Happy Halloween: No Meeting Tonight

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Just a friendly reminder that we are not meeting tonight and we hope that everyone has a safe and fun evening among the ghosts and goblins tonight.

Have a great week and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday November 7th.

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.

July 23rd Family Tubing Outing

Tubing ScoutThis Saturday, the 23rd, is our tubing trip down the Delaware River. If you are going, please email kwonsor@cubscoutpack1776.org and let us know how many people are going. If you want to car pool, we will leave pack 1776 at 9 AM. If you want to meet at the tubing parking lot, we should be there around 10:30a. The location is Bucks County River Country. The address is 2 Walters Lane, Point Pleasant, PA 18950. Go to http://www.rivercountry.net to get more information and to see what is allowed on the river and to purchase passes.

An email will go out Today as a follow up to this post.

Please Note: This is a family outing and not an official Scouting event.  Scouting insurance coverage does not apply.

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.

2016 Spring Hike

 Akela HikingAs we approach Summer, it is time to start getting yourself in hiking mode.  What better way to do that than with a nice hike through the park? Let’s start with some details about the hike itself.  We will be hiking approximately 4 miles in Pennypack Park.  The hike will begin and end at the parking lot off of Rhawn Street at Holmehurst Ave.  There will be several stops along the hike to take a drink and have a handful of trail food. We will also stop to have a light lunch along the trail. With stops the hike should take approximately 2.5-3 hours but that ultimately depends on the scouts.
The path we will be taking is a local path that will start with approximately 2.5 miles of unpaved trail followed by 1.2 miles of paved trail ending with about a quarter mile unpaved again. This is a very flat trail and there isn’t much in the way of inclines, declines nor actual hiking obstacles such as rocky terrain etc…As with any other scouting event, preparation is key. While it is not a hot summer day, maintaining hydration, adequate energy levels and protecting your skin are the three most important things to keep in mind. EVERY Person, youth & adult, will be required to carry a filled water bottle with them as well has have some trail food with them.

It is also important to remember that you will need to carry whatever you bring with you for the entire hike, so try not to overdo it.  Each boy should be able to carry his own gear and it is recommended that he bring a backpack to carry his stuff.

So what do you need to bring along?  Let’s get right down to it…Baloo Hiking

  • Water Bottle filled with WATER ONLY
  • Scout Cap or baseball cap
  • Class A or Class B uniform preferred
  • Long Pants
  • Good Walking/Hiking shoes
  • Spare Socks
  • Pocket First Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Trail Food
  • Light Bagged Lunch (nothing heavy, may have a small sports drink with lunch but no soda, juice, or other sugary drinks)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray

Some additional information that you may find useful

  • Hiking Safety
    • Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
    • Never hike alone; use the buddy system.
    • Dress properly for the weather and environment.
    • Wear sun and insect protection
    • Take an extra pair of socks in case you need to change.
    • Obey traffic signs and signals.
    • Avoid hiking along roadways.
    • Stay on the trail.
    • Be alert to your surroundings.
    • Don’t litter as you hike.
    • Be alert to dangerous animals, insects, and plants. Never touch a wild animal.
    • Take 1 pint of water for each hour you will be hiking. Never drink untreated water.

You can find examples of hiking food here:  http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-food.php
With a trail mix recipe here: http://www.hikingdude.com/trail-mix-recipe.php
Information on Hiking gear can be found here: http://www.hikingdude.com/hiking-gear.php

*** PLEASE SEE THE CALENDAR EVENT FOR DETAILS ***

2016 End of Year Celebration

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VENTURING CREW 1776 PRESENTS: ‘CITY IN THE CLOUDS’

mount olympusDetails:
This year’s celebration will be from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday May 21st at the Saints United Lutheran Church Gym.  It will be a themed event with a meal and snacks being provided. So plan on a mid afternoon meal in place of lunch or dinner.  The doors will be opened around 12:15 PM at which point you are welcome to assist with any final arrangements.

Tickets:
This is a ticketed event and each scout will receive three tickets; one for himself and two for guests. Additional tickets may be purchased at the cost of $10 for anyone 15+,$5 for those 6-14, and free for anyone under the age of 6. Tickets are not transferable to other families; we will have limited tickets available at the door which will cost $15 for those 15+, $10 for those under the age of 15. Pre-ordered tickets may be picked up Thursday May 19th at the Gym between 7:00-8:30 PM. If you can not make it that night, you can let us know and we will have them for you at the door.

olympus-floatingHeadcount:
We need all headcounts no later than 9:00 PM on Monday May 16th, so that we may purchase the correct amount of food.  We will have sign up sheets at the counter starting Monday May 9th so you can indicate how many tickets you will need.

Attire:
Scouts are required to be in uniform for this event. Others should dress for a nice evening out with the family.

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.

Directions

 

 

 

Fire House Visit (4/25/16)

Hello Parents: Hope you all had a great week/weekend. Tomorrow (4/25/16) the TIGERS, WOLVES & BEARS are going to visit the Fire House in Holmesburg. We’ll be meeting AT the Fire House, on Frankford a few doors down from the library. We ask that the boys be IN uniform. Thanks! We’ll see you all there. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. ?