Cub Scout Pack 887 - Naperville, IL

10/06/2026

Our Webolos had a fabulous time touring Naperville Fire Station #5 and learning a bit more about fire fighting, equipment, first aid, and life as a fire fighter/paramedic! A truly beneficial excursion. 🔥

09/29/2026

More Cuboree photos!

09/28/2026

09/28/2026

Hi everyone! I wanted to post a quick note about attaching patches.

I’ve been using Badge Magic and knockoff brands to attach patches to uniforms and the red vest, and I’ve never had great luck with it. I wanted to start my daughter’s red vest fresh, so I set out to find something that works better and keeps the patches where I put them!

I may be the last to know, but I wanted to share this in case it helps someone, especially our brand new Scout families. This isn’t something you can do an hour before a meeting, but if you have some time before the next event, you should consider giving this a try.

I ordered this fabric glue from Amazon, and followed the application recommendations from some of the reviews, and so far, I’m thrilled!

FIRST, I make sure to place WAX PAPER behind the fabric where the patch(es) will sit, because it the glue WILL soak through, so if you miss this step, you will likely be very unhappy and you ruin your garment. When I know I’m ready, I apply the glue to the entire back of the patch, stick it where I want it to go, and then remove it almost immediately. That way, I’ve added glue in the same shape to the garment itself. Then, I reapply glue to to the patch, and let it sit for about a minute so that the glue on the patch and the glue in the garment BOTH get tacky so they will be more likely to stick to each other. After the minute is up, I place the patch back in its spot, clean up any excess glue from the edges with a baby wipe or damp paper towel, and then carefully put something heavy on top of the patch. I let it sit for at least 6 hours before moving it, and I am very careful for about 24 hours because the glue can stay damp for quite some time, and I don’t want it touching anything it shouldn’t or for the garment to stick to itself.

I’ve been THRILLED with our results… The patches seems so much sturdier and likely to stay put!

Please note that I ordered the 4oz bottle and used the last drop on the very last patch, so if you have a lot to glue, you might want to order two. I’ve already replenished my supply.

I’ll paste a link. I hope this helps someone!

https://a.co/d/0hgTwWkF

- Ellie Martin

Dritz Liquid Stitch is a permanent adhesive that is a great no-sew alternative. Since no sewing or heat setting is required, it is perfect for quick easy repairs and many other household and craft uses. Use to secure hems or apply sequins, appliques and other decorative items to all types of fabr...

09/03/2026

Our Pack 887 Recruiting event - Stomp Rockets! (Please feel free to send pictures to Ellie Martin if you would like me to share them!)

A very warm welcome to our new Scout families! ☺️

08/22/2026

It felt great to help Alleluia Lutheran Church freshen up their playground this morning, and it was great to see so many helpers working hard! Thanks so much to everyone who came to lend a hand.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Such a great campout!

Please send your photos to Ellie Martin, and share them in the Google Photos albums that Brian Sandri recently emailed to everyone.

Thank so much!