This week was another light week as we wait for our open house next week. First here is a quick summary of what the dens did this week and then a few quick announcements (I know you all just heard the announcement song in your head when you read that).
Tigers & Wolves: (1st & 2nd grade) The Tigers and Wolves teamed up to complete establishing their den codes of conduct and went over the importance of following rules. They they played a variant of “Simon Says” that incorporated their code of conduct and scout signs.
Bears: (3rd grade) The Bear den reviewed the den rules that they came up with during the last meeting followed by a review of the Scout Law and how their den rules tie into the Scout Law. They each shared a joke with the den before focusing on the meaning of the Scout Sign. They learned and practiced the square Knot before heading outside to play soccer and a few rounds of rock, paper, scissors. They wrapped up by coming back inside to sing a song. During the week the bears are to practice their square knot.
Webelos: (4th grade): The Webelos den played captain on deck and the counting to 21 game, both designed to strengthen listening skills and the ability to follow directions. After the Open House they will work on choosing a den name. Their den name mimics a patrol name in the boy scouts and gives them something of their choosing to identify by. They will keep this den name for the next two years. Scouts are asked to start coming up with ideas for “patrol” names.
Arrow of Light: (5th grade); The Arrow of Light den went over their den code of conduct and then joined the Webelos den for games that focused on the development of listening skills and display the importance of being able to follow directions. After the Open House, the Arrow of Light den will also choose a den name and be referred to by that name as they prepare to join the Boy Scouts. For the Arrow of Light scouts, while they are not yet ready to learn the Boy Scout patrol method, they will be using some of the more subtle references to it such as a den (patrol) name, so they have a familiarity of the terms when they do cross over.
Open House: Reminder that Monday 9/25 is our Open House. We ask that all scouts bring a friend to show that friend what we do in Cub Scouts. Scouts are asked to wear their uniform, or as much of their uniform as they have. Webelos Scouts from both dens may volunteer to work a station or guide a den of other scouts around. If they would like to lead an activity or a group of scouts we ask that they arrive by 6:30 PM.
Battle of Germantown: On Saturday October 7th, the pack will be visiting Historic Germantown. More details about the event in general can be found on the Pack Calendar Event Listing. Meeting times and locations will be announced soon.
Scout Day at the National Constitution Center: On Saturday October 28th, Pack 1776 will be attending Scout Day at the Constitution Center. This is another one of those activities that DO sell out very fast. As such we cannot take headcounts. This is purely a first come first serve activity but it is one of the better Scout Day activities and is done really well. They have a lot of opportunity for scouts of all ages, and a list of requirements that can be met is listed in the Pack Calendar Event Listing. It is recommended that you register on your own using group sales – however to ensure that all of those who go are on the same or similar schedule you must identify as “Pack 1776”.
Fall Fest & Fall Fest Camping Trip: While we have a due date of 10/23 to collect final headcounts and payment please be aware that Fall Fest CAN SELL OUT. We will be making our first set of registrations next week and will add people once per week until the deadline or Fall Fest is full. So please, the sooner you can make payment, the sooner we can guarantee you will be able to sign up. [Link to Calendar Event]
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