Cub Scout Pack 116 - Serving the Midland Trace

09/10/2026

Fall is here, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite Pack traditions: The Fall Family Campout! We are heading to Camp Cullom for a weekend of outdoor adventure, skits, hiking, cooking, and camaraderie around the campfire.

Whether you are a seasoned camping family or looking to try tent camping for the first time, this event is for you!

Here are the essential details, action items, and packing lists:

The "Need-to-Knows"
When: Saturday, September 26 – Sunday, September 27, 2026

Optional Friday Arrival: After 6:30 PM on Friday, September 25

Where: Camp Cullom, 6815 W Co Rd 200 N, Frankfort, IN 46041

View Campground Map (Campsites TBD, likely Bluebird Meadow or Hill Top)

Cost: FREE for all scouts and family members (covered by pack dues)!

RSVP Deadline: Monday, September 21st

👉 [Click Here to RSVP] https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2Iju_EGXvoPIMm3T2oWoHlB9pDNeMe4MJfJbFnRBN1-EetQ/viewform?fbzx=5449805809855243576

📋 Required Action Items Before Camping
1. RSVP & Volunteer Shifts
Please RSVP via the link above no later than September 21st. This is crucial for purchasing the correct amount of food and planning activities. Within the form, please sign up for adult volunteer shifts to help with meal service and cleanup.

2. BSA Health Forms (Required for EVERY Person Attending)
Each person attending (scouts, parents, and siblings) must have a completed BSA Health Form (Parts A & B) on file.

If you completed this within the last 12 months, you do not need to resubmit.

Download the BSA Health Form Here

Once filled out, please email your completed forms to [email protected].

🎒 What to Pack
Please review this checklist as you prepare your gear:

Essential Gear & Camping Supplies:

Tent and tarp/ground cover for under the tent

Sleeping bags and pillows

Air mattress, camping pad, or cot

Camp chairs

Flashlight or headlamp

Towel or entrance mat for the tent door

Personal & Safety Items:

Mess kit or reusable plate, cup, bowl, and silverware

Filled water bottle (plus optional jugs of drinking water if you prefer not to drink camp well water)

Whistle

Change of clothes and weather-appropriate attire (dress in layers; days can be warm/rainy and nights cold)

Proper footwear: Hiking shoes or boots preferred (and an extra pair if wet weather is predicted)

Bug spray and sunscreen

Bathroom necessities (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc.)

Healthy snacks (kids can get hangry before meal times, though we will have plenty of food!)

Pocketknives (permitted ONLY for scouts who have earned their Whittlin’ Chip; note that knives are not allowed in the camp museum)

Camp Rules to Note:

No Electronics: We ask that scouts leave all electronic devices at home/in vehicles to enjoy the outdoors.

Substance Policy: Alcohol and smoking are strictly prohibited at Scout events.

⛺ Logistics & First-Time Campers
Arrival & Unloading:

Saturday Start: Arrive between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Saturday to set up your personal tent. Programming begins promptly at 10:00 AM.

Optional Friday Start: Campsites are reserved starting Friday night. Arrive after 6:30 PM if you’d like to help set up main Pack gear and pitch camp early.

Parking: Unload and park in the main designated parking lot next to the camp, then carry your gear to the campsite.

First-Time Campers:
Never camped before? Don’t let a lack of gear stop you! We have Pack equipment available to borrow and want to help remove any barriers for families. If you need gear or have special accommodations, please contact Chris Olry at [email protected] or 317-697-3961.

⏱️ CAMPOUT SCHEDULE
Friday, September 25th (Optional)

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Optional early arrival, camp kitchen setup, and tent pitching.

No dinner provided on Friday.

Saturday, September 26th

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Official arrival window & tent setup.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Unified Outdoor Skills & Safety (Outdoor Code, Buddy System, Knots, and Fire Safety).

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Lunch & extended downtime (lawn games, relaxation).

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Pack Nature Hike (T6: Towering Tulips & Purple Trail loop – 1.2 Miles).

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Afternoon downtime & den skit prep for campfire.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner, cleanup, and campfire rehearsals.

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Full Pack Campfire Program, den skits, and S'mores!

Sunday, September 27th

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast & outdoor Scout’s Own reflection.

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Leave No Trace campsite sweep & gear pack-up.

12:00 PM: Checkout.

🍽️ MENU
Friday Dinner: On your own before arriving.

Saturday Breakfast: Grab-and-go pastries, fruit, hot chocolate, juice, coffee.

Saturday Lunch: Deli ham & turkey sandwiches with fixings, string cheese, chips, apples, bananas, drinks.

Saturday Dinner: BBQ pulled pork, hot dogs, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, grapes, watermelon, drinks, and S'mores!

Sunday Breakfast: Breakfast sandwiches (egg, cheese, sausage on English muffins), cereal, yogurt, bars, juice, coffee.

Looking forward to a great weekend at Camp Cullom!

09/02/2026

This is your absolute final notice! Our bulk fall t-shirt and hoodie order goes in tomorrow (Thursday, September 3rd).

If you have not yet filled out the form, or if you would like to make changes to an existing order (like adding extras), please do so immediately at:

👉 pack116.org/shirt-signup

Here is what you need to know for this final call:

VOTE & SELECT SIZE: You must submit this form to vote for your favorite design and select the size for your Scout's ONE FREE short-sleeve t-shirt.

STOCK UP ON EXTRAS: This is the perfect time to order extra short-sleeve shirts, long-sleeve shirts, or cozy hoodies for parents, siblings, or even extra shirts for the scout for the weekend. We can only guarantee the best bulk pricing right now.

How Billing Works for Extras:
Every currently registered Pack 116 scout receives one free short-sleeve t-shirt. All additional items ordered will be billed to your Scout Account this fall. You have two options for payment:

Cover with Popcorn Sales: Earn enough popcorn commission this fall to cover the cost, and you won’t owe anything!

January Invoice: If you do not sell popcorn, an invoice for your merchandise will be sent in January.

Please take two minutes right now to ensure your scout gets their free shirt and to snag any extra gear you want for the fall and winter.

Final deadline is TOMORROW, Sept 3rd. Late orders cannot be accepted.

Complete your form here: pack116.org/shirt-signup

09/01/2026

🌲 1. Tonight’s Den Meeting: Outdoor Adventure - BRING A WATER BOTTLE
When: Tuesday, September 1st from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Forest Park, Shelter 2

What to Bring: Please make sure your scout brings a filled water bottle and wears comfortable outdoor shoes! Dens will be working on their Outdoor Adventure rank requirements tonight.

👕 2. T-Shirt Orders & Design Vote Due TOMORROW!
Deadline: Wednesday, September 2nd

Action Required: Every registered scout receives one FREE short-sleeved t-shirt, but you MUST submit the form to select your scout's size and vote for your favorite design option!

Link: Complete your form right now at pack116.org/shirt-signup. (Additional short-sleeve, long-sleeve, and hoodie options are available for parents and siblings).

🍿 3. Popcorn Sales: Sign Up for Shifts or Start Wagon Sales!
Storefront Shifts: Log into the Trails End App (Unit Code: XRG83) and claim your storefront shifts! We still need coverage to reach our $10k, $20k, and $30k pack party goals.

Wagon Sales: Prefer selling on your own schedule? Wagon sales around your neighborhood or to family and coworkers are a fantastic way to hit your scout's sales targets!

Cubmaster Challenge: Remember, we challenge every family to complete at least 2 storefront shifts (or equivalent wagon/online sales)!

🌊 4. Pack Creek Stomp (Tuesday, September 15)
When: Tuesday, September 15th from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Flowing Well Park, Carmel

Details: We have awesome hands-on stations planned, including a Nature Scavenger Hunt, the Great Twig & Bark Regatta, and Stream Engineering! Mark your calendars—more gear tips coming next week.

⛺ 5. FREE Fall Family Campout: Location Announced!
When: September 25–27

Where: Camp Cullom in Frankfort, IN!

Details: We are excited to head to Camp Cullom for a weekend of camping, hikes, and outdoor fun. This event is completely FREE for Pack 116 families. Full registration details and schedule will be released very soon!🌲 1. Tonight’s Den Meeting: Outdoor Adventure - BRING A WATER BOTTLE
When: Tuesday, September 1st from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Forest Park, Shelter 2

What to Bring: Please make sure your scout brings a filled water bottle and wears comfortable outdoor shoes! Dens will be working on their Outdoor Adventure rank requirements tonight.

👕 2. T-Shirt Orders & Design Vote Due TOMORROW!
Deadline: Wednesday, September 2nd

Action Required: Every registered scout receives one FREE short-sleeved t-shirt, but you MUST submit the form to select your scout's size and vote for your favorite design option!

Link: Complete your form right now at pack116.org/shirt-signup. (Additional short-sleeve, long-sleeve, and hoodie options are available for parents and siblings).

🍿 3. Popcorn Sales: Sign Up for Shifts or Start Wagon Sales!
Storefront Shifts: Log into the Trails End App (Unit Code: XRG83) and claim your storefront shifts! We still need coverage to reach our $10k, $20k, and $30k pack party goals.

Wagon Sales: Prefer selling on your own schedule? Wagon sales around your neighborhood or to family and coworkers are a fantastic way to hit your scout's sales targets!

Cubmaster Challenge: Remember, we challenge every family to complete at least 2 storefront shifts (or equivalent wagon/online sales)!

🌊 4. Pack Creek Stomp (Tuesday, September 15)
When: Tuesday, September 15th from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Flowing Well Park, Carmel

Details: We have awesome hands-on stations planned, including a Nature Scavenger Hunt, the Great Twig & Bark Regatta, and Stream Engineering! Mark your calendars—more gear tips coming next week.

⛺ 5. FREE Fall Family Campout: Location Announced!
When: September 25–27

Where: Camp Cullom in Frankfort, IN!

Details: We are excited to head to Camp Cullom for a weekend of camping, hikes, and outdoor fun. This event is completely FREE for Pack 116 families. Full registration details and schedule will be released very soon!

08/29/2026

Come visit our booth at the farmers market at federal hill commons this morning!!! We have some kids activities to enjoy and our popcorn fundraiser too!

08/23/2026

Hi Pack 116 Families! Here is your quick round-up of everything happening in Pack 116—from voting on our new pack shirts to popcorn rewards, community service, and upcoming meetings!

👕 1. Vote & Order Your Pack T-Shirts! (Free Shirt for Scouts)
We have 2 awesome t-shirt design options this year! When you visit the signup link, please vote for your favorite design AND place your shirt orders.

🗳️ Vote & Order: Every registered scout receives one FREE short-sleeved t-shirt! Additional short-sleeve, long-sleeve, and hoodie options are available for parents and siblings (charged to scout accounts this fall once bulk pricing is finalized).

⏰ Deadline: Please vote and submit your shirt sizes no later than Wednesday, September 2nd at pack116.org/shirt-signup.

🍿 2. Popcorn Fundraiser: Cubmaster’s Challenge!
Popcorn sales fund scout dues, camping trips, and pack activities! 73% of all sales stay in local scouting.

📱 Get Started: Download the Trails End App and register your scout using Unit Code: XRG83. (Tip: Set up multi-factor authentication in settings for easy sign-ins).

🏪 Sign Up for Shifts: Shifts are live in the app for high-traffic locations (like downtown Noblesville & Westfield H&R Block). First shift of the day picks up the booth setup from the Hamiltons' porch (17451 Natchez Ct); last shift drops it off!

💬 Pro Tip: Teach your scout to ask: "Would you like to support scouting?" instead of "Would you like to buy popcorn?"

🏆 Cubmaster’s Challenge: We challenge every family to sign up for at least 2 storefront shifts!

🎉 Pack Reward Tiers:

🧗 $10,000 in sales: Pack Indoor Climbing Event @ Camp Belzer

🛷 $20,000 in sales: Pack Snow Tubing Party @ Koteewi Park

🤸 $30,000 in sales: Pack Party @ Urban Air!

(Scouts earn individual rewards too: 2 shifts = October prize; $600 = paid pack dues + $25 Amazon gift card; $1,500 = $150 in gift cards + summer camp free slushie mug & patch!)

🤝 3. Community Relief: Furniture Drive for Flooded Families
Axel’s dad, Nate, is opening up his barn to collect and store furniture donations for local Riverwood families impacted by recent flooding.

🛋️ Items Needed: Gently used or new dressers, tables, chairs, couches, CLEAN mattresses (Queen, Full, Twin), bed frames, bookshelves, and plastic mattress covers.

📞 How to Help: To donate items or volunteer to help organize/coordinate drop-offs, please text Kelly at (402) 953-6640 or Nate at (402) 983-6744.

⚾ 4. Indy Indians Scout Night (Friday, August 28)
Join Scouts from across Central Indiana at Victory Field! Andrew Flowers is spearheading this event for our pack.

🎟️ Tickets: Purchase Tickets Here ($15.55 lawn tickets include a commemorative patch).

🧺 Meeting Point: Purchase lawn tickets for your family and meet up with other Pack 116 families on the lawn! Contact Andrew Flowers with any questions at [email protected].

💻 5. Virtual Parent Planning Meetings
Join our virtual monthly committee meetings to help plan upcoming den meetings, campouts, and activities!

🗓️ Tuesday, August 25 (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM) (Note: Moved up earlier than the printed calendar).

🗓️ Tuesday, September 29 (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

💻 Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/xgs-ndtv-rzw (Dial-in: +1 609-429-5943 PIN: 976 372 096 #)

🦸 6. Parents, We Need Your Superpowers!
A big THANK YOU to all the parents who have already completed our talent survey! If you haven't had a chance yet, here is one last call to share your skills:

Cub Scouting is a family adventure! Our pack thrives because of awesome parent volunteers like you. Please take 2 minutes to fill out our quick survey so we can build the absolute best program for your child:
👉 Fill Out the Parent Survey Here

🗓️ 7. Upcoming Activities at a Glance
🌲 Tues, Sept 1 (6:30–8 PM): Group Den Meeting @ Forest Park, Shelter 2 (Outdoor Adventure)

🌊 Tues, Sept 15 (6:30–8 PM): Pack Creek Stomp @ Flowing Well Park, Carmel

⛺ Sept 25–27: Fall Family Campout (FREE event—details coming soon!)

💪 Tues, Oct 6 (6:30–8 PM): Group Den Meeting @ Forest Park, Shelter 2 (Personal Fitness)

🎃 Tues, Oct 27 (6:30–8 PM): Pack Halloween Party @ Hazel Dell Elementary Bus Lot

📱 8. Stay Connected!
🌐 Website: pack116.org

📅 Calendar Sync: pack116.org/calendar

👥 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/hazeldellptocubscoutpack116

💬 Band App: band.us/n/aca7b1Ne57x05

📧 Reading this on social media or our website? If you aren't currently receiving our pack emails, please send a quick message to [email protected] so I can make sure you're added to our email distribution list!

Thank you for making Pack 116 such a great community for our scouts!

08/04/2026

The water slide is calling… join us tonight - Forest Park Shelter 2 from 6:30 to 8:00 for lots of wild water fun!

08/02/2026

Hi Pack 116 Families & Future Scouts!

Whether you’re returning for another year of adventures or checking out Scouting for the very first time—WELCOME! We are so excited to launch the 2026–2027 Scouting year.
At Pack 116, everyone is welcome. Siblings, friends, and family members are always invited to join in the fun!

❓ How Pack 116 Works (In a Nutshell)
🐺 The Pack (Grades K–5): Our entire group gets together once a month for big themed events (like our Water Party, Pinewood Derby, and Halloween Bash!).

🐾 The Dens (Grade Levels): Scouts are grouped by grade level (Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos, AOL). Dens meet monthly as a combined group to work on rank adventures together, with small group time for specific rank requirements.

🤝 Parents, We Need Your Superpowers!
Cub Scouting is a family adventure! Our pack thrives because of awesome parent volunteers like you. Please take 2 minutes to fill out our quick Parent Talent Survey so we can build the absolute best program for your child:

👉 Visit https://forms.gle/3NEHgX7QaQLWrBZs9 to Fill Out the Parent Survey

🌊 August Kickoff Events
💧 Tues, Aug 4 (6:30 – 8:00 PM) @ Forest Park Shelter 2:
Kids: 18' Inflatable Water Slide, water games & fun! Bring a swimsuit, towel, and a friend!
Parents: Gathering under the shelter for Cub Scout 101, Scoutbook setup, Popcorn kickoff, and info! (Note: Cub Scout 101 will be covered tonight—there will be NO meeting on Aug 11th).
Bring a Friend! Print a few of the attached flyers and send them with your scout to school on Monday so they can invite friends!
🐾 Tues, Aug 18 (6:30 – 8:00 PM) @ Forest Park Shelter 2: Bobcat Rank Requirement Night for all ranks.
🗓️ Tues, Aug 25: Optional individual den meetings (check with your Den Leader).
⚾ Fri, Aug 28 (Optional): Indy Indians Game (7:05 PM) & On-Field Campout! (Ticket purchase required. Email Andrew Flowers to attend: [email protected]).

🗓️ 2026–2027 Calendar at a Glance
📲 Pro Tip: Never miss an event! Subscribe directly to our calendar feed at pack116.org/calendar
⛺ Sep 1: Outdoor & Camping Den Meeting
🌊 Sep 15: Pack Creek Stomp @ Flowing Well Park ( Carmel, 6:30–8 PM)
⛺ Sep 25–27: FALL FAMILY CAMPOUT! (FREE event for all families—a core memory builder!)
🎃 Oct 27: Pack Halloween Party!
🇺🇸 Nov 17: Pack Service & Citizenship Meeting
🕵️‍♂️ Dec 8: Citizenship with Noblesville Police Dept
🥾 Dec 15: Pack Holiday Hike
🏎️ Jan 9: Derby Car Clinic (Build, shape & prep your car in the woodshop!)
🏁 Jan 30: PINEWOOD DERBY RACE DAY! (Impound Night Jan 29)
🎂 Feb 9: Blue & Gold Banquet @ Hazel Dell Elementary
🌟 Feb 20: Save the Date! Special Pack Activity
⛺ Apr 30 – May 2: Spring Family Campout @ Camp Chief Little Turtle
🎓 May 15: Pack Graduation & Bridging Ceremony @ Forest Park
☀️ June 2027: SUMMER CAMP!

📱 Stay Connected!
Bookmark these links to stay in the loop all year long:
🌐 Website: pack116.org
📅 Calendar Sync: pack116.org/calendar
👥 Private Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/hazeldellptocubscoutpack116
💬 Band App: band.us/n/aca7b1Ne57x05
We can't wait to see you at Forest Park on Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30 PM!

07/07/2026