Pack 214 - Matthews, NC

About Pack 214

Cub Scout Pack 214 is a family pack serving Matthews, North Carolina, and surrounding communities since February 1971, offering scouting programs to both boys and girls from kindergarten through fifth grade. We are part of the Etowah District in the Mecklenburg County Council and are sponsored by Matthews United Methodist Church (MUMC).

Cub Scout Den Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM ET at Matthews United Methodist Church on the first and second floors, with Pack Meetings scheduled for the second Tuesday of the month in the Eagle’s Nest.

MUMC is located at 801 South Trade Street in downtown Matthews. The Eagle’s Nest is located at the end of the large parking lot. This facility serves as the primary meeting location for Troop 39 (Boys) and Troop 139 (Girls), and additional meeting space for many ministries of the church.

Our goal is to foster the Scouting America vision of building our youth into conscientious, responsible, and productive citizens by instilling in them lifetime values and developing ethical character traits as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. We want to create an environment that fosters a sense of community while keeping the fun in scouting. As Baden Powell once said, we are building “Happy, Healthy, and Helpful Citizens.”

We are required to ensure that all our leaders are properly trained, so our scouts can be mentored in a safe environment provided by our sponsor organization. In addition, we encourage our leaders to attend regular Scout training events and monthly roundtables. We are proud to have past and present leaders who are Eagle Scouts and Wood Badge trained.

Our goal is for every scout to continue in Scouting after Cub Scouts — many of our scouts go on to Troop 39 (Boys) or Troop 139 (Girls), also sponsored by MUMC, and scouts are always welcome at whichever troop is the right fit for them.

It is our sincerest hope that if you or someone you know is considering becoming involved in Scouting, you’ll reach out. New to Scouting entirely? Our Welcome, New Cub Scout Families page is a great place to start.

Awards Pack 214 Has Received

Journey to Excellence (AKA: Quality Unit) Award

1986 – 1989, 1991 – 2010, 2013 (Bronze Level), 2014 (Gold Level), 2021 (Gold Level)

[UPDATE: add 2022-2025 results if the pack has continued earning JTE Gold]

National Summertime Pack Award

1986 – 1999, 2001 – 2004, 2006 – 2007, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2020

Friends of Scouting Award

2003, 2005 – 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

100% Boys Life Unit

1980, 1982 – 1983, 1985 – 1999, 2002 – 2003, 2005 – 2006, 2008, 2010

Rotary Scout Show

1974 – 1976, 1983, 1993, 1995, 1996

2010 Anniversary Recruiter Award

William T. Hornaday Unit Award, 2013