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Welcome to Pack 52!

Cub Scouts Pack 52 is made up of boys and girls in Kindergarten to 5th grade.  We are based out of Del Rey, but welcome kids from the community.  Our pack has been around for over 50 years!  This site includes announcements about upcoming meetings, pack news, a calendar of upcoming events and a place to share great photos of our pack in action. 

Thank you for your interest in Pack 52!  If you are interested in joining Pack 52 or have any questions about the program, please see the Join Pack 52 page or email us at pack52orinda@gmail.com.

 

Scouting For Food - Flyer Distribution

Posted on Nov 1 2026 - 9:07pm

 

Scouting for Food is an annual, nationwide community service program run by Scouting America to collect nonperishable food items for local food banks, pantries, and shelters. Last year, 5.2 million pounds of food was collected by scouts across the country.  For more information on the nation-wide program: Scouting For Food | Scouting America

The program operates across two consecutive weekends. This Saturday, scouts will walk door-to-door in the Del Rey area and place informational door hangers at every house. Next Saturday, scouts will return to their routes and pick up any food donations left out by neighbors. All of the donations are gathered at Del Rey and then brought to the Contra Costa food bank. 

Due to several basketball commitments, we are going to offer the flyer distribution in two rounds.  Please sign up for Saturday at 9am or Saturday at 1pm using this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4DAEAA28AAF8C16-67251076-scouting

Meet at the Del Rey lunch tables for pre-trip meeting and the distribution of routes and door hangers. Wear comfortable walking shoes!

Please note that we will only have a 9am meeting time the following Saturday because we are required to pick up and deliver all donations to the food bank site before noon. 

Reminder to Pay Dues

Posted on Nov 1 2026 - 8:06pm

It's time to pay your Pack 52 dues. As a reminder, families pay $140 to Pack 52 each year. Dues are used for materials for pack meetings, advancement awards, facility use and special events (Pinewood Derby, magic show, campout, banquet). 

Spook-o-Ree

Posted on Oct 11 2026 - 9:27pm

Last chance to sign up.  Registration closes Wednesday!

Spook-o-Ree is coming up, from October 17th to 18th at Camp Herms in El Cerrito.  This fun event draws Cub Scout packs from across the East Bay, with games, crafts, archery, slingshots, and BB guns. This year, we are holding our (optional) all campout at Spook-o-Ree. Pack 52 will be camping from Saturday night on the 17th to Sunday morning the 18th. We will spend the 18th participating in all of the Spook-O-Ree events. However, if you cannot stay for the activities on the 18th, you may sign up for the 17th instead.  You can still camp with us Saturday night if you would like. 

Registration is open to the entire Bay Area on a first-come, first-served basis.  So please register now if you are interested in attending.

Registration Link – Use the Sunday Session link on the right side (ignore the fact that it says Friday on the date). Then select the number of attendees and whether you would like to camp.

Campout Details

Posted on Oct 11 2026 - 9:24pm

The Pack 52 Fall Campout is coming up on October 17 to 18 at Camp Herms. 

Here is some additional information on the campout and what you will need (Click the "Read More" button).

I do not yet know if you will be allowed to set up camp at 3pm, 3:45pm, or 4:30pm on Saturday night.  This will depend on how many people sign up for the Saturday session of Spook-o-Ree.  I should know on Thursday and will send an announce email to let you know.  

Help Needed: Spook-O-Ree

Posted on Oct 4 2026 - 9:57pm

At Spook-o-Ree, Pack 52 needs to supervise one of the booths on Sunday, and we need your help.  Our booth will be making this spider craft:

Materials and instructions will be provided.  

We need a minimum of 4 volunteers, 2 for before lunch and 2 for after.  If you are able to help run the craft table, please let us know.  

Pack Meeting Wednesday 9/15 at Del Rey, 6 pm - Rockets and Uniform Exchange

Posted on Sep 13 2026 - 6:02pm

Join us for our first pack meeting of the year! We'll be making paper rockets and launching them via air pump. We'll supply the paper, markers, tape, lots of tape, even more tape, and the launchers. How high can your rocket fly? Will your rocket burst? Find out on Wednesday. 

If you would like to swap your old uniform pieces (hats, neckerchiefs, slides) please bring them with you on Wednesday. Remember, a scout is thrifty.