Tag: camping

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.

Tags: adventure, Camp Ware, camping, fun