Annual Activities
Wolves Hockey Scout NightJoin your friends from Pack 340 as well as hundreds of other scouts from throughout the area at Allstate Arena for a fun evening of Wolves Hockey.
Each fall, to raise funds for our pack's programs, we sell a variety of popcorn products at local markets and within our neighborhoods. The proceeds help cover our pack's costs, which greatly exceed the annual dues.
The Pinewood Derby is one of the most exciting Cub Scout activities of the year. Pinewood Derby cars are small wooden cars that Cub Scouts make with a family member. Every boy designs and builds his own "Grand Prix" style car. On the day of the race, the cars are placed on a track and raced to determine which car is the fastest. The cars are powered by gravity as they race down the track. First, second, and third place trophies are given to the fastest cars. The cars are also judged for best design. Cars which receive a trophy go on to compete in the district Pine Wood Derby. Pack 340's Pinewood Derby is typically held in January.
The Blue and Gold Dinner is held in February during Scouting Anniversary Week and is the highlight of the year. The dinner brings families together for an evening of fun and inspiration. The purpose of the dinner is to celebrate the pack's anniversary, recognize pack leaders who have contributed to the pack's success, and inspire the leaders, scouts, and parents.
A popular summer activity is the Rocket Derby. Cub Scouts decorate 2 liter pop bottle plastic rocket with a family member. During a pack meeting held at a large open field, the Cub Scout Leaders launch the rockets into the air. The Scouts watch as the rockets shoot high up into the air and then retrieve the rockets as they parachute down to the ground.