FALL RECRUITING EVENTS
If you are interested in hearing more about our program or more information about joining, please join us at any of these upcomign events:
August 27, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Visit our table during the PTA Info Fair at Oak Street Elementary School.
August 29, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. (Registration Required) Meet other new families at the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department (6950 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA 22213). A short session will be held with the parents while the firefighters give the kids a tour of the firehouse and their equipment. Space is limited, so please click here to register ahead of time.
September 3rd, 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM. Zoom Online Q&A Session. Join us for more information about Scouting with Pack 657. Please email pack657fcva@gmail.com or use the “Get More Information” section on the bottom of this page to request the link and password.
September 13, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Come to our first Pack Meeting of the Year! "Rain Gutter Regatta" is the theme. We meet at the Falls Church Presbyterian Church (225 E Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046). The kids will build and race their "boats" in a water-filled rain gutter pipe.
Falls Church, Virginia Cub Scout Pack 657
Cub Scout Pack 657 has been serving families in the Falls Church area since 1951. The pack has been rated a gold unit under both the current Journey to Excellence standards as well as previous Quality Unit assessments.
The pack is chartered by the Falls Church Presbyterian Church and is a member of the Wolf Trap district of the National Capital Area Council (NCAC) of Scouting America. Many years of dedicated volunteers and generous sponsorship have allowed the pack to develop quality programs that are models for other units in the area.
Examples of Annual Programs & Activities
We are one of the few remaining packs that conducts an annual CubMobile race (think soap-box derby.)
The pack carries out many community service projects every year
Two cleanup activities per year for the City of Falls Church
An annual tradition of Scout-made decorations & donations to a local homeless shelter each December
Two cleanup days each year to support our chartering organization
Active participation in Scouting for Food, and many smaller projects led by individual dens.
Two annual family camp-outs.
Monthly hikes of between 2 and 6 miles at various DC-area trails.
Participation in summer camping programs at Camp T. Brady Saunders
Traditional cub scout activities such as the Pinewood Derby, the annual Blue & Gold banquet
Scouting America
Mission
The mission of the Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Vision
The Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Value
Scouting is about Parent/Guardian Involvement. Scouting is best when parents and children are both involved together, and most of the Scouting America curriculum and activities center on that principle. Scouting provides unique, life-changing experiences youth can’t get anywhere else.
HOW TO JOIN
Join us at a recruiting event or join online to attend a meeting!
PARTICIPATE & TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
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