Calendar of Events

Pack 846 Calendar (2024-2025)

Last Updated Feb 2024
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Event List for 2024-2025

Welcome Picnic for Pack 846
& Sept Pack Meeting

September 13, 2023
Wednesday, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
De Portola Park - Outdoor Picnic Tables

25615 Lazy Meadow Dr, Torrance, CA 90505

Our first Pack 846 meeting for the year. This is a great way to grab some food and have your child meet other children in the pack. This informational meeting will allow you to ask lots of questions from our volunteers and leaders in the pack. We host a movie in the evening for those staying with us into the evening.

Bobcat Welcoming Ceremony
& Oct Pack Meeting

NEW TIME: October 25, 2023

(Previously Oct 18, 2023)
Wednesday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver Spur Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

The Bobcat Welcoming Ceremony in Cub Scouts is a special event held to formally welcome new Cub Scouts into the pack and mark the beginning of their scouting journey. The Bobcat rank is the first rank that every Cub Scout must earn, and this ceremony is typically conducted shortly after a new scout joins the pack. A great way to meet other families in the pack and den. Pizza and drinks are provided. 

Catalina Island Family Weekend

October 27 - 29, 2023
Friday - Sunday (2 Nights)
Catalina Island - By Chartered Boat
Registration Closes Oct 10, 4:30pm

Join us in our first camping experience to Catalina Island via boat ferry. This is open to all family members and you'll have a chance to enjoy a full schedule of outdoor activities. Archery, hiking, painting, target practice, carving, swimming, campfire, and Halloween activities. Boats leave Friday evening and return Sunday morning. Typically, from and to at Long Beach near the Queen Mary. The boat trip will last about 2.5 hours. Food & drinks are provided. Tent and or upgraded housing available. Backpack in your own gear. More information to be provided.

Scouting for Food Volunteer

Month of November

Collecting canned goods and donations for a local food pantry. More details to be provided in our upcoming meetings.

November Pack 846 Meeting

November 15, 2023
Wednesday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver Spur Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Our monthly Pack and Den meetings. Please note we host smaller group Den meetings (with your Den leader and group) prior to the larger Pack 846 (all dens) meeting in the MPR. We are hosting both Den and Pack meetings simultaneously. Separate excursions may be needed to complete your activities. Consult with your Den leader and page for further details. Pizza and drinks provided.

Holiday Parade of Lights

December 2, 2023
Saturday, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Meet at 5:15pm at Pollo Inca Parking Lot

Pack 846 will join the annual holiday parade held at the Promenade on The Peninsula. Our pack is planning to build a float or go as a theme. All dens are participating. Come meet the den at Pollo Inca Parking Lot (550 Deep Valley Dr.) by the Promenade Mall on the northwest side.

Rocket Lake at Lucerne Dry Lake Bed Campout

December 8 & 9, 2023
Friday & Sunday (1 Night Camp)

Build your best rockets and come launch with other passionate rocket hobbyists. You'll learn how to build a rocket, prepare a rocket, and watch them soar. Overnight camping recommended or early Saturday morning arrival. Please consult with your den leader for the necessary materials needed for this overnight camp. You will need to bring your own supplies and work with the Pack on larger items. We will be collaborating with Rocketry Organization of California to launch rockets on Saturday, Dec 9.

Pinewood Derby Build & Race

January 24, 2024
Wednesday, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Silver Spur Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Our most popular event. The Pinewood Derby is a time-honored tradition in Cub Scouting, where young scouts get to unleash their creativity and engineering skills to build their very own race cars. Participants start with a basic Pinewood Derby car kit, which includes a wooden block, four plastic wheels, and four nails for axles. Your membership includes a free kit. Request from your Den leader, typically distributed in the month of Nov or Dec.

Raingutter Regatta Boat Race

RESCHEDULED TO MAY/JUNE

February 21, 2024
Wednesday, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Silver Spur Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

The Raingutter Regatta is a popular and exciting event in Cub Scouting, designed for young scouts to test their creativity, handiwork, and sailing skills. Taking inspiration from the Pinewood Derby, this event offers a fun twist by letting scouts build their very own miniature sailboats. Participants start with a basic Raingutter Regatta boat kit. The kit usually includes a flat, narrow plastic hull, a mast, a sail, and a set of stickers or decorations for customization. Like the Pinewood Derby, this event encourages scouts to get creative and design their boats to reflect their individuality and style

Indian Cove Group Car Campout in Joshua Tree

March 8-10, 2024
Overnight Camping Trip
Joshua Tree National Park

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

More details as we get closer. Get ready for an incredible camping experience in Joshua Tree. Join us as we embark on a thrilling adventure in the heart of nature. Roast marshmallows, explore fascinating trails, and bond with your fellow scouts around the campfire. Our skilled leaders will guide you through exciting activities, ensuring a safe and unforgettable trip. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the great outdoors and make lifelong memories with your Cub Scout family. Sign up now for an extraordinary camping journey in Joshua Tree! 

Blue & Gold Dinner
Bridging Ceremony & Potluck

March 20, 2024
Wednesday, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Silver Spur Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

The Blue and Gold Dinner is a cherished tradition in Cub Scouting, typically held in March to celebrate the founding of the BSA. The event is named after the Cub Scout colors: blue representing loyalty and gold symbolizing good cheer and excellence. This special dinner is not only a time for delicious food and fun activities but also serves as a significant milestone for scouts. It often marks the advancement of Cub Scouts to the next rank, acknowledging their hard work, achievements, and commitment to the scouting principles.

April Pack 846 Meeting

April 17, 2024
Wednesday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver Spur Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Our monthly Pack and Den meetings. Please note that Den meetings are befwe host smaller group Den meetings (with your Den leader and group) prior to the larger Pack 846 (all dens) meeting in the MPR. We are hosting both Den and Pack meetings simultaneously. Separate excursions may be needed to complete your activities. Consult with your Den leader and page for further details

Pancake Breakfast
Community Service Event

May 11, 2024
Saturday, Morning
Location TBD

Come support Pack 846 and buy tickets to join us for our annual Pancake Breakfast to help raise funds for our cub council and Pack 846.

May Pack 846 Meeting

May 8, 2024
Wednesday, 5:00pm* - 8:00pm
Silver Spur Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

5500 Ironwood St, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Our monthly Pack and Den meetings. Please note that Den meetings are befwe host smaller group Den meetings (with your Den leader and group) prior to the larger Pack 846 (all dens) meeting in the MPR. We are hosting both Den and Pack meetings simultaneously. Separate excursions may be needed to complete your activities. Consult with your Den leader and page for further details

Wilderness Park Overnight Camping at Redondo Beach

May 18-19, 2024
Saturday Night (One Night Camp)
Sunday Morning Check Out

1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Our last camp out of the year. Come join us locally in Redondo Beach for an overnight camping experience. We'll cook as a Pack, play games, share stories, do skits and camp overnight.

Beach Field Day
End of the Year Celebration

June 2, 2024
Sunday, Time TBD

Location TBD

Our last event for the year. Come join us and celebrate a hard year of scouting and have fun at the beach with your fellow Pack and Den.