2015 Halloween Party Reminder

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A friendly reminder that tonight 10/26 is our annual Halloween party. It is time for the whole family to get ghoulish and have some fun. This is a perfect time to put on your costume, hang out with new friends and play some fun games.  And thanks to the parents and families there will be some great snacks.The party is from 7:00p – 8:30pm. We can’t wait to see you all there.

If any adults would like to assist with getting set up please come early, we could use your help.  We are planning to be there by 6:00 to begin setting up.

Below is a copy of the sign up sheet for those that need a reminder or if you didn’t have a change to check the list and would like to bring something; the list is ordered by last name. If you would like to bring something not yet on the list please do so; we are still looking for fruit trays, veggie trays and more drinks, pretzels, chips, etc..

  • Gallagher: Cupcakes
  • Leone: Cookies or Candy
  • Walker: Juice Boxes
  • Laganella: ??
  • Gronski: Candy
  • Cruz: Candy
  • Murphy: Water Bottles
  • Sauerwald: Chips & Pretzels
  • Ramos-Jessie: Cupcakes
  • Resta: Paper Products
  • Brandes: Juice boxes/Snacks

 

Fall Fest 10/24/2015

This Saturday we will be going up to Camp Hart for the Fall fest activities. Registration has closed online but there is still a few spots open. If you are interested in going but did not have a chance to sign up please contact me at cubmaster@cubscoutpack1776.org before Thursday at 6pm. We will be at the hall Thursday night to accept payment for the event between 7p-8:30p.

Hope to see you all there.

2015 Fall Fest – Sign Ups Tonight

Fall Fest 2012Next Saturday, October 24, 2015 is Fall Fest up at Camp Hart.

These one-day events are for Cub Scouts and siblings that want to experience camp for a day. Scouts will go from station to station in a structured group and participate in activities like BB and Archery Shooting, Nature, Handicraft, fun games and Outdoor Skills.

  • BB Range
  • Archery
  • Slingshots
  • Apple Chucking
  • Pumpkin Carving
  • Relay Races
  • Cooking Demo
  • Nature
  • Handicraft
  • and much more!

Check-in starts at 8:15 AM Events run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Those wishing to signup for the Fall Fest as a group will need to submit their final headcount and payment by Monday October 19th.  The cost is $20 for Scouts/Siblings and $5 for Adults.

Remember New Scouts will need to turn in their application, health form, and dues so we can ensure they are registered.

 

2015 Philadelphia Encampment Wrap Up

2015 Philadelphia Encampment PatchIt was a great weekend at the Philadelphia Encampment.  Thank you to everyone who came out and we hope you all had a great time on Saturday.  There were many really fun things to do such as Archery, BBs, Knot Tying, Pioneering, Cooking, STEM as well as several other non specific areas that were not only exciting but may have touched on other requirements if you visited those areas. (Please see important note below, about requirements).

This year’s encampment had a Civil War camp set up, a Philadelphia Scouting history tent that showed the history of Philadelphia Council, Treasure Island, and the Order of the Arrow.  We had the emergency helicopter from St. Christopher’s land on the field for the scouts to see, The fire department came out with an engine for the scouts to check out, the police department brought in a swat vehicle, highway patrol, mounted police and bicycle police.  The 24th district was even so kind to offer a special gun safety course which we also used to cover range safety and range rules before the scouts were allowed to use the BB rifles. Cub Scout visitors also got to spectate various Troop/Crew competitions such as the pie eating contest, bike relay, and more.

Finally, the scouts had a chance to see how the things they do in Cub Scouts will be built upon in the Boy Scouts. For example, after knot tying they were able to go to Pioneering and get a taste using those knots along with lashings to build some really amazing structures and got to traverse the monkey bridge, ride the the ferris wheel, and make their way through an obstacle course; all of which were built right there, on site, the night before.

As a bonus, the cubs who spent the weekend even earned a “frost point”, in Scoutbook, an unofficial count of nights spent tent camping at or below freezing point of 32°F.

Once again, we hope everyone enjoyed the day and had a great time.  As you made your way around the field you should have seen many familiar faces. First and foremost you should have seen Mrs. Karen, our Assistant Cubmaster and one of our Wolf Den Leaders who kept the Cub Scout Program running smoothly and watched over the BB range — at the cooking station we had Mr. Luis, one of our committee members, and Mrs. Gladys, one of our Wolf Den leaders — at the Knot Tying station we had Mr. Mike (not Mr. Mikey) one of our Assistant Webelos Leaders, and Mrs. Anna, one of our Assistant Den Leaders — at the rock climbing wall we had Mr. Tom, our Cubmaster, Ms. Avery, our Pack Assistant, and Venturing Crew 1776.

Requirement Notes:

Each cub scout received a lanyard with a badge holder containing a card with their program schedule. Please put your scout’s name on the card and have them bring it to scouts with them so that we may give them credit for what they covered. If there were any stations visited that were not part of his specific program please let us know what station (you can simply describe the station and what was there) and we will then correlate it back to any requirements it may cover.

2015 Fort Washington Camping Trip

Cub Scout Pack 155 Tent CampingOur Fort Washington camping trip is rapidly approaching and it is time to get a headcount to ensure we have ample supplies for the event.  Specifics about the location, directions, and such can be found on the calendar event linked above.

The camping trip is from Friday August 21st through Sunday August 23rd at Fort Washington State Park.  We will be camping at Site D and the cost of the camping trip is $20 per person which includes all meals for the weekend; Friday Dinner,Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast and  campfire snacks.

We need headcounts as soon as possible and there will be 2-3 leaders available at the gym on Thursday August 13th to collect payments.  Please let us know your plans by sending an email to signups.

It is strongly recommended that each family bring a case of water as the site only has latrines and water taps. There is no running water.

Outdoor Essentials for Cub Scouts

  • Personal first aid kit
  • Filled water bottle
  • Flashlight with spare bulb and batteries
  • Whistle
  • Rain Gear
  • Sunscreen
  • Trail Food
  • Map & Compass

With permission and appropriate training:

  • Pocketknife (Whittling Chip required for scout activities)
  • Fire starting Materials (Fire’m Chit required for scout activities)

** If you or your scout require any medications please be sure to bring them and store them in a zip lock bag **

What you have above, is the basics necessary for taking care of yourself outdoors. It is vital to always have the above with your regardless of the activity type you are participating in.

Now for our camping trip the following items, in addition to the items above, are necessary for this weekend to be a successful and safe weekend.

  • Backpack for your gear
  • Class A Uniform
  • Class B Uniform
  • Scout Uniform hat or billed hat (ball cap)
  • A stocking cap is great to sleep in if you get cold easily
  • Clothes to sleep in (pajamas or sweats)
  • Sweatshirt and/or Jacket
  • Hiking boots (it is recommended that you scotchguard them)
  • Rain Gear (jacket and pants preferred over poncho)
  • Extra shoes, socks & underwear.
  • Extra set of clothes
  • Tent, poles, and stakes
  • Waterproof ground cloth (tarp or plastic sheet)
  • Sleeping bag +20 degree recommended (if it has cartoons or super-heroes on it it is NOT a sleeping bag)
  • Sleeping Pad
  • Pillow
  • Extra blanket (optional but could be necessary).
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Cup or Mug and Mess Kit
  • Toilet paper (remove tube, crush and put in zip lock bag) this is a must have !!!
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste
  • Soap, washcloth, towel
  • Cub Scout Handbook (in plastic bag)
  • Good Attitude!

OPTIONAL FAMILY ITEMS

  • Camp/Lawn chairs
  • Lantern
  • cooler/ice chest

July 18th Family Tubing Trip

Tubing ScoutNext Saturday, the 18th, is our tubing trip down the Delaware River. If you are going, please text Brian Gallen at 267-259-2238 and let him know how many people are going. If you want to car pool, we will leave pack 155 at 9 AM. If you want to meet at the tubing parking lot, we should be there around 10. 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.

An email will go out Monday 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.

2015 Swim and Sport Day Weather Cancellation

Academics and Sports LetterIt has been recommended to us that we reschedule our Swim and Sport day due to poor weather conditions.  At the time of this email and post, the temperature is only 67° F.  The majority of the day will be in the 70s and the expected high is only 80°F.

All those who signed up, will receive full credit for a June activity towards the National Summertime Award.  The July options for the National Summertime Award are to attend one of the district’s Summer day camps, Summer resident camp, or our July family activity.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will inform you when we can secure an alternate date date.

 

2015 End of Year Celebration

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Venturing Crew 1776 Presents ‘A Cub Scout Movie Night’

 

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This year’s celebration will be from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday June 6th 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.

Headcount:Movies
We need all headcounts no later than 8:00 PM on Monday June 1st, so that we may purchase the correct amount of food.  We will have sign up sheets at the front table starting tonight 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.

 

 

Tigers…

Hello Tiger Cub Parents. Tonight we will be taking a walk around church. We need to make sure all Tiger Cubs have their very last requirement to earn their Tiger Cub Badge! They’ll get them at the Blue and Gold celebration in June. So, please make sure boys are in sneakers and uniform shirts tonight.  We’ll be having snacks and drinks outside after our “hike” so we can enjoy this beautiful weather.  I need parents to come with us too, so don’t forget your walking shoes. 🙂

See you all tonight.

2015 Spring Hike – This Saturday

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.  With stops the hike should take approximately 2.5-3 hours..

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
  • Scout Cap
  • Class A or Class B uniform
  • Long Pants
  • Water
  • Good Walking/Hiking shoes
  • Spare Socks
  • Water Bottle filled with WATER ONLY
  • Trail Food (No Sugary Snacks)
  • Bagged Lunch (nothing heavy, may use sports drink otherwise no sugary drinks)
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Pocket First Aid Kit
  • Whistle (in case they fall off and get lost)
  • Water
  • Oh and don’t forget some water.

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 or at night; 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 ***