FARMINGTON
Cub Scout Pack 116For kids and families, adventure awaits. We’re an active cub scout pack based in Farmington, Minnesota. Boys and girls in grades K-5 and their families are scouting their way to character building, outdoor experiences, friendship, and fun. Join us!
Our SCOUTS
We’ve got scouts at every age from Kindergarten through Grade 5. We’ve got scouts from public, private, and home schools all over the area. We’re chartered by the North Trail Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership, and are connected to school and other organizations throughout Farmington and the surrounding area. Everyone is welcome. Scouting is a family adventure, and we always find a way for everyone to participate.
Pack Meetings: Typically 2nd Mondays @ 6:30 PM
Den Meeting: Bimonthly to Monthly – determined by each group
our leaders
Our leaders are dedicated parents who volunteer their time in a variety of roles from leading small groups of scouts to fundraising coordination to event planning and more. We’re always looking for more heads and hands to help the scouts have fun, learn well, and keep scouting alive and strong in Farmington
Telephone: 612-642-1741
Email: mnpack116@gmail.com
adventure is calling
Why Join Cub Scouts?
Scouting is all about encouraging boys and girls to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best no matter the outcome. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, we aim to teach kids that doing their best can be a fun and rewarding experience—no matter the difficulty of the challenge. We provide opportunities for your family to do fun things together where we can grow into our very best selves!
A Word
From a Parent
“Scouts has been such a great experience for my kids. Our son and daughters seem to always come home asking when the next activity is – not wanting to miss a single thing. We cherish the chance for them to get outside, make friends in an experiential way, and build character while having fun at the same time. They’re having a blast and we’re grateful they get to participate in something so fun and formative.”
PACK Calendar
Our 2026-2027 Activities
Pack Meetings
Our regular pack meetings, generally held the 2nd Monday monthly.
Special Events
These are special events and activities outside of regular pack meetings.
Camps & Campouts
Opportunities to head to a camp or join a pack-hosted campout.
Service Projects
Opportunities to serve our local community and families.
SEPT 14
Fall Pack Kickoff
We're kicking off our scouting season with a fun-filled meeting designed especially for welcoming new or potential new scouts.
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Fall Pack Kickoff
September 14 · 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Whitetail Woods Regional Park
SEPT 19
Fundraising Kickoff
We start our fall fundraising efforts officially on this date. This funds our pack and scouts way to camp and more!
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Fundraising Info
We sell wreaths, swags, garland, and more through Evergreen in Bloomington. We also join our area council in selling Trails End popcorn both individually and through group sales at locations around our area.
OCT 4
Fall Day Camp
We join other scouts from around our area Fall Day Camp at Phillipo in Cannon Falls. This day camp is free for new scouts!
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OCT 7
Homecoming Parade
We join our area schools and other youth-focused organizations and walk in the FHS Homecoming Parade
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Homecoming Parade
We walk in the Farmington High School homecoming parade alongside school groups and other youth organizations. More details will come via email when we receive them!
OCT 15-18
Wood Tick Campout
We've been invited by Troop 118 to join their annual Wood Tick Campout. Come for 1 or more nights or for a day
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Wood Tick
More details and sign-up information to follow. Each scout needs an adult with them. This is tent camping (some pack tents are available if needed)
OCT 19
Pumpkin Chuckin'
Pack Meetin'
An annual tradition complete with mini-pumpkin launchers and pumpkin painting.
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Pumpkin Chuckin'
October 19 · 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Whitetail Woods Regional Park
NOV 1
Popcorn/Wreath Sales Conclude
We close up our fall fundraisers and prep for holiday delivery!
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End of Sales
We conclude our annual popcorn and wreath sale fundraisers. Instructions and specific dates for turn-in and pickup will be shared via email.
NOV 9
Carnival Night
Mini-carnival events and activities (and prizes!) set up for scouts, families, and potential new scouts to enjoy.
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Carnival Night
November 9 · 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Farmington Lutheran Church
DEC 12
Toys for Town
We join dozens of friends from our community to wrap gifts for Farmington PD's Toys for Town project.
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Toys for Town
December 12 · ~9:00 AM
Farmington High School
DEC 14
Fundraising Celebration & Pack Awards
We'll celebrate with some silliness, prizes, and an update on what's ahead in 2027.
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Celebration & Awards
December 14 · 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Akin Road Elementary School
JAN 8
Night Sledding
Weather permitting, we hit the hill at Whitetail Woods Regional Park for a fun night of sledding down (and hiking up!)
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Night Sledding
Friday, January 8 · 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Whitetail Woods Regional Park Sledding Hill
JAN 15
Movie Night!
Friday Night with popcorn and a multi-plex of movies! We'll settle in and celebrate and get our snack on!
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Movie Night
Friday, January 15 · 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Farmington Lutheran Church
FEB 8
Blue/Gold Banquet
We'll celebrate the annual birthday party for scouting with cake, entertainment, and a crossover ceremony for our AOLs.
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BlueGold Banquet & AOL Crossover Ceremony
February 8 · 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Meadowview Elementary School
FEB 20
Polar Cubs
The day we'll attend Polar Cubs @ Phillipo together. Day camp including sledding, outdoor skills, kick sleds, and more!
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Polar Cubs
More details and sign-up information to follow. Each scout needs an adult with them. Learn more and register below!
MAR 1
PWD Build Night #1
We'll have the tools and space ready to build pinewood derby cars in preparation for the upcoming race!
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Build Night #1
March 1 · 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Farmington Lutheran Church
MAR 8
PWD Build Night #2
We'll have the tools and space ready to build pinewood derby cars in preparation for the upcoming race!
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Build Night #2
March 8 · 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Farmington Lutheran Church
MAR 12
Community Pinewood Derby
We race our handmade derby cars for pride and prizes. Spectators encouraged!
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Pinewood Derby
March 12 · 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Boeckmann Middle School Cafeteria
We invite a number of organizations from around our community to join our cub scouts in creating cars and racing for fun, prizes, and pride!
APR 17
Park Cleanup
We've adopted Dodd Trail Park in Lakeville and we'll walk the park to help clean up any spring debris and garbage.
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Park Cleanup
April 17 · 9:30 am
Dodd Trail Park
MAY 21
Advancement Picnic
We transition into our summer season and advance ranks for the year at a fun awards and advancement potluck.
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Advancement Picnic
May 21 · 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Whitetail Woods Regional Park Shelter
JUNE 11-12
Pack Family Campout
Our pack summer campout! Join other scout families for an overnight of fun. Bring a tent or borrow one!
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Pack Campout
More details and sign-up information to follow. Each scout needs an adult with them.
JUNE 27
Top the Tater Parade
We invite all area scouts to join us in walking and candy-ing in the Farmington Top the Tater Days Parade!
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Top the Tater Parade
June 27 · Late morning
Dakota County Fairgrounds
More details to follow when we have them. Plan to join us!
JULY 10
Rockets!
Blast off! Build your own rockets from a pack-provided kit. There will be rockets for each scout and another for a friend.
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Rockets
July 11 · 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Meadowview Elementary Fields
AUG 6-8
Cub Summer Camp
Our pack, along with others, heads to Kiwanis Scout Camp north of Stillwater for a weekend of fun and activities.
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Cub Summer Camp
More details and sign-up information to follow in the spring. Each scout will have an adult with them. Learn more and see the accomodations and activities below!
Monthly
Den Meetings
Each age/grade-based den meets monthly or sometimes more often to have character & skill-building adventures.
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Cub Summer Camp
More details and sign-up information to follow in the spring. Each scout will have an adult with them. Learn more and see the accomodations and activities below!
SCoutING with 116
Frequently Asked Questions
We want to help make sure your questions are answered as you consider if your child and family would benefit from being part of scouts. You are always welcome to reach out with specific questions or to learn more through a conversation with a leader. Simply put, we’d love to have you. Learn more about scouting in our area by watching the video below, or check out the frequently asking questions by clicking the + sign next to each question.
Our Charter Organization
Every scout pack has a “charter organization” that provides an official organization to connect with for support and more. Each Charter Organization has a representative as part of the pack leadership structure. We are grateful to be chartered by the North Trail Elementary Parent Teacher Partnership. Learn more about their work at their Facebook page.
When do you meet?
There are generally two monthly meetings. One of those is a “pack” meeting, typically held the 2nd Monday of each month (with a few exceptions for special events). This is when the whole group meets, Lions (kindergarten) through AOLs (5th grade). There are also “den” meetings, when grade/rank groups meet for adventures. These meetings are set by the Den Leader in partnership with the group of parents and families involved. There are also special activities throughout the year when meeting times change to accommodate these events. See the calendar for details.
What costs are involved?
First things first, finances should never be a reason that keeps someone from scouting. Our council and pack will ensure any financial restraints are met with discrete help to remove that roadblock. Dues are around $200 per scouting year. These are paid during annual registration in late summer (or in two installments). Other costs include the scout uniform, optional camps and special activities, and summer camp. All of these costs can be offset by our fall fundraising efforts that all scouts can participate in.
We've never done scouts before!
That’s great! We’ll be sure to walk you through things – both parents and scouts – to make sure the experience is fun-filled and low-stress.
What if my child has unique needs
Everyone can find a place in scouts, no matter the unique or special needs. We’ll partner with parents to help makes sure each child is safe, has fun, and has a path to fully experience everything possible.