Service Saturdays

Pack 406 began a new initiative called “Service Saturdays.” One Saturday a month, each den is responsible for a service opportunity for all Cub Scouts in our park to participate in.

These are not required events but extra opportunities to give back and show that we can make a difference.

December 2023 (2 of 2)

Wreath Placement at LI National Cemetery

Wreaths Across America helps teach our Cub Scouts to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who serve, TEACH our children the value of freedom. Pack 406 Cub Scouts are invited to participate in wreath placement on Saturday, December 16 at the Long Island National Cemetery. 

December 2023 (1 of 2)

Field of Honor Flag Retrieval 

Pack 406 Cub Scouts will assist the Kiwanis Club of Huntington to retrieve the U.S. flags surrounding Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Huntington Town Hall on Saturday, December 9 at 12:00pm

Past Service Events

September 2023

14th Annual Field of Honor

Pack 406 will support the Kiwanis Club of Huntington's Field of Honor. Sponsor a flag to recognize veterans who dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom — or ANY honoree of your choice.

June 2023

Flag Placement & Retrieval at LI National Cemetery

Be a part of the Pack 406 tradition of retrieving flags on our military's graves to honor their service to our country. Flag placement will take place on Saturday, May 27, and flag retrieval will take place on Saturday, June 3 at the Long Island National Cemetery (Farmingdale, NY).

May 2023

Town of Huntington Memorial Day Ceremony

Join us at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 28, to assist the Town of Huntington in handing out programs for the Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony at the Veterans Plaza. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.

April 2023

Beach Cleanup

Pack 406 will be participating in our first cleanup of 2023 at West Neck Beach. We recommend reusable work gloves, but disposable gloves and bags/buckets will be provided.

FEbruary 2023

Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors

Let's brighten the day for seniors in our community! Pack 406 will be collecting homemade Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens at Carillon Nursing and Rehab in Huntington. Use the printables below or make your own!

January 2023

Hats, Scarves, and Gloves Donations

Pack 406 will be collecting new and gently used hats, gloves, and scarves to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Bring your collected items to the January Pack Meeting on 1/20 at 7 p.m. at Countrywood.

December 2022 (1 of 2)

Field of Honor Flag Retrieval 

Pack 406 Cub Scouts will assist the Kiwanis Club of Huntington to retrieve the U.S. flags surrounding Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Huntington Town Hall on Saturday, December 10 at 11 a.m.

December 2022 (2 of 2)

Wreath Placement at LI National Cemetery

Wreaths Across America helps teach our Cub Scouts to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who serve, TEACH our children the value of freedom. Pack 406 Cub Scouts are invited to participate in wreath placement on Saturday, December 17 at the Long Island National Cemetery. 

NOvember 2022

Scouting For Food

Scouting For Food is our biannual food drive. Pack 406 will be at the Huntington Square Stop & Shop (3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport) on Saturday and Sunday, November 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Collected food will go to Joseph’s Storehouse Food Pantry at Gloria Dei.

October 2022

Toy Drive for Kids Fighting Cancer

Pack 406 is collecting new toys to be delivered to hundreds of children across Long Island through the KiDS NEED MoRE Cheer Bus this holiday season across Long Island. Kids Need More is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Copiague dedicated to enhancing the lives of kids and families coping with serious illness and cancer.

September 2022

13th Annual Field of Honor

Pack 406 will support the Kiwanis Club of Huntington's Field of Honor. Sponsor a flag to recognize veterans who dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom — or ANY honoree of your choice.

JUne 2022

Memorial Day Flag Retrival

Be a part of the Pack 406 tradition of placing flags on our military's graves to honor their service to our country. This year for Memorial Day we will assist with flag placement/retrieval at Long Island National Cemetery (Pinelawn). Scouts should wear their full Field Uniform (Class A)!

May 2022

Memorial Day Flag Placement

Be a part of the Pack 406 tradition of placing flags on our military's graves to honor their service to our country. This year for Memorial Day we will assist with flag placement/retrieval at Long Island National Cemetery (Pinelawn). Scouts should wear their full Field Uniform (Class A)!

April 2022

Tree Planting for Arbor Day

We have been invited to support the Town of Huntington's annual Arbor Day celebration by helping plant bare root saplings in our community at Koster Park. This Arbor Day, our Cub Scouts will be planting trees they will one day be able to enjoy the shade of! Friday, April 29 (Arbor Day) at 4:30 p.m.

MARCH 2022

Donations to Ukraine

Pack 406 will be supporting the Town of Huntington's humanitarian assistance program to provide essential supplies to people affected by the recent conflict in Ukraine. Please drop off your collected items at the Blue & Gold on March 24 from 10-11 a.m. at United Skates.

February 2022

Stehli Beach Cleanup

Pack 406 will assist the Friends of the Bay in our first cleanup of 2022 at Stehli Beach. We recommend reusable work gloves, but disposable gloves and bags/buckets will be provided. The organizers have requested that masks be worn for the cleanup.

January 2022

Thank-yous to Essential Workers

Pack 406 Cub Scouts will assist the Kiwanis Club of Huntington to retrieve the U.S. flags surrounding Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Huntington Town Hall.

December 2021

Field of Honor Flag Removal

Pack 406 Cub Scouts will assist the Kiwanis Club of Huntington to retrieve the U.S. flags surrounding Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Huntington Town Hall.

November-December 2021

Wreaths Across America: Placement

Pack 406 will honor and remember our fallen heroes by volunteering to place wreaths on Wreaths Day at the Long Island National Cemetery on Saturday, December 18. Details on how to participate coming soon!

November 2021

Wreaths Across America: Sponsorship

Pack 406 will honor and remember our fallen heroes by sponsoring remembrance wreaths. Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring a remembrance wreath.

October 2021

Collect Shirts for Pediatric Cancer Patients

We are collecting new shirts (any size with tags on) for JZips, which makes special kid friendly shirts for pediatric cancer patients. We will be collecting shirts until Saturday, October 16; please deliver directly to Hollie G. 

September 2021

12th Annual Field of Honor

Pack 406 will support the Kiwanis Club of Huntington's Field of Honor. Sponsor a flag to recognize veterans who dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom — or ANY honoree of your choice.

May 2021

Spring Cleanup at Gloria Dei

On Saturday, May 22 any time from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pack 406 Cub Scouts and their families are invited to help clean up at our charter org! Please bring gloves and a rake—and a smile! Wear your Pack T-shirt.

April 2021

Beach Cleanup at Crab Meadow

On Sunday, April 11 at 3 p.m., we will be cleaning up the beach at Crab Meadow. Materials (gloves and bags) will be provided by the pack. Come out and help keep trash out of our oceans and waterways!

March 2021

Book Drive for the Book Fairies

Throughout the month, our Cub Scouts will collect books and ask their friends and neighbors for support. Collected books will be donated to The Book Fairies, who provide reading materials for people in need.

FEbruary 2021

Valentine’s Day Cards for Seniors

Let's brighten the day for seniors in our community! Pack 406 will be collecting homemade Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens at Carillon Nursing and Rehab in Huntington. Use the printables below or make your own!

January 2021

Toiletry Collection

The Long Beach Soup Kitchen needs our help! They are in desperate need of toiletries to help the 80-100 families they host a week. PG4Kids is a foundation that helps local families and is asking for help collecting toiletries.

December 2020

Wreaths Across America

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the families of Pack 406 are invited to Remember, Honor and Teach by participating in wreath-laying ceremonies at Calverton National Cemetery.

November 2020

Scouting for Food

Each year, Pack 406 run its annual Scouting for Food campaign to benefit Long Island food banks. This tradition began as a Good Turn for Scouts to refill our community food banks.

October 2020

Car Wash Fundraiser for Gloria Dei

Hosted by BSA Troop 34 and Cub Scout Pack 406 (us!), we are holding a car wash to benefit our charter organization, Gloria Dei, as well as  Joseph's Storehouse (the food pantry at Gloria Dei). Please support us!

September 2020

Field of Honor

Pack 406 Cub Scouts will assist the Kiwanis Club of Huntington to install U.S. flags surrounding Veterans Plaza on the front lawn of Huntington Town Hall.

August 2020

T-Shirts for Pediatric Cancer Patients

A Great Neck teen needs our help!  16-year-old Jordan Harouche started JZIPS to make special T-shirts for himself and other pediatric cancer patients. Jordan takes kid friendly shirts and sews zippers to the shirts for medical staff to easily access the mediports.

June 2020

Father's Day Cards for Seniors

Apex Rehab & Nursing and Hilaire Rehab and Nursing are in need of Father’s Day cards to brighten the day of residents who are still in quarantine and can’t be with their families.

Other Past Projects

Pack 406 has been providing community service for over 50 years. Past projects include Collection for the Northport VA Medical Center, Thanksgiving Food Collection, Leaf Raking at Gloria Dei, supporting the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative, collection to benefit the Cohen Children's Hospital, Memorial Day Flag Placement and Retrieval, and First Responders Thank-Yous just to mention a few!