HSS Pack 229

Cub Scout Pack 229 @ Holy Spirit School

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food

  • 🪢: Scouting for Food: Neighborhood Pickup
  • 🗓️ Date: Saturday November 14th 2026
  • ⏰ 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 November Pack meeting. Please get in touch if you need more. Please distribute these in your neighborhood as soon as you can.

Neighborhood Pickup

Then on Saturday November 14th starting at 9:00 AM you’ll return to collect any donations that are left out.

Food Drop Off

  • At the Holy Spirit Front Car Line on Sunday, November 15th from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
November Pack Meeting

November Pack Meeting

We will be decorating ornaments for our Pack 229 tree at Christmas in the Park.

Scouts at HSS can wear Class A uniforms to school on pack meeting days! There may even be a surprise uniform inspection.

Additionally we will be talking about the upcoming Scouting for Food drive and distributing door hang tags.

Crabbing Under the Golden Gate Bridge

Crabbing Under the Golden Gate Bridge

  • 🗓️ Date: Saturday November 21st 2026
  • ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
  • 📍 Location: San Francisco
  • 📋 Signup: Add your name to the Pack Signup and and Venmo @Neschae to reserve your spot once confirmed.
  • 🏁 RSVP by Deadline: Friday October 9th 2026
  • 💵 Cost: ~$50 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 8 crabbing participants, with 10 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.
  • Tigers and Lions need a 1:1 adult/child ratio. Older children may attend with another adult from their den. Please note who the chaperone will be.

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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!

SJ Sharks Scout Night

SJ Sharks Scout Night

Please join us on Saturday, October 3rd 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 LA Kings! Our Scouts will receive a patch and a post-game group photo on the ice.

September Pack Meeting

September Pack Meeting

Welcome back Scouts! We will be having our first pack meeting of the school year on Monday September 28th 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!