Welcome to Pack 283!
Pack 283 is a Cub Scout Pack in Wayzata, Minnesota, and 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, as well as home-schooled boys.
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Upcoming Events:
Pack activities
These are parent/Scout events, and siblings are welcome with active parent supervision.
Blue and Gold Celebration: On February 26th, Pack 283 will be hosting our annual Blue and Gold celebration at the Wayzata Community Church gym and Mithun Hall. This event celebrates the birthday of Scouting, and we will have games, crafts, awards, dinner, cake, and door prizes. See the calendar page for more information!
Pinewood Derby: On March 11th, Pack 283 will be conducting our annual pinewood derby at the Wayzata Community Church gym. Car testing and the parent/sibling derby will be held on March 10th. Friends are welcome; see the page in the activities navigation for more information!
Family Camp at Near Wilderness: On April 22-24th, Pack 283 will be camping at Near Wilderness campground. Stay overnight Friday and Saturday, or come for the day on Saturday. Prior registration is required; see the page in the activities navigation for more information!
Blue and Gold Celebration: On February 26th, Pack 283 will be hosting our annual Blue and Gold celebration at the Wayzata Community Church gym and Mithun Hall. This event celebrates the birthday of Scouting, and we will have games, crafts, awards, dinner, cake, and door prizes. See the calendar page for more information!
Pinewood Derby: On March 11th, Pack 283 will be conducting our annual pinewood derby at the Wayzata Community Church gym. Car testing and the parent/sibling derby will be held on March 10th. Friends are welcome; see the page in the activities navigation for more information!
Family Camp at Near Wilderness: On April 22-24th, Pack 283 will be camping at Near Wilderness campground. Stay overnight Friday and Saturday, or come for the day on Saturday. Prior registration is required; see the page in the activities navigation for more information!
Scouting does build character - we can prove it!
We've always thought that Scouting is good for our boys' character development and now there's a study to prove it! A recently published study by Dr. Richard M. Lerner and Tufts University, funded by the John Templeton Foundation followed 1800 Scouts and 400 non-Scouts over more than 2 years and studied their character development. Click to learn more via this informative infographic.
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.
