Family Campouts
Two to three camping trips a year — tent camping, campfires, outdoor cooking, and unforgettable weekends for the whole family. No camping experience required; the Pack helps new families get set up.
Activities & adventures
A year of adventure and traditions
From campfires to race tracks to ballparks — Pack 79 builds the year around annual traditions and recurring adventures that build real skills.
Signature events
Pinewood Derby
Our biggest event of the year. Scouts design, carve, and paint their own wooden race car, then compete for speed and style on race day.
Nature & Hiking
Nature walks and hikes on Charlotte-area trails, learning to read the woods, spot wildlife, and leave no trace.
Plus, more Pack adventures
Some activities are year-round building blocks; others are annual traditions the whole Pack looks forward to.
Annual & special events
Raingutter Regatta
Build a small sailboat and race it down a raingutter, powered only by your own breath — a once-a-year Pack favorite.
Charlotte Knights Baseball
A pack night at the ballpark cheering on the Knights — a summer tradition we look forward to each year.
Charlotte Checkers Hockey
Bundle up for a group outing to see the Checkers on the ice — an annual winter outing.
Year-round adventures
Astronomy Nights
Telescopes, constellations, and the wonder of a Carolina night sky.
Biking Adventures
Group rides and bike-safety skills on local greenways.
Whittling & Woodcraft
Older Scouts earn their whittling chip and learn safe knife skills.
Citizenship & Service
Service projects and flag ceremonies that teach Scouts to give back.
Outdoor Skills
Knots, fire safety, map reading, and Leave No Trace principles.
Den Adventures
Every den works through its own age-appropriate adventure belt loops throughout the program year.
Your Scout's next adventure is waiting
Come to a Thursday meeting and see it for yourself — or send us a note and we'll answer any questions first.