Pack 862 is a very active pack, with activities offered year-round!
In addition to bimonthly* meetings of each Den (grade-level group), our full Pack gets together throughout the year for fun activities and campouts!
* The Lion (Kindergarten) den meets once a month, and AOL Scouts (5th graders) may meet more often, up to weekly.
Here is a general outline of our activities for the 2025-26 program year:
August
- Welcome Back Pool Party
- Scout Night at the Mesquite Rodeo
- School Nights for Scouting – watch for parent information sessions at your school!
September
- Pack Meeting: Water Bottle Rocket Launch & Bobcat Adventure
- New Parent Welcome Social
- School Nights for Scouting – watch for parent information sessions at your school!
- Popcorn sales fundraiser
October
- Kick-Off Meeting: Parent Information Meeting & Camping Demonstration
- Fall Family Campout at Lake Ray Roberts State Park
- Service Project for our Charter Organization
- Popcorn sales fundraiser
November
- Traditional Family Campout (location TBD)
December
- Pack Meeting: Holiday Party & Family Reverence Adventure
January
- Pack Meeting: Estes Rocket Launch & Conservation Adventure
- Optional Pinewood Derby Car Build Meet-up
February
- Circle Ten Day of Service – Community Service Project
- Scout Sunday – Service to our Charter Organization
- Pack Meeting: Pinewood Derby Race & Race Time Adventure
March
- Day Trip Adventure – Saturday during Spring Break
April
- Pack Meeting: Blue & Gold Celebration – 50 Years of Pack 862!
- Spring Family Campout at Tyler State Park
May
- Service Project for our Charter Organization
- Flag Ceremony for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Memorial Day Concert
July
- Walk in the Lakewood 4th of July Parade
- Rain Gutter Regatta