April 2026 Newsletter
Happy Easter everyone. We hope everyone had a fantastic Spring break and are ready to get back to school and back to Scouting.
March Roundup
It’s fair to say that the Pinewood Derby dominated March but since it’s the favorite event of many I don’t think people minded too much.
Congratulations to our winners:
Tiger Den First Place: Lucas Ford
Wolf Den First Place: Juliette Sutela
Bear Den Blue First Place: Owen Shubitowski
Bear Den Gold First Place: Lilliana Youmans
Arrow of Light First Place: Blake Hall
Best in Show: Caden Marz
Finals Third Place: Blake Hall
Finals Second Place: Lucas Ford
Finals First Place: Owen Shubitowski
Spring Camp
Join us for our Spring Camp at Binder Park Zoo.
The campout runs from Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM through Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Registration closes April 24th, 2026.
Also all Scouts and adults are required to have a signed waiver and an updated Scouting AB form prior to attending. Please submit these documents to Gretchen Hannah in person or at gretchen@hayespack729.org by April 24th, 2026.
Price includes meals and indoor accommodations. Please see the packing list here: https://binderparkzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Overnight-Packing-List.pdf
Eco Fair
In lieu of their usual Earth Day Extravaganza, on May 2nd Starting at 1pm, Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is hosting their first annual Eco Fair. Learn about conservation from Wayne County Parks staff as well as some partner organizations, such as the University of Michigan Environmental Interpretive Center, Bees in the D, and Huron Clinton Metroparks. Live animals, crafts, games, and inflatables will help deliver the fun as well as lessons you can take home! You’ll be green with envy if you miss this one!
This is a FREE EVENT, no registration is required, and all ages are welcome.
For more information, call (734) 261-1990.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our Pack 729 Easter Egg Hunt Pack Meeting is being held on April 7th at 6:30pm.
Be sure to bring a basket or bag to carry eggs, and be ready to test your Scouting knowledge with exciting games.
We will be both inside and outside so dress accordingly.
Upcoming Events
Pack Meeting - Easter Egg Hunt
April 7 | 6:30pm
Play some games to earn some eggs. Be sure to dress warm as we will be both inside and outside. Bring a basket or bag to carry your eggs.
Den Meeting
April 14 | 6:30pm
Our regularly scheduled Den Meeting.
Committee Meeting to follow.
Den Meeting
April 21 | 6:30pm
Our regularly scheduled Den Meeting.
Visiting the Knights of Detroit Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar
May 4 | 6:30pm
As many of our events do this originally started as an event for just one den but it sounded so fun we decided to open it up to everyone. On May 4th at 6:30pm we’re going to be visiting the Knights of Detroit Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar at the historic Detroit Masonic Temple. There we will get to see them perform sword drills get a tour of their asylum. We will also talk about the connection between Knighthood and the scouts as part of the Tiger’s Good Knights adventure.
We will meet at the Detroit Masonic Temple on the third floor. There is parking behind the building. Just tell them you are with the Cub Scouts and visiting Detroit Commandery when you hit the desk.
From Easter to Earth Day we’ve got a lot of fun planned this month and more on the way as things warm up!
