At our December Pack meeting, the boys assembled candy packets for donation to the food pantry. Two Scouts earned their Bobcat badge, and we had a bunch of special guests: tarantulas, skinks, and even a boa constrictor!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Pack Meeting Thursday, Caroling next week, Sleepover Money due
Our December Pack meeting will be held this Thursday, December 9, 6:30 pm at the Greenwood Union Church. Please be prompt, as we have a busy - and exciting! - meeting planned. As always, please let your den leader know if you won't be able to attend.
Other important information:
- Payment for the USS Salem Sleepover in April is due now. Cost is $45 per person. Please see Jeff or Ben Schools at the Pack meeting to make your payment or sign up.
- Our annual Christmas Caroling outing at the Harborside (a.k.a Sunbridge) nursing home is next week Tuesday, December 14, at 6:30 pm. The nursing home is located on Bathol Street, off Spring Street, in Greenwood. Turn from Spring Street to Bathol and proceed up the hill. Meet in the main lobby off the parking lot. Click here for directions.
See you Thursday!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Cubs help at Christmas Concert
A very enthusiastic group of Cub Scouts from Pack 722 helped to distribute programs at the Air Force Band of Liberty Concert that was recently held at Wakefield's Galvin Middle School.
The boys had a great time and promoted Scouting in Wakefield too! Great job, boys!
The boys had a great time and promoted Scouting in Wakefield too! Great job, boys!
Holiday Stroll 2010
Pack 722 had a great time marching in the 2010 Wakefield Holiday Stroll. Check out some pictures from the day by clicking the image below.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Camp Nihan Overnight this weekend!
Here are the details for our fall camping overnight coming up next weekend, Saturday October 16-17. If you need any more information, please call your den leader or respond to this email.
We can also answer any questions you may have at our Pack meeting this Thursday, October 14, from 6:30- 8 pm at the Greenwood Union Church.
Where:
Camp Nihan is located in the Breakheart Reservation and is accessible from Walnut Street in Saugus. Click here for directions.
We have the use of the Lynnfield cabin (younger scouts get first dibs) and a site for tents. Webelos Scouts are required to sleep in tents. If you don't have a tent, the Pack has several that we lend out. If you would like to use one, just ask.
When:
Arrival is between 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday; come whenever your schedule allows. When you arrive, please check in at the Lynnfield cabin. Unload your car at the top of the hill, then return it to the parking lot by the ranger station. There is no parking in front of the cabin.
You should have lunch before arriving at camp, as it will not be provided.
The schedule for Saturday is as follows:
1 - 3 pm: Arrival, Setup, Fishing
3:00 pm - Pack Hike/Nature Scavenger Hunt
4:30 pm - Group activity/game. We will need parent volunteers to help set up dinner at this time.
5:30 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Cleanup, Dens practice skits
8:00 pm - Campfire. Skits, songs, the works.
10:00 pm - Lights out for Cubs. We ask for your cooperation at this time in making sure the boys are in bed. There will likely be other folks using the campground and we must respect the quiet hours.
Sunday morning we'll have a light breakfast and go on a hike. Usually everyone is packed up and on their way home by mid-morning, but we do have use of the campground until 12 noon.
Of course, your Scout doesn't have to sleep over to enjoy the camp experience. We encourage Scouts to sleep over, of course, but we understand that some of the little guys might be overwhelmed. It's OK to come on Saturday for fun and go home to sleep.
Important: BSA regulations mandate that a child can not sleep in a tent with an adult that is not his parent or legal guardian. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on BSA-sanctioned overnight trips.
What to Bring:
You'll need a sleeping bag, pillow, and pad or air mattress. Don't forget a flashlight, winter hat (it will be cold at night!), and toothbrush. An extra pair of footwear is nice to have. Bring a chair for sitting around the campfire. Check the weather, but since this is Pack 722, be prepared and bring rain gear.
Everyone must be aware of our Pack pocketknife policy. As for toilet facilities, the camp has porta-potties. You may want to bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer.
Given our past experience, the weather often seems to rear its ugly head, but somehow, it usually ends up working out. So unless there's a major flood or blizzard, the overnighter is on, "rain or shine", especially since we have use of the cabin.
We're asking everyone to bring something to contribute for dinner on Saturday. If you haven't signed up for something, please respond to this email with what you will bring. The Pack will be providing drinks, paper goods, etc.
We can also answer any questions you may have at our Pack meeting this Thursday, October 14, from 6:30- 8 pm at the Greenwood Union Church.
Where:
Camp Nihan is located in the Breakheart Reservation and is accessible from Walnut Street in Saugus. Click here for directions.
We have the use of the Lynnfield cabin (younger scouts get first dibs) and a site for tents. Webelos Scouts are required to sleep in tents. If you don't have a tent, the Pack has several that we lend out. If you would like to use one, just ask.
When:
Arrival is between 1 pm and 3 pm on Saturday; come whenever your schedule allows. When you arrive, please check in at the Lynnfield cabin. Unload your car at the top of the hill, then return it to the parking lot by the ranger station. There is no parking in front of the cabin.
You should have lunch before arriving at camp, as it will not be provided.
The schedule for Saturday is as follows:
1 - 3 pm: Arrival, Setup, Fishing
3:00 pm - Pack Hike/Nature Scavenger Hunt
4:30 pm - Group activity/game. We will need parent volunteers to help set up dinner at this time.
5:30 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Cleanup, Dens practice skits
8:00 pm - Campfire. Skits, songs, the works.
10:00 pm - Lights out for Cubs. We ask for your cooperation at this time in making sure the boys are in bed. There will likely be other folks using the campground and we must respect the quiet hours.
Sunday morning we'll have a light breakfast and go on a hike. Usually everyone is packed up and on their way home by mid-morning, but we do have use of the campground until 12 noon.
Of course, your Scout doesn't have to sleep over to enjoy the camp experience. We encourage Scouts to sleep over, of course, but we understand that some of the little guys might be overwhelmed. It's OK to come on Saturday for fun and go home to sleep.
Important: BSA regulations mandate that a child can not sleep in a tent with an adult that is not his parent or legal guardian. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on BSA-sanctioned overnight trips.
What to Bring:
You'll need a sleeping bag, pillow, and pad or air mattress. Don't forget a flashlight, winter hat (it will be cold at night!), and toothbrush. An extra pair of footwear is nice to have. Bring a chair for sitting around the campfire. Check the weather, but since this is Pack 722, be prepared and bring rain gear.
Everyone must be aware of our Pack pocketknife policy. As for toilet facilities, the camp has porta-potties. You may want to bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer.
Given our past experience, the weather often seems to rear its ugly head, but somehow, it usually ends up working out. So unless there's a major flood or blizzard, the overnighter is on, "rain or shine", especially since we have use of the cabin.
We're asking everyone to bring something to contribute for dinner on Saturday. If you haven't signed up for something, please respond to this email with what you will bring. The Pack will be providing drinks, paper goods, etc.
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