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
January Pack Meeting
Monday, January 26th
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Mithun Hall at Wayzata Community Church
(East Side of Building)
This will be our annual Arrow of Light and Crossover ceremony and celebration for our Webelos II Scouts. The Arrow of Light is the highest honor and award in Cub Scouting. Please come help us honor our Webelos II Scouts and their team of dedicated leaders as they graduate to Boy Scout Troop 283. Note that we will be in Mithun Hall, on the East side of the church complex, rather than in the gym. See you there!
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Mithun Hall at Wayzata Community Church
(East Side of Building)
This will be our annual Arrow of Light and Crossover ceremony and celebration for our Webelos II Scouts. The Arrow of Light is the highest honor and award in Cub Scouting. Please come help us honor our Webelos II Scouts and their team of dedicated leaders as they graduate to Boy Scout Troop 283. Note that we will be in Mithun Hall, on the East side of the church complex, rather than in the gym. See you there!
Pinewood Derby
Car Kit Pick Up and Race Information
Car kit pickup: Monday, January 26th Pack meeting
Derby races: Friday-Saturday, March 6-7
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 our parent and sibling races 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.
Please note that our faithful Derby Director, Derek Sussner, must step down from this position and he needs an understudy to learn the ropes of running the Derby, to then take on this volunteer role next year. Please respond to this email for more information and to let us know that you can help with this critical role! Guaranteed to be a rewarding experience!!
Derby races: Friday-Saturday, March 6-7
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 our parent and sibling races 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.
Please note that our faithful Derby Director, Derek Sussner, must step down from this position and he needs an understudy to learn the ropes of running the Derby, to then take on this volunteer role next year. Please respond to this email for more information and to let us know that you can help with this critical role! Guaranteed to be a rewarding experience!!
February dates to put on the calendar:
- February 3: Art Belt Loop with Ms Martinson @ Gleason Lake - MUST RSVP BEFORE FEB 1! NO EXCEPTIONS. We must know attendees at least a few days in advance to purchase supplies. No drop in attendees without reservation please. Thanks for your understanding.
- February 8: Pack sledding at Orono Golf Course, 2pm
- February 8: Scout Sunday @ your place of worship
- February 9: February Pack meeting, 7-8:30pm at WCC
- February 14: Scout Sabbath @ your place of worship
March dates to put on the calendar:
- March 1st: Blue and Gold at Base Camp
- 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.
