Welcome to Pack 283!
Pack 283 is a Cub Scout Pack in Wayzata, Minnesota, chartered by Wayzata Community Church. Founded in 1944, it is the longest continuously chartered Pack in Minnesota. The program is open to all boys from kindergarten through fifth grade. Our Pack is made up of boys primarily from Gleason Lake and St. Bart's Elementary Schools.
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Upcoming Events
FEBRuary Pack Meeting
Monday, February 9th
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Big Gym at Wayzata Community Church
(West Side of Building)
Please join us for an ELECTRIFYING presentation by The Bakken Museum. It promises to be hair raising!! This ties into our Nova Award and STEM-themed Pack meetings. See you there!
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Big Gym at Wayzata Community Church
(West Side of Building)
Please join us for an ELECTRIFYING presentation by The Bakken Museum. It promises to be hair raising!! This ties into our Nova Award and STEM-themed Pack meetings. See you there!
Pinewood Derby
Car Kit Pick Up and Race Information
Car kit pickup: Monday, February 9th Pack meeting for those who didn't get at the January Pack meeting.
Test your car (optional/informal): Friday March 6th
Scout Pinewood Derby races: Saturday, March 7
The Pinewood Derby car races are one of the highlights in the Scouting year. Each Scout is given a kit containing a block of wood, wheels and nail axles to construct a car which is raced on Derby days. Friday, March 6th will be an opportunity to test your car and Saturday, March 7th will be our Scout races.
Please see this year's Lake Minnetonka District 2015 Pinewood Derby Rules as well as this year's Lake Minnetonka 2015 Pinewood Derby Patch Contest.
Check in and race times are as follows. Please be prompt as we need to stick to our schedule. Another pack will be racing after us.
Webelos: Check in 7:15-8:00am; Race 8:00am
Bears: Check in 8:00-8:30am; Race 8:45am
Wolf: Check in 8:30-9:15am; Race 9:30am
Tiger: Check in 9:15-10:00am; Race 10:15am
Lion: Check in 10:00-10:45am; Race 11:00am
Test your car (optional/informal): Friday March 6th
Scout Pinewood Derby races: Saturday, March 7
The Pinewood Derby car races are one of the highlights in the Scouting year. Each Scout is given a kit containing a block of wood, wheels and nail axles to construct a car which is raced on Derby days. Friday, March 6th will be an opportunity to test your car and Saturday, March 7th will be our Scout races.
Please see this year's Lake Minnetonka District 2015 Pinewood Derby Rules as well as this year's Lake Minnetonka 2015 Pinewood Derby Patch Contest.
Check in and race times are as follows. Please be prompt as we need to stick to our schedule. Another pack will be racing after us.
Webelos: Check in 7:15-8:00am; Race 8:00am
Bears: Check in 8:00-8:30am; Race 8:45am
Wolf: Check in 8:30-9:15am; Race 9:30am
Tiger: Check in 9:15-10:00am; Race 10:15am
Lion: Check in 10:00-10:45am; Race 11:00am
February dates to put on the calendar:
- February 8: Pack ice skating at Klapprich Park in Wayzata, 2-4pm
- February 8: Scout Sunday @ your place of worship
- February 9: February Pack meeting, 7-8:30pm at WCC The Bakken Museum of Electricity is coming!!
- February 14: Scout Sabbath @ your place of worship
March dates to put on the calendar:
- March 1st: Blue and Gold at Base Camp at Fort Snelling
- March 6-7: Pinewood Derby races
- March 17: Computer Belt Loop with Mr. Roth @ Gleason Lake - MUST RSVP BY MARCH 14! NO EXCEPTIONS. There are a limited # of places in the classroom, so we may need to cap participation, based on RSVPs. No drop ins without reservation. Thank you for your understanding.
- March 20: Gleason Lake Carnival
Volunteer Opportunities
Pack 283 needs your help! We are currently looking for volunteers to fill several important leadership positions. Pack leadership is fun and rewarding. The success of our scouting program depend on YOU!
Visit the volunteer opportunities page for more information.
Visit the volunteer opportunities page for more information.
