Pack 179
a Family Pack serving Haddon Township, Collingswood, and Nearby Communities. As a Family Pack we welcome both boys and girls.
Scouting is a movement of more than 60 million people in 176 countries, helping to connect to nature, build character, foster civic engagement and improve physical fitness through outdoor adventure, teamwork and learning new skills.
Here are some of the exciting events Pack 179 has coming up this Fall! See our Calendar for more details
Popsicles on the Playground!
August 20 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM) at Knight Park - Info & sign-up night. Bring a friend!
Our First Pack Meeting to Kick-Off the new year
& Traveling Scout Shop
September 10 (5:00 PM – 7:30 PM) - Featuring info & sign-up, a visit from the Traveling Scout Shop for uniforms (5:00 – 6:30 PM), and our first pack meeting of the year (6:30 – 7:30 PM).
New Parents Zoom Meeting
September 14 (8:15 PM – 9:00 PM) - Informational meeting via Zoom for new parents.
Tie-Dye Night
Creating our own Pack t-shirts
September 17 - Den meetings for the whole pack featuring fun tie-dying activities.
Fall Cleanup Service Project
September 20 - Pack community service project—save the date!
Night Hike
October 1 - Evening hike and pack tradition to help our young cubs become more comfortable in the woods at night time in preparation for camping.
Parent Camping Zoom Meeting
October 5 - Informational meeting for parents regarding upcoming camping trips.
Rowan Planetarium
Oct 10, More details to follow.
Pine Hill Fall Camping & Cub Fun Day
October 16 – 18 at Pine Hill Scout Reservation - Weekend camping trip featuring Cub Fun Day 2026. Save the date—more info to follow!
Webelos Weekend
October 23 – 25 at Pine Hill Scout Reservation (PHSR)
Haddon Township Halloween Parade & Scouting for Food
October 30 - Join in the Halloween fun while supporting our community food drive.
Paul Bunyan Day
November 7 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) at Smithville Park
Adventure Camping: North Jersey Mountains
November 13 – 15 at Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco (Hardwick Township, NJ) - An exciting weekend of mountain adventure camping
Pack Meeting & Cathedral Kitchen Service Project
November 19 - Pack meeting featuring our Cathedral Kitchen service project.
Caroling for the elderly
December 13 (10:15 AM – 11:15 AM) at Collingswood Manor Visitor Parking - Spreading holiday joy, carols, and cards to residents.
Campfire with Boy Scouts
December 17 (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM) - A cozy winter campfire tradition where we gather with Troop 3179.
Who Can Join?
Cub Scouts is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. Each grade level is part of a "den" made up of Scouts in the same grade:
Lions (Kindergarten)
Tigers (1st Grade)
Wolves (2nd Grade)
Bears (3rd Grade)
Webelos (4th Grade)
Arrow of Light (5th Grade)
New Scouts can join at any grade level — no prior experience needed!
What Do We Do?
Scouting is full of exciting activities all year long. Here’s a taste of what Pack 179 does:
Monthly Pack Meetings and Den Meetings
Outdoor adventures like hiking and camping
Fun events like the Pinewood Derby, Raingutter Regatta, and Blue & Gold Banquet
Hands-on STEM activities, games, and crafts
Service projects that teach the value of giving back
Family events that make lasting memories
Why Join Pack 179?
At Pack 179, we focus on creating a supportive, inclusive environment where kids can:
Have fun while learning new things
Explore the outdoors through hikes, camping, and nature activities
Make new friends and build confidence
Earn achievements and be recognized for their efforts
Give back through service projects and community events
We also believe in strong family involvement — Cub Scouting is something you do with your child, not just for them. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in meetings, outings, and leadership roles.