Pack Meeting this Friday!
Feb 7th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
We've got a jam-packed couple of months ahead, so this meeting will cover everything you need to know about Pinewood Derby, Scout Sunday, Project Linus, our spring overnight, and summer camp.
Meeting Details:
Pinewood Derby Update: Dates and race schedule, plus car pickup if you missed out.
Scout Sunday: Information and Details
Project Linus Update
Spring Overnight & Summer Camp: Key details and what to expect.
A Scout is cheerful. For this meeting, we're going to do things that bring cheer, like songs, magic, and jokes. A fun, interactive session led by Cubmaster Matt!
Date: Friday, February 7th
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: United Methodist Church at 273 Vernon St, Wakefield, MA 01880
What to bring: N/A
Dress: Class A uniforms
Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
The BIG EVENT: Pinewood Derby (All Dates and Times Below)
Welcome to that special time of year... A combination of creativity, craftsmanship, and friendly competition that makes the Pinewood Derby a highlight of the scouting experience! To assist both new and returning scouts and families, here are the key dates you need to be aware of:
For more details on the rules, cars, race, and trophies please see the 1 page hand out here… link
Workshop (Optional):
Pre-Race Day Car Workshop, help with final car prep and weight, no paint or cutting.
Date and Location: Wednesday, March 5th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Check in Event (Mandatory):
Car Weigh-In and Registration. If you can't make check in please make arrangements to have your car dropped off giving that person permission to make any necessary alterations needed to pass inspection.
Date and Location: Friday March 7th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield
Check in Times:
Lions 6:00 - 6:20pm
Tigers 6:20 - 6:40pm
Wolves 6:40 - 7:00pm
Bears 7:00 - 7:20pm
Webelos 7:20 - 7:40pm
AOL 7:40 - 8.00pm
Help Needed: Asking for one parent volunteer from each Den, you will be partnered up with a leader to help with track and race day setup. This is a fun time as we all pitch in. Please reply to this email if you can help out with meet and greet, track build, inspection, computer AV.
Race Day + Lunch Provided by the Church:
The racing kicks off at 9.30 am and wraps up by 1 or 2 pm, with winners and trophies announced at the end of each round. There will also be baked goods and hotdogs courtesy the UMC volunteers.
Date and Location: Saturday March 8th at the UMC 273 Vernon St, Wakefield
Race Times:
Lions: 9:30 – 10:00 AM
Tigers: 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Wolves: 10:30 – 11:00 AM
Bears: 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Webelos: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
AOL: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Family Race/Leader Race: 12:30 PM
Live Video Feed: We will plan on a live video feed
Dress: Class A uniforms
For more details on the rules, cars, race and trophies please see the 1 page hand out
Or reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Spring Overnight: Adventure at Old Sturbridge Village
March 29-30th at 5:30PM
We are excited to invite you to our annual spring time overnight event: Adventure at Old Sturbridge Village. The night in the Museum is an exciting (indoor, see link) overnight adventure designed specifically for scouts. Armed with just a map and a tattered journal, young scout historians will journey back in time to the 1830s for a mysterious, candlelit quest. Along the way, they'll sharpen their detective skills by hunting for clues, conducting experiments, and uncovering secrets of the past. The adventure continues in our hands-on learning laboratory, where scouts will explore historic crafts and gain insight into 19th-century life.
Update 2/3/25 - We're almost at capacity—72 out of 80 spots are filled! If you're thinking about joining us, Friday is the final day to sign up before registration closes.
Payment is now due, so please make sure to submit it as soon as possible.
Deadline for sign up will be February 7th Pack Meeting
Date: Sat 3/29 at 5pm to Sunday 3/30
Location: 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Website: https://www.osv.org/event/night-in-the-museum-youth-overnight-program/
Parent / Guardian required - Suggested. see the note above on max participants
Siblings invited - Yes, ages 5 and older.
*Cost: approximately $75 for youth, $60 for adults. The program fee covers Saturday dinner, an interactive Village tour with hearth cooking and a craft, an evening snack, breakfast, daytime admission to the Village on the program day and the following day, and a special OSV patch.
More details regarding payment will be provided as the event date approaches. Stay tuned for additional information in upcoming emails / newsletters.
Scout Sunday 2025
February 9th (or any Sunday in February)
Scout Sunday is a day to celebrate the founding of Scouting in the United States. Scouts can attend their places of worship in uniform, participate in services, and be recognized for their contributions to the community. https://www.scouting.org/resources/relationships/scout-sunday/
No pressure to participate —this is completely optional! If you go to a service, feel free to wear your uniform. Many religious organizations are happy to recognize Scouts with a special announcement if you give them a heads up.
Date: February 9th
Time: 10:30am
Location: The United Methodist Church has invited any scouts to the Feb 9th 10.30am worship to celebrate this day! All Welcome, just let them know via this link.
Questions: Please feel free to reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Project Linus - Saturday February 22th, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Project Linus, founded in 1995, provides handmade blankets to children in need. Pack 722 will team up with this incredible organization during our Project Linus Blanket Making Day! Join us for a fun event where we'll make knotted fleece blankets, learn sewing techniques, and explore other blanket-making skills—all while helping kids in need. For more info see this link
Date: Sat. Feb. 22 from 10-1 pm
Location: Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church
Website: https://www.projectlinus.org/about.php
Parent / Guardian - Encouraged. The ideal ratio is 1 adult to 3 youth, or less.
Siblings invited - Yes
What to bring : 1 yard of Fleece, labeled scissors, lunch, and water
Sign up → https://forms.gle/xYg1YUXBgzkiWS6t9
If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out to Beth K and Mandy T at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Registration OPEN - Camp Carpenter Sleep Away Camp
July 6th to July 10
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 6th to Thursday, July 10 (Stay tuned for additional information in upcoming newsletters and Info zoom meeting)
Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Activities: Archery, arts and crafts, BB gun shooting sports, field sports, nature exploration, STEM skills, Fort Friendship, Pirates Cove, and Swimming!
Website https://nhscouting.org/outdoor-programs/camp-carpenter/
Cost: ~$560 per scout with early registration. For most up to date info see this link
If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out to Mike Festa at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Future Save the Dates & Upcoming Pack Events
February 22 - Project Linus Blanket Making Day
March 5 - Pre-Race Day Car Workshop
March 7 - Pinewood Derby Car Check-in
March 8 - Race day fun for all scouts and families
March 29-30 - Spring Overnight: Old Sturbridge Village
April 4 - AOL Crossover (Celebrate our Arrow of Light Scouts moving up)
April 11 - Pack 722 Meeting
April 26 - Pack 722 Spring Cleanup
May 9 - Pack Crossover, TBD
May 17-18 - Pack 722 Spring Camping Trip at New England Base Camp
May 19 & 23 - Memorial Day Flags - (Honor veterans by placing flags)
July 4 - 4th of July Parade
July 6-10 - Summer Camp - Carpenter
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
