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Pack722 Announcements: May 2024


Pack Crossover (Last meeting of the year) 

May 17th at 6:30pm 

Pack Crossover, our final pack meeting of the year.  This is always an exciting evening as we recognize the scouts for their year of working on adventure requirements, culminating in earning that next rank and progressing along the scouting path. 


The plan is to run this evening of scout recognition outside in the parking lot (weather permitting) and there will be some post event activities, snacks and social hour and Q&A table for the upcoming camping trip.


Date: May 17th

Time: 6.30pm to 8:00pm

Location: United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA

Dress: Class A Uniforms!!!


We could use help with the setup of chairs.  If any parents/scouts would like to get there 10-15 mins in advance would be awesome.



Flags by the Lakeside

May 20th & May 24th at 4pm 

The Memorial Day Flag Placement at both Lakeside Cemetery and Forest Glade is a town wide event.   Pack 722 will be attending Lakeside Cemetery and/or Forest Glade Cemetery.  So you should see people you recognize at each location.   


For those going, please come in your Class A uniform and if it's hot, be sure to bring a water bottle.  A screwdriver is helpful to bring as it can start the hole for the flagpole.  We do our best to see every grave gets a flag.


Lakeside by the Chapel

Monday, May 20 at 4 p.m


Forest Glade Cemetery 

Friday, May 24 at 4 p.m.


More info will be posted on the town website shortly, https://www.wakefield.ma.us/calendar/month


If you have any questions or need more details, please reach out to your Den Leaders. 



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! Here is a sample program

  • Pool: You bet! The pool is booked but spots are limited to 20 Scouts. All Scouts must pass an onsite swim test and we will figure out how to best do this with first come, first serve. 


🔍 Need more info on Milton Base Camp? Check out the website  Website Here  




Festival by the Lake: Scouts to Sell Candy

June 8th, 10am to 2pm 

Pack 722 will be attending this year, but we won't have a booth. Instead,  Look for us at the Gazebo with our Pack 722 banner. Our scouts will be out with some candy bars to sell and will also be sharing information about scouting with anyone interested. It's a great opportunity for us to engage with the community and showcase what scouting is all about.


Date: June 8th, 10am to 2pm

Location: Town Green, 1 Church St, Wakefield, MA 

Dress: Class A Uniform 

What to bring: Water bottle 

Where to meet:  Look for us at the Gazebo at 10am!!!


If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out to Mandy or Andrew at  cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com



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.


Date: Sunday, July 7th to Thursday, July 11th 2024 

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 Festa at msfesta@gmail.com or cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com



Do you want some FREE Pack 722 Swag???
Take the End-of-the-Year Survey Now for a chance to win!!!

Hey Scout Families… Fancy a chance of snagging a free Pack 722 shirt or Hoodie? Well, guess what? We're all ears for your genius ideas and epic feedback! Your thoughts are pure gold as we plot our next big adventures, meetings, fundraisers, and campouts to keep our scouts and pack rocking.

So, take a break from the daily grind, spend a breezy 8 minutes on our survey, and let your voice be the compass guiding our pack's epic journey!


 Take the anonymous survey (see emails)  Winner will be announced at Crossover 


Future Save the Dates & Upcoming Events & Links to Keep Handy 

  • July 4th Parade 

  • July Pack Event TBD 

  • Aug Pack Hike, Freedom Trail 

  • Pack 722 2024 List of Events this is an active list. Once it is finalized, the dates will be loaded into the Pack calendar.

  • Frequently asked Questions at kick-off, both new and returning scouts and parents.