elective. NCAC will host 2 groups at the Marriott Scout Service Center\, 9190 Rockville Pike\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814. The Group A runs from 9 AM to noon and Group B runs from 1 PM to 4 PM.\nQuestions? Email stem@ncacbsa.org or call (240) 395-0601.\nRegister your Scout here: https://scoutingevent.com/082-95400\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6295987
LOCATION:Marriott Scout Service Center\, 9190 Rockville Pike\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814
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UID:6298939@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250212T004203Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250503T133000Z
DTEND:20250503T170000Z
SUMMARY:Potomac District Pinewood Derby
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 Pinewood Derby winners! Want to represent your pack and see how you stack up against the best racers in the area? The Potomac District Pinewood Derby is your chance! (If you cannot or do not wish to participate\, please let Cubmaster Joe Longa know so we can offer your spot to the second-place finisher in your den.)\n2025 Potomac Pinewood Derby - REGISTER HERE \nEligibility: THE FASTEST CAR FROM EACH DEN OR AN ALTERNATE IN YOUR PACK MAY RACE. LIONS\, TIGERS\, WOLVES\, BEARS\, WEBELOS I & ARROW OF LIGHT) are eligible to participate in the Speed category.  In addition\, each PACK can send ONE car to join in the Appearance category.  Appearance cars will not race but will be judged in several categories. Bring a camping chair and enjoy the show!\nAwards:\n1st\, 2nd & 3rd  place (each Den) in the Speed category\n1st\, 2nd & 3rd place Overall in the Speed category\nAppearance categoryBest In Show\, Judge's Favorite\, Most Unusual\, Most Humorous & Most Colorful (one car per pack may enter Appearance Category)\nRules: All Speed Cars must meet the 2025 Potomac District PWD Rules. These are the same rules as 2019-2021 with a couple of clarifications. Racing will be following these rules.\nEach PACK must have at least one parent volunteer who will help with the running of the event on race day.  This adult volunteer will be contacted a few weeks before the event with opportunities to help on the day of the event.\nAttendance: Parents\, sponsoring adults\, leaders\, friends\, guests\, and others are welcome on race day.\nDATE:              - Saturday\, May 3\, 2025\nPLACE:            - Bells Mill ES\, 825 Bells Mill Road\, Potomac MD\nTIME:               - Registration & Inspection between 9  9:50 AM (please arrive early)\n                         - Racing begins at 10:00 AM and will finish between noon & 1 PM\nCOST:              - Registration fee is $10.00 per car\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6298939
LOCATION:Bells Mill Elementary School
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UID:6342845@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250320T014519Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250627T230000Z
DTEND:20250628T013000Z
SUMMARY:Scouting America Night @ Chesapeake Baysox
DESCRIPTION:Take us out to the ball game!! Weve secured some seats for the pack at Scouting Americas Night.  Theyve planned some activities the scouts will enjoy starting at 3:30 and the game starts at 7:05. There's also a kids park near our seats.\n3:30-6 PM: Badge activities on Concourse open to scouts and families.\n6:00-7 PM: Pre-game parade around the field\n7:05 PM: First pitch\nPostgame Sleepover on the field  (If you want to camp there - will need to provide a headcount)\nWe have reserved box seats behind the dugout in the HOME section for the game which starts at 7:05.   \nDress: Class A uniform\nWhat you need to do:\n1-       Please RSVP in Scoutbook if you can make it by June 15th.  \n2-       Pay $12 per attendee via Venmo (https://account.venmo.com/u/cubscoutpack255) by June 15th.   In comments\, note your scouts name and the # of people who will camp on the field overnight. Example - Jack Shaw. Party of 3\, No camping. ($36)\nI will use Venmo payments as your commitment when I give them a final headcount for both tickets and sleepover by June 16th. \nMore info about the Baysox:   https://www.mlb.com/orioles/news/featured/explore-prince-george-s-stadium-home-of-the-bowie-baysox\nQuestions or day -of coordination: Seena Aras (Treasurer and Jack's mom) 202.999.6211\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6342845
LOCATION:Prince George's Stadium\, Bowie\, MD
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UID:6355793@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250404T000410Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250428T223000Z
DTEND:20250428T233000Z
SUMMARY:April pack meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 Scouts! It's time for our April pack meeting\, where the theme will be... den meetings!\nAs we draw closer to the end of the Cub Scout year (last day to work on rank advancement is May 31st)\, we want to give each den a chance to help their Scouts either work towards any outstanding required adventures to earn their rank for the year\, or\, if a den is mostly complete for rank advancement\, work towards one of the fun elective adventures. Show up ready to have fun with your den mates as we look to finish up strong for the remainder of the year!\nUniform: Class A\nFlag ceremony: Lion den\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6355793
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
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UID:6375453@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250424T014415Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250609T223000Z
DTEND:20250609T233000Z
SUMMARY:June pack meeting (AoL, bridging ceremony)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 families! We've made it to the end of another fun-filled pack year! Please join us for our final pack meeting of the 2024-2025 year\, where we will honor our Scouts who have earned their Arrow of Light rank and will be concluding their successful careers as Cub Scouts. We will also conduct a special bridging ceremony for Arrow of Light scouts who will be joining Troop 255 in the fall.\nUniform: Class A\nFlag ceremony: Reps from Webelos\, Bear\, Wolf\, Tiger dens\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6375453
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
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UID:6418399@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250605T032439Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20251024T040000Z
DTEND:20251027T034500Z
SUMMARY:NCAC Scout-tober Fest
DESCRIPTION:***UPDATE 10/5: See below for full event schedule! Remember\, all Venmo transactions must be received by the pack by tomorrow night\, Oct. 6\, to ensure your inclusion in our headcount***\nPack 255 campers! For our fall camping trip this year\, we're trying something new. Instead of booking a campsite and going out as a solo pack\, we'll be joining the National Capital Area Council's Scout-tober Fest at Camp William B. Snyder in Haymarket\, VA. Please read the below announcements carefully\, and scroll down for the list of fun activities our Scouts will have available over the course of the weekend.\nCosts:\nCamper participation fee: Adult $10 / Youth 5-18 $20 / Under 5 Free\nAdditional activity fees: Zombie Run $7\, Wood Shop craft kit $5 (these must be pre-booked with RSVP)\nPack 255 fee: $25 per person to cover cost of food.\nPlease RSVP in Scoutbook\, and email Camping Coordinator Chris DeBatt (cmdebatt@gmail.com) with your total number of adult and youth participants\, and how many youth want to add the zombie run and/or wood shop to their weekend. Then please Venmo your total fees to @cubscoutpack255. PLEASE NOTE: We need your RSVP and fees no later than Monday\, October 6th in order to provide accurate headcount to the event organizers and ensure our payment is accepted.\nCamping Equipment: Although this event is being hosted at a Scout camp\, we'll still be camping in tents and cooking our own food\, so please pack just like you would for any other pack camping trip\, including tent\, sleeping pads\, sleeping bags\, and mess kits. PLEASE NOTE: As this is an official Council event\, there will likely be opening and closing flag ceremonies\, so please bring your Scout's Class A uniform. Class B is also preferred for Saturday\, let's show our pack spirit to the rest of the council!\nCalling all Scouts! Get ready for a fun weekend at our Scout-tober Fall Festival. This special Council-wide event will make your Fall unforgettable!\nSchedule of events:\nFriday \nCamper only movie night 7:30pm in the Amphitheater\, with popcorn and punch. \nSaturday\n8 am check in for non-campers participating in the zombie run\n9 am Zombie run\, meet at the parking lot pavilion\, with numbers on. Only runners with numbers on will be given a medal at the end of the race. \n10 am-5 pm Open program\n10 am rosters for human Foosball and Gaga ball tournaments due at check in station. \n12-1 pm lunch (activity areas will close on a rotating schedule to allow staff to eat)\n1pm GAGA ball tournament (Cub Scouts)\, Foos ball tournament (Scouts BSA+)\n3pm GAGA ball tournament (Scouts BSA+)\, Foos ball tournament (Cub Scouts)\n8pm Closing show in the amphitheater (campers only) please come with a skit or song prepared by your unit. This is also where any unit level prizes will be awarded (Foos ball)\, Site decoration. \n9pm OA cracker barrel and dance party. AOL Scouts (please bring and adult from your unit) and all members of scouts BSA\, sea scouts and venturing Scouts and lodge members are invited.\n10:30 pm lights out.\nSunday \nPlease clean your site and place all trash into the dumpster behind the dining hall. Make sure all fires are completely extinguished. Cars can be driven to the site to be loaded. Please have items staged to be loaded before retrieving your car. \n*All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions.\nSee event website for more information.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6418399
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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UID:6425575@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250610T020329Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250712T220000Z
DTEND:20250713T010000Z
SUMMARY:Scout Night @ Frederick Keys
DESCRIPTION:The Frederick Keys are hosting Scout Night on July 12\, with fireworks and a post-game sleepover where you can pitch a tent right in the outfield! Must be a member of the pack to participate in the sleepover.\n$8 for Scouts and Scout leaders\, $10 for adults\, $8 for other youth 3-12 or seniors 60+.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6425575
LOCATION:Nymeo Field\, Frederick\, MD
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UID:6476803@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250722T022426Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250816T130000Z
DTEND:20250816T150000Z
SUMMARY:Introduction to Drones! (Session A)
DESCRIPTION:***PACK 255 SCOUTS\, THIS COUNTS TOWARDS THE SUMMERTIME FUN ELECTIVE ADVENTURE***\nNational Capital Area Council (NCAC) is hosting an Introduction to Drones! workshop on August 16th!!!!\nNCAC will host 2 groups at Sally's STEM Shack at Camp William B Snyder. Group A runs from 9 AM to 11Am  and Group B runs from 12 PM to 2 PM. REGISTER HERE.\nEach session will cover basic drone operations and instructions on how to fly and properly navigate a drone. Each participant will receive a Holy Stone Mini Drone (or similar)!!!\nWho can attend? Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA\nParking\nAbundant parking is available at Camp Snyder. A map of the Camp is attached.\nQuestions?  email stem@ncacbsa.org or call 240.395.0601\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6476803
LOCATION:Camp William B. Snyder
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UID:6476804@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250722T022612Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250816T160000Z
DTEND:20250816T180000Z
SUMMARY:Introduction to Drones! (Session B)
DESCRIPTION:***PACK 255 SCOUTS\, THIS COUNTS TOWARDS THE SUMMERTIME FUN ELECTIVE ADVENTURE***\nNational Capital Area Council (NCAC) is hosting an Introduction to Drones! workshop on August 16th!!!!\nNCAC will host 2 groups at Sally's STEM Shack at Camp William B Snyder. Group A runs from 9 AM to 11Am  and Group B runs from 12 PM to 2 PM. REGISTER HERE.\nEach session will cover basic drone operations and instructions on how to fly and properly navigate a drone. Each participant will receive a Holy Stone Mini Drone (or similar)!!!\nWho can attend? Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA\nParking\nAbundant parking is available at Camp Snyder. A map of the Camp is attached.\nQuestions?  email stem@ncacbsa.org or call 240.395.0601\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6476804
LOCATION:Camp William B. Snyder
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UID:6485627@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250727T131857Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250906T180000Z
DTEND:20250906T200000Z
SUMMARY:Pack 255 Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Dear Pack 255: Pack Discovery Day is Saturday\, September 6th\, from 2:00-4:00pm at CCUMC. Bring your Cubs & their FRIENDS (with parents!) to meet scouts and their families from every den and expand our pack. This is our signature recruitment event of the year\, and we need your participation to make it a success. Please see the details below and choose a way to support the event: \n\nSign up for an ambassador time-slot and have your scout bring an artifact from their favorite den or pack activity from last year to talk about with a prospective scout. We need at least 2 ambassadors from each den. \nSign up for a help others time-slot and help with set-up\, clean-up.\nAmplify the invitation below to your school and neighborhood Whatsapp groups 2 weeks (Aug 23) and then 1 week (Aug 30) before the event. \n\nPlease sign up at the following link for ambassador and/or helping others volunteer positions: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848ADA62AA7FDC43-57676744-pack.  \n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6485627
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
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UID:6498383@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250801T012057Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250926T040000Z
DTEND:20250929T034500Z
SUMMARY:Returning Family Camping Trip (CANCELED)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 returning campers: Sorry for the late notice\, but due to low turnout and unavoidable schedule conflicts for our trained camping leaders\, we've had to cancel this event. We'll look to schedule an additional camping opportunity in the spring. Thanks for your understanding!\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6498383
LOCATION:Calvert Cliffs State Park
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UID:6553292@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250818T032049Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260208T160000Z
DTEND:20260208T170000Z
SUMMARY:Scout Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Join members of Troop 255 and the congregation of Chevy Chase United Methodist Church for a reverent Scout Sunday.The troop will perform a flag ceremony as part of the opening procession and retire the flags after the service\, serve as ushers\, and perform a scripture reading or give a short talk about the importance of Scouting and thanking the church for their support of our units.No need to RSVP\, the troop will be expecting some members of the pack. This activity is purely optional\, as we know many members of the pack come from a wide range of faith backgrounds. If you choose to participate\, please let Cubmaster Joe Longa know afterwards\, since your Scout will earn a commemorative patch for the occasion.Uniform: Class A
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6553292
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
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UID:6586602@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250827T030304Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20250929T223000Z
DTEND:20250929T233000Z
SUMMARY:September Pack Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 families! Summer flew by and it's time to kick off another awesome year of Cub Scouting! Please join us for our first pack meeting of the 2025-2026 year as we welcome our new pack families and catch up with our returning friends.\nNew families\, please feel free to arrive early with your Scout so we can sign everyone in\, help with registration and dues payment if necessary\, and issue your Scout their first supplies (pack t-shirt aka class B uniform\, den handbook\, and Raingutter Regatta model kit). Returning families\, please try to Venmo your $100 annual dues to @cubscoutpack255 prior to the meeting so we can distribute your Scout's supplies.\nGear Swap: A Scout is thrifty! Returning families\, please think about bringing your Scout's previous den-specific uniform items (cap\, neckerchief\, slide) to the first pack meeting to donate to our gear swap so other families can save a little money as their Scout joins our pack or moves up to a new den. New families\, we have a small number of uniform shirts and uniform pants of varying sizes\, belts\, plus a quantity of Tiger caps and neckerchiefs (no Lion or Wolf gear\, sorry!)\, so feel free to browse our gear swap before you purchase all your uniform items.\nPack meeting agenda:\n1) Opening flag ceremony\n2) Leadership introductions & pack announcements\n3) Cubmaster Minute: A special guest will talk to our Scouts about his journey in Scouting. (Scout Law theme: LOYAL)\n4) Advancement ceremony\n5) Pack activity: Den icebreakers for Scouts to meet their new den-mates\, followed by a Raingutter Regatta clinic\, where our AOL and Webelos Scouts will offer new and younger Scouts advice on how to build and decorate their Raingutter Regatta boat and how to operate the air puffers to race their boat for speed\, followed by open practice time on the raingutter. New parents will join pack leadership for an orientation and information session.\nUniform: Class A (encouraged but not required for new Scouts)\nDuty den: Webelos\nChurch door code: 2157# (please only share with pack members)\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6586602
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
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UID:6586747@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250827T035312Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20251027T223000Z
DTEND:20251027T233000Z
SUMMARY:October Pack Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 ghouls and goblins! With October winding down\, that means it's almost time for Halloween\, and our annual pumpkin carving contest!\n\nPack meeting agenda:\n\n1) Opening flag ceremony\n2) Pack announcements\n3) Cubmaster Minute: Information on our Scouting for Food drive. (Scout Law theme: HELPFUL)\n4) Advancement ceremony\n5) Pack activity: Pumpkin carving contest! Please bring a scooped-out pumpkin (this helps us save on time and waste) and any stencils\, markers\, carving tools (the pack will also provide some)\, and any other supplies you deem necessary to carve the spookiest\, Scout-iest\, most award-winning pumpkin you can. Judges will award 10 ribbons for the best pumpkin in each of the following categories: Scariest/Spookiest\, Goriest\, Cutest\, Weirdest\, Most Scout-Themed\, Best Use of Props\, Scouts' Choice\, and 3 Judges' Choice. \n\nUniform: Class A for ceremony\, wear Class B underneath (or bring separately) to change before messy pumpkin carving\nDuty den: AOL/Bear\nChurch door code: 2157# (please only share with pack members)\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6586747
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
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UID:6588218@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250827T173549Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260209T233000Z
DTEND:20260210T003000Z
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED Pack Meeting (Rock Climbing)
DESCRIPTION:ALL CLIMBERS FILL OUT WAIVER FORM HERE!Pack 255 climbers! To shake off the cold winter doldrums and get our Scouts some physical activity\, our January pack meeting will be our always popular rock climbing outing to Movement Rockville.Because this activity requires a paid reservation for gym time and instructors\, there will be a $28 activity fee per Scout. Please ensure you RSVP for your Scout(s) in Scoutbook no later than January 16th so we can give the gym accurate headcount (Scouts only\, we don't need RSVPs for adults) and secure the necessary number of instructors for our group\, and please Venmo your fee to @cubscoutpack255 by the same date so we can ensure prompt payment to the gym.We won't meet at the church\, please go straight to the gym. If possible try to arrive a few minutes early to check in at the front desk and make your way back to our group activity area.Pack meeting agenda:1) Pack announcements and Pinewood Derby kit distribution 2) Cubmaster Minute: Why we chose rock climbing for a pack meeting? (Scout Law theme: BRAVE) 3) Pack activity: Instructor-led rock climbing sessionUniform: Class B (yellow Pack 255 t-shirt)
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6588218
LOCATION:Movement Rockville
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UID:6588767@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20250827T190137Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20251102T190000Z
DTEND:20251102T210000Z
SUMMARY:Raingutter Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Hey sailor! Calling all Pack 255 yachters! It's time for our annual Raingutter Regatta\, your Scout's chance to huff and puff their way to glory across 10 feet of watery track. This is our signature fall event\, a chance for your Scout to showcase their creativity and flair as they construct and decorate their Raingutter Regatta boat\, and earn their den's Race Time elective adventure.\nThe event will feature heats for each den to compete for first-\, second-\, and third-place medals\, followed by pack heats where each den's first- and second-place finishers compete for top-3 medalist honors. There will also be a design competition open to all non-medalists (to spread the love) with judges awarding 10 ribbons for the following design categories: Most Scout Spirit\, Most Patriotic\, Most Colorful\, Speediest Appearance\, Most Intimidating\, Most Scout-Built (i.e. no help from parents)\, Scouts' Choice (we'll have the entire pack vote!)\, plus 3 Captain's Choice picks for the judges to reward awesome boats that don't fall into any set category.\nSince this is one of our two pack competitive race events\, and since not every Scout will win a medal or ribbon\, this offers a great opportunity to start teaching our Scouts about good sportsmanship. To that end\, as part of the Race Time elective adventure\, your den leaders will have some allotted time to discuss how Scouts can deal with the agony and the ecstasy of winning and losing\, but we also encourage parents to reinforce this message in the days leading up to the event to help our Scouts understand that the Cub Scout motto\, "Do Your Best" means it's OK to lose while still cheering on our friends\, and hopefully avoid any race day meltdowns.\nPlease plan to show up to the church playground 15 minutes early if possible to ensure we have enough time to sign every Scout in and create the race heat brackets for an on-time start. We'll also need some parent volunteers to help with setup and clean-up\, and to serve as finish line judges and design award judges. Please sign up for a volunteer slot on our Signup Genius! \nEvent Agenda:\n1:00-2:00pm: Setup by parent volunteers\n1:45-2:00pm: Scout check-in\n2:00-2:30pm: Den sportsmanship meetings and open track practice for younger Scouts\, bracket building by race commissioners\n2:30-3:30pm: Den heats\, starting with Arrow of Light and progressing younger\, so new Scouts can see races in action before their turn\n3:30-4:00pm: Pack heats\, design judging\, and awards presentation\n4:00-4:30pm: Clean-up by parent volunteers\nUniform: Class A\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6588767
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6697900@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251015T151917Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20251101T040000Z
DTEND:20251102T034500Z
SUMMARY:Scouting for Food (canvassing)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 community members! With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching\, Scouting America is kicking off its annual community service project to help local food banks\, Scouting for Food. Last year our pack collected hundreds of pounds of non-perishable items for this meaningful effort\, and we're looking to make this year an even bigger success\, with your help.\nPlease take some time on Saturday\, Nov. 1 to canvass your neighborhood\, letting people know your Scout(s) will be collecting food donations on Saturday\, Nov. 8 to contribute to the Manna Food Center\, serving the Montgomery County area.\nThe pack will provide stickers you can leave on doors\, and it's recommended you leave a paper grocery bag if you have one. Other best practices from past years' efforts include going door to door with your Cub Scout(s) in full class A uniform (who can resist a kid in uniform!) and writing a personalized letter instead of the stickers.\nA separate calendar invite will have details on food donation drop-off. Please contact Cubmaster Joe Longa (joseph.longa@gmail.com) with any questions.\nA Scout is helpful!\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6697900
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6697911@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251015T153616Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20251108T140000Z
DTEND:20251108T160000Z
SUMMARY:Scouting for Food (drop-off)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 community members! With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching\, Scouting America is kicking off its annual community service project to help local food banks\, Scouting for Food. Last year our pack collected hundreds of pounds of non-perishable items for this meaningful effort\, and we're looking to make this year an even bigger success\, with your help.\nOn the morning of Saturday\, Nov. 8\, please plan to collect all the food donations from your neighborhood by 8:30-9:00am in order to bring them to our drop-off point between 9-11am. Troop 255 will be stationed in the parking lot of the Jane Lawton Community Rec Center in Chevy Chase\, where they'll weigh your collected food items and have you sign your Scout in. Every Scout who participates will fulfill the community service requirement for their Citizenship required den adventure.\nPlease contact Cubmaster Joe Longa (joseph.longa@gmail.com) with any questions.\nA Scout is helpful!\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6697911
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6726481@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251103T183817Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20251117T233000Z
DTEND:20251118T003000Z
SUMMARY:November Pack Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 Scouts! Join us for a very health and wellness-focused November pack meeting.\nPack meeting agenda:\n1) Opening flag ceremony\n2) Pack announcements\n3) Advancement ceremony\n3) Cubmaster Minute: Get ready for cold and flu season! (Scout Law theme: CLEAN)\n5) Pack activity: We'll have a two-part session of health and wellness activities. First\, Lion den leader Adam Visconti\, MD will lead us in a couple of games to remind the Scouts of the importance of washing our hands and covering our sneezes. Then Lion mom Peggy Lynch will lead us in some basic breathing and movement exercises to boost our mental and physical wellness.\nUniform: Class A\nDuty den: Wolf\nChurch door code: 2157# (please only share with pack members)\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6726481
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6726486@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251103T184312Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260321T210000Z
DTEND:20260321T230000Z
SUMMARY:Scout Night @ Washington Wizards
DESCRIPTION:25-26 Wizards Scout Nigh\nWelcome Scouts and Scout families! Please join us for a fun evening of basketball as the Washington Wizards take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. All ticket purchasers will receive a special Wizards branded patch while supplies last!\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nWizards vs. Thunder\nMar 21\, 2026 5:00 PM EDT\nCapital One Arena - Wizards\n601 F St NW\, Washington\, DC 20004\nPlease email Grant Mintz at gmintz@monumentalsports with any questions.\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6726486
LOCATION:Capital One Arena
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6747016@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251117T152637Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20251215T233000Z
DTEND:20251216T003000Z
SUMMARY:December Pack Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 Scouts! Join us for a very Scout-y December pack meeting.\nPack meeting agenda:\n1) Opening flag ceremony\n2) Cubmaster Minute: The holiday season (Scout Law theme: REVERENT)\n3) Pack activity: Scout skill stations. We'll divide into dens and rotate through stations with fun skills like flag folding\, knot tying\, first aid\, and more.\n4) Advancement ceremony\n5) Pack announcements (time permitting)\nUniform: Class A\nDuty den: Tiger\nChurch door code: 2157# (please only share with pack members)\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6747016
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6747154@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251117T160723Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260223T233000Z
DTEND:20260224T003000Z
SUMMARY:February Pack Meeting (Blue & Gold Banquet)
DESCRIPTION:***UPDATE 1/31: The text below now includes active links for both the Evite to the Blue & Gold Banquet (use this to RSVP) and the SignupGenius to volunteer to help us run another amazing event for our Scouts and their families!***Pack 255 families! It's time for our February pack meeting\, and as always we'll use the occasion to host our annual Blue & Gold Banquet. This year we'll be celebrating not only the anniversary of the founding of Scouting America\, but also the 85th year of Scouting at CCUMC.This year we'll be enjoying a catered dinner (provider TBD\, please vote in the poll posted in the WhatsApp General Conversation group)\, at a cost of $25 per attendee. Please RSVP using our Evite and Venmo your payment to @cubscoutpack255 no later than February 16th to ensure we have the correct headcount for the catering.Also please consider volunteering for a task using our SignupGenius. Remember\, each of these tasks is worth 20 points towards your family's goal of 100 points of volunteering for the year!Agenda: 1) Flag ceremony 2) Cubmaster Minute (Scout Law theme: Trustworthy) 3) Let's Eat! 4) Rank advancement (during dinner)Uniform: Class ADoor code: 2157#
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6747154
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6753457@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251120T213954Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260518T223000Z
DTEND:20260518T233000Z
SUMMARY:May Pack Meeting (Leave No Trace)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 outdoor enthusiasts! (Hopefully that's all of you!) Please join us for a very special Leave No Trace pack meeting in Rock Creek Park.\n***NOTE: This meeting will not take place at Chevy Chase United Methodist Church. Please go directly to Picnic Grove #13.***\nAgenda:\n1) Leave No Trace activity: Our Scouts will split up into groups and visit seven stations to learn about Leave No Trace principles\, one of the fundamental tenets of the Outdoor Code in Scouting.\n2) Announcements\n3) Advancement\nUniform: Class A\n
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6753457
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove #13
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6783760@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251217T034500Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260119T140000Z
DTEND:20260119T170000Z
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service (Kenilworth)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 nature lovers! Join your pack-mates and Webelos den leader Jess Lettween for a very special MLK Day of Service conservation project!WHAT: The Student Conservation Association is hosting an MLK Day of Service clean-up event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in northeast Washington\, DC. Join us for a massive clean-up at one of the most biodiverse natural areas in the nations capital.WHO: Anyone in Pack 255 looking to complete a conservation project for their Champions for Nature adventure!WHEN: 9 a.m.  12 p.m. EST on Monday\, January 19th\, 2026WHERE: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens: 1550 Anacostia Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, D.C. 20019BRING WITH YOU:Wear long pants and sturdy closed toe shoes that you dont mind getting dirty.Bring/wear extra layers and a hat to prepare for the cold weather.Recommended winter wear items: Winter hat\, beanie\, gloves\, scarf\, thick socks\, ear muffs\, and hand warmers.Please also bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated.Register HERE.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6783760
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6784753@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251218T030806Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260119T150000Z
DTEND:20260119T170000Z
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service (Rock Creek)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 nature lovers! Join Cubmaster Joe Longa for an MLK Day of Service conservation service project.We'll join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and Blue Planet Scuba for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent from the event leader 48 hours prior to the event.REGISTER HEREWhere:  Rock Creek Park\, Picnic Grove 1What to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the work and weather. We recommend wearing sturdy boots or sneakers and long layers\, including pants and long sleeves - this ensures safety and reduces likelihood of exposure to nuisances like poison ivy.What to bring: We recommend bringing water\, and snacks if desired. Tools and supplies will be provided. Please bring your own gloves if you have them.Leader Contact Information:  Blue Planet Scuba (info@blueplanetdc.com)Weather/Cancellation Policy: All participants will be notified via email at least 12 hours before the event start time if an event is canceled due to inclement weather. If you do not hear from us you should assume the event will occur as scheduled.Please do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6784753
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6785611@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20251219T020821Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260119T150000Z
DTEND:20260119T170000Z
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service (Fletcher's Cove)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 nature lovers! Join Lion den leader Adam Visconti for an MLK Day of Service conservation project at Fletchers Cove.The C&O Canal Trust will be leading a trash clean-up at Fletchers Cove from 10am-12pm.Where: Fletchers Cove\, 4940 Canal Rd NW\, Washington\, DC 20016Who: All ages are welcome\, but parents must remain on-site and responsible for their children the entire time. No drop-offs. Registration: Registration is not required\, but it will help if you email us at volunteer@canaltrust.org to let us know if you plan to participate or if you have questions about the project.Provided Onsite:- All required forms\, clipboards\, and pens- All project materials: work gloves\, trash bags\, etc.- First-aid kitsWhat to Bring:- Layered\, weather-appropriate clothing you dont mind getting dirty- Closed-toe shoes or boots- (Optional) Personal water/snacks- (Optional) Personal gloves or PPE(Required Forms:- Adults will fill out volunteer forms onsite.- If your child under 18 is volunteering\, a parent or guardian must be present at check-in to sign these forms.Fees: There are no fees to enter the national park at this location.We will meet at one of the picnic tables in the lower parking lot. Please look for our C&O Canal Trust signs.Please note: Reservoir Road  the road that goes up the hill past Fletchers to MacArthur Blvd  is never one-way\, so you can always access Fletchers Cove via Reservoir Road. You cannot make a right turn from Canal Road into Fletchers. The turn is too tight\, even for small cars\, and is also illegal. Please do not back down the entrance ramp to Fletchers\, as this is extremely dangerous.Restrooms: Flush toilets onsite.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6785611
LOCATION:Location was not specified
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6847623@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260203T030552Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260323T223000Z
DTEND:20260323T233000Z
SUMMARY:March Pack Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 families! Please join us for our March pack meeting [details TBD].Agenda:1) Flag ceremony2) Cubmaster Minute (Scout Law theme: [TBD])3) Rank advancement4) [Activity]Uniform: Class ADoor code: 2157#
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6847623
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6847650@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260203T032707Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260329T180000Z
DTEND:20260329T200000Z
SUMMARY:Pinewood Derby
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 racers\, start your engines! It's time for our annual Pinewood Derby\, where Scouts get to show off the race car they designed and built for speed and appearance.We'll run a series of heats for each den\, identifying first/second/third place finishers for each\, followed by a pack-wide heat for the top two finishers from each den to crown the first/second/third place finishers in the pack. We'll also hand out 10 design awards in the following categories: [TBD]Please note\, unlike the Raingutter Regatta where the Scouts have to propel their own craft\, the Pinewood Derby relies solely on gravity. This means that even if your Scout can't be present on race day\, we are able to include their car in their den heats while maintaining a fair competition (as well as their eligibility for the design competition)\, so if you know your Scout won't be present please encourage them to construct a car anyway!Also\, the first place finisher from each den will be eligible to compete in the Potomac District Pinewood Derby on Saturday\, May 2nd; information will be provided to those Scouts' families after the conclusion of our pack Pinewood Derby. Last year we sent a number of Scouts to represent the pack at the district race\, and we're hoping to do the same this year!Please show up a little early if possible so we can start the race heats beginning with Lion den promptly at 2pm. We'll need some help setting up and breaking down\, so please volunteer using the SignupGenius linked HERE. Refreshments will be available for purchase!See you all on race day!Uniform: Class ADoor code: 2157#
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6847650
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6851262@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260204T231643Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260427T223000Z
DTEND:20260427T233000Z
SUMMARY:April Pack Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 families! Please join us for our April pack meeting\, which will really be six den meetings held in the same place!Agenda:1) Flag ceremony2) Cubmaster Minute (Scout Law theme: [TBD])3) Rank advancement4) Den advancement catch-up: We'll split up into dens and use the time to help any Scouts who may be missing a required adventure towards their rank for the year.Uniform: Class ADoor code: 2157#
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6851262
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6851277@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260204T232628Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260608T223000Z
DTEND:20260608T233000Z
SUMMARY:June Pack Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 families! Please join us for our June pack meeting\, where we wrap things up with a very special final pack meeting of the year.Agenda:1) Flag ceremony2) Cubmaster Minute (Scout Law theme: Friendly) & Year-end Slide Show3) Rank advancement for Lion through Webelos4) Arrow of Light/Bridging Ceremony: During this special ceremony\, we'll recognize all of our Arrow of Light Scouts who earned their rank\, the highest honor achieved in Cub Scouts\, and then in partnership with Troop 255 we'll officially mark their transition from Cub Scouts to ScoutsBSA.Uniform: Class ADoor code: 2157#
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6851277
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6853495@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260206T173254Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260322T190000Z
DTEND:20260322T200000Z
SUMMARY:Pinewood Derby car check-in (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 racers! In order for your car to participate in our Pinewood Derby\, it must meet all regulations for weight and design specs (listed below). We've scheduled two car weigh-in/check-in sessions for Scouts to bring their car to be inspected\, weighed\, and checked in by den. You only need to attend one of these sessions\, but once your car is inspected and checked in\, we will keep it until race day to ensure no further modifications are made.Weight regulation: Your car cannot exceed 5.00g on our scale\, and yes it does go to two decimal places! If your car is over the limit\, we will not accept it for racing until you decrease the weight to meet the regulation.Undercarriage: The bottom of your car must remain flush with the original bottom of the wood block\, or it won't run correctly on our track. This means you cannot attach anything to the underside of the car (e.g. no gluing on coins/washers\, no screwing in metal bits). If you choose to hollow out the bottom to insert a heavier material inside\, make sure you secure it properly (e.g. no duct tape\, we've seen it fail!) so nothing falls out or protrudes beyond the bottom of the wood block. If your car does not meet this specification\, we will not accept it for racing.For full rules and regulations regarding design specs\, please refer to the NCAC Potomac District Pinewood Derby rules. Since our den winners will be eligible for the Potomac District race\, we strongly advise adhering to these rules to ensure your car will meet qualifications at the district race.Please contact Cubmaster Joe Longa or post in the WhatsApp General Conversation group with any questions about Pinewood Derby design regulations. See you on race day!
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6853495
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6853496@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260206T173412Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260324T220000Z
DTEND:20260324T230000Z
SUMMARY:Pinewood Derby car check-in (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 racers! In order for your car to participate in our Pinewood Derby\, it must meet all regulations for weight and design specs (listed below). We've scheduled two car weigh-in/check-in sessions for Scouts to bring their car to be inspected\, weighed\, and checked in by den. You only need to attend one of these sessions\, but once your car is inspected and checked in\, we will keep it until race day to ensure no further modifications are made.Weight regulation: Your car cannot exceed 5.00g on our scale\, and yes it does go to two decimal places! If your car is over the limit\, we will not accept it for racing until you decrease the weight to meet the regulation.Undercarriage: The bottom of your car must remain flush with the original bottom of the wood block\, or it won't run correctly on our track. This means you cannot attach anything to the underside of the car (e.g. no gluing on coins/washers\, no screwing in metal bits). If you choose to hollow out the bottom to insert a heavier material inside\, make sure you secure it properly (e.g. no duct tape\, we've seen it fail!) so nothing falls out or protrudes beyond the bottom of the wood block. If your car does not meet this specification\, we will not accept it for racing.For full rules and regulations regarding design specs\, please refer to the NCAC Potomac District Pinewood Derby rules. Since our den winners will be eligible for the Potomac District race\, we strongly advise adhering to these rules to ensure your car will meet qualifications at the district race.Please contact Cubmaster Joe Longa or post in the WhatsApp General Conversation group with any questions about Pinewood Derby design regulations. See you on race day!
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6853496
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6853647@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260206T211354Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260502T130000Z
DTEND:20260502T160000Z
SUMMARY:Potomac District Pinewood Derby
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 Pinewood Derby winners! Congratulations on winning your den heat! This means you're eligible to represent our pack in the Potomac District Pinewood Derby to compete for glory against the winners of other packs in the area. Please see details below and contact Cubmaster Joe Longa with any questions:Who: First-place finishers from each den race. (If you can't attend or don't want to\, please let us know ASAP so we can offer your place to an alternate.) We will also be sending one car as a non-racing design award contestant.What: Potomac District Pinewood Derby\, pitting winners from packs across the Chevy Chase/Bethesda/Rockville area.When: Saturday\, May 2nd\, registration @ 9:00am\, race @ 10:00amWhere: Bells Mill Elementary School\, 8225 Bells Mill Road\, Potomac\, MD 20854Why: To see how your Pinewood Derby car stacks up against the best of the best! And maybe bring home a trophy or medal for that shoebox of Cub Scout memorabilia you'll dig out from the closet to show your kids someday...How: Please RSVP to this Scoutbook invite and Venmo your $10 entry fee to @cubscoutpack255 no later than Saturday\, April 25th\, so we can register everyone in our pack who will attend.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6853647
LOCATION:Bells Mill ES
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6854463@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260207T202015Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260515T040000Z
DTEND:20260518T034500Z
SUMMARY:Spring Camping Trip
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 campers! Get ready for some more outdoor fun on our spring pack camping trip!We've reserved a cluster of campsites at Greenbelt Park (Loop A)\, about 30 minutes from Chevy Chase. Expect all the usual camping trip fun\, including some time in the outdoors for hikes and games\, a campfire with S'Mores\, and some den advancement.Feel free to arrive as early as Friday evening\, but the pack program won't start until Saturday after lunch\, so no pressure! The pack will provide Saturday dinner\, Saturday night S'Mores\, and Sunday morning breakfast\, so if you arrive earlier please plan your own menu. To cover the pack's cost of food\, please Venmo $TBD per [person/family] to @cubscoutpack255 no later than Friday\, May 1st\, along with your RSVP in Scoutbook.Saturday afternoon\, dens will work on requirements for the Let's Camp adventure\, so remember your Cub Scout Six Essentials and maybe brush up in your handbook so you know what to expect!
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6854463
LOCATION:Greenbelt Park Campground (Loop A)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6865984@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260216T160838Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260305T230000Z
DTEND:20260306T010000Z
SUMMARY:Pinewood Derby woodworking (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 racers! In order to get your Pinewood Derby car into the shape you need so it can fly down the track and look super cool\, we're offering two woodworking sessions.Webelos dad and carpenter extraordinaire Matt Hamblin will be setting up shop with a bandsaw and a power sander at the church in our usual pack meeting hall\, along with some books of designs in case you need inspiration. Matt will operate the bandsaw to help carve your wood block into whatever car shape you choose\, and then parents can guide their Scouts with the power sander to polish and perfect it.When deciding on a car design\, please make your Scout aware of our design award categories in case they want to shamelessly pander to the judges:- Most Patriotic\, Most Scout-themed\, Most Colorful\, Fastest Appearance\, Funniest/Weirdest Appearance\, Most Scout-built (i.e. obviously no help from parents)\, Scouts Choice (Scouts vote on their favorite)\, Judges Choice x3These sessions aren't required\, if you feel comfortable doing woodworking at home\, or if you find another provider like a local hobby shop. If you do join us\, you should only need to come to one session\, you'll have plenty of time to finish your shaping and sanding in the allotted time. Once your car is shaped to your satisfaction\, you can take it home to decorate and weight it\, and we'll see you at check-in!
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6865984
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6865986@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260216T161032Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260228T170000Z
DTEND:20260228T190000Z
SUMMARY:Pinewood Derby woodworking (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 racers! In order to get your Pinewood Derby car into the shape you need so it can fly down the track and look super cool\, we're offering two woodworking sessions.Webelos dad and carpenter extraordinaire Matt Hamblin will be setting up shop with a bandsaw and a power sander at the church in our usual pack meeting hall\, along with some books of designs in case you need inspiration. Matt will operate the bandsaw to help carve your wood block into whatever car shape you choose\, and then parents can guide their Scouts with the power sander to polish and perfect it.When deciding on a car design\, please make your Scout aware of our design award categories in case they want to shamelessly pander to the judges:- Most Patriotic\, Most Scout-themed\, Most Colorful\, Fastest Appearance\, Funniest/Weirdest Appearance\, Most Scout-built (i.e. obviously no help from parents)\, Scouts Choice (Scouts vote on their favorite)\, Judges Choice x3These sessions aren't required\, if you feel comfortable doing woodworking at home\, or if you find another provider like a local hobby shop. If you do join us\, you should only need to come to one session\, you'll have plenty of time to finish your shaping and sanding in the allotted time. Once your car is shaped to your satisfaction\, you can take it home to decorate and weight it\, and we'll see you at check-in!
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6865986
LOCATION:Chevy Chase United Methodist Church
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UID:6897299@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260312T003149Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260809T161500Z
DTEND:20260809T191500Z
SUMMARY:Scout Day @ Washington Nationals
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Scouts at Nationals Park for Scout Days! With the purchase of a special ticket\, fans will receive a limited-edition Nationals Scout Patch and can join us for a pre-game parade on the warning track of the field! If you organize a group of 20 or more\, the group leader will receive a complimentary game ticket (1 ticket per order).\nThe full information regarding Scout Days and the patch pick-up will be emailed to all special ticket event buyers 24 hours prior to the game.Purchase tickets here.
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6897299
LOCATION:Nationals Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6907143@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260323T202947Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260425T140000Z
DTEND:20260425T160000Z
SUMMARY:Spring Conservation Project (Carter Barron)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 nature lovers! It's time for our spring environmental conservation projects\, to finish off our pack year on a strong community service note and to help a few more Cub Scouts earn their Champions for Nature elective.We'll be participating in a clean-up of the Carter Barron Amphitheater with Rock Creek Conservancy from 10am-12pm on Saturday\, April 25. CLICK HERE to register\, please note you have to fill out and send in a waiver form for minors.If this doesn't work for your schedule\, keep an eye out for an invite to another Rock Creek Conservancy event on Sunday\, April 26. Let's help our Cub Scouts learn the value of serving the community and being good stewards of our natural environment!
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6907143
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6907147@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260323T203426Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260426T140000Z
DTEND:20260426T160000Z
SUMMARY:Spring Conservation Project (Picnic Grove #1)
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 nature lovers! It's time for our spring environmental conservation projects\, to finish off our pack year on a strong community service note\, and to help a few more Cub Scouts earn their Champions for Nature elective.We'll be participating in a clean-up around Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove #1 with Rock Creek Conservancy from 10am-12pm on Sunday\, April 26. CLICK HERE to register\, please note you have to fill out and send in a waiver form for minors.If this doesn't work for your schedule\, keep an eye out for an invite to another Rock Creek Conservancy event on Saturday\, April 25. Let's help our Cub Scouts learn the value of serving the community and being good stewards of our natural environment!
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6907147
LOCATION:Location was not specified
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6921758@advancements.scouting.org
DTSTAMP:20260428T133950Z
CREATED:20260409T015833Z
ORGANIZER:Joseph Longa
DTSTART:20260503T190000Z
DTEND:20260503T210000Z
SUMMARY:Spring Recruiting Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Pack 255 families! Please join us for our spring pack picnic\, which will pull double duty as both a fun outdoor unstructured play time for the kids and as a pack recruiting event for the parents.We'll take over a picnic grove in Rock Creek Park on a (hopefully) beautiful spring Sunday afternoon\, where you can bring some snacks\, balls\, frisbees\, cornhole\, whatever will keep the kiddos entertained so the adults can carry on a conversation! This event will have two topics of discussion\, so if you fall into one of these groups\, please try to join:Families with a rising kindergartener who might be interested in joining Lion den in fall 2026. This includes both current pack families with a younger sibling\, as well as any friends or neighbors you know! We'll discuss what to expect in Lion den\, and the benefits of having a current pack parent step up to become next year's Lion den leader. ***Please note\, we're only recruiting members for next year's Lion den. All other dens are bursting at the seams\, so barring a wave of attrition over the summer\, we're not looking for new Scouts at those grade levels.***Families interested in volunteering with the pack. Avid readers of our pack newsletter may have noticed we have several vacant leadership positions\, including assistant Cubmaster and committee secretary\, as well as impending vacancies for roles like Pinewood Derby commissioner. Our pack only survives because parents step up to help us make this pack a fun and welcoming group\, and the more adult volunteers we have\, the easier it becomes!No need to RSVP\, just show up to Rock Creek Picnic Grove #9 ready to have some fun and talk about how to keep this pack going strong. ***Please note\, since this is an official pack event\, even though it's a picnic\, we can't allow any adult beverages. Keep it La Croix-level until you get home.***
URL:https://advancements.scouting.org/calendar/event/6921758
LOCATION:Rock Creek Park Picnic Grove 9
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