March Pack Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:30-7:45pm – Barrows Cafeteria

This will be our final Pack meeting in the Barrows Cafeteria this year (though there are many other activities planned before the end of this Cub Scouting season). Depending on turnout, Cub Scouts will be seated in their Den or in pairs of Dens (e.g., Lions and Tigers together) which will form a Wagon team. Pack Leadership will run a series of challenges, games, songs, and activities based on the 1980s video game Oregon Trail. The objective for each Wagon team will be to get to Oregon in as few days as possible by successfully completing a series of challenges. There will be a mixture of brainteasers and physical challenges designed to keep the Cub Scouts engaged and to exercise their knowledge of scouting.

Note that the AOL Den has successfully graduated to Troop 702 and will not be in attendance.

Spring Pack Hike

Sunday, April 26, 2026, time and location to be determined

More information on this hike will be shared closer to the date.

Packapalooza Camping Trip

Saturday, May 9 to Sunday May 10, 2026 – Camp Carpenter, Manchester NH

Pack 733 will return to Camp Carpenter and Fort Friendship, but this time with Packs 702 and 735!!! Detailed information and signup will be shared closer to the date.

Memorial Day | Flags and Flowers

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00-10:00am – Charles Lawn Cemetery on Charles Street, Reading

In preparation for Memorial Day, Pack 733 will gather at the Charles Lawn Cemetery to place American flags and small pots of flowers at the graves of military servicemen and servicewomen. This is a rain-or-shine event and Cub Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Memorial Day | Parade

Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:30am to approximately 10:00am – Christopher’s Restaurant, 580 Main Street, Reading

Pack 733 will march in the Memorial Day parade along with Packs 702 and 735, Troop 702, and many others. This is a rain-or-shine event and Cub Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms. Pack 733 will assemble in the parking lot at Christopher’s Restaurant, 580 Main Street, Reading at 8:30am. Once the parade starts, we will walk south past the American Legion on Ash Street then change take two lefts and walk north on Main Street to the Laurel Hill Cemetery (behind Old South United Methodist Church – the one on Town Common with the clocktower). We will attend the speeches and ceremonies in Laurel Hill Cemetery before being dismissed. We will be outdoors the entire time, so dress according to the weather and remember sun protection or rain protection and a water bottle.

Memorial Day | Flags and Flowers Pickup

Possibly Saturday, June 6, 2026, date to be confirmed and time to be determined, Charles Lawn Cemetery on Charles Street, Reading

Pack 733 will again gather at the Charles Lawn Cemetery, this time to remove American flags and small pots of flowers from the graves of military servicemen and servicewomen. This is a rain-or-shine event and Cub Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms. We kindly ask that if you are in town to please come by; many hands make light (and quick) work. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Spring Camping and Graduation

Friday, June 12 to Saturday June 13, 2026, times to be determined – Town Forest, Old Council Ring, Reading

Pack 733 will camp in the Town Forest along with Packs 702 and 735. Detailed information and a signup will be shared closer to the date.

Blue & Gold Banquet

Saturday, March, 21 2026, 1:00-3:00pm – Reading Masonic Temple, 110 Haven Street, Reading, MA

The Blue & Gold Banquet is when the entire Pack assembles to celebrate the AOLs (5th graders) departing Pack 733 and crossing over to Troop 702. This is a major milestone in the Scouting experience. We strongly, strongly, strongly, encourage all Cub Scouts to attend. This year, there will be a DJ who will engage the kids in fun games, a photo booth just like the ones at arcades and the mall (except no charge!), and representatives of Troop 702 to conduct the crossing over ceremony. This event is going to be a lot of fun for everyone! See the emails from Cubmaster Josh or the below link for more info and to sign up. The below link is protected with the same password as the Pat’s Peak sign up and Fall camping trip sign up.

Pinewood Derby – Test Track and Car Impound Event

Friday, January 23, 2026, 6:45-8:00pm – Barrows Cafetorium

Cub Scouts may bring their completed Pinewood Derby car to Barrows test it on the track (optional) and have it weighed and impounded the evening before the Derby event. Previous years these were two separate events, but this year they are combined. This helps to ensure that each Pinewood Derby car meets the requirements in advance of race day. Cub Scouts may drop off their car at any time during the Impound Event. If you cannot make it to this event, you may have your car weighed first thing on race day.

Pinewood Derby – Race Day

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:30-11:00am – Barrows Cafetorium

This is it, Pinewood Derby Race Day! Cub Scouts, parents, and guests please arrive promptly at 8:30am, the races will begin at 8:45am. Each entry will be eligible to win for style and speed. Cars made by siblings of a Cub Scout will be eligible to race, but are ineligible for a trophy (sorry!) The Pack will provide munchkins and coffee. A link to the rules and what to expect will be posted on this website closer to the date.

Pat’s Peak Ski Trip – Signup Required – DEADLINE Sunday 1/25/26 at 9:00pm

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00-10:00pm – 686 Flanders Road, Henniker, NH

Click the link for more detailed information and to sign up and make payment. The signup page is password protected, refer to the email from Cubmaster Josh for the password. The details page does not require a password.

February Pack Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30-7:45pm – Barrows GYMNASIUM

This meeting will be held in the Barrows Gymnasium. Cub Scouts will be lead in a series of Pirate and Ship themed activities, songs, and games. Kids and adults please wear something Pirate themed – which can be as simple as a homemade eye patch or handkerchief bandana. Keep in mind that we will be running around the gym, so dress accordingly. Watch the below video if you want to learn the rules of the Pirate Ships tag game we will play.