Philly Cub Scouts
Due to the potential for inclement weather, Pumpkin Fest After Dark at Shady Brook Farms has been rescheduled for October 18th. All families who have purchased tickets will be able to use them next Thursday evening.
When: October 18, 2018
From: 4:30-9pm
Where: Shady Brook Farms
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA 19067
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.
The first few weeks of the scouting season have been filled tons of fun and all Dens have been working on the Bobcat Rank including learning/ relearning the cub scout oath, law, hand shake and scout sign.Last evening, the Tigers, Wolves, and Bears practiced the Scout Moto and Law by playing a matching game with other Scouts.
The Webelo’s Den worked with Arrow of Lights to master their knot tying abilities.
Dates to Remember:
October 22nd– Fall Fest Sign Ups and final payments due.
October 29th– Halloween Party 7-8:30pm
October 29th– T Shirt Order Form Due.
November 2nd-4th– Camping at Musser Scout Reservation for Fall Fest which takes place on November 3rd.
Tonight, is our open house from 6:30- 8:30pm. New families will be joining us to learn what cub scouting is all about. If you have a friend or family member who may be interested in what Scouting has to offer, bring them along and if that friend joins and pays their 2019 dues in full, the referring scout earns their recruiter badge.
All current scouts are reminded to be in full uniform, as well as exhibit the core values of scouting and help make the new scouts feel welcome. They should take the time to introduce themselves, introduce new scouts to other pack members & leaders, as well as assist them with earning the Bobcat rank.
See you all this evening!
This year, Pack 1776 will be participating in Pumpkin Fest After Dark at Shady Brook Farms. This is a great opportunity for scouts and their families to come out and enjoy a fun filled night under the moonlight.
When: October 11, 2018
From: 4:30-9pm
Where: Shady Brook Farms
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA 19067
Cost: $10 per person
Admission includes:
This event is not scary…just fun, which is perfect for younger kids!
Please note that all tickets must be purchased in advance for this event. The Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, October 4, 2018.
If you are not able to participate in this event but would like to visit Shady Brook Farms for other events this Fall, you are able to use the discount code provided below to receive 20% off of admission and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to Cub Scout Pack 1776.
Discount Code: 1776
Cub Scout Pack 1776 Discount Code Flyer
Just a reminder that the 2018-2019 Scouting Season starts back up this evening from 7-8pm.
We hope everyone had a great summer and enjoyed camping and even resident camp; we look forward to hearing about all of the fun things your scouts did over the summer, as well as seeing you this evening.
As a reminder, we have our Open House Monday September 24th. This is the time of the year for returning scouts to bring in any friends or family interested in scouting. So have your scout bring a friend and if that friend joins and pays their 2019 dues in full, the referring scout earns their recruiter badge, shown to the right. During this time we will have a lot of new scouts showing up with an interest in scouting. We expect that our seasoned scouts will exhibit the core values of scouting and help make the new scouts feel welcome. They should take the time to introduce themselves, introduce new boys to other pack members & leaders, as well as assist them with earning the Bobcat rank.
On Saturday, September 15th Pack 1776 will be participating in a Service Day at Musser Scout reservation. Participants will receive a Free Service Day T-Shirt, Free Service Day Patch and a Free lunch provided at Camp Hart. Participants can also win door prizes which include camp merchandise and even a campership. This a great opportunity for scouts to give back to a camp that has given them great opportunities in addition to earning service hours.
When: Saturday, September 15, 2018
Where: Musser Scout Reservation
1125 Miller Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073
Time: 8:00-2:30pm
All scout age youth and adults are invited; if interested please email dgriess@cubscoutpack1776.org
September doesn’t only mean a new school year but it also means a new scouting season. Our first meeting of the scouting season is Monday, September 10th from 7-
8pm
The new season also means a new opportunity for your scout to earn the recruiter badge. We will have our Open House Monday, September 24th. This is the time of the year for returning scouts to bring in any friends or family interested in scouting. So, have your scout bring a friend and if that friend joins and pays their 2019 dues in full, the referring scout earns their recruiter badge.
During this time, we will have a lot of new scouts showing up with an interest in scouting. We expect that our seasoned scouts will exhibit the core values of scouting and help make the new scouts feel welcome. They should take the time to introduce themselves, introduce new scouts to other pack members & leaders, as well as assist them with earning the Bobcat rank.
We hope everyone had a great summer and we are looking forward to seeing you and your families in a few short weeks.
Our August Camping trip to Hibernia County Park is just a just a little over a month away, with that it is time to start collecting headcounts and payments.
When: August 17th- August 19th
Where: Hibernia County Park
Cost: $20 per person
Includes: All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday Breakfast & Campfire Snacks)
Headcounts and payments must be received no later than August 8th. Headcounts can be made by email to dgriess@cubscoutpack1776.org
We will be available at the Saints United Gym Wednesday July 18th , August 1st and 8th between the hours of 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM to collect payments.
Just a reminder that our first camping trip of the summer is this weekend, June 15th-17th at Camp Delmont. We will be Camping at Camp Site 1 (MAP.) and the arrival time is any time after 6pm on Friday.
Weather
The weather is expected to be mostly sunny weekend with the temperature ranging between 59-87°,so you may want to pack a light jacket for the evening.
Outdoor Essentials for Cub Scouts
With permission and appropriate training:
** 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.
OPTIONAL FAMILY ITEMS
Directions:
If you are using a GPS you can use the following address:
Camp Delmont
5505 Upper Ridge Road
Pennsburg, PA 18073
Click to access Camp_Delmont.pdf
With one scouting year ending and another one is right around the corner. Pack 1776 is hosting our first RAINGUTTER REGATTA Recruitment Event.
When: June 9th, 2018
From: 10am-2pm
Where: Saints United Lutheran Church
Grab a friend and come out for a day of fun building a boat and sharing the joys of scouting. If your friend joins, you will receive the recruiter badge.
*Lunch will be available for purchase.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Cubmaster@cubscoutpack1776.org
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