Sutton Cub Scout Pack 243

02/09/2026

This past Sunday, members of Pack 243 and Troop 243 gathered at First Congregational Church in Sutton for our annual Scout Sunday service. The church serves as our chartering organization and continues to provide our Scouts with a place to meet, grow, and serve.

Pastor Dave Buchanan, a former Scout himself, led a thoughtful service that once again placed Scouting at the center of the message. Each year he finds meaningful ways to incorporate Scouts into the sermon, highlighting the values of service, community, and character that define the program. It is a tradition our Scouts look forward to and one that reflects the strong partnership between the church and our units.

Scout Sunday is also an opportunity for our youth to give back to an organization that gives so much to us throughout the year. We are grateful for the continued support of First Congregational Church and for the chance to participate in such a meaningful annual tradition.

You can watch the service here:
https://youtu.be/EonOa3vGCeI

More photos to follow.

ScoutSunday, February 8, 2026, at the First Congregational Church of Sutton, Massachusetts. Troop 243 and Pack 243 join us for Scout Sunday worship, and assi...

01/23/2026

Tonight the Arrow of Light Den spent the evening working on elective adventures with a focus on kitchen, knife, and food preparation safety. Scouts talked through safe habits, proper tool handling, and why awareness and responsibility matter when working around food and equipment. It was a hands on, practical meeting that builds confidence and skills they will carry well beyond Scouting.

01/13/2026

Friday night’s Pack meeting was all about getting ready for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the Pinewood Derby, hosted at Sutton’s own Dudley Gendron American Legion Post.

Scouts and families rotated through hands on stations focused on design, weight placement, wheels and axles, and reducing friction. Leaders also reviewed Council and Pack Pinewood Derby rules so families understand what is allowed and how to keep the event fair, fun, and consistent for everyone. Along the way, we emphasized good sportsmanship, doing your best, and remembering that the Derby is about learning, teamwork, and having fun, not just winning.

One of the highlights of the night was seeing our Arrow of Light Den step into a mentorship role. The AOL Scouts shared lessons learned from their past Derby experiences, talked about what worked (and what did not), and helped younger Scouts think through their own designs. It was a great example of leadership, confidence, and Scouts supporting Scouts.

We also took time to celebrate some outstanding effort during our annual Pie in the Face tradition. Scouts who sold over $500 in Trail’s End popcorn earned the chance to put a pie in the face of one of our volunteer leaders. It was messy, loud, and a lot of fun, and a great way to recognize the hard work that helps fund our Pack’s activities all year long.

Thank you to the Dudley Gendron Post 414 American Legion for hosting us, and to our volunteer leaders, Arrow of Light Scouts, and families who helped make the evening a success. We are looking forward to seeing the creativity, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display at the Pinewood Derby.

12/13/2025

Our annual holiday party, held during December’s Pack meeting last night (Friday, December 12th), was a fantastic way to wrap up the year together.

Scouts from across the Pack spent the evening building esprit de corps and camaraderie while rotating through a variety of holiday-themed activities. They made ornaments, assembled 3D-printed neckerchief slides, painted small gifts, decorated cookies, played games, and enjoyed plenty of laughter along the way.

It was wonderful to see Scouts of different ages working together, encouraging one another, and sharing in the fun that makes Cub Scouting so special. A huge thank you to our amazing Scout leaders and volunteers who put together such a thoughtful, creative, and memorable evening for the Pack.

A great night, a great group of Scouts, and a great way to head into the holidays.