Welcome to Pack 234
A Catholic Cub Scouting program for boys and girls
Pack 234 is chartered to Holy Trinity Catholic School
All children in grades K-5 are eligible to join. To learn more, contact cubmaster@pack234.org.
Dens meet at Holy Trinity School twice each month. We also have one monthly pack meeting one the second or third Saturday.
Contact us for more details about meeting times.
Den Meeting Updates
Pack 234 does not hold den meetings over the summer. Our regular den meetings will resume in September. Over the summer, check below for updates on summer outings and hikes.
IF YOU WANT to participate in summer events, contact us or just show up. You can join Pack 234 now or wait until school starts.
Summer 2026
Pack 234 is active during the summer. Any scout who participates in three events during the summer months (June, July, and August) is eligible for the National Summertime Award belt loops and pins (can be earned every year). All scouts and non-scouts are welcome to join us!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer 2026
Pack Hike: Kenneth Hahn State Park
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is a green gem just north of LAX. It’s been called the best place to view DTLA at sunset.
This is a 2.3 mile hike with ups and downs. It’s an intermediate challenge with some shade along the path. Sun protection, water, and a hat are mandatory.
Date: Aug 15, 2026
Time: 9 am
Location: 4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Park at Gwen Moore Lake, which is the first right after entering the park. Entry is $10 per car.
Uniform: comfortable hiking clothes
All hikers should come prepared! Bring a backpack, hat, filled water bottle, and a snack.
Pack Hike: San Ramon Reserve
This is not so much a hike as a scout play party. Gather at Gabriel’s house, explore the hiking trail behind it (0.8 miles round trip), and stay to hang out with the other families.
Date: Aug 22, 2026
Time: 9 am
Location: Park at 31287 Ganado Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
Uniform: Come as you are! No hiking gear needed for this one.
Holy Trinity Family Day Recruiting Booth
Holy Trinity is holding a back-to-school volunteer and activities fair. Cub Scout Pack 234 needs scouts and parents to sit at our booth and tell families about the fun activities and benefits of belonging to Pack 234.
Contact committeechair@pack234.org for more information.
Fall 2026
Join Scouting Night
We are holding a JOIN SCOUTING NIGHT for new families to learn more about Cub Scouting and Pack 234. It is open to everybody – no need to RSVP.
We would like current Pack 234 families and den leaders to be on hand to talk to new families.
This is for INFORMATION ONLY. We will tell you about Cub Scouting and all about the activities our scouts do.
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Holy Trinity Catholic School, 1226 W Santa Cruz St, San Pedro, CA 90732
New first graders will be Tigers in 
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New kindergartners will be Lions in 
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Ready to join now? Register here!
September Pack Meeting: Welcome Back!
Get ready for the 2026-2027 pack year! We’ll be welcoming back our current families, recognizing everybody’s accomplishments over the summer, and introducing Cub Scouting to new families.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 pm
Location: Peck Park
Uniform: Class A
We will be having a full-on cookout! Bring a dessert.
Fall 2026 Popcorn Booth Sales
Pack 234’s 2026 popcorn sale is starting soon. Our NEXT BOOTH SALE hasn’t been scheduled yet (but will be posted here).
To sign up for a shift, download the Trails End app for your phone or create an account for your scout in a browser.
Visit our POPCORN INFORMATION PAGE to learn how to get set up for success!
October Pack Meeting: Fall Campout and Rocket Derby
This will be Pack 234’s first overnight pack campout of the year. We are combining it with our ROCKET DERBY.
Here are the details:
What: Pack overnight campout
When: October 17-18, 2026
Where: TBD
Wear: T-shirts during the day, Class A uniforms at night
Bring: Check out the Pack 234 campout packing list
Meals: Sign up to bring food for dinner on Saturday (link TBD)
Schedule
| 1 pm | Earliest arrival Arrive and pitch tents during afternoon |
| 3 pm | Rocket Derby |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Dinner with dens |
| 7:30-8:30 pm | Campfire (skits, songs, s’mores) |
| 10 pm | Lights out |
| Sunday am | Breakfast, cleanup, and depart |
Building rockets: All families should build their rockets at home. We will have some supplies at the first den meeting in April. Your scout will need a 2 liter plastic soda bottle. Do not use a plastic water bottle. Water bottles can be thinner and not designed for the CO2 gas that a soda bottle is designed for (40-55 psi at room temperature pressure when you buy them at the store, max rating 150 psi). We pressurize the rockets to 50 psi when launching.
Here are a tutorial and templates to help you build your rocket:
Tutorial (click the pic) 
Templates 
Launching rockets: Launching starts at 2 pm. Each scout will have at least one opportunity to launch, and we’ll plan for a second and third rounds as time permits.
November Pack Meeting: STEM Night
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Holy Trinity School
Wear: Class A uniforms
STEM Night is easily the coolest pack meeting in the Greater Los Angeles Council! We’ll be rotating through stations learning about various STEM topics. The actual activities will be updated as we get closer to the event.
Winter 2026-2027
San Pedro Christmas Parade
Join Pack 234 and Troop 234 as we show our civic pride and holiday cheer for the citizens of San Pedro!
We’ll be marching in the San Pedro Spirit of the Holidays Parade.
DATE: Sunday, December 6, 2026
TIME: 12-2 pm
WHERE: See the map below. The staging order will be posted here once we are told where to line up.
WEAR: Class A uniforms. Santa hats are authorized.
Families can walk with us or line up along the route to enjoy the parade. Scouts will also get credit for service hours and hiking miles.
December Pack Meeting: Christmas Caroling
Pack 234’s will be spreading holiday cheer to our local community!
Date: December 12, 2026
Time: 10-12 am
Location: The Canterbury Retirement Community, 5801 Crestridge Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Uniform: Class A
We’ll be singing Christmas carols as well as enjoying donuts, hot chocolate, and (for parents) coffee.
Here is the Pack 234 Christmas carol song list
January Pack Meeting: Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby is one of Cub Scouting’s most exciting events! We will distribute kits at the December pack meeting. You can also pick one up from the Cabrillo Beach Scout Shop (until Dec 31, 2025), Long Beach Scout Shop, or LA Scout Shop. New families are welcome to come check out the event or even join in on the fun.
Parent Volunteers
We’re looking for some extra hands to make the event a big success.
Check-In and Race Day Information
Check-in is mandatory. If you will have a hard time making check-in, we can make alternate arrangements. Vehicles will be judged legal and impounded. Read the Pack 234 Pinewood Derby Rules for more information about check-in.
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Holy Trinity Catholic School
Uniform: Class A
Check-in will start at 10 am. Following that, we’ll race cars in den order. Siblings and parents are also welcome to build cars!
Prizes will be awarded for the fastest cars as well as the following style categories:
- Most Awesome (chosen by the scouts)
- Best Workmanship
- Best Paint Job
- Most Patriotic
- Most Humorous
- Most Creative
Building your car
Check out the Pack 234 official pinewood derby rules. We are strict about enforcing our car construction rules.
For families who need help building the car or don’t have tools, we will let you know if any pack parents offer to help families with woodworking. Check your email for details.
Here are some Pinewood Derby tips, tricks, and pointers to help you get started.
February Pack Meeting: Blue and Gold Banquet
The annual Blue and Gold Banquet is a celebration of the BSA’s 116th birthday and our scouting accomplishments this year. Join us for food, silliness, and memories. Our theme this year is TBD.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Holy Trinity Parish Center
Uniform: Class A
RSVP and sign up to bring food (SIGN-UP forthcoming).