HSS Pack 229

Cub Scout Pack 229 @ Holy Spirit School

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food

  • 🪢: Scouting for Food: Neighborhood Pickup
  • 🗓️ Date: Saturday November 15th 2025
  • ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Scouting for Food is an ongoing annual program of the Boy Scouts of America, begun in 1985 by the Greater Saint Louis Area Council. The program involves collecting for local food banks. It is organized at the local level throughout the country. Scouting for Food is a project rooted in the very foundation of the Scouting movement and its dedication to implement the Scout Slogan and do a good turn daily.

This year we will be collecting for Sacred Heart Community Center.

Door Hangers

We handed out door hangers at the October Pack meeting. Please get in touch if you need more.

Neighborhood Pickup

Then on Saturday November 15th at 9:00 AM you’ll return to collect any donations that are left out.

Food Drop Off

  • At the Holy Spirit Courtyard by the Church on Sunday, November 16th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

Please reach out to this year’s organizer Rosanna Gamez if you can’t make any of these times.

SJ Sharks Scout Night

SJ Sharks Scout Night

Please join us on Saturday, October 11th at 7pm for the 2025 San Jose Sharks Scout Night! It’s sure to be a fun-filled night rooting on our hometown Sharks with your fellow Scouts as they take on the Anaheim Ducks! Our Scouts will receive a patch and a post-game group photo on the ice.

Crabbing Under the Golden Gate Bridge

Crabbing Under the Golden Gate Bridge

  • 🗓️ Date: Saturday October 18th 2025
  • ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
  • 📍 Location: San Francisco
  • 📋 Signup: Venmo @Neschae to reserve your spot once confirmed. and add your name to the Pack Signup
  • 🏁 Deadline: Wednesday October 1st 2025
  • 💵 Cost: $49-$55 per active participant (assuming 10 paying participants, final cost depends on our final number)

Space is limited so sign up soon!

  • Parent Chaperones will not have to pay if they share a pole with a child or are not participating.
  • We will need a minimum of 6 crabbing participants, with 16 being the max.
  • Equipment will be provided by Alex who is an expert crabber. But bring your bucket so you can take home your crabs to cook and eat for dinner.
  • The event happens on land near the shore, so there is no boat involved.
  • Since space is limited, the experience is currently open to Cub Scouts and their siblings in our pack. (For the Lions and Tigers, we need a 1:1 ratio of adults and kids.)

More information from our crabber, Alex…

Read More

Boo-Fest Family Campout

Boo-Fest Family Campout

Come join us for our annual Halloween campout where participants get to make their own spooky area, trick-or-treat down the haunted nature trail, carve pumpkins, and participate in traditional scout activities with a spooky twist!

Activities Include

  • Archery & Air-powered BB guns - Get out on the range and practice your target skills!
  • Arts & Crafts – Pumpkin carving, costume decoration, & more!
  • Scout Skills – Learn things that help you care of yourself and others like knots!
  • Fishing – Catch a fish, identify fish, and tie a fishing knot!
  • Games – Plenty of tricks to be learned while playing games!
  • Daily Flag Ceremonies – Learn about the US flag ceremony and ceremonies!
  • Cracker Barrel – Come have fun themed snacks and socialize with folks in your optional costume!
  • Trick or Treat! – Explore the haunted nature trail and discover some enjoyable treats along the way.

Evening treats, Breakfast, & Lunch included.

Please eat dinner before you arrive on Friday or bring a sack dinner with you.

No camping gear will be provided. Please plan on using a hand cart to carry your tent and supplies to the upper campsites. If you will need assistance please let us know.

If you plan to attend, please add your family info here for pack planning.

Important

Since this is an official BSA event, please make sure to have your health forms filled out and remember to bring them with you as they are quite strict with these. There is also an optional BB Device permission form to complete and bring should your Scout participate. Please note Cub Scout Lions are not eligible to participate in shooting activities, however, they will be able to enjoy the archery range. I recommend you keep copies of these forms for future events so you do not have to complete them again.

September Pack Meeting

September Pack Meeting

Welcome back Scouts! We will be having our first pack meeting of the school year on Monday September 8th at 6:30 PM in the library.

The Arrow of Light scouts will be our first service den for this meeting.

We’ll start the meeting with a uniform inspection for the new scouting year and discussing the Bobcat rank requirements.

We will be distributing the Raingutter Regatta boat kits and starting to work on them in dens. Scouts will need to finish painting and decorating their boats at home after the meeting. If you are unable to make the meeting please reach out to get your regatta boat kit.

Finally, we will work on the first advancement of the year: the Bobcat Adventure.

Scouts at HSS can wear Class A uniforms to school on pack meeting days!

Raingutter Regatta

Raingutter Regatta

It’s time to get out the paint and glue and put on your creative caps for our annual Raingutter Regatta! We’ll be starting to build our boats at the September Pack Meeting. If you are unable to make the meeting please reach out to get your regatta boat kit.

Siblings are welcome! We kindly request a $7 donation to cover the cost of the kit and awards for non Scouts.

Boat Building: Before the races begin, put on your creative cap and assemble your very own mini sailboat. This hands-on experience encourages problem-solving and craftsmanship. Please come up with a name and Register Your Boat before the event.

Race Day Excitement: Watch as your handcrafted sailboat takes to the water in friendly competition! Blow on the sails and navigate your vessel along the rain gutter racetrack. It’s a test of precision and strategy.

Refreshments: Enjoy a Pizza lunch as you mingle with other Scouts and families. It’s a great time to share stories and build connections.

What to Bring: Please bring your boat, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to have a blast!

Friendly Competition: Compete against fellow Cub Scouts, families, and friends. Cheering, encouragement, and sportsmanship are all part of the fun.

Awards & Prizes: Celebrate the winners and recognize the effort and creativity that went into boat design. Prizes will be awarded to the top sailors and there will also be awards for best design.

Rules: Please review the Raingutter Regatta Rules.

Don’t miss this opportunity for your Cub Scout to learn about teamwork, craftsmanship, and the joy of friendly competition. The Cub Scout Raingutter Regatta is a family-friendly event that combines fun and learning in a unique and exciting way.

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time boat builder, this event promises memorable moments and a sense of accomplishment.

Can’t wait to see you all out there!

New Parent Info Night & Pack Planning Meeting

New Parent Info Night & Pack Planning Meeting

  • 🪢: Virtual Parent Info Night
  • 🗓️ Date: Tuesday September 2nd 2025
  • ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM to 9:20 PM
  • 💻 Virtual Meeting: Join via Google Meet
  • 🪢: Pack Planning Meeting
  • 🗓️ Date: Wednesday September 3rd 2025
  • ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM to 9:20 PM
  • 💻 Virtual Meeting: Join via Google Meet

New Parent Info Night

We are beginning to form new dens for the 2025-2026 school year. Come learn more about Pack 229 and how you can get involved in the 2025-26 Scouting Year.

Please forward to anyone with boys or girls ages K-5 interested in joining.

Pack Planning Meeting

As we gear up for an exciting year ahead filled with fun, learning, and adventure, we invite you all to our upcoming Cub Scout Pack Planning Meeting. Your participation and input are invaluable as we finalize our plans for the year and create an unforgettable experience for our scouts.

Your involvement plays a vital role in shaping the scouting journey for our children in the upcoming year. If you are unable to attend the meeting but still want to contribute your thoughts or express interest in volunteering, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Let’s work together to make this scouting year a memorable and enriching experience for all our Cubs. Your ideas and enthusiasm are what make our Pack thrive!