We will be participating in the Colonia Fall Cleanup on September 28th, 2024.
We will be meeting up at 9:00 Am at Charlie Shaughnessy Park (behind the Shell Gas station on Inman Ave, near Walgreens)
Bring work/gardening gloves if you have them.
Th Scouts will be spreading mulch for the playground and then will have time to play afterwards.
Everyone is welcome to come and check it out.
No need to sign-up ahead of time.
Join at Any Age, Any Time!
The pack runs with the help of adult volunteers. We need the help of parents to run Dens and plan events.
Without volunteers, we cannot run the program.
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Cub Scout pack 523 is located in Colonia, New Jersey.
We are Sponsored by Saint John Vianney School, located at 420 Inman Ave. Colonia, New Jersey.
The pack was started in 1943 and is for boys in Kindergarten through fifth grade.
The Scouts complete various grade appropriate adventures to attain higher ranks and learn life skills.
If you have interest in joining the Pack or want more information, contact us HERE
We are now accepting applications online - Click here.
You can also view or print our Flyer HERE, or our Brochure HERE.
You can find our Private Facebook group HERE
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The Scouts enjoy various activities that include:
- Fall Camping
- Fall Scout Beach Jam in Wildwood
- Pinewood Derby Races
- Blue and Gold Dinner
- Rain Gutter Regatta
- Cubanapolis
- Spring Family Camping
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Archery
- BB Gun Shooting
- Various Summer Activities
- And More!
The Scouts also participate in various community service projects that include:
- Spring Colonia Cleanup
- Socktober
- Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Scouting for Food
- Fall Colonia Cleanup
- And More!
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The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The vision of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is:
- Trustworthy
- Loyal
- Helpful
- Friendly
- Courteous
- Kind
- Obedient
- Cheerful
- Thrifty
- Brave
- Clean
- Reverent