Cub Scout Pack 199 Bettendorf, Iowa

08/30/2026

What a great story about the old OLOL playground being repurposed. Nice work Father Dane!

https://catholicmessenger.net/2026/08/elementary-school-playground-finds-a-new-home/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAUBZa9wZG9mBWZkaWQWUNd_QExFBAhvv4Ist6Mixh3Y6nL-22V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5GnwvyERAePDbaHHIRq7A1PkDVzVFW6e7HnC5ubzmW2n0xrDJEgEg57mxuKA_aem_t2QJWU5gaXMHqyt--4Jj4g

By Anne Marie Amacher The Catholic Messenger The playground equipment from the former Lourdes Catholic School in Bettendorf found a ...Read More

08/28/2026

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⚜️ Interested in Becoming a Religious Emblems Counselor or Coordinator?

A Scout is Reverent. 🙏

Did you know that adult volunteers can help Scouts explore their faith and work toward a Religious Emblem?

Scouting America recognizes religious emblems developed and administered by many different faith organizations. Each faith establishes its own requirements, including who may serve as a counselor or mentor.

As a Religious Emblems Coordinator, you can also help connect Scouts and their families with the appropriate program and counselor for their faith.

Religious emblems are available for Scouts from many faith traditions, and programs are available for different ages and levels of Scouting.

👉 Interested in helping?

Start by learning about the religious emblem program for your faith and its specific counselor requirements. Some programs allow trained adult volunteers or parents to serve, while others may require clergy or approval from the religious organization.

🔗 Learn more through Scouting America:
https://www.scouting.org/awards/religious-awards/

Illowa Council volunteers — we would love to see more adults helping our Scouts put the 12th point of the Scout Law into action.

⚜️ A Scout is Reverent.

08/27/2026

Thanks for stopping by the first Cub meeting of the year!

08/22/2026

🎒💙 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit Cub Scout Pack 199 at Unpack the Backpack!

It was great meeting so many families, seeing familiar faces, and sharing some of the fun adventures we have planned for our Cub Scouts this year! ⚜️🏕️🚲

We’re excited for another great year with Pack 199 and look forward to welcoming our returning Scouts and some new families too!

🐯🐺🐻🦁⚜️ Adventure starts here!

08/21/2026

🚲 BIKE SAFETY NIGHT — ALL ARE WELCOME! 🚲

Join us for our first Cub Scout meeting of the year at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Bettendorf!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 St. Joan of Arc Catholic School
🚲 Bring your bike and helmet!

We’ll kick off the Scouting year with Bike Safety Night—a fun evening where Scouts can learn some important bike safety tips, practice safe riding, and spend time with friends and families.

New to Cub Scouts? Come check us out! All area families are welcome, including new Scouts who would simply like to see what Cub Scouting is all about. Bring your bike, bring your helmet, and bring a friend!

We’re looking forward to a great year of adventure, friendship, service, and fun!

⚜️ See you Tuesday night at 6:30!

08/09/2026

🎒⚜️ DISCOVER CUB SCOUTING! ⚜️🎒

Stop by the Cub Scout informational table at St. Joan of Arc’s Unpack the Backpack!

🐾 Learn about our K–5 Cub Scout program

✝️ Explore Catholic Scouting opportunities

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy adventure, family time & great parent fellowship
🙏 God • Family • Country — in that order

🌟 ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME!
📞 Have questions? Reach out to Brian Girskis at (563) 505-7681.

08/09/2026

⚜️ COME DISCOVER CUB SCOUTING! ⚜️

Cub Scouts will be at St. Joan of Arc’s Unpack the Backpack! Stop by our informational table and discover all the opportunities waiting for youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade! 🌟

🏕️ Adventure. Friendship. Service. FUN!
Cub Scouts get outdoors 🌲, learn new skills 🛠️, serve their community ❤️, make friends, and create memories with their families.

✝️ GOD • FAMILY • COUNTRY 🇺🇸 We’ll also be sharing information about Catholic Scouting opportunities and how Scouting can help young people grow in faith, character, service, and citizenship. We prioritize God, Family, and Country — in that order.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents are part of the adventure, too! Scouting provides great fellowship, new friendships, and opportunities for families to spend meaningful time together.

💙 ALL YOUTH ARE WELCOME!
Come meet us, ask questions, and find out how your family can join the adventure! 🏕️⚜️

07/01/2026

Thanks Bill for sharing!

07/01/2026

🏕️ Want to take your Cub Scouts camping? BALOO is required!

If your Pack or Den plans to camp overnight, at least one BALOO-trained adult must be on every trip. This hands-on course gives Cub Scout leaders and parents the skills and confidence to safely plan and lead outdoor adventures.

Join us at Camp Loud Thunder on October 9–10, 2026, for a fun weekend of learning, camping, and outdoor skills. Your registration includes course materials, breakfast, and lunch on Saturday.

📅 October 9–10, 2026
📍 Camp Loud Thunder, Illinois City, IL
💲 $30 per person
⏰ Registration closes October 7 (or when all 25 spots are filled!)

Whether you're a Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Bear or Webelos Den Leader, or a parent who enjoys camping with your Pack, BALOO is the training you need to help create safe, memorable outdoor experiences for your Scouts.

🌲 Get registered today at https://illowascouting.org/events/ and get your Pack camp-ready!