Camping at Camp Delmont-UPDATE

Our Camping trip to Camp Delmont, is just a couple of weeks out. It is time to start collecting headcounts and payments.

Cub Scout Pack 1776 Tent Camping

When:  June 15th– June 17th

Arrival Time after 6:00 PM on Friday
Departure by 10:30 AM on Sunday
Where: Camp Delmont
Cost: $20 per person <– corrected
Includes: All meals (Saturday through Sunday breakfast), Friday & Saturday evening snack

On Saturday, we will be taking a hike through Camp Hart. This will be a great opportunity for parents to see where your scout will be staying during Resident Camp.

Headcounts and payments must be received by Wednesday June 13, 2018

We will be available for payments May 30th and June 6th from 7-8pm. We will also have a sign up sheet available at our Blue and Gold Ceremony on June 2nd. If you are interested in attending or have any questions please email dgriess@cubscoutpack1776.org

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Camping at Camp Delmont

 

Our Camping trip to Camp Delmont, is just a couple of weeks out. It is time to start collecting headcounts and payments.

Cub Scout Pack 1776 Tent Camping

When: June 15th -17th
Where: Camp Delmont 
Cost: $20 per person
Includes: All meals (Saturday through Sunday breakfast), Friday & Saturday evening snack.

On Saturday, we will be taking a hike through Camp Hart. This will be a great opportunity for parents to see where your scout will be staying during Resident Camp.

Headcounts and payments must be received by Wednesday June 13, 2018

We will be available for payments May 30th and June 6th from 7-8pm. We will also have a sign up sheet available at our Blue and Gold Ceremony on June 2nd. If you are interested in attending or have any questions please email dgriess@cubscoutpack1776.org

 

 

 

 

Camping at Ockanickon Scout Reservation

Cub Scout Pack 155 Tent CampingOur first camping trip of the season, to Ockanickon Scout Reservation, is just a couple of weeks out. It is time to start collecting headcounts and payments.

When:  April 27th – April 29th
Where: Ockanickon Scout Reservation
Cost: $20 per person
Includes: All meals (Saturday through Sunday breakfast), Friday & Saturday evening snack
Full details: Camping at Ockanickon Scout Reservation

Headcounts and payments must be received by Monday April 23rd, 2018.

It is preferred that you email us your headcounts to signups@cubscoutpack1776.org. As well as on the sign up sheet that will be available tonight and next monday. Even if you previously told someone that you were attending, we still need you to sign up.

Please see the full event details at Camping at Ockanickon Scout Reservation – to know what gear one should bring.

2016 Hickory Run Camping Trip

Cub Scout Pack 155 Tent CampingOur August camping trip, our final Summer activity, to Hickory Run State Park is just a couple of weeks out. It is time to start collecting headcounts and payments.

When:  August 4th – August 6th
Where: Hickory Run State Park
Cost: $20 per person
Includes: All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday Breakfast & Campfire Snacks)

Full details: Camping: Hickory Run State Park

Headcounts must be received by July 31st, 2017 and payments must be received no later than Thursday August 3rd, 2017.

It is preferred that you email us your headcounts to signups@cubscoutpack1776.org. Even if you previously told someone that you were attending, we still need you to send an email. We will be available at the Saints United Gym on the following dates and times to collect payments and in person headcounts, additional dates and times may be added.

  • Tuesday July 18th, 2017 from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM (Dan, Karen, Tom)
  • Tuesday August 1st, 2017 from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM (Dan)
  • Thursday August 3rd, 2017 from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM (Karen, Tom)

Please see the full event details at  Camping: Hickory Run State Park – to know what gear one should bring.

Blue & Gold, Camping Trip, Camp Cards

Blue & Gold BanquetBlue & Gold

A quick reminder that we will need your head count for this Saturday’s event at the meeting on Monday June 5, 2017.  If you will not be attending the ceremony we still need a response letting us know.  If you will not make the meeting you can email us to let us know.  The scout and two guests are free. Additional tickets may be purchased on Monday June 5th between 7:00 – 8:00 at the gym. Full details and cost of ticket can be found at End of Year Award Ceremony.  Please note the doors open at 12:15 PM and the event begins at 1:00. There will be a very limited number of tickets available at the door, first come first serve, for a higher cost. See above link for details.

June Camping Trip

A reminder that out June Camping Trip to Fort Washington State Park is scheduled for June 16th – 18th. We need a full headcount for this, also on Monday June 5th. The full details of the event can be found at Camping Trip: Fort Washington State Park. Payment for this trip will be collected the same night if you haven’t already paid. Additional information regarding how to pack and what to expect will be coming the week of the trip. This will be the first activity offered for your scout to earn the National Summertime Activity Award for participation in Summer activities as a pack and den.

Camp CardsCamp Cards

For those who were selling camp cards, all money and/or unsold camp cards are due on Monday June 5th, 2017. We need full payment or cards on this date so please be sure to bring everything.

2016 Hickory Run Camping Trip

Cub Scout Pack 155 Tent CampingOur August camping trip, our final Summer activity, to Hickory Run State Park is just a couple of weeks out. It is time to start collecting headcounts and payments.

When:  August 19th – August 21st
Where: Hickory Run State Park
Cost: $20 per person
Includes: All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday Breakfast & Campfire Snacks)

Full details: Camping: Hickory Run State Park

Headcounts and payments must be received no later than Thursday August 18, 2016. Headcounts can be made by email to Cubmaster Email or in person when making payments.

We will be available at the Saints United Gym on both Thursday August 11th between the hours of 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM to collect payments and in person headcounts.

Please see the full event details at  Camping: Hickory Run State Park – to know what gear one should bring.

Upcoming Hibernia Camping Trip

Camping BearIt looks like the weekend will be a perfect weekend for camping. The highs will be 77-82 and the overnight lows will be 61-62 making for pleasant afternoons and nice sleeping weather.

Arrival time is around 5:00 PM on Friday evening and we will have dinner for those coming Friday night.

The park address and details can be found on the calendar event page at: https://cubscoutpack1776.scouting1776.org/events/camping-hibernia-state-park/

For those who have never been, Hibernia has over 900 acres of trails, fishing sites, and more. If you like fishing and bicycling feel free to bring your gear; scouts with a whittling chip may bring a pocket knife if your parents approve.

Remember, if you wish to go fishing you are required to have a license if you are 16 or older.  If you go biking you must wear appropriate safety gear.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

 

 

Hibernia Camping Trip

Camping BearOur June Camping trip to Hibernia County Park is just a couple of weeks out. It is time to start collecting headcounts and payments.

When:  June 24th – June 26th
Where: Hibernia County Park
Cost: $20 per person
Includes: All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday Breakfast & Campfire Snacks)

Full details: Camping: Hibernia County Park

Headcounts and payments must be received no later than June 16, 2016. Headcounts can be made by email to Cubmaster Email or in person when making payments.

We will be available at the Saints United Gym on both Thursday June 9th and Thursday June 16th between the hours of 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM to collect payments and in person headcounts.

Please see the full event details at  Camping: Hibernia County Park – to know what gear one should bring.

Fort Washington Fun Success

Baden Powell Scout on a raftWe would like to thank all of the families who attended our Fort Washington Camping Trip. Despite a chilly Friday night and a rainy Sunday morning; the camping trip was a huge success with about 45 people in attendance; including several families new to camping.

Saturday was a very busy day for the scouts. The dens covered several requirements that revolved around camping, cooking, and the outdoors this weekend. Tigers and Wolves went on a nature hike and learned a little about their surroundings; Bears worked on their fishing skills; Webelos worked on fire building without matches as well as knot tying and shelter building.

All scouts worked on the tent set up skills which ranged from choosing a good site to setting up their own tent. All scouts covered some of their cooking related skills which ranged, depending on level, from: planning their meals, preparing their meals; cooking on a campfire, or cleaning up after their meals.

We had one of the park rangers, with multiple degrees in the various GeoScience fields, answer questions from the scouts covering topics that consisted of different types of rocks, how rocks are formed, how underground water flows, how caves are formed, how to find water, pollution, water pollution and much more. He tackled anything the scouts could muster.

We closed off Saturday night with a great campfire program that consisted of marshmallow roasting, skits, and loud songs. We also announced the renumbering of our pack from Pack 155 to Pack 1776. Everyone was excited, had a blast, and is eagerly looking forward to the next camping trip.

2016 Fort Washington Camping Trip Information

This post will be full of information to try and explain the logistics for the weekend…

Location

We are camping at site A in the organized group tenting area. For those that were with us last year, when we were at site B, it is simply the next one up the road.  For those who have not been there, once you turn up the road to the organized group tenting sites, go to the last site that ends in a cul-de-sac. Site A holds 100 people, so we will have plenty of room to spread out.

Arrival & Departure Times

Please plan to arrive anytime after 5:00 PM on Friday and then e expect to have camp broken down by 10:00 AM on Sunday and be completely out of the site by 11:00 AM

Weather

The current weather reports indicate that Friday we are expecting plenty of clouds with occasional showers; Saturday is partly to mostly cloudy; and Sunday is cloudy with periods of rain.  So we are looking at a cool wet weekend but no signs of Thunderstorms.  We will continue to watch the weather throughout the night into the morning to see if there are any thunderstorm warnings, but at this time we are a full go; therefore dress accordingly, rain gear is a must as are good shoes.  If you are really concerned feel free to bring a life raft.

In all honesty it will be bit of rain as we set up, but then as we tear down.  Temps will drop to about 45-48 degrees overnight, so warm betting is a must.

What To Bring

Bring good dry shoes, extra socks, extra clothing and rain gear.

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