On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
We took an adventure down the Schuylkill Canal and River, thanks to One of our Cub Scout dads and Fitzwater Canoe Rental who helped organize our journey.
We taught our scouts about the history of the canal, how to row, to enjoy nature and of course how to have fun!!!!
I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. I am sending out this message to let all of you know about our exciting events planned for the Cubs this July and August! If your Scout attends an event in both July and August, they can earn the Summertime Pack Award Pin to wear on their uniform!
This month, come join the Pack for a fun trip paddling up the Schuylkill Canal and returning back on the River for a fun loop. Please let me know if you and your Scout want to join us so we can get a quote on the price and arrange the boats.
AUGUST: A Bike Hike August 7th 1:00pm
In August we will embark on a bike ride from the Upper Schuylkill Valley Park to Lock 60 and back. When we return to the park we can go visit the animals.
PACK 73 HIKING CLUB August 21st 1:00pm
August will also be the first (of many) hikes for our Packs Hiking Club.This hike will be an out and back along the Chapel Trail in Valley Forge led by the Cubmaster (me) starting at the Washington’s Headquarters Parking Lot. More details to follow about what our new Hiking Club is all about.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We are seeking parents to volunteer as leaders in our Pack. I would really like an Assistant Cubmaster to help me out and to take over as Cubmaster when my tenure is complete. We are always looking for Den Leaders and assistants as well as just some parents to join our Pack Committee. Another exciting opportunity is to be in charge of our annual Popcorn Fundraiser as our Packs Popcorn Kernel. The Popcorn Kickoff is on July 21st at PARC in Exton, and I would like someone to join me at that event to learn what we need to know to have a successful Popcorn sale this year.
Camp Ware, Cub Scouts Camping Adventure. We had a blast! Made Dump Cake, hiked, did some skits, BB Guns, Pirate Ship playing and enjoyed playing in the cabin.
Hi Pack 73, a signup has gone out to signup for our annual weekend at Camp John H Ware III. If you didn’t get the signup and want to go, please let your Den Leader know right away.
Join Pack 73 for our annual weekend of scouting fun at Camp Ware’s Macaleer Lodge. This year, we will only be on the first floor of the lodge.
239 Jubilee Rd, Peach Bottom, PA 17563
I. When should I arrive?
4th and 5th graders (Webelos, Arrow of Light, and maybe siblings) – 6pm on Friday night Feb 11.
We encourage Webelos/AOL only on that first night unless sibling obligations means that the Webelos/AOL Scout would have to miss out on the night/trip otherwise
1st, 2nd and 3rd graders – 11 am on Saturday Feb 12
II. What will we do?
BB guns – this activity is supervised by a trained instructor and a range safety officer. The scouts learn safety, rules and shooting skills while having fun. Note: we will only be shooting at targets, Boy Scouts of America does not permit any shooting at living things or representations of living things.
Hiking
Cooking
Learning how to use a pocket knife safely
Games
Campfire
Flag retirement ceremony
Skits, songs and more!
Dens will work on requirements throughout the event.
III. What should I bring?
sleeping bags and pillows (there are foam mattresses on the bunks).
toiletries
changes of clothes (pack extra layers)
Class A uniforms. (the Cub Scout shirt)
good waterproof shoes and raingear.
flashlight
money for Trading Post
cards or other small games for down time.
Extra food if you have dietary restrictions.
IV. Cost?
$40.00 per person
Please let your den leader know if you have additional questions.
Note: if you cannot come for the overnight you are welcome to come for the day.