Pack 41

Spring Campout – Tar Hollow State Park
2026-05-02 12:00 - 2026-05-03 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tar Hollow State Park
Location: Tar Hollow State Park, 16396 Tar Hollow Road, Laurelville, OH 43135
RSVP: Email Andrea Bondybey at abondybey@gmail.com with the names of all scouts and adults attending.
All adults must complete Safeguarding Youth training before attending: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/
We also reserved the site for Friday, May 1 — let me or Andrea know if your family wants to arrive early. Camping gear is available to borrow — just ask!

Pack Meeting – Earth Day / Recycle 101 with SWACO
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E N Broadway, Columbus, 43214, United States
When: Tuesday, April 21 during our regular meeting time
A SWACO education specialist will lead a fun Recycle 101 program, including a short story about environmental choices and a hands-on recycling activity.
Prep:
Encourage your scout to bring an item they’re curious about recycling. SWACO is happy to answer questions about those tricky or hard-to-recycle materials.Want to learn more?
Families are also invited to tour the Franklin County landfill on Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 AM. RSVP here (scroll to the bottom of the page). Spots are limited!

BALOO training (for adults)
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 12:00 | Camp Otter Run
Basic Adult Leadership Outdoor Orientation or BALOO is a required training to take Cub Scouts camping.
We will not only cover the core curriculum for your BALOO, but we will cover some Cub Scout camping best practices and give you resources to help you plan your pack’s next campout. This training is hosted by Polaris district, but is open to anyone who wants to take this training. It involves camping overnight, bringing your own tent and camping supplies.
Bring your own tent, camping supplies and lunch for Saturday. Dinner, Cracker Barrel, and Sunday Breakfast is included in the cost of the course.

BALOO training (for adults)
2026-04-11 07:30 - 2026-04-12 11:00 | Camp Falling Rock, 12637 Houdeshell Rd, Newark, Ohio, 43055
Basic Adult Leadership Outdoor Orientation or BALOO is a required training to take Cub Scouts camping.
BALOO is a fun, exciting and required training for all those in your Pack who are in charge of conducting a Pack family campout. It is recommended that each Pack have at least two BALOO trained adults.
https://scoutingevent.com/441-2026_Daybreak_BALOO

Blue & Gold Ceremony
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E N Broadway, Columbus, 43214, United States
Help our cub scouts celebrate everything they accomplished this year and watch our Arrows of Light cross over to the next level of Scouting America.
This is typically a potluck, so plan to bring some tasty food to share.
exact times to be confirmed closer to the ceremony.

Pinewood Derby!
2026-02-07 04:00 - 07:30 | North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E N Broadway, Columbus, 43214, United States
Come join the pack for a fun morning of racing pinewood derby cars! Vote on your favorite designs and watch who has the fastest cars!

Drop off Pinewood Derby Cars
2026-02-06 13:30 - 14:30 | North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E N Broadway, Columbus, 43214, United States
Drop off time is confirmed: 6:30-7:30pm.
all racers must drop off their pinewood derby cars the night before the races if they want to race.

(optional) Cabin campout at Camp Falling Rock
2026-01-31 09:00 - 2026-02-01 05:00
exact times will be confirmed closer to the date.

Trip to Beth Tikvah (annual tour of major religions of the world)
2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:00
2026 Family + Reverence RequirementCome visit Beth Tikvah

Fri 1/23/2026, 6pm

6121 Olentangy River Road

Pack 41’s 5th annual tour of the major religions of the world
contact Caroline if you have questions

Rescheduled Pool Party!
2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Worthington Community Center, 345 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
Here are some relevant details, and for more info see the website: https://www.worthington.org/784/Aquatics
Family changing rooms and adult locker rooms are available to guests. Please bring your own lock to secure your belongings.
Life jackets are available upon request. All life jackets must be U.S. Coast Guard approved. Any individual wearing a life jacket must have an adult in the water with them within arm’s reach.
Children aged 0 – 4 years old must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Children aged 5 – 7 years old must be supervised by an adult in the pool area.
We will pay for all cubs and any adults with kids under 7. Other family members are welcome to but should plan to pay their own way (I believe it is $12). If that cost is too great a financial burden, please talk to me and we’ll work it out.

Postponed!! Popcorn Celebration Swim Party
2026-01-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Worthington Community Center, 345 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH, 43085, United States
🚨1/14/2026 update: The pool party is postponed. New date TBD. Check email for details.🚨

Tigers-only: Tiger Adventure Day
2026-01-11 07:30 - 10:00
1/11/26 12:30pm – 3pm: Tiger Adventures Day. This is a council-wide event at the Columbus Museum of Art where Tigers can complete the Stories in Shapes Adventure.
Registration required.
Info and registration here: https://scoutingevent.com/441-2026_Tiger_Day

Lions-only: Lion Adventure Day
2026-01-10 05:00 - 07:00 | Simon Kenton Council, 807 Kinnear Rd., Suite 200, Columbus, OH, 43212
Lion Adventure Day. This is a council-wide event for Lion Scouts and will complete the Gizmos and Gadgets Adventure. Advance registration required.
Registration and details. here: https://scoutingevent.com/441-2026_Gateway_Lion_Day

Pinewood Derby Clinic (optional, but encouraged)
2026-01-10 04:00 - 10:00
Scouts will have a chance to use tools to cut, shape, and work on their cars. Times and location TBD!

No official Scouts meeting
2025-12-30 03:00 - 12:00
1/13/26 – no official meeting, some dens may meet if they need to work on requirements

Pack 41 Winter party!
2025-12-09 13:00 - 15:00
The Pack’s Winter party is December 6th! Note the earlier start time.

The food Sign-up Genius will go out shortly. We are excited to see you there!

Party will be in the basement of North Broadway United Methodist Church

(optional) Howl of Duty
2025-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Motts Military Musuem, 5075 S Hamilton Rd, Groveport, OH, 43125, United States
Howl of Duty connects Scouts with the ideas of service, sacrifice, and patriotism while helping them learn about the United States military and our Veterans community. Scouts tour the museum while completing a series of activities that result in them earning and being awarded adventure loops at the event.
Tigers will complete the Good Knights adventure Wolves will complete the Council Fire: Duty to Country adventure Bears will complete the Paws for Action adventure

Participating Scouts: $10 (Fee covers patch, event admission, museum admission – NO BELT LOOPS WILL BE GIVEN OUT)
Non-Participants: $3 Museum Fee
Please bring 1 or more canned good/personal hygine items to donate for a group service project!

HOWL OF DUTY is an annual event organized by Simon Kenton Council’s Gateway District, but it is open to any Scout of any rank or district. Come learn, have fun, and adventure with us!
Participants needs about 60-90 minutes to complete everything, so plan accordingly as the museum closes at 5pm. There will be no admissions after 4;30pm. HOWL OF DUTY is self-paced, so you start whenever you arrive and finish when you’re done.
Wait? TIGERS can participate? Yes – that’s new this year because of changes to some of the adventures.

REGISTER HERE: https://scoutingevent.com/441-howlofduty25

NO Scouts, Tuesday 11/4/2025
2025-11-04 14:00 - 15:00
NO SCOUTS on Tuesday, 11/4/2025.

Columbus City Schools has no school, so no scouts meeting. A few leaders may chose to meet, but most will not. Check your email for details.

(optional) Fall campout at Camp Lazarus
2025-10-18 09:30 - 2025-10-19 06:00 | Camp Lazarus, 4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015, United States
join the pack for a campout at Camp Lazarus!
Exact times will be confirmed soon!

(optional) Monster Mash at Camp Lazarus (10/17, 10/18, 10/24, 10/25)
2025-10-17 15:00 - 18:00
Monster Mash 2025!!!
October 17, 18, 24, 25
Walk-ins Welcome!!!
Haunted House, Spooky Trail, putt-putt golf, and more, oh my!
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Last time to start the trail is 9:00 pm in order to complete all activities by 10:00 pm
Cost $15.00 early bird on-line registration will remain open until 11:59 PM Saturday, October 7, 2023. Starting on Sunday, October 8, the only way to register for the event is as a walk-in at the event. The cost will be $20 per person at the door. Camping will not be available for walk-ins.
More details here: https://scoutingevent.com/441-25monstermash

Scouts meet off site for fishing elective
2025-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Chadwick Lake, 2235 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH, 43210, United States
Tuesday, October 7 – Fishing Elective
OSU Arboretum (offsite)
Mark your calendars! Some dens will start early—please check your time slot:

6:00 – 7:00 pm: Lions, Tigers, Wolves
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Bears, Webelos, AoLs
(If the earlier time doesn’t work for your family, just let your den leader know—it’s fine to come later.)

GPS address: 2235 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH 43210

(optional) Knife Skills Adventure Day
2025-10-04 06:00 | Antrim Park, 5800 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, United States
Please join us in the North Fields of Antrim Park and we’ll complete the requirements for your Cub scout to earn their Whittling (Bear), Chef’s Knife (Webelos) and Knife Safety (AOL) adventure. Please review the ‘Cub Scout Knife Safety Rules’ with your Scout before the event. Bring your own pocket knife (all other supplies will be provided)! Show up at your registered time and plan to spend about an hour completing your requirements.
$10.00 fee covers registration, supplies, patch and completion card (no belt loops will be provided)
The event runs from 10am – 4pm. Registration closes at 3pm! Walk-Ins welcome!
DETAILS HERE: https://scoutingevent.com/441-knifeskillsadventure

(optional) Shoot-o-Ree
2025-09-27 04:00 - 13:00 | Camp Lazarus, 4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015, United States
Howdy Partner!
Round up the clan and herd them on out to the 2025 Shoot-o-Ree at Camp Lazarus. All Scouts, siblings and parents are welcome to participate. This is an excellent event for those Scouts who just joined! Come enjoy your favorite activities and many new ones too!!

Activities including:

Leather Brandin’

Western craft

BB Shootin’

Sling Shots

Archery

Miniature golf

…and many more events!

Activities are available 9:00AM – 4:00PM.
Stay for a couple of hours or come the entire day! There will be a variety of activities. Please dress for the weather!

A Chuck Wagon will be available with lunch and a variety of snacks for sale.
Registration is $20/person (including scouts) until 9/24/2025; $25 beginning 9/25/2025
REGISTER HERE: https://scoutingevent.com/441-2025_Shoot_O_Ree

Bring a Friend to a Pack Meeting!
2025-09-09 15:00 - 16:00 | North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E N Broadway, Columbus, 43214, United States
Bring a Friend / Welcome New Families Night

When: Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM at NBUMC
Wear your uniform to school that day!
Bring a friend to Scouts that evening so they can check it out and join the fun!

1st pack meeting for returning scouts
2025-09-02 15:00 - 16:00 | North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E N Broadway, Columbus, 43214, United States
Hellooooooooooo Pack 41 families! It is almost time for us to hang out on Tuesdays!

Our first meeting of the year for returning families will be on Tuesday, Sept 2 at 7pm at NBUMC.

If you are interested in helping plan pack activities/being on our committee or want to hang out with some cool people, you are welcome to attend our Pack 41 leader meeting on Aug 26 at 7pm at Studio 35, or shoot Anne an email and let her know if you’d like to help.

Welcome Back Night!
2025-09-02 15:00 - 16:00 | North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E N Broadway, Columbus, 43214, United States
Welcome back to Cub Scouts, Pack 41!

(optional): Creeking at Whetstone
2025-08-19 15:00 - 16:30
Pack 41 has a range of optional events to participate in this summer. Do 3 and earn a “summer adventure” belt loop!
Come Creeking at Whetstone. Meet at the bridge. Organizer: Andrea Bondybay

(optional) Creek Clean Up--Glen Echo
2025-08-16 05:00 - 06:30
optional summer activity to earn a Summer Adventures beltloop
Pack 41 will clean up the Glen Echo ravine and creek.
Please meet at the clearing near the Cliffside Rd. entrance of the park (GPS: 537 Cliffside Drive Columbus, OH 43202 will get you very close to the entrance).

This clean up will count as one of the three summer outings Cubs need to do to earn the Summer Adventure award.

If you have litter grabbers, please bring them with you. I only have two extra to share.

Please wear closed-toed shoes that can get wet–Glen Echo is a lovely park but the creek and its banks are heavily littered, so it’s best not to wear flip flops or sandals.

Summer Camp Out at East Harbor State Park (optional)
2025-08-02 04:00 - 2025-08-03 08:00
Pack 41 Summer Camp Out at East Harbor State Park.
August 2-August 3 (exact times to come)
https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/east-harbor-state-park-campground

(optional): Keep Columbus Beautiful-Glen Echo
2025-07-22 14:30 - 16:00
Pack 41 has a range of optional events to participate in this summer. Do 3 and earn a “summer adventure” belt loop!
Meet Up Location for Keep Columbus Beautiful: Plan to meet at the easternmost side of the park. This is the opposite end of the Bird Tunnel. Park around Cliffside/Glenmawr and take the paved walkway down to the park. We will meet at the clearing at the bottom of the hill. (Paved walkway starts roughly at 537 Cliffside Drive, Columbus, OH 43202 if you are using GPS to get to the site)

Details: Come participate in a Council wide creek clean up. Scout packs throughout the Simon Kenton Council will clean up litter from local creeks, rivers, lakes, etc. Cubs can use this event to earn the Scouting for Clean Waterways Patch–details here: https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/scouting-clean-waterways/cubscouts/ here: https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/scouting-clean-waterways/councils/

We hope to receive donations of clean up supplies (trash bags, gloves, etc.) but please bring your own if you can.

Organizer: Mike Kocinski

Timing: time of event is now confirmed as of 6/17/25
