Friday, March 7, 2025

Fwd: Pack722 Newsletter : March 2025 - Pinewood Info and New event for Cubs!

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.



How are we doing? 

  • We'd love to hear your thoughts! Share any positive feedback or suggestions for improvement using this  Feedback form 



Yours in Scouting, 


Pack 722 Committee