Cub Scout Pack 1776 Mayfair Philadelphia
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A big shout out and thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful community event, especially Ronni Faith Lotto for organizing this massive gathering and, of course, our local police force. It’s always a pleasure to reconnect with old friends and businessss, but so much better when you meet and connect with so many new ones as we did tonight! One of my most favorite things about scouting is the comraderie and bonding amongst the scouts and leaders. We truly become family. We enjoy one another immensely. We join together and work together, complementing one another…and tonight was no exception as all of our branches came out to represent. In case you weren’t aware, 1776 is comprised not only of Cub Scouts (boys and girls) but also includes Boy Scouts and Venturing Crew (co-ed). This means we not only spend a few years together, but grow and journey together until adulthood. Though we love our little group just way we are, we are always excited for new members and can’t wait to welcome into our group the many new faces we met tonight. Community is only as strong and upstanding as it’s members and we are proud to foster that in our children. So, thank you for your support and we hope to see you at our open house in September 😊
We had a wonderful (approx) 5 mile hike at Valley Forge last month. The weather was perfect and the company even better. It was a nice turnout for scout attendance and even though the paths we took did not lead us to he dinosaur fossils, there’s always next time! Way to go Cubs Dennis, Evan and Megan! You are 1/3 of the way toward your summer participation badge! Can’t wait to see who joins us in August!! Have a happy and safe summer ☀️ check out some pictures! https://scouting1776.sharepoint.com/:i:/r/teams/PackLeaders/Shared%20Documents/Photos/20190622%20-%20Valley%20Forge%20Hike/IMG_4623.JPG?csf=1&e=PeEY2I
Cub Scout Pack 1776 is scheduled to camp at Fort Washington State Park this August 9th-11th. The cost for the trip will be $20 per person and includes includes: Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Campfire Snacks; and Sunday Breakfast. If you plan on attending please email dgriess@cubscoutpack1776.org. I will be available at the church to drop off money on July 10th and 24th from 7-8pm. I will also be able to collect payments at our fishing trip on July 13th.
Fort 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.
July 13, 2019- We are heading to New Falls Township Community Park for a hike and fishing trip, were scouts will get to learn the basics about fishing and hopefully catch a few fish of their own. Scouts and their families will be meeting at the boat launch parking area at 10am and we will begin fishing at 10:30am. Scouts are asked to pack a lunch for this event as well as extra water and sun screen. If you have fishing equipment please bring that as well;extra rods are limited. New Falls Township Community Park is located at 9061 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA 19054. If you have any questions, please contact me at Dgriess@cubscoutpack1776.org
July 27, 2019- We will be taking a tour of Pennsbury Manor.Scouts and their families will have the opportunity to tour the reconstructed Manor House of William Penn. The tour will last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Tours include entrance into the exhibit, William Penn: Seed of a Nation, an orientation video, and a guided tour of the Manor House and Kitchen House. Scouts and their families will be meeting at Pennsbury Manor at 11am and our Tour will being promptly at 11:30am. Scouts are asked to pack a lunch for this event as well as extra water and sun screen. The cost of this event is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-11 and $5 for seniors. Pennsbury Manor is located at 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA 19067. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mike at MMagras@cubscoutpack1776.org
August 9th-11th- Save the date for our first camping trip of the summer for Pack 1776. More information pertaining to the price and location will be sent out to parents within the next week or so.
In two weeks we will have our second summer pack activity, our 2013 BounceU Summer Get Together. We will be meeting up at the BounceU in Langhorne for a couple hours of fun bouncing all over the place, some pizza and drinks as well. You can find the full details at http://cubpack155.org/x/5a .
This is our only Summer Time Pack Activity for July, towards the National Summertime Award, because of all the Summer Day Camps and Summer Resident Camps going on this month. So now is the time to get us your headcount. We need a headcount for how many will be bouncing and how many not bouncing that plans on eating some pizza.
The cost is $11 per child. Adults don’t pay unless they plan on bouncing and/or eating, in which case it is $11 for both or $3 for just the food.
It should be a fun time for all.
Please send an email to 
with your headcount. We need your headcount by Monday July 22nd in order to give BounceU a number to expect. Please be sure to get yourself added to the count.
We will also need to collect payments. They can be collected at the event, however we must have them paid before we start. Tom and Tim will be there approximately 30m before the event to collect any payments due. 
One more important note: IF YOU ARE BOUNCING YOU MUST WEAR SOCKS! PLEASE BRING CLEAN SOCKS TO BOUNCE
Just a reminder that the raindate for the Riversharks is this Friday, August 24th
Tim O’Keefe will be in front of the box office at 5:45 PM to give out tickets if you did not recieve them. He will be wearing his Pack 155 Class B Tshirt. Tim will be going into the game no later than 6:10 PM. YOU MUST MEET HIM BEFORE THEN. If anyone wishes to meet with him before 5:45 to get their tickets they can reach him on his cell phone 215_219_0059.
The parade is at 6:15 PM and will meet at the visitors dugout along the 3rd baseline. The Cub Scouts who wish to participate in the parade should wear their Class A Shirts. It is recommended that they wear their Class B shirt underneath to wear during the game.
Everyone is require to sign a release form. One is attached to this post for you to print and fill out. Tim will have additional copies with him at the game.
Overnight Packet (click link to the left)
NOTE: PLEASE SEE THE EVENT PAGE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION IN DETAIL, http://cubpack155.org/x/1S
First I would like to thank all those who attended the hike. It was a tough call waiting until the last minute to decide if we were going to hike or not but God was rooting for us and the weather panned out nice. We got off to a late start and covered three miles. While it was about 2 miles less than planned we did hit some pretty rugged trails making those 3 miles easily feel like 5-6; some of those climbs definitely got the heart pumping making for a great little work out for all.
Naturally we took several hydration breaks, had a nice lunch 130′ feet up at Indian Lookout and explored nature learning about poison plants, the state flower and more. we had a decent turn out of family members who joined us as well; parents, grandparents and siblings.
We’d like to thank everyone that came out. Due to your participation in today’s hike the pack met all requirements for the National Summertime Activity Award acknowledging that our pack offered a quality year round program. 50% of our scouts earned the individual national summertime award by participating in one pack activity a month through June, July & August and a couple of our Dens also earned the honor by having a 50% participation rate, meaning at least half of the den attended at least 1 activity per month.
As we approach our final Summer Activity, it is now time to start getting yourself in hiking mode. Let’s start with some details about the hike itself. We will be hiking approximately 4-5 miles in Wissahickon Park. The hike will begin and end at the Valley Green Inn. There will be several stops to take a drink and a longer stop for lunch. With stops and lunch the hike should take approximately 4-5 hours.
Wissahickon Park is a scenic and scout friendly park. There is a lot of nature to see as we stroll through the scenic river gorge with statues, large rocks, streams and enough natural views to have you disbelieving that you are still in the city of Philadelphia.
As with any other scouting event, preparation is key. It is august and naturally it will be 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 snacks and a bagged lunch with them.
Remember you will need to carry whatever you bring for the entire 5-6 miles so it is important to not overdo it. Each boy should be able to carry his own gear. If there is any doubt then it is recommended that he bring a backpack to carry his stuff. Certain items will be necessary to keep on his person.
So what do you need to bring along? Let’s get right down to it…
Some additional information that you may find useful
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 ***
Directions From Roosevelt Blvd (Northeast Philadelphia)
Take Roosevelt Blvd. until you reach the Henry Avenue/Fox Avenue exit. Right on Fox. Left on Queen Lane. Right on Henry Avenue. Go North on Henry Avenue, follow approximately 4 miles until you reach Wise’s Mill Rd. Turn right on Wise’s Mill Road. This will take you down to Forbidden Drive. (you can only travel one way) Follow Forbidden drive until you reach parking lot. (1/4 mile) The Valley Green is 100 yards from this parking lot.
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