Scouts from Pack 620 marched again in the Highlands Ranch 4th of July Parade on July 4, 2025. We marched with Packs from around Highlands Ranch and had a great time. The kids ran out of candy as they handed it out along the parade route. We also handed out flyers with information on all of our Packs. This is definitely going to be a yearly tradition for us. Maybe a float?

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Scouts and their families from Pack 620 helped to lay flags on the headstones at Ft. Logan National Cemetery. It provided us an opportunity to honor our nation’s veterans, including family members and friends, and reflect on their service on Memorial Day weekend.

On May 17-18, 2025, Pack 620 held our annual Crossover and May campout at Chatfield State Park. We had a fun-filled afternoon with games and other activities leading up to our Crossover, followed by dinner, and a campfire. Some highlights included:

Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Crossover and Campout a success! 

In particular, our Crossover Committee and their families, and all the parents, Scouts, and other volunteers who helped out. Crossover Committee: Alicia Schalla, Emily Phillips, Kyle Marquand, Nicole Garrido, Suzie Voong, and Valerie Hopkins.

On May 10, 2025, several Scouts in Pack 620 went to Staunton State Park to get their Fishing adventure elective. Staff from Colorado Parks and Wildlife were really great, providing instructors for the Scouts, teaching them how to prepare their fishing rods and cast into the pond. After instruction, the Scouts tried their hand at fishing, catching and releasing trout in the Davis fishing ponds. Three Scouts—Ben, Charlie, and Massimo—each caught at least one fish. The rest of us were lucky to catch tree branches, rocks, and other local fauna in the pond. The Scouts had a great time. Thanks so much Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the instruction and gear. Also, a big thank you to Sean Brewer for organizing this trip!

On April 6, 2025, Pack 620 Scouts had a blast launching their rockets. Although a couple managed to land in trees and other areas, the majority of rockets were recovered and were launched again to great success. A big thanks to Cubmaster Kyle Marquand for assisting Scouts with putting rockets together, Asst. Cubmaster Nicole Garrick for managing the ordering and delivery of the rockets and to former Cubmaster Steve Dean for managing the launch pads. (Steve, we may be calling you next year for advice!)

On March 11, 2025, Pack 620 had to say goodbye to Cubmaster Steve Dean and Popcorn Kernel Lori Dean. They will be moving to be closer to family in Alabama. 

Cubmaster Dean has served our Pack as a Den Leader, Assistant Cubmaster, and served as Cubmaster since 2021. He has planned and led exciting events for our Pack including campouts, the Rocket launch, the Pinewood Derby (those Dad jokes), the July 4th parade, as well as our monthly Pack meetings. We want to thank him for his years of committed leadership and dedication to Pack 620.

Popcorn Kernel Lori Dean has served as the Pack’s Fundraising Chair since 2021, leading the Pack’s efforts to raise money through popcorn and butter braid sales each year. Through her efforts, our Pack has increased its sales of popcorn each year and have doubled sales during her time as Chair. In 2021, we sold approx. $4,358 and in 2024, we sold $8,133. This has allowed our Pack to undertake several activities we would not otherwise have been able to afford, including having multiple campouts and CAP. We want to thank her for her tireless activity on behalf of our Pack.

On March 11, 2025, Cubmaster Steve Dean received his Wood Badge at St. Luke’s UMC at the Pack 620 March Crossover. Mr. Dean was supported in the ceremony by his family, including his son Andrew who placed the tartan neckerchief around his neck, and his wife Lori, who helped place the slider and wooden beads. His daughters Ashlyn and Samantha, assisted throughout the process, holding items for the ceremony.

Cubmaster Dean attended Wood Badge, an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals. Leaders who complete this leadership course are awarded a tartan neckerchief and wooden beads made of acacia wood on a leather lace.

On March 11, 2025, Pack 620 held our Arrow of Light ceremony and Crossover. Two Scouts received the Arrow of Light, the highest rank in Cub Scouts: Ashlyn Dean and Layla Garrido. The ceremony was organized by the AOL’s Den Leader Nicole Garrido. Both Scouts were welcomed into Troop 114G.

At our January 2025 Pack meeting, our Scouts were faced with the Marshmallow Challenge—build the tallest free-standing structure you can from some sticks of spaghetti, masking tape, and string. Then place one whole marshmallow on the top, without the structure collapsing. Our Scouts and their families worked well together, showing off their design creativity and put together some great structures!

Pack 620 had a great time at our first indoor overnight campout at Colorado Adventure Point (CAP) on February 22, 2025. Scouts and their siblings each got to do rock climbing, archery, and BB guns. Everyone then got ready for bed, setting out our sleeping bags, and watching a movie before bedtime. Breakfast was grab and go yogurts and bars. Thanks to Lori Dean and Melissa Denny for arranging this great adventure!