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.

Overnighter: Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire invites the Scouts for a Camping Experience at Summer Youth Day on Wednesday August 2, 2017! Camping for Scouts at Summer Youth Day is just $10 per person (Scouts and Chaperones), and includes:

  • Camping on Wednesday August 2 (check-in after 4pm)
  • Open Fire, Access to Water, Security Fence, and Port-o-Johns
  • Admission to Summer Youth Day Event on August 3
  • Clean-up and Clear-out AFTER Summer Youth Day Event

During Summer Youth Day at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire you’ll encounter hundreds of colorfully costumed characters, witness handcrafted demonstrations, become pawns in the Royal Chess Match and more! Throughout your day, enjoy fresh food from our 20 Royal Kitchens, serving up everything from Chicken Tenders to Turkey Legs, while your group members master the art of juggling, learn and perform a song for Her Majesty, and marvel at the unique live shows!

There’s something for everyone at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire! Including:

  • Encounter Hundreds of colorfully costumed characters
  • Witness handcrafted demonstrations
  • Sing a Faire Song for the Queen
  • Become pawns in the Human Chess Match
  • Enjoy period foods from 20 Royal Kitchens
  • Marvel at dozens of live shows
  • Learn the art of juggling
  • And so much more!

Even if you don’t spend the night, you can still come out for the day for the same $10 per person.

Leaders Attending

  • Karen Wonsor
  • Others TBD

Camping Trip: Hickory Run State Park

***Headcounts are due by Monday July 31st, 2017 and Payment is due by Thursday August 3rd, 2017***

Where: Hickory Run State Park

The 15,990-acre Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark.

When: August 4-6,2017

Arrival Time after 5:00 PM on Friday and departure by 10:00 AM on Sunday

Cost: $20 per person for the weekend. Cost includes a Friday evening meal, all Saturday meals, Sunday Breakfast, and campfire snacks.

Basic Supply List:

  1. A pocketknife  (Webelos Scouts Only with Whittling chip)
  2. A first-aid kit
  3. Bring extra clothing to match the weather. Multiple layers are better than a single massive jacket, because layered clothing is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures.
  4. Rain gear is very important. Being wet from rain may result in hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition.
  5. Flashlight is important for finding your way in the dark.
  6. Trail food is good for maintaining your energy.
  7. Water can prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
  8. Sun protection might include sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm and a wide-brimmed hat.
  9. Map and compass are probably the most important tools you can carry in case you get lost.
  10. Tent and Sleeping Bag

Additional items:

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Soap
  • Comb
  • Water-less hand cleaner
  • Small towel
  • Washcloth
  • Toilet paper

Cooking and Eating: Webelos Scouts should get into the habit of bringing and using Mess Kits

  • Mess Kit
  • Cup or insulated mug
  • Multitool (fork/spoon set)

Extras

  • Watch
  • Camera
  • Notebook
  • Pen or pencil
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves
  • Whistle
  • Nylon cord
  • Insect repellent
  • Repair kit
  • Hiking stick or trekking poles
  • Binoculars
  • Fishing gear ( Over 16 must have a license)
  • Animal identification books, plant keys, geological studies, star charts or other guides
  • Bike (Helmet required)
  • Bottled Water

 

Camping: 2017 Fort Washington State Park

Cub Scout Pack 1776 Tent CampingFort Washington State Park is rich in modern recreational facilities and historical significance. The park takes its name from the temporary fort built by George Washington’s troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge. Fort Washington blossoms with flowering dogwood in the spring and the park is popular with hikers and picnickers. The seasonal migration of raptors is enjoyed by many avid birders from the parks observation tower.

Fort Washington has 3.5 miles of trails, fishing, a disc golf course, a softball field and lots of space to play and do activities.  Scouts are welcome to bring bikes, fishing gear, and those scouts who have earned their whittling chip will be allowed, with parental approval, to bring their pocketknives.

The cost, per person, indicated below includes: Friday Night Cracker Barrel; Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Campfire Snacks; and Sunday Breakfast

Camping Trip: Fort Washington State Park

Cub Scout Pack 1776 Tent CampingFort Washington State Park is rich in modern recreational facilities and historical significance. The park takes its name from the temporary fort built by George Washington’s troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge. Fort Washington blossoms with flowering dogwood in the spring and the park is popular with hikers and picnickers. The seasonal migration of raptors is enjoyed by many avid birders from the parks observation tower.

Fort Washington has 3.5 miles of trails, fishing, a disc golf course, a softball field and lots of space to play and do activities.  Scouts are welcome to bring bikes, fishing gear, and those scouts who have earned their whittling chip will be allowed, with parental approval, to bring their pocketknives.

The cost, per person, indicated below includes: Friday Night Cracker Barrel; Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Campfire Snacks; and Sunday Breakfast

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.

Camping: Hickory Run State Park

Where: Hickory Run State Park

The 15,990-acre Hickory Run State Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark.

When: August 19-21, 2016

Arrival Time after 5:00 PM on Friday and departure by 10:00 AM on Sunday

Cost:

$20 per person for the weekend. Cost includes a Friday evening meal, all Saturday meals, Sunday Breakfast, and campfire snacks.

Basic Supply List:

  1. A pocketknife  (Webelos Scouts Only with Whittling chip)
  2. A first-aid kit
  3. Bring extra clothing to match the weather. Multiple layers are better than a single massive jacket, because layered clothing is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures.
  4. Rain gear is very important. Being wet from rain may result in hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition.
  5. Flashlight is important for finding your way in the dark.
  6. Trail food is good for maintaining your energy.
  7. Water can prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
  8. Sun protection might include sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm and a wide-brimmed hat.
  9. Map and compass are probably the most important tools you can carry in case you get lost.
  10. Tent and Sleeping Bag

Additional items:

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Soap
  • Comb
  • Water-less hand cleaner
  • Small towel
  • Washcloth
  • Toilet paper

Cooking and Eating: Webelos Scouts should get into the habit of bringing and using Mess Kits

  • Mess Kit
  • Cup or insulated mug
  • Multitool (fork/spoon set)

Extras

  • Watch
  • Camera
  • Notebook
  • Pen or pencil
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves
  • Whistle
  • Nylon cord
  • Insect repellent
  • Repair kit
  • Hiking stick or trekking poles
  • Binoculars
  • Fishing gear ( Over 16 must have a license)
  • Animal identification books, plant keys, geological studies, star charts or other guides
  • Bike (Helmet required)
  • Bottled Water