Cub Scout Pack 501 - San Antonio, TX

November Pack Meeting - Lego Derby
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wilderness Oak Elementary Cafeteria, 21019 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX, 78258, United States
Join us for an exciting Lego Derby at our November Pack Meeting! Scouts, parents, and siblings are invited to showcase their creativity and engineering skills by building their own Lego derby cars at home and bringing them to the event. We’ll see you on November 21st at 7:00 PM for a night of friendly competition and STEM fun!
Lego Derby Rules and Car Specifications:
• Materials: Cars must be built entirely from Lego-style bricks (any compatible brand is fine).
• Dimensions: Maximum width of 6 dots (plus wheels), length of 12 inches, and a ground clearance of ⅜ inch.
• Chassis: Using a Lego car chassis is not required but is highly recommended to help your car travel smoothly down our track. These can be purchased online.
This event encourages creativity, problem-solving, and engineering as Scouts design and build their own vehicles. While no trophies will be awarded, everyone will walk away a winner, inspired by the power of imagination and discovery!
See official rules and flyer here.

Let It Glow
2025-11-08 13:00 - 2025-11-09 12:30 UTC | McGimsey Scout Park, 10810 Wedgewood Dr, Castle Hills, TX, TX, United States
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Prepare your Cub Scout for an electrifying “Let it Glow” weekend, where the night comes alive with glow-in-the-dark games and activities for scouts and leaders. This unique event, hosted by the Alamo Area Council at the McGimsey Scout Park, promises and adventure like no other. Experience skill-building and friendship under a canopy of stars, with every activity shining bring in the theme of “Let it Glow.”
With this registration, participants will receive a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt to wear during our nighttime activities Saturday night. All meals are included in registration. Registration fees go to 2 meals (Saturday dinner and Sunday Breakfast), a night snack, t-shirt, and program supplies.
Units will come in around 1pm, set up their campsites, and then the fun begins around 3:00pm. Don’t miss out on the this opportunity to glow with your pack at our Let it Glow weekend.
Due to the number of people attending– spots are limited to blacklight shooting sports is limited.
We are working diligently to provide a fun filled, safe, and exciting day for all, hope to see you there!
Click here to register!

October Pack Meeting
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Wilderness Oak Elementary Cafeteria, 21019 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX, 78258, United States
Pack meetings are a regular opportunity for the entire Pack 501 community to gather, recognize achievements, and engage in activities. Held monthly during the school year, these meetings are an essential part of the Scouting program and help keep everyone informed and connected.
Typical Pack Meeting Agenda:
1. Opening Ceremony: Includes a flag ceremony and recitation of the Scout Oath and Law.
2. Announcements and Updates: Information about upcoming events, outings, and activities.
3. Awards and Recognition: Presentation of badges, belt loops, and other achievements earned by Scouts.
4. Activity or Presentation: A themed activity or presentation designed to engage Scouts and enhance their skills or knowledge.
Pack meetings are designed to provide a structured environment for recognition, communication, and participation in Scouting activities. Families are encouraged to attend and stay involved.

September Pack Meeting
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Wilderness Oak Elementary Cafeteria, 21019 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX, 78258, United States

Pack 501 Night at the Zoo
2025-06-21 18:00 - 2025-06-22 12:00 UTC | San Antonio Zoo Education Center, 3903 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX, 78212
Experience the zoo after dark on June 21st, 2025! Join zoo experts for a private tour and discover which animals are getting ready for bed and which animals are just waking up. During the evening, guests will explore the zoo on a guided night hike, meet animal ambassadors, and join in fun zoo-themed activities. Bring your sleeping bag for indoor, climate-controlled, camping and wake refreshed and ready for a taco breakfast.
After the program ends, you are welcome to continue your zoo adventure on your own for the remainder of the day.
Tickets are $82.50 per person and include admission, programming, pizza dinner, evening snack, taco breakfast, and sleeping accommodations at the zoo. Pricing also includes processing fees.
Registration is now closed.
What to bring

Pillow and sleeping bag or blanket
Air mattress or sleeping pad
Comfortable walking shoes
Basic toiletry items (showers are not available)
Change of clothes for sleeping and the next day

Optional items

Camera, reusable water bottle, wagon, cart or rolling suitcase to transport belongings.
Do not bring
Tablets, music, video games, other electronics, food or drink, weapons.
Arrival
Please arrive at 6pm on Saturday, June 21st.
Parking
When you arrive, please go to the Education Center (to the right of Kiddie Park) to drop off belongings and wait for parking directions from zoo staff (about 6:15pm). Guidelines Please arrive on time. Refunds are not available after final payment for no-shows or late arrivals.
All participants must be 5 years old or older.
View event flyer here.
