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:
Workshop (Optional): Success - Thankyou everyone Great time!!!
Pre-Race Day Car Workshop, help with final car prep and weight, no paint or cutting.
Date and Location: Wednesday, March 5th at the Wakefield Civic Center
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, link is here
For more details on the rules, cars, race, and trophies please see the 1 page hand out here… link
Dress: Class A uniforms
Or reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Special Event: Cub Scouts & Stoneham Coin Club
March 26th at 6.00pm
Join Us for a Fun and Educational Hands on Coin Collecting Event! The Stoneham Coin Club, an official ANA Coin Collecting Club, is excited to host a Coin Collecting Event designed specifically for Cub Scouts and BSA Scouts!
Date: March 26th
Cub Scouts (Grades K-5): 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
BSA Scouts (Grades 6-12): 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: United Methodist Church
For Cub Scouts (Grades K-5):
Explore the World of Coin Collecting with the Stoneham Coin Club!
Learn the basics of coin collecting and work towards your Adventures in Coins Elective.
We may provide some cool coins for each scout and prizes for participation. TBD
Fun activities like coin games, coin rubbings, and identifying different types of coins!
Get a free Coin Collecting Book to start your collection!
For BSA Scouts (Grades 6-12):
Work on the Coin Collecting Merit Badge (details to follow)
Dive deeper into coin collecting, understanding both US and foreign coins
Collectable coin prizes for participation
Special guidance from experienced club members who are passionate about numismatics
See real historical coins (dating back to 300 BC)
Please sign up using this link HERE to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.
This is a FREE event sponsored by the Stoneham Coin Club!!!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com
Spring Overnight: Adventure at Old Sturbridge Village
March 29-30th at 5:30PM
Payments should be completed by now. If you haven't already, please check your email for more information from Andrew . If you haven't received the email, please reach out to us at cubscoutpack722wakefield@gmail.com for assistance.
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
Sign up link https://forms.gle/FNYFY53G33HWRHuv8
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
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.
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Yours in Scouting,
Pack 722 Committee
