St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Lionville PA
Pack 216 is chartered by St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lionville and is closing in on its 50th anniversary with St. Paul’s. Our Pack meetings are held at St. Paul's generally on the third Thursday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Our dens either meet at St. Paul's or other nearby locations.
If you are interested in learning more about Pack 216 please contact Cubmaster Brian Dellinger at bdell127@gmail.com
How Does Cub Scouting Work?
Each Cub Scout is part of a Pack.
Pack 216 consists of boys and girls in kindergarten through grade 5 from Lionville, Uwchlan Hills, Pickering Valley, and surrounding areas and is made up of several Dens. Dens are smaller groups divided up by grade:
- Kindergarten - Lion Scouts;
- Grade 1 - Tiger Scouts;
- Grade 2 - Wolf Scouts;
- Grade 3 - Bear Scouts;
- Grade 4 - Webelos Scouts; and
- Grade 5 - Arrow of Light Scouts.
Each Den has a Den Leader who is a parent of one of the boys in the Den. The Den Leader will generally organize and run the Den meetings with the help from the other families in the Den. Each Den arranges their Den meetings according to their schedule and typically meet once per month.
There is also an Adult Committee Meeting on the 1st Monday of every month at St. Paul's. This is the time when the Committee Chair, the Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, the Den Leaders, and any interested parents plan the upcoming events.
How Much Does Scouting Cost?
2026 – 2027 Dues: Dues for all scouts are $215 for the year. Of this amount, $60 is paid directly to Pack 216 to support the cost of activities and awards. The balance of $155 is paid directly to Chester County Council for the national and council fees. For new scouts, the $155 national / council dues will be paid with completion of the new scout application. For returning scouts, Chester County Council will send you a renewal invoice directly for payment. Subscription to Boys Life Magazine is $15 and is optional. Some events like campouts and overnight sleep-ins have a nominal cost as set by the company providing the experience. For Pack camping, we try very hard to keep costs down so everyone can participate (including siblings).
In addition, a Class A uniform, belt, and some patches must be purchased. Pack 216 Provides: Neckerchief, slide, red 216 unit patch, den patch. Parents Provide: Uniform shirt, Chester County Council emblem, belt and rank requirements book. These can be purchased online or at the Chester County Program Activity Resource Campus (1 Scouting Way 2Exton, PA 19341). All other uniform parts are optional.
What Activities Does Pack 216 Participate in?
Typical Pack 216's monthly Pack meeting activities have included, but may change year to year:
- September: The first Pack meeting has a carnival theme. The boys will be playing games at different stations while the adults have a chance to learn more about Cub Scouts.
- October: This meeting typically involves first responders with police, fire, and EMTs. The Pack also generally does a fall overnight camping trip typically the councils Spook-O-Ree (very kid friendly)
- November: The Pack participates in Scouting for Food and donates the collected food to The Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown.
- December: Includes a cookie exchange and a winter scavenger hunt.
- January: This month can vary. We often have a winter campout in a cabin.
- February: Pinewood Derby Race! Scouts everywhere can also participate in Scout Sunday and Scout Sabbath services at local houses of worship.
- March: Blue and Gold Dinner. At this dinner, the Arrow of Light Scouts cross over to Boy Scouts.
- April: Spring Camp out. We schedule a family camping weekend in late April
- May: This Meeting generally has Boy Scouts come to teach the Cub Scouts scouting skills like first aid, physical fitness, cooking, and knot tying.
- June: Awards Ceremony. This Pack meeting is at a picnic area at Marshcreek State Park. Scouts are promoted to the next rank in a ceremony at this event and receive their badges/awards for the year
- July: Summer Camp at Camp Ware!
Can Moms and Siblings Participate?
Absolutely, Cub Scouting is a family program. We always welcome every parent’s participation at the meetings and the outings. We consider our Pack camping trips to be family camping. We have moms and dads, brothers and sisters of all ages at these events. Some events, like Summer Camp, are strictly for Cub Scouts and parents (including moms); sorry siblings.
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