Major Events

Throughout the year the Cub Scouts have a lot of fun with their grade-specific Dens, but our favorite activities are when the whole Pack comes together. Below are a few of our major annual events.

Fall & Spring Family Campouts

Pack 59 organizes two family camping trips each year at nearby BSA camps and state parks. Usually held in November and March, the campouts feature hiking, fishing, and lotd of fun. Other highlights include Scout skits and songs, dutch-oven cooking contests, campfire s’mores, and more!

Lock-ins/ Overnights

When the weather gets chilly (by South Texas standards), Pack 59 takes the fun indoors with special winter overnight activities. While the exact activity rotates each year, common examples include the SA Zoo, DoSeum, USS Lexington, and NASA!!

Pinewood Derby

The Pinewood Derby is one of the most popular activities in Cub Scouting.  Cub Scouts design, build, and decorate these small wooden race cars with help from their family and Scout leaders.  The cars race down an indoor track where they compete for the fastest time by Den and ultimately the Pack Grand Prix!  Additional awards are given for best design and ‘Most Scouty.’

Bike Rodeo

Each Spring as our Cub Scouts grow, we teach them about road and bike safety – – and challenge them to show off their skills and speed.  All Scouts are encouraged to participate, whether they’re racing through the course, or still getting comfortable with their training wheels. All that’s required are Helmets and an attitude for fun!