Welcome to Pack 6
AUGUST 27 2022
BACK TO THE PACK MOVIE NIGHT
Returning scouts and new scouts are welcome! Let's get together, get paperwork taken care of, and enjoy a movie with friends.
Grab a picnic blanket or camp chair and join us for some family fun and popcorn!
Saturday August 27 2022
Movie starts at sunset around 8pm
Glenn Memorial YAAB 1669 N. Decatur Road Atlanta GA 30307
2022-2023 Pack 6 Cub Scout Registration
Come join Pack 6 for a year of scouting fun!! All boys and girlsin Kindergarden through 5th grade may join cub scouts.
START HERE If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts and Pack 6:
- Pack 6 is holding our Annual Cub Scout Registration and Sign-up Day on August 23 at Fernbank Elementary. Come meet our Pack 6 Leaders, register your son or daughter (or both) and enjoy some fun.
- If you can't make to our Register Day (Aug 23), you can Register to Join Pack 6 by completing the registration paperwork in by going to the BSA Online Application. Once you've completed the application, you will receive a link to log on to the Pack 6 website to complete Registration. If you don't receive the email to log on to our website, please contact the Cubmaster, at cubmaster@pack6atl.org
Our 2022 2nd Annual Chili Supper Drive-Thru was a huge success!!
A big THANK YOU TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS.
We hope you enjoyed our Chili.
And THANK YOU to all our wonderful Sponsors.
We look forward to seeing everyone next year!
Same event, same place, different date and time.
Date to be announced soon for our
3rd Annual CHILI SUPPER FUNDRAISER!!!!
You can still make a DONATION HERE.
Proceeds from the Chili Supper go to benefit Pack 6 and Troop 18 scholarships for scouts, equipment and supplies, and Community Service Projects.
Atlanta Braves Baseball -- August 28, 2021
Join Scouts from all over Atlanta for Scout Day at Truist Park
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves as they face off against the San Francisco Giants. Discounted tickets will be available, and a portion of each ticket goes back to support Metro-Atlanta Scouting! Bring your friends and family to celebrate Scouting and baseball - Two great Atlanta traditions.
Tickets are available for purchase:
https://offer.fevo.com/braves-vs-giants-ah9tcfb-e895187?fevoUri=braves-v...
Sponsored by Atlanta BSA Council
Annual Pack 6 Pinewood Derby
It's Time to RACE!!
Don't miss our 85th Annual Pack 6 Pinewood Derby THIS Saturday, January 25, 2022 from 10am to 2pm!! See the event listing on the right side of this web page for your scout's race time.
The cub scouts will take center stage in racing their beautiful, handcrafted Pinewood Derby cars. We also hold races for Siblings, Girl Scouts and, back by popular demand - THE OUTLAW RACE.
Along with the DERBY, the Derby Auction Raffle is back with great prizes from some of our 40+ Sponsors including, but not limited to:
- The Porsche Driving Experience
- Andretti Indoor Carting Experience
- School of Rock
- Emory University Pool Membership
- Sweetwater Brewery Private Master Brewer Tour
- iFly Indoor Sky Diving Experience
- Braves Tickets
- and MORE!!!
Auction Raffle Tickets are available at DERBY this Saturday.
The Outlaw race is open to anyone that would like to compete. The only rules for the Outlaw races are: the car cannot weigh more than 5 ounces and cannot have any kind of motorized or assisted function to make the car go faster (examples are, but not limited to: no motors, CO2 cartridges, rubber bands, magnets). The Race Commissioner has the final say regarding any car modifications or attachments that may be deemed illegal (thus resulting in disqualification) for the race.
Join Pack 6 and Help Celebrate our 85th Year
It's not to late to join Pack 6 of Atlanta! Pack 6 is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta and is chartered by Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church on the Emory University Campus. Pack 6, in our 85th year, is one of the oldest Packs in Atlanta (chartered in 1940).
Come join Pack 6 Atlanta for camping, big trips and outings, exploring, hiking, fishing, building rockets, building and racing Pinewood Derby cars and lots of other great adventures.
Pack 6 is open to all BOYS AND GIRLS in Kindergarten through 5th grade. YES, GIRLS CAN JOIN CUB SCOUTS TOO!
You can still join Pack 6:
1. Visit the link "2019-2020 REGISTRATION "on the left side of this screen
or
2. Contact Co-Cubmaster David Brown at dbrownpack6@mindspring.com or 404-697-4204.
We have Pack Meetings, on average about once per month, with each cub scout assigned to a Den (along with other cub scouts their age) that meets on average twice a month. Scouts will have a great time learning new things and experiencing new adventures. We look forward to meeting you.
Join us for a Meet and Greet Session - Sat Aug 10 @ Panera in Emory Village
All Families interested in finding out about Cub Scouts and Pack 6 are welcome to attend.
- When: Saturday, August 10, 2019 @ 9am - 11am
- Where: Panera Bread Company @ Emory Village
Come find out what Scouting and Cub Scouts is all about. We are holding an informal gathering at Panera Bread in Emory Village on Saturday morning to answer your questions about Scouting. You can visit with our Pack 6 Scout Leaders and families who will share their scouting experiences and answer your questions.
Pack 6 is a very active Cub Scout Pack chartered by Glenn United Methodist Church at Emory University. Most of our cub scouts attend Fernbank Elementary School and a few of the surrounding Elementary Schools.
Throughout the year, we participate in many activites including: Community Service projects, Camping, Hiking, Pool Parties, Den Meetings, Pack Meetings, the "Big Trip, and many other adventures. Come hear more at our Meet and Greet event Saturday, Aug 10th.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
David Brown
404-697-4204
Alan Miller
404-642-6229
Co-Cubmasters, Pack 6 Atlanta
Come meet Pack 6 this Summer!
2019 Pack 6 Summer of Fun Schedule
Please check back for frequent updates to our Planned Pack 6 Summer of Fun Activities
We have a summer of fun planned for PACK 6 Cub Scouts and for any rising Kindergartners thru rising 5th graders (boys and girls) who might be interested in joining Pack 6.
Here's a few of our upcoming events:
June 7 - Hike Cancelled- Come to Glenn Fellowship Hall for some indoor fun instead. Friday Night Hike from Medlock Park to Mason Mill Park (and back again). Meet at the Medlock Park playground at 6:30pm. This is now an annual "don't miss" hike. A great way to spend a Friday night!
June 15 - Stone Mountain Hike - This is always a don't miss event. Get up early (8:30am-11:30am) and join us for a hike to the top of the Mountain ($15 Park entrance fee per car so load up some friends).
June 29 - Screen on Glenn Green - Join your Pack 6 friends for some popcorn and a family friendly movie on the Glenn Lawn. Movie starts at dark. 7:30-9:30pm.
July 4 - Druid Hills 4th of July Parade - 11am starting at Oakdale Road and The By Way - wear your Pack 6 Shirt and come march in the Parade.
July 20 - Pool Party - McKoy Pool in Decatur 6:30-8:30pm. This pool party (with Pizza and other goodies) is the perfect way to end a hot summer Saturday.
July 27 - Arabia Mountain Hike 10am-1pm with animal conservation tour after. You hiked Stone Mountain with us, now it's time to hike the moon (Arabia Mountain). 1pm AWARE conservation tour at bottom of the Mountain.
Aug 17 - 2019 Pack 6 Cub Scout Registration - 3pm-5pm at the Glenn Youth And Activity Building (YAAB)
at 1669 North Decatur Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307 - Interested in Joining Pack 6? - Come meet our wonderful Pack 6 Cub Scouts, Families and Leaders and enjoy some great ice cream.
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It's TIME FOR OUR BIG TRIP to SPACE CAMP! REGISTER NOW on our Pack 6 website. DEADLINE IS FEB 19th.
WHO CAN GO?: Space Camp is available for 1st Graders (Tiger Scouts) through 5th Graders (Webelos II). While our Kindergarteners are not eligible (due to SPACE CAMP age restrictions), we have organized a concurrent set of activities for our Lion Cubs and their families. For Lion Cubs, please see the calendar event for Lion Cub Space Adventure on the right side under Event Registration on the Pack 6 Home screen.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: We will arrive at Space Camp Saturday morning, March 2, and embark on our adventure!
We will participate in the Surveyor Program where we will learn about:
- space missions,
- experience simulated low gravity conditions,
- watch a special space camp movie, and
- dine and bunk at Space Camp.
COST: Pack 6 is paying the entry fee ($130) for each and every Pack 6 scout to attend SPACE CAMP.
- Parents will need to pay (on our website) their own entry fee, $130 per parent.
- Unfortunately, because of limited space, we only have room for one parent per scout.
- We have room for 45 scouts and 45 parents.
- Please contact David Brown (404-697-4204) or Alan Miller (404-642-6229) if you have any questions about the trip.
TO REGISTER: Registration deadline is Feb 19, 2019. You must register and pay by Feb 19, 2019.
CLICK ON THE SPACE CAMP EVENT UNDER EVENT REGISTRATION ON THE PACK 6 WEBPAGE HOME SCREEN.
Please Note:
- We have limited availability (only 45 scouts and 45 parents) so please sign up now!
- If we have additional demand, we may be able to get a few more spaces, but space is definitely limited.
- If we do not fill all the spots by Feb 19, we will open spots for additional family members (parents and siblings - note Siblings must be in at least 1st grade and no older than 8th grade).
The Camp includes:
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Saturday Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast at Space Camp
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An Overnight Stay in Space Camp. Women and girls will bunk in one large room, and Men and boys will bunk in a separate large room. Each room has separate bath facilities.
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Participation in the Surveyor Program at Space Camp
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Each Scout receives a Space Camp Badge. Additional Badges may be purchased for $7 each.
What is not included in the upfront cost:
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Other meals (Saturday Lunch, Sunday Lunch)
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Transportation (Carpool Cost based on fuel consumption and # of riders)
Timeline/agenda:
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8:30am Eastern Time: Depart from Scout Hut. The US Space and Rocket Center is roughly a 4 hour drive from Atlanta via I-75 North to I-24 West to US 72 West. We will grab lunch on the way there.
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1:30 pm Central Time: Check into Space Camp, Start the Surveyor Program, Enjoy Meals and Bunking at Space Camp.
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2pm Sunday Central Time: Check out of Space Camp and start the return to Atlanta.
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Various Activities are possible for the trip back, including activities in Chattanooga or sight seeing at Cloudland Canyon.
Gear to take:
- Padlock for your locker
- Closed toed shoes
- Shower shoes
- Change or $1 bills for vending machines
- Extra Clothes
- Warm Coat (Just in case)
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Towel
- Wash Cloth
- Headlamp
- Backup Flashlight
- Extra Batteries
To reserve your spot on this trip sign up on the Pack 6 website ( www.Pack6atl.org) on the right side of the Home page under calendar events.
Payment can be made through our website using Paypay. You do not have to have a Paypal account to pay by credit card through the Pack 6 website. If you would like to pay by check, please contact: Alan Miller at 404-642-6229
Please see the following links for Space Center Information:
http://www.spacecamp.com/space/groups/surveyor
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Pack 6 TALENT SHOW - February 21, 2019 6:30pm at Fernbank Elementary School
Calling all Pack 6 Cub Scouts to come show off their talents!!!
February, 21, 2019, 6:30pm-7:30pm is our Pack 6 Talent Show!
Don't miss one of the favorite Pack Meetings of the year, as our wonderful cub scouts show off their many talents. Join us for all the fun and laughs.
Pack 6 Den Leaders and Parents - get your cub scouts ready to perform!
Come tell a joke,
perform a skit,
do a tumble,
sing a song,
surprise with us magic
do a little dance
juggle
play a tune or
show off any other wonderful talents.
Any and all fun performances are encouraged. Performers do not have to be virtuosos!!! It's about having fun, laughing and enjoying our wonderful scouts.
JOIN THE TALENT SHOW CAST by signing up on our website.
- To sign up and show off your talent, please go to the "PACK 6 TALENT SHOW PACK MEETING" under Event Registration on the right side of the Pack 6 website Home screen.
A few guidelines for showing off your families' wonderful talents:
- Please sign up on our website so we know how many performers to expect.
- Please limit your performance to 3 minutes.
- Please beware we may have to limit the number or acts and/or performers due to time constraints. Priority will be given to Dens and multi scout acts/performances.
- Most importantly, have fun.
- Parents are encouraged to assist anxious performers.
- Siblings are welcome to perform along with scouts.
- It does not have to be a formal talent, just entertain us.
- A microphone will be available.
- There will be at least one band performing with a drum set that will be available for other performers if needed.
- You can perform individually or with your Den.
Pack 6 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Fundraiser!!!
Thank you to everyone who bought our Pack 6 Deep Fried and Smoked Turkeys and who helped with our 2018 Pack 6 Turkey Day Fundraiser. It was a huge success! We sold 50 Turkeys!!
Pack 6 Thanksgiving Day BBQ Fundraiser!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
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Pack 6 is selling our famous Smoked and Fried Turkeys for Thanksgiving. ORDER NOW!! Pick one up for your Thanksgiving Day (Nov 22) Celebration!!!
We are sold out of Smoked Turkeys! We have a few Deep Fried Turkeys still available for order.
As in the past, we are selling the Turkeys for $50 each as well as asking for a donation of $15.
Collards and Turkey Gravy will be available too at $10 per container. Delicious!!!
To ORDER NOW:
Send an email to:
Alan Miller at eamiller@martensonlaw.com
or
Text David Brown at: 404-697-4204
The Turkeys will be ready for pick up at 3pm-7pm pm on Wed, Nov 21 at:
- Alan Miller's house:
- 1097 Clifton Road
- Atlanta, GA 30307
- 404-642-6229
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2018 Registration
It's not too late to join Cub Scouts and Pack 6!!!! It's also not to late if you are a Returning Cub Scout from last year with Pack 6!!
START HERE If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts and Pack 6:
- If you missed our August 18 Registration and Sign-up day, you can still register your son or daughter (or both) for Cub Scouts with Pack 6. And YES, girls can join Cub Scouts
- You can complete the registration paperwork in advance by going to the BSA Online Application. Once you've completed the application, you will receive a link to logon to the Pack 6 website to complete Registration.
- Additional information about Pack 6 is available in our Pack 6 Parent Handbook listed below the pictures on this page.
Returning Pack 6 Cub Scouts - Welcome back for 2018-2019 Scouting Year!!!
You can join Pack 6 by paying your 2018-2019 Pack 6 and BSA Dues on the Pack 6 website. Go to "Online Payments" under the Menu Box on the left side of the website.
Don't forget to donate your old cub scout uniforms, hats, and/or neckerchiefs. Bring them to our first Pack Meeting on September 13.
Please go to the 2018-2019 REGISTRATION menu option on the HOME page and print out Health Forms and 2018 Permission Form, complete them and give to your Den Leader.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact David Brown, Co-Cubmaster at dbrownpack6@mindspring.com or 404-697-4204.
If you are a Pack 6 Parent or Scout and you need login information, please contact the Cubmaster or your Den Leader to access our online content!
2017 Cub Scout Day - Fernbank Elementary School
2016 Big Trip - Space Camp, Huntsville, AL
2015 Big Trip - USS Yorktown, Charleston, SC
2014 Big Trip - The Lost Sea Caverns, TN
2013 Big Trip - USS Alabama, Mobile Bay!
