Welcome Back Pack Meeting / Kickoff (lots of detail, please read)
September 13th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
September Pack meeting: It's time to kick off another exciting year of adventures, learning, and fun with our Pack 722 Cub Scout family! Whether you're a returning member or joining us for the first time, we've got all the important topics and questions covered.
Date: September 13th
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Agenda (may change a little):
Flags (AOL Scouts to do flag ceremony and scout law/oath)
Welcome Back Slideshow, Highlights from last year (Fun to see fellow scouts "up on the big screen" )
Meet your Leaders for 2025 (Put some names to faces)
Trips planned for 2025 (We have some exciting stuff planned)
Quick touch on Fundraising (How the scouts make it all happen!)
Info Tables - Logistics of Renewing and Dues
Pack Event lead by Cubmaster Matt & Dan
Tables set-up in the back of the meeting:
Info Table - We'll have a table set up for Frequently Asked Questions, including Registration Dates, Costs, Dues, and more. For additional details, see this LINK
Uniform Swap Table - Want to skip the Scout Store??? Bring any old Scout uniforms or apparel that you would like to trade or swap with other Scouts.
Returning Scouts, a friendly reminder to wear your Class A uniforms.
As for our new Scouts and friends, there's no action or sign up required on your end – just come as you are, we will have more details on site.
Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Arrow of Light Weekend at Milton Basecamp
September 20th Weekend
Arrow of Light Weekend is an event put on by the Order of the Arrow / Pennacook Lodge. This event's goal is to provide Arrow of Light Scouts a taste of what camping in Scouts BSA is like, to earn AOL skills, and for all attendees to have an awesome weekend!
Date: Sept 20th to the 22nd
Time: TBD. Mandy will have more info in the next week
For: all AOL scouts, parents, and leaders
Location: Basecamp at Milton MA
Website: Arrow of Light Weekend – Pennacook Lodge, Order of the Arrow (oapennacook.org)
Program Highlights: - Arts & Music - Archery & BBs - Cooking - Nature & Scoutcraft - First Aid & STEM - Campfire Program - Two dining hall meals, all programs, special t-shirt & certificate included! - And Much More!!!!
AOL Scouts and parents need to be registered in advance, so please stay tuned with info from Mandy in a separate email.
Questions: Lead on this event is Mandy T at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Fishing By the Lake! - Pack 722 Fishing Derby & Bring a Friend!
September 21st at 9am
Gather your fishing gear and join us for a fin-tastic day by the water. Whether you're a seasoned angler or it's your first time holding a rod, this event promises a reel good time for all. There will be some prizes and fun for the largest and most caught. 🎣🌊
Date: Sept 21st
Time: 9am to about 11am
Location: Lake Quannapowitt, by the Stone Church and Playground
What to Bring:
Kids under the age of 15 do not need a fishing license.
Bring fishing gear if you have some - but a stick with line works too!
Pack provides worms and corn for bait.
This is also a great chance to earn your fishing adventure belt loops, please ask your Den leaders.
This is a fun and open event to all scouts and friends that are thinking about joining the pack! Bring a Friend Questions: Lead on this event is Andrew G at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Fall Camping Trip - Sudden Pond
October 26th Weekend
The crisp air, the crackling campfire, and the joy of exploring the outdoors together – it's that time of the year again! We're excited to invite you all to our much-anticipated Annual Fall Camping Trip to Sudden Pond in Harold Parker Forest.
Date: October 26th Weekend
Location: Sudden Pond, Harold Parker Forest
What to Bring - We will cover this trip in a more detailed email.
Future Save the Dates & Upcoming Pack Events
Sept 13th - First Pack Meeting & Scouting Year Kick-off!
Sept 21st - Fishing by the Lake
October 4th - Pack Meeting & Candy Kick-off
October 12th - Optional Battle for the Airfield
October 26th - Sudden Pond Camping Trip
November 16th - Fall Leaf Clean-up
Pack 722 2025 List of Events Specific dates to follow shortly.
Frequently asked Questions at kick-off, both new and returning scouts and parents.
Yours in Scouting,
Pack 722 Committee