Pack Events

We're excited to be planning Pack 274's 3rd annual Rocket Day!, which was held on Saturday, November 9, 1pm-3pm at the Owl Creek Country Club Driving Range

A fun afternoon and Fall tradition for Pack 274, we held our annual model rocket exhibition.  Rockets were purchased and built in advance by scout families, and completed liftoff! from Owl Creek Country Club in Anchorage.

Scout siblings, family members, and neighborhood friends please join us to watch the launches along with having some hot cocoa and cookies.  No experience was necessary with launching a model rocket, as Pack leaders and model rocket veterans are on site to provide a safety orientation and help scouts and their parents complete their launches. 

Pack 274 provides the launchers and covered at the start of Rocket Day how to safely launch a rocket following the National Association of Rocketry (N.A.R.) Model Rocket Safety Code and recommended procedures.

We'll take turns launching and watching rockets liftoff, and complete a few simultaneous rocket launches. Scout enjoy chasing rockets, and our Pack 274 tradition includes hot cocoa and cookies at the driving range during Rocket Day. Grown ups also love being part of the fun at Rocket Day!

Our Rocket Day flyer includes all the details Pack families needed to have their rocket on hand to have a successful launch.

Do a good turn and help families and individuals who struggle with hunger in our communities by participating in our Fall service project.  Whether this is your first or one of many, your support for Scouting for Food has a direct impact on food insecurity in our communities by helping replenish food banks and food pantries for the coming holiday season when it is needed most. 

• Pack leaders will be receiving flyers before Rocket Day, which Den Leaders will work with their Dens to go door-to-door and place at Anchorage homes in their assigned neighborhood area

• The sticky note flyers have been redesigned this year to draw attention to the fact that 1 in 7 of us struggle with having enough food. Flyers are now ready for pickup by Pack Leaders at the Sam Swope Scout Center for Lincoln Heritage Council (12001 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville); Den Leaders will receive flyers and coordinate distributing flyers in their assigned neighborhood area with their Den families on Saturday, November 9 or Sunday, November 10.

• Dens will collect food left for pickup at each home in their assigned neighborhood area on Saturday, November 16; Den families will bring donated food items collected to Anchorage Public School between 8am - 10am where they will be transported by Pack leadership to a designated food donation center. 

Questions? Please contact Sam Brown (sambrown16@gmail.com)

Winter Fun Day is coming in early 2025! Save the date for Saturday, January 11th, and plan once again to be at Perfect North Slopes!  We plan to spend the day as a Pack skiing and/or snow tubing outdoors, and gathering for a pizza party afterwards back at St. Luke's at 5:30pm.

• What?  Outdoor winter family fun skiing, snowboarding, and/or snow tubing with other scout families and siblings. Fingers crossed we have some fresh powder on the ground by late January!

  • Winter clothing and layers are required: ski jacket, ski pants, ski gloves, toboggan, sunglasses/snow goggles, neck warmer/scarf, clothing layers including a wicking/non-cotton layer next to skin, calf length winter-weight socks

  • Bring a water bottle for staying hydrated and either buy lunch at the lodge cafe, or bring a snack lunch and drop off in our Pack 274 bin; our bin (non-heated/cooled plastic bin) will remain inside the main lodge near the automatic doors to enter the lodge and along the windows opposite the White Chair Lift 

  • Do purchase your lift tickets and ski gear in advance, as you'll be able to bypass the 20 minute or longer lift ticket purchase/pickup line, and instead will be able to use a kiosk (a much shorter/no line) next to the lift ticket pickup area to retrieve your lift tickets and equipment rental voucher by simply scanning a QR code sent to your phone once you've completed your purchase.

    • Lift tickets: https://perfectnorth.com/lift-tickets/

    • Ski/snowboard gear and helmet* rental option is presented during purchase of lift tickets for $32 for the day. To reserve ski/snowboard gear, you'll need to have your child's height and weight information available. Be sure to note children's shoe sizes (or ski boot sizes if known) beforehand. There are typically at least a half dozen Perfect North equipment staff who are there to help with sizing questions and help you with retrieving your equipment.

*NOTICE: All scouts must wear a helmet while participating in any downhill winter sport activity such as skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. This requirement for scouts to wear a helmet is a legal and insurance requirement from Scouts BSA and Lincoln Heritage Council. 

• Where? Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN (https://maps.app.goo.gl/pSUMxo3dTRnou5e69)

  • Driving directions: Take La Grange Road to I-265 North/Gene Snyder to I-71 North to Cincinnati to Exit 16, I-275 West. From I-275 take US 50 Exit 16 and follow ski area signs North on Indiana Route 1 to the Perfect North ski area entrance.

  • Meet outdoors near the Blue Chair Lift once you have your ski gear and any sack lunches stowed (Pack 274 lunch bin will be located in the main lodge by 10am along the windows opposite the White Chair Lift) 

  • Facilities/Trail Map: https://perfectnorth.com/trail-map/

• When?  Arrive between 10-10:30am if skiing/snowboarding; arrive between 1-1:30pm to snow tube from ~2 to 4pm (snow tubing tickets are only good for a 2 hr time limit on weekend days). We'll return to Anchorage and have a pizza party and cookies as part of a brief Pack meeting around 5:30 at St. Luke's. 

  • Anyone wanting to car caravan may meet me up at Anchorage School at 7:50am for departure to Lawrenceburg, Indiana, by 8am on Sat., January 27. I anticipate my car will be full of gear and scouts, but I would encourage other families to carpool wherever possible! 

• Who? Steve Kaebnick is the event organizer and point of contact. 

Yours in Scouting,

Steve Kaebnick, Cubmaster

Come join us for the egg-stravaganza!! 

The Egg Drop Challenge is officially happening! We will have our 2nd Egg Drop Challenge on Thursday, October 10,  at St. Luke's Episcopal Church from 6:30-8pm. It should be an egg-celent time! 

As a reminder, contraptions for Egg Drop Challenge must adhere to the following requirements:

• Contraption must be no larger than 1 cubic foot

• No parachutes or balloons

• No breakable or dangerous materials

• Bring your own pre-packaged egg and have fun!

• Play to survive or play to lose spectacularly; be creative!

Pack 274 had a great turnout in 2023 for our first Egg Drop Challenge! 

We're excited to have the Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS, with Captain Bill Devries, 1st Platoon, of the South District Battalion back again supporting Anchorage Pack 274 with our 2024 Egg Drop Challenge event.

We heard from many scouts that their egg did survive the fall, and those whose egg didn't survive, may have been crushed by a pumpkin or learned something about their contraption design they hope to improve in 2024.

• Plan to arrive at Tunnel Mill by 8:15am on Saturday, Oct. 19, and either camp overnight or simply stay for the day. Departure time is any time before 10am on Sunday, Oct. 20. More details including information from your Den Leaders will be shared soon as each Den will be able to complete several adventure requirements while attending Haunted Woods on Saturday the 19th. We'll also see the Jefferson County Search Dog Association with their search and rescue dogs at Tunnel Mill, and Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) is taking place that same weekend where scouts can communicate via ham radio to other scouts internationally as JOTA is always held the third weekend of October. Scouts will be able to see a high-altitude balloon released as part of JOTA and can track the balloon using a weblink as it circumnavigates the Earth.

• Ready to register now for Haunted Woods? Please do so and pay via the CheddarUp link below. We need all scouts attending Haunted Woods to be registered and paid by Monday, Oct. 14. If you do not register and pay by Oct. 14, you will be added to the waitlist for any last-minute cancellations.

  • https://oct-19-20-fall-overnight-haunted-woods-tunnel-mill.cheddarup.com 

Questions? Contact Cubmaster Steve Kaebnick

Scout Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, February 2

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

What?

Scouts will serve as worship leaders for Scout Sunday on February 2, during the 10am worship service. Scouts should be dressed in their scout uniform. If it's not possible for a scout to wear their uniform, the scout should be wearing church clothing: button-down dress shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes. 

When?

Arrow of Light Den Scouts should arrive at St. Luke’s by 9:30am on Sunday, February 2. Worship begins at 10am, and concludes by 11am. 

Who?

Any Pack 274 scout is welcome to help serve in the worship service. Arrow Of Light (AOL) Den scouts (5th graders) will serve as worship leaders and guide scouts participating in the worship service. Worship service roles our 5th grade AOL Scouts will guide our scouts to complete include:

• Color guard to present, post, and retrieve the colors (flags)

• Acolytes who will bring the Light into the church and light candles on the Altar

• Ushers to welcome visitors, pass offering plates, present the offering plates to the Rector, and help with picking up any bulletins in pews following worship

• Help serve the Eucharist (communion)

• Reading of Scripture during worship

Where?

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 1206 Maple Lane in Anchorage. Our Pack 274 scouts will meet in the Sanctuary at 9:30am to prepare for 10am worship.

Why?

The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day)  Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting.  Scouts participating in Scout Sunday that have not yet earned their adventure requirements for Duty to God for Webelos I & II will complete requirements. Any scout participating in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be eligible to receive the Scout Sunday 2025 worship patch from Scouts BSA.

Questions and/or RSVP for worship participation

Please contact/RSVP by end of day Tuesday, January 28th, to Ashley Mast so I include your scout in our planning of worship roles. Thank you! 

Pinewood Derby Car Construction event is February 1, 2025 at the Mast's home.

• • Scouts should bring their car kits, weights, and hopefully a design idea.

  • Scouts are not permitted to use power tools. Scouts and a parent or adult leader will need to support scouts using available wood working equipment to complete their car construction. 

  • Eye protection will be available for use when working with woodworking equipment, yet feel free to bring your own from home if you’d prefer.

  • Scouts are to complete painting and other car design work at home.

  • SignUp Genius will be made available in mid-January for selecting an arrival time slot to work on your car.

  • Review the Lincoln Heritage Council Pinewood Derby Race Rules for 2025

Questions? Contact Ashley Mast (ashleyrmast@gmail.com)

Location: Anchorage Presbyterian Church (11403 Park Road, Anchorage, KY 40223)

• Fellowship Hall is an Annex building located at the back of Anchorage Presbyterian Church accessed by a walkway towards the back of the church parking lot.

Volunteers are needed! Please sign up using our SignUp Genius here: (to be provided in mid-January)

• We will need lots of volunteers to make this event run smoothly and efficiently. 

  • Please visit the SignUp Genius to sign up, as we do need volunteers to help, as this is our biggest event of the year. 

  • We will also be using this event as an opportunity to fundraise for Pack 274 by having a concession stand with baked goods, snacks, and drinks. Note: Cash/Venmo only

• In addition to reviewing the SignUp Genius link to volunteer, please invite family and friends to attend this event. This is a great opportunity to have everyone in our community to watch and cheer our scouts race their constructed cars.

Weekend timeline of events:

Saturday, February 8 - Trial run and test weigh-in @ Anchorage Presbyterian Church / Fellowship Hall

• 1pm - 3:30pm Track and venue set-up (volunteers needed...please use SignUp Genius)

• 4pm - 6pm : Check your car's weight and conduct trial run race at Anchorage Presbyterian Church, we will be hosting the Pinewood Derby in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday, February 9 - Race day @ Anchorage Presbyterian Church / Fellowship Hall

• 1pm - 1:30pm : Pack families complete final weigh-in and turn in cars

• 1:30pm - 2pm : Race officials and pit crew conduct final preparations

• 2pm - 4:30pm : Race time, awards ceremony, and Pack Meeting

Rules Reminder

• Pack 274 follows the BSA Scout Shop Pinewood Derby Race Rules (https://www.scoutshop.org/pwd-rules)

• Last year we observed car design/construction/assembly related issues during last year's race, and are including the following rule additions for this year's race:

  • Minimum bottom clearance: Bottom clearance between the car and the track must be at least 3/8 of an inch. The wheels are the only part of the car allowed to touch the track.

  • Minimum wheel width: Minimum width between wheels is 1 3/4 inches.

• Last year we also allowed for the following exceptions to the BSA Scout Shop rules, which we will allow again this year:

  • We will allow non-official wheels and axles if they are substantially consistent with official versions.

  • We will also hold a family/sibling heat during the race - all family members are invited to participate!

Important Reminders!

• Don't forget that there are trophies for more than just coming in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd for speed. Design trophies include: 1) Most Creative, 2) Fastest Looking, 3) Funniest Looking, 4) Prettiest, and 4) Scouts' Choice.

• Anchorage Presbyterian is asking that no graphite be applied indoors. An outdoor station will be set up for applying graphite to hubs/axles on cars.

• The track is going to be available for those who wish to confirm their car is "race qualifying" on Saturday, March 2nd, from 4-6pm. We anticipate this will help address any pre-race jitters by identifying unintentional car construction or design issues prior to race day! 

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thanks,

Steve Kaebnick, Cubmaster

Matt Torgerson, Pinewood Derby Grand Marshall

Spring Overnight Camp out at Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation April 25 - 27, enjoy a great camping weekend and fun for both new and experienced Cub Scouts and their siblings. 

Register and pay using CheddarUp for Cub Quest by Tuesday, April 8:

(to be provided in March 2025 by Davis Tyler, Pack 274 Treasurer)

All camp registration fees, meals, activities, patch, drawstring bag, Gems and other keepsakes included in cost.

Cost per scout or sibling: $40 overnight, $20 day camp only

Cost per adult: $15 overnight, $15 day camp only

Cub Quest Schedule 

Friday, April 25

• 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Check-in at Admin Building, camp setup

• 8:30 PM S'mores at the campsite

• 10:00 PM Lights out

Saturday, April 26

• Breakfast in campsites if camping

• 8:00 – 9:00 AM Arrival/check-in at Dining Hall for day-only participants 

• 9:10 AM Opening flag ceremony in the field by the Pirate Ship

• 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Program activities

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch in campsites

• 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM Program activities resume

• 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner in campsites, quick pack meeting, skit practice

• 7:30 PM Campfire at Amphitheater for evening entertainment

• 8:45 PM S'mores at the campsite

• 10:00 PM Lights out

Sunday, April 27

• Breakfast in campsites, pack up and begin journey home by 10:00 AM

• Clean and pick up areas before departure

• Check-out with Cubmaster Steve Kaebnick, or the Camp Master or staff

We hope you will join us for what should be a fun-filled weekend outdoors!

Questions? Contact Cubmaster Steve Kaebnick

Pack 274 will be recognizing our scouts and awarding them their rank and completed adventures and awards in mid-May. We will also see our 5th grade Arrow Of Light (AOL) scouts transition to their BSA Troop as part of their crossing over ceremony.   Pack leaders are currently working to finalize dates, yet is tentatively planned for Thursday, May 15 (alternate date due to weather TBD).

Pack 274 hosted our Fall Overnight at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Saturday, Oct. 14, and were able to make the most of this wonderful Fall weather.  Families were able to tent camp in the large open lot (where we had our Kickoff and Hot Dog Roast).  Families enjoyed a potluck style Chili Cookoff with all the fixins' for dinner. Scouts played games, participated in our evening campfire program, roasted s'mores, and were entertained and entertained parents with their ghost stories, which were closely followed an adult leader ghost story (scary, but not too scary and scout appropriate).  We had 24 scouts join us, and congratulations to five of our new Cub Scouts, who earned their Bobcat rank during our Fall Overnight.

Fall Overnight schedule: Saturday, Oct. 14

• 4:00-5:00pm Arrive, unload gear, and tent setup (pack leaders assist as needed)

• 5:15-5:30pm Welcome/Intro (Pledge of allegiance, Scout Oath, Scout Law), upcoming pack events, and Sunday camp wrap-up reminders; adult volunteers to setup dinner serving area

• 5:30-6:15pm Dinner: Chili cookoff with fixins'

• 6:15-7:30pm Scout games / Adult leaders prep for Campfire program

• 7:30-8:15pm Campfire program

• 8:15-8:45pm Roast s'mores / outdoor games / Ghost Story!

• 8:45-9pm Prep for bedtime

• 9pm Quiet time in tents

Sunday, Oct. 15

• 7-8am Packup, load gear, and clean campsite and any indoor spaces used

• 8-9am Grab 'n go breakfast

Yours in Scouting,

Steve Kaebnick, Cubmaster

Drew Hensel, Committee Chair