Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 1144
Discover the benefits of Scouting
Welcoming local boys and girls from kindergarten through 5th grade in the Great Falls, McLean and Vienna, VA communities. Our pack primarily draws from Colvin Run and Spring Hill elementary schools, and is open to all. We meet monthly at Andrew Chapel UMC in Vienna, VA.
Shifting Into High Gear
Pack Bike Ride & Picnic - April 27th, 1:30pm.
With another successful Pinewood Derby in the books and spring weather on offer, it's time to dust off (and size up?) our bikes and get ready for the pack bike ride & picnic on Sunday, April 6th. Ride as far as your scout feels comfortable. Parent participation is required. Details below
Our 2024-2025 program is in full swing! If you are interested in joining cub scouts, please feel free to reach out at any time or drop by one of our monthly pack meetings. Also check out our Parent Information Guide.
Please contact us with any questions or to register your scout for the current year.
Updates & Reminders
Upcoming Events:
- Pack Bike Ride - Sunday, 4/27. 1:30pm at Carderock Recreation Area, Parking Lot 2. All participants must sign this participation waiver prior to riding. Please print and bring a signed copy with you.
- May Pack Meeting - Monday, 5/5, 7pm at Andrew Chapel (location TBD)
Reminders:
- Follow our new Instagram account at @cubscoutpack1144
- Subscribe to our Google calendar that features all pack-level events and is updated regularly. Message Andrew Rhodes if you are having any issues subscribing.
- Learn about the updated Cub Scout program that rolled out over the summer and is effective now. Details here.
What is Cub Scouts?
Learn more about the goals and values of Cub Scouting in this video.
About our Pack
What kinds of activities do Cub Scouts do?
Our school-year based scouting program focuses on developing life skills, confidence, leadership, adventure, safety and most of all -- having fun. A typical slate of activities includes:
- Monthly pack meetings with activities and special guests (e.g., robotics demonstration, reptile show, visit from local police/fire departments, outdoor sports and more)
- Monthly den meetings to focus on advancing through the ranks
- Campouts (minimum twice a year)
- Hikes (regularly throughout the year)
- Pinewood Derby
- Service projects (e.g., Scouting for Food, laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery)
- Ropes course
- Fishing
- Biking
- Annual pool party
And much, much more. Check out our calendar of events for pack-level activities and inquire with our pack membership chair, Carly Rhodes, to learn more.
Do I need to know how to camp?
No prior outdoors experience is required. You and your scout will learn everything you need to know from the program, with the assistance of dozens of other scouts and adults.
Who runs the pack?
The parents! Parents are expected to participate in scouting, with volunteer leaders serving in various roles throughout the pack, including as Cubmaster and leaders of our dens. Dens are organized by grade level, and school if applicable, from Kindergarten (Lions) through 5th grade (Webelos/Arrow of Light).
What values does Scouting promote?
Scouts focus on the 12 Scout Laws. A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Is Scouting associated with religion?
Scouts is open to everyone; we don't identify exclusively with one faith. Scouts is open to people of all faiths and of none. As an inclusive and values based movement, we support our members to engage with spirituality in an exciting and meaningful way. Andrew Chapel UMC serves as our sponsoring organization, and our membership includes scouts from a wide variety of religious and cultural backgrounds.