Adventure at Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA
March 16th-17th
Payments should be completed by now. If you haven't already, please check your email for more information from Dan. If you haven't received the email, please reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com for assistance.
Date: March 16th-17th
Location: 5 Water St., Fall River, MA 02721
Website: https://www.battleshipcove.org/
Pinewood Derby District Championships - Cheer on Our Scouts!
March 23, 2024
Join us for an exciting event as we cheer on our scouts who have qualified for the District Derby at the United Methodist Church in Wakefield. Winners will have the chance to compete at the National Derby!
Racers:
Lion: Lucas S
Tiger: Derek C
Wolf: Parker C
Bear: Alex F
Webelos: Oliver A
AOL: Calvin S
Race Day Schedule
Date: Saturday, March 23
Location: United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St., Wakefield
Lions: 9:00 AM
Tigers: 10:00 AM
Wolves: 11:00 AM
Bears: 12:00 PM
Webelos I: 1:00 PM
Webelos 2/AOL: 2:00 PM
This will be both a live and virtual event. A link will be emailed out to the pack a day or so in advance
Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Pack Meeting: Take it Apart Night!
April 12th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us for an evening of hands-on exploration and discovery at our Take it Apart Night! We'll take things apart, figure out how they work, and then put them back together in interesting and creative ways. Bring along any old toys, small appliances, or electronics you no longer need, and let's dive into the world of engineering.
→ We need Donations!!! ←
Got any junk lying around that you want to get rid of? We need things to take apart! Toasters, mixers, blenders, phones, radios, typewriters, computers, VCRs, tape players, kitchen faucets, speakers… Items don't have to be operable, but please, no CRTs, toxic materials, or anything too greasy or oily (no gas engines) .
What to bring:
Safety glasses
Screwdriver
Pliers
Any other tools you can think of…
Use masking tape to label your tools with your name or initials
Date: April 12th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Spring Campout at New England Base Camp in Milton, MA!
June 1st - June 2nd
A weekend of adventure awaits us at New England Base Camp in Milton, MA! Get ready for exciting program activities like Archery, BB Gun Range, Rock Climbing, and more!
Details:
Date: Saturday, June 1st - Sunday, June 2nd
Location: Blue Hills Reservation, 411 Unquity Rd, Milton, MA 02186. Link to Map
Parent or Guardian Required: Yes, unless specific arrangements have been made with the Pack
Food and Meals: The Pack will provide optional dinner; please see the form below.
Program Activities: Absolutely! We'll have Archery, BB Gun Range, Rock Climbing, and more!
Pool: You bet! The pool is booked! Don't forget your bathing suit. All Scouts must pass an onsite swim test.
🔍 Need more info on Milton Base Camp? Check out the website Website Here
Camp Carpenter Sleep Away Camp
July 7th to July 11
Get ready for summertime adventures – Camp Carpenter! Nestled on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire, Camp Carpenter offers a 250-acre wooded escape, serving as the Daniel Webster Council's Cub Scout Summer Camp and the home of Granite Base Camp.
Save the Date: Sunday, July 7th to Thursday, July 11th 2024 (Stay tuned for additional information in upcoming newsletters)
Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Activities: Archery, arts and crafts, BB gun shooting sports, field sports, nature exploration, scout skills, Fort Friendship, Pirates Cove, and the Indian Village.
Website https://nhscouting.org/outdoor-programs/camp-carpenter/
Cost: ~$600 per Scout, see website
If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out to Mike F or cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Future Save the Dates & Upcoming Events & Links to Keep Handy
April 5th - AOL Crossover
April 12th - Pack meeting
April 27 - Spring Clean up at the Church
May 17th - Pack Crossover & Party
June - Summer Camping Trip, Basecamp overnight in Milton MA
July - Flags by the Lake & 4th of July parade
Pack 722 2024 List of Events this is an active list. Once it is finalized, the dates will be loaded into the Pack calendar.
Community Opportunities for Scouts
Saturday, March 9th, 2024 - Maple Sugarin' Program at Breakheart Reservation
Join the friends of Breakheart Reservation in Saugus this Saturday! Visitors will have the opportunity to learn all about the process of producing maple syrup firsthand.
Program Highlights:
Learn about the history and process of maple sugaring at four different stations
Discover how Native Americans began extracting maple sugar and how the process has evolved over time
See how to identify and tap maple trees to extract sap
Explore the evaporator, which boils the sap to produce syrup
Watch a demonstration of how to cut wood using a two-person saw
Fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages!
Details:
Date: Saturday, March 9th, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MA
Cost: A $5 donation to the Friends of Breakheart Reservation is appreciated
Yours in Scouting,
Pack 722 Committee
