January News

Hi Pack 116 Families,

We have a few big weeks coming up! Here is a quick reminder of the details for our upcoming events:

 Pinewood Derby Weekend

• Impound Night (Check-in): Friday, January 30th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Cars will be checked for weight and size to ensure they meet the Official Rules. 

• Race Day: Saturday, January 31st. Please arrive by 12:45 PM; the first race kicks off sharp at 1:00 PM and will run until about 4:00 PM. 

• Concessions: Please remember to bring your den's snack donation for the concession stand ($0.50 each).

  • Lions: Drinks 

  • Tigers & Wolves: Chips/Salty Snacks 

  • Bears/Webelos/AOLs: Sweet Treats 

 Camp K Fun Day

• When: Sunday, February 8th from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Where: Camp Kikthawenund (Frankton, IN).

• What: We'll be based in the dining hall for food, indoor activities, and some outdoor exploring (weather permitting). It’s going to be a great day of fun! 

 Quick Look Ahead

• Feb 10: Group Den Meeting (Personal Fitness Adventure) @ HDE.

• Feb 15: Snow Tubing @ Koteewi (Optional, pay-your-own-way). 

• Feb 24: Blue & Gold Banquet and AOL Crossover. 

See you at the races!

Upcoming Calendar Highlights

• Jan 13: Group Den Meeting (All Dens) @ HDE (6:30-8 pm) - Personal Safety Adventure

• Jan 17: Derby Car Clinic Open House (1-4 pm)

• Jan 30: Pinewood Derby Impound (6-8 pm)

• Jan 31: Pinewood Derby Races (1-4 pm)

• Feb 8: Camp K Fun Day (11 am - 5 pm) 

• Feb 10: Group Den Meeting (All Dens) @ HDE (6:30-8 pm) - Personal Fitness Adventure

• Feb 15: Snow Tubing @ Koteewi (Backup date: 2/21) 

• Feb 24: Blue & Gold Banquet and AOL Crossover (6:30-8 pm)

• Mar 10: Pack Meeting @ HDE - MARIO DAY!  (6:30-8 pm)

• Mar 14: District Pinewood Derby @ Second Presbyterian Church (Indy)

• Mar 24: Pack Meeting @ HDE (6:30-8 pm)

• Apr 14: Group Den Meeting (All Dens) @ HDE (6:30-8 pm)

• Apr 24-26: Spring Campout @ White River Campground 

• May 2: Hazel Dell Spring Cleanup Service Project 

• May 16: Pack Graduation 

Snow Tubing at Koteewi

Let's hit the hills! This is an optional family outing for anyone who wants to enjoy the snow.

• When: Feb 15th (Backup date: Feb 21st)

• Details: This is a "pay your own way" event. Please check the Koteewi Adventures Website for pricing, waivers, and to book your tickets!

Summer Camp 2026

It’s time to start thinking about summer! We'll be picking dates and signing everyone up to attend soon - early bird registration ends March 31st. Full info is available at JoinScoutsIn.org.

• Lions/Tigers: Day Camp (Mon-Fri) at Camp Belzer.

• Wolves/Bears*: Pack Overnight Camp (Fri–Sun) at Camp Kikthawenund.

• Bears*/Webelos: Adventure Camp (Mon-Thurs) at Camp Kikthawenund.

• AOL: Scouts BSA camp with their new troop!

*Current Bears (soon to be Webelos) can choose to go to either the pack overnight camp or adventure camp.

Stay Connected

• Web: pack116.org

• Facebook: Private Group Link

• Band App: Join our Band

• Remind: Text updates at remind.com/join/pack116hde

Let's have a great winter, Pack 116!