Hello Pack 337 Families!

October is packed with opportunities for family fun! Please review the reminders and upcoming events below, and use the links to sign up.

Announcements

Read the latest post: Monday’s meeting was better with a buddy! We enjoyed the beautiful weather while practicing safety skills and having fun together at our outdoor stations. Read the recap: Better with a Buddy: Pack 337 Takes Safety Outside.

Pack registration and dues: If you haven’t already, please complete the Pack Family Information Form, submit your health forms, and pay your pack dues. The 2026–27 pack fee is $100, separate from national registration or renewal.

Popcorn fundraising: Help fund our Scouts’ adventures while building confidence and learning to earn their own way! Scouts can sell at storefronts, door-to-door, or online. Visit the council’s popcorn page for sale information and resources.

Custom pack merchandise: Check out our Scout Shop merchandise page for pack apparel, accessories, and gifts.

Stay connected: Make sure all parents and guardians receive pack emails, belong to the Pack and den GroupMe chats, and have their adult accounts connected to their Scout for Scouting America messaging. Contact a leader if you need help getting connected.

Invite a friend: Friends, neighbors, and classmates are welcome to try a meeting. Scouting is even more fun with a buddy!

Follow our adventures: Find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Upcoming Events

North Star District Cub Family Campout — October 9–10
Join families at the Platte County Fairgrounds in Platte City for Friday night camping or a Saturday day trip. Activities include slingshots, toolboxes, paper rockets, leather-working, Matchbox Derby races, and more!

Register for the District Campout

Sporting KC Scout Night — Saturday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m.
Cheer on Sporting KC against the Portland Timbers at Children’s Mercy Park. The $29 ticket package includes a general admission South Stand ticket, a Scout Night patch, and a game-day hot dog voucher.

Get Sporting KC Scout Night tickets

Pack Committee Meeting — Sunday, October 11, from 3–5 p.m.
Meet us at North Star United Methodist Church to help plan activities, share ideas, and learn where the pack needs support. All parents and guardians are invited! You do not need a committee position to attend—we welcome your ideas and involvement.

Next Den Meetings — Monday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m.
We’ll meet at North Star United Methodist Church, where dens will work on Personal Fitness. Come ready to move, practice healthy habits, and have fun!

Naish Haunted Trails — Saturday, October 24
Enjoy some spooky family fun at Naish Scout Reservation! Tickets are $10 per person and include trail admission, an event patch, and a spooky snack. Pack 337 will purchase group tickets, so please sign up through our pack form.

Sign up for Haunted Trails

Pack Trunk or Treat — Monday, October 26, from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Join us at North Star United Methodist Church for costumes, decorated trunks, games, and treats! We need families to host a trunk, bring a game, or provide treats. Please use the event page to let us know how you can help.

Sign up to help with Trunk or Treat

Thank you for helping make Pack 337 a welcoming, active, and fun place for our Scouts. We look forward to a great October together!

Edward Francis
Cubmaster, Pack 337