Cub Scout Pack 733

** Fall Campout: October 17-18 **

New England Base Camp, 411 Unquity Rd, Milton, MA

** Rocket Launch/October Pack Meeting: October 24 **

10 AM at Memorial Park, 53 Harrison St., Reading, MA

See the “Events List” at the bottom of this page for more info

Anywhere we go, you will recognize us by our Pack cheer: PACK 7-3-3… That’s me! WHO ARE WE? Pack 7-3-3!

Cub Scout Pack 733 is for children in grades K-5 in the Alice M. Barrows Elementary school district. We are a large, inclusive Pack with an active calendar. We welcome all genders and are always open to new members.

About us

See the Pack 733 Calendar for all our scheduled events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fall Campout

Saturday October 17 – Sunday October 18 2026 – New England Base Camp, Milton MA

We’ve rescheduled our Fall Campout, and our new plan is going to be an Adventure Day at New England Base Camp in Milton! Adventure Day gives our Cub Scouts the chance to explore Base Camp at their own pace and try out a whole bunch of awesome activities, including:

Archery
B.B. shooting
Sports and games
Axe throwing
S.T.E.M. activities
… and more! Best of all, Adventure Day activities are FREE for all registered Cub Scouts!

Adventure Day officially begins at 10:00 AM, but families can arrive whenever they’re able and spend as much of the day as they’d like. Whether you can join us for a few hours or stay all day, we’d love to see you there.

Want to make it a campout? We’ve also reserved a group tent site for Saturday night! After Adventure Day, we’ll gather back at our campsite for a Pack dinner, a campfire program, a night walk, and camping under the stars.

More Info and Sign Up

Rocket Launch

Saturday October 24 – 10 AM – Memorial Park, Reading MA

Ready for liftoff? Join Pack 733 for our annual Cub Scout Rocket Launch! Scouts will launch and watch their rockets soar as we celebrate the fun of STEM, teamwork, and Scouting. Bring your enthusiasm and get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! NOTE: Your den leader should have dropped off your rocket; please assemble it BEFORE you arrive (we’ll have a few extras on site).

PAST EVENTS

September Pack Meeting

Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 PM, Barrows Elementary Cafeteria

We’ll kick off the new scouting year, give

All Barrows families are welcome—including kindergartners! 

–Fun activity for kids
–Meet Den Leaders 
–Learn what Cub Scouts is all about. We’ll have information about the upcoming year of programs, which includes the Pinewood Derby, campouts, local hikes, a NH ski trip, and a museum overnight at the Ecotarium!

Summer Canoe Adventure

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Southbridge Boathouse, Concord, MA

For the second summer in a row, Pack 733 will be heading out on another canoeing adventure and spending the morning exploring one of the area’s most scenic waterways.

Spring Camping and Graduation

Friday, June 12 to Saturday June 13, 2026, times to be determined – Town Forest, Old Council Ring, Reading

Pack 733 will camp in the Town Forest along with Packs 702 and 735.

Memorial Day | Parade

Monday, May 25, 2026, 8:30am to approximately 10:00am – Christopher’s Restaurant, 580 Main Street, Reading

Pack 733 will march in the Memorial Day parade along with Packs 702 and 735, Troop 702, and many others. This is a rain-or-shine event and Cub Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms. Pack 733 will assemble in the parking lot at Christopher’s Restaurant, 580 Main Street, Reading at 8:30am. Once the parade starts, we will walk south past the American Legion on Ash Street then change take two lefts and walk north on Main Street to the Laurel Hill Cemetery (behind Old South United Methodist Church – the one on Town Common with the clocktower). We will attend the speeches and ceremonies in Laurel Hill Cemetery before being dismissed. We will be outdoors the entire time, so dress according to the weather and remember sun protection or rain protection and a water bottle.

Memorial Day | Flags and Flowers

Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00-10:00am – Charles Lawn Cemetery on Charles Street, Reading

In preparation for Memorial Day, Pack 733 will gather at the Charles Lawn Cemetery to place American flags and small pots of flowers at the graves of military servicemen and servicewomen. This is a rain-or-shine event and Cub Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Packapalooza Camping Trip

Saturday, May 9 to Sunday May 10, 2026 – Camp Carpenter, Manchester NH

Pack 733 will return to Camp Carpenter and Fort Friendship, but this time with Packs 702 and 735!!! Detailed information and signup will be shared closer to the date.

More info

Spring Pack Hike

Sunday, April 26, 2026, Breakheart Reservation, Wakefield Entrance, 2 PM

This Sunday’s Spring Pack hike will be at nearby Breakheart Reservation. Please see below for the updated information:

We will meet at the Wakefield Entrance and hike a 2.5 mile loop via the Ridge, Spruce, and Fern Trails. Please note: there’s construction near the entrance to the lot, but the lot is open with plenty of parking across from Northeast Regional Metropolitan Vocational School. I just hiked it this morning, and the trails are clear and in great shape. This hike will also give our scouts a chance to see evidence of the 2022 fires, which burned 80 acres of the reservation, as well as the forest’s recovery. 

March Pack Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:30-7:45pm – Barrows Cafeteria

This will be our final Pack meeting in the Barrows Cafeteria this year (though there are many other activities planned before the end of this Cub Scouting season). Depending on turnout, Cub Scouts will be seated in their Den or in pairs of Dens (e.g., Lions and Tigers together) which will form a Wagon team. Pack Leadership will run a series of challenges, games, songs, and activities based on the 1980s video game Oregon Trail. The objective for each Wagon team will be to get to Oregon in as few days as possible by successfully completing a series of challenges. There will be a mixture of brainteasers and physical challenges designed to keep the Cub Scouts engaged and to exercise their knowledge of scouting.

Note that the AOL Den has successfully graduated to Troop 702 and will not be in attendance.

Blue & Gold Banquet

Saturday, March, 21 2026, 1:00-3:00pm – Reading Masonic Temple, 110 Haven Street, Reading, MA

The Blue & Gold Banquet is when the entire Pack assembles to celebrate the AOLs (5th graders) departing Pack 733 and crossing over to Troop 702. This is a major milestone in the Scouting experience. We strongly, strongly, strongly, encourage all Cub Scouts to attend. This year, there will be a DJ who will engage the kids in fun games, a photo booth just like the ones at arcades and the mall (except no charge!), and representatives of Troop 702 to conduct the crossing over ceremony. This event is going to be a lot of fun for everyone! See the emails from Cubmaster Josh or the below link for more info and to sign up. The below link is protected with the same password as the Pat’s Peak sign up and Fall camping trip sign up.

More Info & Sign Up

Pinewood Derby – Test Track and Car Impound Event

Friday, January 23, 2026, 6:45-8:00pm – Barrows Cafetorium

Cub Scouts may bring their completed Pinewood Derby car to Barrows test it on the track (optional) and have it weighed and impounded the evening before the Derby event. Previous years these were two separate events, but this year they are combined. This helps to ensure that each Pinewood Derby car meets the requirements in advance of race day. Cub Scouts may drop off their car at any time during the Impound Event. If you cannot make it to this event, you may have your car weighed first thing on race day.

Details

Pinewood Derby – Race Day

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8:30-11:00am – Barrows Cafetorium

This is it, Pinewood Derby Race Day! Cub Scouts, parents, and guests please arrive promptly at 8:30am, the races will begin at 8:45am. Each entry will be eligible to win for style and speed. Cars made by siblings of a Cub Scout will be eligible to race, but are ineligible for a trophy (sorry!) The Pack will provide munchkins and coffee. A link to the rules and what to expect will be posted on this website closer to the date.

Details

Pats Peak Ski Trip – Signup Required – DEADLINE Sunday 1/25/26 at 9:00pm

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00-10:00pm – 686 Flanders Road, Henniker, NH

Click the link for more detailed information and to sign up and make payment. The signup page is password protected, refer to the email from Cubmaster Josh for the password. The details page does not require a password.

Sign-up
Details

February Pack Meeting

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30-7:45pm – Barrows GYMNASIUM

This meeting will be held in the Barrows Gymnasium. Cub Scouts will be lead in a series of Pirate and Ship themed activities, songs, and games. Kids and adults please wear something Pirate themed – which can be as simple as a homemade eye patch or handkerchief bandana. Keep in mind that we will be running around the gym, so dress accordingly. Watch the below video if you want to learn the rules of the Pirate Ships tag game we will play.

Pirate Ships Tag

See the Pack 733 Calendar for all our scheduled events.