Adventure Beckons at Pack 5

Join Plant City’s premier Cub Scouts group for youth development and outdoor fun.

Discover Pack 5

Pack 5 is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and girls (kindergarten through fifth grade) and their families. Our program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Family involvement is an essential part of the program, and parents are encouraged to play an active role. Cub Scouting helps parents make the most of the time they have to impact the lives of their children.

Our Adventures

Camping

Experience the thrill of the great outdoors with camping trips led by experienced leaders.

Hiking

Embark on thrilling hiking expeditions through scenic trails and natural landscapes.

Leadership

Develop essential leadership skills through interactive workshops and training sessions.

Upcoming Events

  • Monday November 2
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Thursday November 5
    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Committee Meeting
  • Saturday November 7 12:00 am – Sunday November 8 11:45 pm
    Wilderness First Aid
  • Monday November 9
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Friday November 13 12:00 am – Sunday November 15 11:45 pm
    Pack 5 Campout - Hillsborough River State Park
    None
    Steven Johns

    The $20/person will cover food for the weekend. Busy campout: outdoor cooking, hiking, creature venturing, wilderness explorationWe will have 3 of the 4 youth sites reserved. Each site is limited to 15 people (4 tents). The sites are right next to each other’s, so we will still be one big group. We have reservations for 25 youth and 12 adults. We can increase the total reservation to a max of 45 people, if need be. 

  • Monday November 16
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Diversity Friendsgiving
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    This will be a potluck dinner for all of our scouts, their families, and some guests. The dishes for families to bring will be discussed later. The theme is diversity. Bears open the meeting.

  • Sunday November 22
    9:30 am – 11:00 am
    Park Club
    Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida Buddhist Temple 5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL, United States, 33619
    Chelsea Miller

    Come join the Pack 5 Park Group to explore area parks!Location Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida Buddhist Temple 5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL, United States, 33619Explore the Sunday Thai Market!  This cash only open air market has delicious food for purchase to eat on site or to take home. Let’s explore our local cultures and show reverence for others.

  • Monday November 23
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    NO SCHOOL - NO MEETING
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    NO meeting, this is Thanksgiving week.

  • Monday November 30
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Pack Meeting & Awards
    American Legion
    Steven Johns
  • Friday December 4
    5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
    Plant City Christmas Parade
    Big Lots Parking Lot 1427 S Collins St Plant City, FL 33563
    Steven Johns

    Pack 5 will participate in the Plant City Christmas Parade along with other Scouts in the Plant City area. We should be in place by 6:30, and we will be walking with other Plant City area Scouts. Scouts should wear their blue or khaki uniforms, adults should wear pack T-shirts (or festive attire) , and we would like them to wear a Santa hat (if you have one). The parade start area will be congested, so try to carpool when dropping off. Parents can walk with the scouts. They suggest you park near the parade end at the Courthouse at Reynolds and Michigan… but warn that the lots may fill up early. Collins Rd. will be closed at about 5pm. This is about a 0.8 mile parade. Eat dinner beforehand.

  • Saturday December 5
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Park Club
    None
    Chelsea Miller

    Hiking Spree is on! We will meeting at a preserve/park for a short hike to participate in Hillsborough County 11th Annual Hiking Spree.

  • Monday December 7
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Friday December 11 12:00 am – Sunday December 13 11:45 pm
    Pack 5 Campout - Flaming Arrow
    1201 Boy Scout Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
    Steven Johns

    –          Friday arrival is after 5pm. Checkout is Sunday at noon. $20/person DUE1201 Boy Scout Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
    (reservations already made for HOPI)

  • Monday December 14
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday December 21
    12:00 am – 11:45 pm
    NO MEETING - Winter Break
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    No meetings during winter break, unless your den wants to plan a trip somewhere.

  • Monday December 28
    12:00 am – 11:45 pm
    NO MEETING
  • Monday January 4
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday January 11
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday January 18
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    NO MEETING - MLKJ Day
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    There is no meeting planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Since this day is also designated a National Day of Service it is encourage for dens to schedule their own service project.

  • Friday January 22 12:00 am – Sunday January 24 11:45 pm
    ROAR before the Rolex
    1801 W International speedway blvd Daytona beach, FL 32114
    Steven Johns

    SCOUT DAYS – Roar Before the RolexScouts and their families are welcome to join us for the ROAR Before the Rolex weekend on January 22-24 for two nights of IMSA action. Your first look at the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship’s top teams as they prepare for the Rolex 24. Experience three days of testing, kicking off two weekends of non-stop racing action at Daytona!  This weekend, catch the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, featuring a pair of 45-minute multi-class sprint races with Prototype and GT cars. There are things to do for MOST of Sunday as well. Bring a wooden Pinewood Derby car if you’d like to race!

  • Monday January 25
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Pack Meeting and Awards
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    Time to recognize our kiddos hard work!

  • Monday February 1
    6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
    LEGO Pinewood Derby
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    American Legion: Racers… On your marks! LEGO Cars!!!! (use the provided bases)Design category: Movie theme, Scout theme, Nature theme, Patriotic theme, Video Game theme, Food theme. WIDTH: wood 1 34  with wheels 2 34  LENGTH: max length 7  WHEEL BASE: 4 3/8
    WEIGHT: do not exceed 5.00oz  Originality, Craftsmanship, Category, & Participation

  • Monday February 8
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Friday February 12 12:00 am – Sunday February 14 11:45 pm
    POW-WOW at La-No-Che
    Location was not specified
    Steven Johns
  • Monday February 15
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    NO MEETING - President's Day (no school)
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    Although there is no meeting schedules, a leader meeting might not be a bad idea. The next couple weeks are CARZY! Coming up, we have Blue & Gold, Crossover, and the Strawberry Festival!

  • Monday February 22
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday March 1
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Thursday March 4 12:00 am – Sunday March 14 11:45 pm
    Strawberry Festival
    None
    Steven Johns

    – This is our pack’s ONLY fundraiser so we need ALL HANDS ON DECK!- We will be selling flats of strawberries and bottled water.
    – We will have shifts available for scouts to sign up for.
    – We will not be meeting on the Monday’s of the Strawberry Festival.
    – Best times to sell are weekends (everyone) & before concerts (older scouts or adults).

  • Monday March 8
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    NO MEETING during the Strawberry Festival
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    No meeting during the Strawberry Festival.

  • Monday March 15
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Friday March 19 12:00 am – Sunday March 21 11:45 pm
    Pack Campout
    None
    Steven Johns

    Friday arrival is after 5pm. Checkout is Sunday at noon. $20/person DUE

  • Monday March 22
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    NO MEETING -Spring Break (no school)
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    This week is Spring Break. Feel free to coordinate some group activities by dens!

  • Monday March 29
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday April 5
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday April 12
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday April 19
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday April 26
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Pack Meeting and Awards
    American Legion
    Steven Johns
  • Monday May 3
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday May 10
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Den Meeting
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    A den meeting is a small, regular gathering of Cub Scouts (usually 6-10 at the same grade level) where they meet between larger pack meetings. Its main purpose is to provide a fun, structured environment for Scouts to build friendships, learn skills, work toward advancement, and participate in activities tied to their current adventure.
    GENERAL AGENDA:6:20pm-6:30pm Gather Activities (activities coordinated by dens as something for the scout to do UNTIL the meeting official starts at 6:30pm. Be creating, and it can often be something that will help set up/introduce the topic or adventure planned for that Den Meeting.6:30pm Opening Ceremony (entire pack)6:35pm Cubmaster / Assistant Cubmaster welcome and announcement to open things up6:40pm Den lead Adventures7:30pm Announcements (Den Leader announcements & Cubmaster Minute)7:35pm A scout is CLEAN! (put tables and chairs away. Sweep if needed. Remove any garbage produced including the restrooms, and leave the space cleaner than you found it)

  • Monday May 17
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Last Pack Meeting & Awards
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    Last Pack Meeting & Awards – American Legion Final Pack Awards Ceremony!

  • Monday May 24
    6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
    Neckerchief Ceremony
    American Legion
    Steven Johns

    Neckerchief Ceremony & Annual Parent Planning Meeting

  • Monday May 31
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Memorial Day Ceremony
    None
    Steven Johns

    Our American Legion has a memorial service at 11am in the legion. They usually request our pack to be present and lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Please wear your complete uniform. All scouts from the pack are invited. Lunch is provided after.

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