Pinewood Derby Recap - What a Great Event!

What an incredible event! The Pinewood Derby continues to be the true "Super Bowl" of scouting - full of energy, creativity, and great scout spirit.

A huge thank you to all of our leaders, parishioners and parents who put in the time and effort to make this event happen - both at the church and at home. It takes a lot behind the scenes, and it truly shows. One of the best parts is seeing the scouts so engaged and excited, taking pride in their cars and the thrill of race day.

2026 Pack 722 Race Winners:

• Lion: Ginny R

• Tiger: Finnegan S

• Wolf: Patrick L

• Bear: Frank R

• Webelos: Ian L 

• AOL: Calvin G

These scouts advanced to the District Derby this past weekend at the Concord Scout House. We'll share those results at the next pack meeting AND Still to be announced:

Even more FUN to be announced at the April Pack Meeting (See next section) 

• Commissioner's Cup

• Turtle Challenge

• Need for Speed Award 

• District Awards Recap

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Pack Meeting: Take it Apart Night! + Pinewood Awards Recap
April 10th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm 

Join us for an evening of hands-on exploration and discovery at our Take it Apart Night! We'll take things apart, figure out how they work, and then put them back together in interesting and creative ways. Bring along any old toys, small appliances, or electronics you no longer need, and let's dive into the world of engineering. 

Scouts will get a special Scavenger List — each item you find earns points, and the more you find, the higher your score! It's not just about grabbing random items — it's about finding the right ones. You can work solo or in a group. Check off each item you find, and if you can explain how it works to a leader or adult, you'll earn bonus points! Be sure to check the list here (link) to see the list. 

→ Scouts will need Donations!!!  ←

Have any cool stuff lying around that you want to get rid of? We need things to take apart! Toasters, mixers, blenders, phones, radios, typewriters, computers, media players, kitchen faucets, speakers… Items don't have to be operable, but please, no CRTs, toxic materials, or anything too greasy or oily (no gas engines) .

What to bring:

• Safety glasses 

• Screwdriver

• Pliers

• Any other tools you can think of but PLEASE leave the hammers at home

• Use masking tape to label your tools with your name or initials

Date: April 10th

Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Location: United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com 

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Save the Date Spring Campout at New England Base Camp in Milton, MA!
June 6th & 7th 

SAVE THE DATE - A weekend of adventure awaits us at New England Base Camp in Milton, MA! Get ready for exciting program activities like Archery, BB Gun Range, Rock Climbing, and more!

Details: More info at the Next Pack meeting but check out the INFO PACK

Location: Blue Hills Reservation, 411 Unquity Rd, Milton, MA 02186.
Dates: June 6th & 7th

Sign up is Open 

Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com 

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Camp Carpenter Sleep Away Camp
July 12th to July 16th 

 

Get ready for summertime adventures – Camp Carpenter! Nestled on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire, Camp Carpenter offers a 250-acre wooded escape, serving as the Daniel Webster Council's Cub Scout Summer Camp and the home of Granite Base Camp.

This year we put together a draft info pack. Please have a look at the Link Here. 

Save the Date: July 12th to July 16th 2026 (Stay tuned for additional information in upcoming newsletters)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire

Activities: Archery, arts and crafts, BB gun shooting sports, field sports, nature exploration, scout skills,  Fort Friendship, Pirates Cove, and the Indian Village. 

Website https://nhscouting.org/outdoor-programs/camp-carpenter/ 

Cost: We are still working out details, but based on last year ~$550-600 per Scout

If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out to cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

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• We'd love to hear your thoughts! Share any positive feedback or suggestions for improvement using this  Feedback form 

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Future Save the Dates & Upcoming Pack Events

• March 28th – 29th - Spring Overnight Battleship Cove!

• April 18th - Spring Cleanup at the UMC

• May 8th - Pack 722 - Crossover Ceremony 

• May 18th  - Memorial Day Flags - Lakeside Cemetery

• May 22nd - Memorial Day Flags - Forest Glade Cemetery

• June 6th - Spring Camping Trip

• June Hike/Trip/Event - TBD 

• July 4th - Marching in Town Parade

• July 12th - Scout Camp in NH

• July -  Hike/Trip/Event - TBD 

• Aug -  Hike/Trip/Event - TBD  

• Pack 722 2026 List of Events Specific dates to follow shortly.

• Frequently asked Questions at kick-off, both new and returning scouts and parents.

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Yours in Scouting, 

Pack 722 Committee

Pinewood Derby Week – Important Info & Schedule

Hi Pack Families,

Welcome to Pinewood Derby Week! One of the most exciting and memorable events of the Cub Scout year. Below is everything you need to know for this week.

Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 PM  Optional Car Workshop 

 This is for final car prep and weight adjustments. No painting or cutting will be allowed. Please see the newsletter for full details.

 

 Friday, March 6 – Check-In Night (Mandatory) 

 If you can't make check-in please make arrangements to have your car dropped off giving that person permission to make any necessary alterations needed to pass inspection.

 Lions: 6:00 – 6:20 PM 

 Tigers: 6:20 – 6:40 PM 

 Wolves: 6:40 – 7:00 PM 

 Bears: 7:00 – 7:20 PM 

 Webelos: 7:20 – 7:40 PM 

 AOL: 7:40 – 8:00 PM 

 

 Saturday, March 7 – Race Day   Dress: Class A Uniforms

 

 Lions: 9:30 – 10:00 AM 

 Tigers: 10:00 – 10:30 AM 

 Wolves: 10:30 – 11:00 AM 

 Bears: 11:00 – 11:30 AM 

 Webelos: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

 AOL: 12:00 – 12:30 PM 

 Family/Leader Race: 12:30 PM 

 

 Live Video Feed 

 We are planning to provide a live video feed for those who cannot attend. 

Live Stream Link:

 

 Rules and Parent Handout 

 Please review prior to race day: 

Rules and Info Link

  

 

 Volunteers Needed 

We could use a few extra hands Friday and Saturday, especially for setup/breakdown. Tasks include decorating, moving tables, track setup, and general support. It's easy work and very helpful to our team. Friday volunteers even get pizza.  If you're available to help, please let your Den leader know

Looking forward to a fun and fast event!

Pack 722 Leadership
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The BIG EVENT: Pinewood Derby (All Dates and Times Below)

Welcome to that special time of year... A combination of creativity, craftsmanship, and friendly competition that makes the Pinewood Derby a highlight of the scouting experience! To assist both new and returning scouts and families, here are the key dates you need to be aware of:

For more details on the rules, cars, race, and trophies please see the 1 page hand out here… link 

Workshop (Optional):

Pre-Race Day Car Workshop, help with final car prep and weight, no paint or cutting.

Date and Location: Wednesday, March 4th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Check in Event (Mandatory):

Car Weigh-In and Registration. If you can't make check-in please make arrangements to have your car dropped off giving that person permission to make any necessary alterations needed to pass inspection.

Date and Location: Friday March 6th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield

Check in Times: 

Lions   6:00 - 6:20pm

Tigers   6:20 - 6:40pm

Wolves 6:40 - 7:00pm

Bears   7:00 - 7:20pm

Webelos 7:20 - 7:40pm

AOL        7:40 - 8.00pm

Help Needed: Asking for one parent volunteer from each Den, you will be partnered up with a leader to help with track and race day setup. This is a fun time as we all pitch in. Please reply to this email if you can help out with meet and greet, track build, inspection, computer AV. 

Race Day + Lunch Provided by the Church:  

The racing kicks off at 9.30 am and wraps up by 1 or 2 pm, with winners and trophies announced at the end of each round. There will also be baked goods and hotdogs courtesy the UMC volunteers.  

Date and Location: Saturday March 7th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield

Race Times: 

Lions: 9:30 – 10:00 am

Tigers: 10:00 – 10:30 am

Wolves: 10:30 – 11:00 am

Bears: 11:00 – 11:30 am

Webelos: 11:30 – 12:00 am

AOL: 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Family Race/Leader Race: 12:30 pm

Live Video Feed: We will plan on a live video feed, link is here

Dress: Class A uniforms

For more details on the rules, cars, race and trophies please see the 1 page hand out here… link 

Or reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

Fwd: Reminder: Project Linus Blanket Making update

Hi Pack 722 Families,

With the snow, we wanted to send a quick update about Project Linus Blanket Making scheduled for 10:00 AM tomorrow.

As of now, the event is still planned to take place. We understand that weather can create issues, so we are actively checking in with the church event team and monitoring conditions.

If anything changes, we will send out an update as soon as we receive new information.

Stay warm!

Pack 722

Project Linus Blanket Making  

Saturday February 21st, 10:00am to 1:00pm

 

Project Linus is a nonprofit organization working with the UMC that provides handmade blankets to children in need, offering comfort, warmth, and a sense of security during difficult times.

Join us for a FUN, hands-on event that makes a real difference! Scouts will help those in need by creating traditional knotted fleece blankets, learning basic sewing techniques, and exploring a variety of blanket-making skills along the way. This is a great opportunity to give back, learn something new, and work together as a pack. For more info see Link1

Date:  Sat. Feb. 21st from 10-1 pm

Location:  United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Website: https://www.projectlinus.org/about.php 

Parent / Guardian required - Encouraged. The ideal ratio is 1 adult to 3 Scouts so parents are invited. 

Siblings invited - Yes 

What to bring : Labeled scissors, lunch, and water. (The pack will supply 1yard of material per scout) 

Sign up by January 19th →  UMC Project Linus Sign Up Link

Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

Feb 2026: Pack Meeting This Friday – Important Updates on Battle Ship Cove

Don't miss our Pack Meeting this Friday, February 13th, where we'll be covering several upcoming trips and pack topics. NOTE: If you signed up for Battleship Cove before registration closed, payment is due by this Friday.

We're currently at 90+ scouts and family members, with several families on the waitlist. If you're attending, please make sure payment is submitted and that you received the welcome email. If your plans have changed and you will not be attending, letting us know will allow another scout and parent to take your spot. This is the largest group we have had, thankyou for the understanding. 

Pack Meeting February 13

6:30 – 7:30pm 

We've got a jam-packed couple of months ahead, so this meeting will cover everything you need to know about Pinewood Derby, Project Linus, our spring overnight, and summer camp.

Meeting Details:

• Pinewood Derby Update: Dates and race schedule, plus car pickup if you missed out. (see sections below, two down) 

• Project Linus Update

• Spring Overnight & Summer Camp: Key details and what to expect.

Date: Friday, February 13th

Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Location: United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880

What to bring: N/A

Dress: Class A uniforms

Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

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Project Linus Blanket Making  
Saturday February 21st, 10:00am to 1:00pm

 

Project Linus is a nonprofit organization working with the UMC that provides handmade blankets to children in need, offering comfort, warmth, and a sense of security during difficult times.

Join us for a FUN, hands-on event that makes a real difference! Scouts will help those in need by creating traditional knotted fleece blankets, learning basic sewing techniques, and exploring a variety of blanket-making skills along the way. This is a great opportunity to give back, learn something new, and work together as a pack. For more info see Link1

Date:  Sat. Feb. 21st from 10-1 pm

Location:  United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880

Website: https://www.projectlinus.org/about.php 

Parent / Guardian required - Encouraged. The ideal ratio is 1 adult to 3 Scouts so parents are invited. 

Siblings invited - Yes 

What to bring : Labeled scissors, lunch, and water. (The pack will supply 1yard of material per scout) 

Sign up by January 19th 

Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

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The BIG EVENT: Pinewood Derby (All Dates and Times Below)

Welcome to that special time of year... A combination of creativity, craftsmanship, and friendly competition that makes the Pinewood Derby a highlight of the scouting experience! To assist both new and returning scouts and families, here are the key dates you need to be aware of:

For more details on the rules, cars, race, and trophies please see the 1 page hand out here… link 

Workshop (Optional):

Pre-Race Day Car Workshop, help with final car prep and weight, no paint or cutting.

Date and Location: Wednesday, March 4th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield

Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Check in Event (Mandatory):

Car Weigh-In and Registration. If you can't make check-in please make arrangements to have your car dropped off giving that person permission to make any necessary alterations needed to pass inspection.

Date and Location: Friday March 6th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield

Check in Times: 

Lions   6:00 - 6:20pm

Tigers   6:20 - 6:40pm

Wolves 6:40 - 7:00pm

Bears   7:00 - 7:20pm

Webelos 7:20 - 7:40pm

AOL        7:40 - 8.00pm

Help Needed: Asking for one parent volunteer from each Den, you will be partnered up with a leader to help with track and race day setup. This is a fun time as we all pitch in. Please reply to this email if you can help out with meet and greet, track build, inspection, computer AV. 

Race Day + Lunch Provided by the Church:  

The racing kicks off at 9.30 am and wraps up by 1 or 2 pm, with winners and trophies announced at the end of each round. There will also be baked goods and hotdogs courtesy the UMC volunteers.  

Date and Location: Saturday March 7th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield

Race Times: 

Lions: 9:30 – 10:00 am

Tigers: 10:00 – 10:30 am

Wolves: 10:30 – 11:00 am

Bears: 11:00 – 11:30 am

Webelos: 11:30 – 12:00 am

AOL: 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Family Race/Leader Race: 12:30 pm

Live Video Feed: We will plan on a live video feed

Dress: Class A uniforms

For more details on the rules, cars, race and trophies please see the 1 page hand out here… link 

Or reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

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SIGN UP IS CLOSED:
Adventure at Battleship Cove in Fall River

March 28th and 29th

 

To secure your final spot, please submit payment as soon as possible. We have a two-week payment deadline of February 15, as a few families are currently on the waitlist.

Payments are $75 per person and please note that all payments are non-refundable per the Ship's policy

• Venmo (preferred): @wakefieldcubscouts

• Cash or check: Please give directly to Mike Lew or your Den Leader at your next den meeting.

Also, please be on the lookout for a follow-up email with additional details about the upcoming overnight. If you did not receive this email, please reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

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Camp Carpenter Sleep Away Camp
July 12th to July 16th 

 

Get ready for summertime adventures – Camp Carpenter! Nestled on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire, Camp Carpenter offers a 250-acre wooded escape, serving as the Daniel Webster Council's Cub Scout Summer Camp and the home of Granite Base Camp.

This year we put together a draft info pack. Please have a look at the Link Here. 

Save the Date: July 12th to July 16th 2026 (Stay tuned for additional information in upcoming newsletters)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire

Activities: Archery, arts and crafts, BB gun shooting sports, field sports, nature exploration, scout skills,  Fort Friendship, Pirates Cove, and the Indian Village. 

Website https://nhscouting.org/outdoor-programs/camp-carpenter/ 

Cost: We are still working out details, but based on last year ~$550-600 per Scout

Sign up link 

If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out to cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com

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Future Save the Dates & Upcoming Pack Events

• February 21st -  Project Linus Blanket Making

• March 4th - Pre-Race Day Car Workshop

• March 6th - Derby Car Check-in

• March 7th - PINEWOOD DERBY DAY 

• March 28th – 29th - Spring Overnight Battleship Cove!

• April 18th - Spring Cleanup at the UMC

• May 8th - Pack 722 - Crossover Ceremony 

• May 18th  - Memorial Day Flags - Lakeside Cemetery

• May 22nd - Memorial Day Flags - Forest Glade Cemetery

• June 6th - Spring Camping Trip

• Pack 722 2026 List of Events Specific dates to follow shortly.

• Frequently asked Questions at kick-off, both new and returning scouts and parents.

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