March Activities

• Blue & Gold Banquet
  Thank you for the food, service, and raffle basket contributions that made the Blue & Gold Banquet such a success!
• Den Meetings Thursday, 03/19/2026 at CPC @ 6:30 pm
• Pack Meeting Tuesday, 03/24/2026 at CPC @ 6:30 pm 
  We will award adventures and hear from Whitley Coggins about Cub Scout Day Camp @ PARC August 3-7

April Activities

• Pack 23 Committee Meeting Monday, 04/13/2026  This meeting occurs monthly on the first Monday at 7 pm. All den leaders, committee members, and parents who want to be more informed/involved in the Pack are welcome to attend. Meet at Central Presbyterian Church (CPC).
• Den Meetings Thursday, 04/02/2026 - No meetings at CPC. Meet up for Bike Adventure Ride with LoweRiders Bike Shop. Location: TBD. All scouts welcome. 
• Den Meetings Thursday, 04/16/2026 - Earth Day Cleanup at Kerr Park
• Pack Meeting Thursday, 04/28/2026

May Activities 

• Pack 23 Committee Meeting Monday, 05/04/2026  This meeting occurs monthly on the first Monday at 7 pm. All den leaders, committee members, and parents who want to be more informed/involved in the Pack are welcome to attend. Meet at Central Presbyterian Church (CPC).
• Den Meetings Thursday, 05/07/2026
• Den Meetings Thursday, 05/21/2026
• MOVE UP PICNIC, Sunday, 05/31/2026

Summer Activities

• Lancaster Stormers Scout Sleepover June 12 - 13 (Friday night)
  More info about the event here: https://www.lancasterstormers.com/ballpark-events/boy-scout-sleepover/ 
• Cub Scout Summer Camp at Camp Ware July 22 - 26 (Wednesday - Sunday)
• Cub Scout Day Camp at PARC August 3-7, 2026
• Pool Party at St. Anthony's - date TBD

March Activities

• Blue & Gold Banquet 

  Sunday - March 8, 2026 - Central Presbyterian Church (CPC)  

• Registration OPEN until 03/06: https://www.downingtowncubscouts.com/node/5752
• Pay here: Zeffylink 
• Please sign up here to bring a side dish, help with setup, or clean up. 
• Gather scout uniform items that your scout no longer wears to bring to the next uniform swap at the Blue & Gold Banquet

• Pack 23 Committee Meeting Monday, 03/02/2026  This meeting occurs monthly on the first Monday at 7 pm. All den leaders, committee members, and parents who want to be more informed/involved in the Pack are welcome to attend. Meet at Central Presbyterian Church (CPC).

• Den Meetings Thursday, 03/05/2026 at CPC @ 6:30 pm
  
  
• Den Meetings Thursday, 03/19/2026 at CPC @ 6:30 pm

Action Items

• Going to summer camp 2026?  Please reach out to Brad Van Schnooneveld to confirm details. bs.vs@hotmail.com or 484-888-8439
  
  
• Gather scout uniform items that your scout no longer wears to bring to the next uniform swap at the Blue & Gold Banquet
  

Highlights:

• Downingtown Holiday Parade - December 13th
• Meet at Beaver Creek at Rt 30 & Gabel @ 2 PM
• Wear Class A uniform (and anything festive if you wish)
• Families welcome! (must be able to walk ~2 miles)
• Bring Candy to distribute if you are able. The pack will have a wagon.
• Caroling - December 18th
• Meet at St. James Apartments by 6 PM
• Wear Class A uniform (and anything festive if you wish)
• Sign-Up Genius for drinks / snacks
• Winter Campout - January 16-18 @ Camp Ware

December Activities:

• December 8: Parent Involvement / Committee Mtg at 7 PM @ CPC
• December 13: Wreaths Across America & Downingtown Holiday Parade
• December 18: Caroling at St. James @ 6 PM

Financial Assistance Funds (questions can be directed to the Cubmaster of District Executive)

• Funds are available to help offset Annual Youth Fee for families in need of financial assistance: Families can request directly with this form.
• Funds are available to help offset Overnight Summercamp Fee for families in need of financial assistance: Summer Campership. And the sign up for Summer Camp is open!

Scouting for Food!

• Pack 23 answered the call -- Over 45 Scouts donated 8+ grocery carts of food!! It filled the back of a minivan and all of the seats except for the driver.  Estimated weight was around 300 pounds. The Lord's Pantry in Downingtown was very appreciative. Thank you to Pack 23 for their Kindness and Doing a Good Turn!

November / December Meetings:

• December 2 (moved from Thanksgiving week): Pack Meeting / Indoor Campfire
• December 4: Den Mtgs at CPC @ 6:30 PM
• December 8: Parent Involvement / Committee Mtg at 7 PM @ CPC
• December 13: Wreaths Across America & Downingtown Holiday Parade
• December 18: Caroling at St. James @ 6 PM

Winter Highlights:

• Pack 23 is looking for an 'artsy' family to help redesign the Class B T-shirts.  Please contact our Treasurer, Brad, if you are interested!
• December 13
• Wreaths Across America
• Downingtown Holiday Parade - Beaver Creek to Green Street Grille

• January 16-18 @ Camp Ware: Winter Campout

Highlights:

• Wreath Sales: Pack 23 is working with Troop 23B to fund-raise by selling Holiday Wreaths - Fresh 22" Noble Fir Wreath with Bow & Pine-cones for $35 each.
• Flyer to offer to your family, friends, & neighbors.
• Please pay Pack 23 through Zeffy or cash to our Treasurer by October 28th!
• Arrives in time for Thanksgiving!
• October 28: Pack Meeting / Halloween Carnival - Costumes are encouraged!

October Activities:

• October 28: Pack Meeting / Halloween Carnival
• October 28: Final Day for Wreath Sales

November / December Activities:

• November 3: Parent Involvement / Committee Meeting at CPC @ 7 PM
• November 6: Den Mtgs at CPC @ 6:30 PM
• November 20: Den Mtgs at CPC @ 6:30 PM
• December 2 (moved from Thanksgiving week): Pack Meeting / Indoor Campfire
• December 4: Den Mtgs at CPC @ 6:30 PM
• December 18: Caroling at St. James @ 6 PM

Additional Winter Activities:

• December 13
• Wreaths Across America
• Downingtown Holiday Parade

• January 16-18 @ Camp Ware: Winter Campout

Highlights:

• October 11-12: Spook-O-Ree!  Each family needs to sign up individually through Council. Pack 23 is attending Weekend 1 (Oct 11-12). Once you have signed up through Council, please also register on our Pack 23 Website so we can coordinate.
• October 24-26: AOL Invitational with Troop 23

October Activities:

• October 6: Parent / Committee Mtg at CPC at 7 PM
• October 11-12: Spook-O-Ree! Each family needs to sign up individually through Council. Pack 23 is attending Weekend 1 (Oct 11-12). Once you have signed up through Council, please also register on our Pack 23 Website so we can coordinate.
• October 16: Den Mtgs at CPC @ 6:30 PM
• October 24-26: AOL Invitational with Troop 23
• October 28: Pack Meeting / Halloween Carnival

Winter Activities:

• Downingtown Holiday Parade
• Winter Campout: January 16-18 @ Camp Ware