2026 – 2027
Winstead Elementary · Franklin, TN
← Back to Pack 299 homeNew this year: one pack meeting a month instead of two, with more outings in between — a direct response to family feedback. Scouts work on adventure requirements at home between meetings; the monthly meeting is a guide, not the whole program. Each month centers on one of the six aims of Scouting.
Our scouting-year kickoff. Interested families learn about Scouting while current Scouts run games for the kids. Bring a friend.
First meeting of the year. All ranks work on Bobcat adventure. | Opening flag: Arrow of Light
6:00–8:00 PM. Come check out the ropes courses and other fun.
First grade and up. Archery, BB, and slingshot — these can only be earned at a district or council event, never at a pack meeting. Don't miss it.
Doubles as the campout briefing — gear check, buddies, Leave No Trace. Packing lists go out beforehand. | Opening flag: Webelos
Boxwell Reservation, Cubworld — Lebanon, TN
Fairview, TN
Also covers Jamboree logistics. | Opening flag: Bears
Boxwell Reservation — Lebanon, TN
Service to our chartering school. Satisfies the “act of kindness” requirement at several ranks. Date set by the PTO.
No regular pack meeting this month — parade weekend is December's activity.
All hands. Opening flag: Wolves
This year's theme: “Santa's Helpers — Making Spirits Bright.” We build a float and ride in it.
Opening flag: Tigers
Date and activity still being set.
Date set by the river conservancy. Earns the Champions for Nature elective at every rank.
Awards are the centerpiece, with a flag ceremony and citizenship focus. Arrow of Light rank presented. Scouting for Food kicks off — bags and routes handed out. | Opening flag: Lions
Graceworks. Falls during Mid-Winter Break — a district date we can't move, so please commit early so we know our headcount.
Held at the troop location. Date set by the troop.
Cars handed out and building begins. Spring Break (Mar 15–19) is your workshop week — five weeks total before race day. | Opening flag: Webelos
Date and activity still being set.
Opening flag: Bears
Our biggest guest-friendly event. Invite grandparents, neighbors, and anyone thinking about joining.
Location announced in the winter.
Rank advancements and end-of-year recognition. Last official meeting of the year. | Opening flag: Wolves
Our summer get-together. Earns the Fishing elective at every rank.