Winter Weekends at Heritage Reservation

Hi.
Winter Weekends at Heritage Reservation
Check out http://heritagereservation.org/winter/winterc.php for info and registration of winter weekends - sledding, hiking, more in the snow - with indoor eating/sleeping!

The available weekends are 1/14, 1/21, 2/11 and 2/18 (Fri PM to Sunday AM). FYI - 2/18 is also our Pinewood Derby.

We already have one parent-son team (Nick and Jeff D.) going on the 2/11 weekend if anyone else from the Pack wants to join in on that weekend - let cubscouts661@verizon.net know!

Self registration via http://heritagereservation.org/winter/winterc.php

Pack Meeting; Monday December 12 & Rocket Info

Hi.
Reminder: Pack Meeting on Monday December 12, 7pm in Fellowship Hall.

Rockets
Since the fall camping trip, some of you have asked for info about the rockets that we built and launched at Elson Farm (thinking about Christmas ideas maybe???).
Here's the scoop.
We've used Estes brand rocket kits. Over the years, we've found that "level 0"-beginner- are the best for the grade-school age kids as the level 1/2/3 kits require more precise gluing (and patience).
You can get kits at hobby shops; usually less than $10/kit and in the $20 range for a launching set. I've occasionally seen them at Kmart/Walmart also.
If you are looking for bulk, the Pack buys mail-order from AC Supply (http://www.acsupplyco.com/estes/estese2x.htm).
If you are looking to buy a kit or two/launch pad, please do not buy engines! Check with cubscouts661@verizon.net as we have a significant number in stock from recent canceled trips!
Please let us know if you have any other questions about the rockets; the kids did enjoy them at the farm this year.

Reminder: Adult Meeting Mon 12/5 & Popcorn Update

Hi.
Just a reminder of the adult planning meeting, Monday 12/5 at 8pm in room 107 of Westminster Church (enter by the playground, make a right and a right down the hallways). All parents are invited and encouraged to help the Pack "Go."

And....

An Update from the Popcorn Kernel

The wait is finally over, Popcorn Prizes have arrived at my house. I will be sorting them according to Dens in the following week and plan on handing them out at the next Pack Meeting on December 12th.

Den Leaders if you are having a den meeting before then please let me know if you would like me to attend to pass out the prizes otherwise they will be at the Pack meeting.

Thanks

Celia

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Winter Swim and Winter Camping Weekends

Hi.
Here's some info about the winter swim program for Webelos (grades 4-5) and Heritage winter weekends! These are not Pack 661 events; they are run by volunteers of the Conestoga District (south hills) or Laurel Highlands Council. The current Dragon Patrol of Webelos IIs are eligible to work on the swimming merit badge as Boy Scouts.

Winter Weekends at Heritage Reservation
Check out http://heritagereservation.org/winter/winterc.php for info and registration of winter weekends - sledding, hiking, more in the snow - with indoor eating/sleeping! Self-registration for this parent/son event.


Conestoga District 2012 Winter Swim Program at Bethel Park HS

Registration will be limited to Webelos Cub Scouts ages 9 and older and Boy Scouts due to space limitations, as well as the safety and effectiveness of the program.
Registration will be accepted on a first come, first paid basis. No registrations will be accepted after December 15, 2011 and all registrations are subject to space being available.

Offering:
For Cub Scouts: Skill Development/Aquanaut (two sessions-4 weeks each session; starts 1/8/12 and 2/13/12)
For Boy Scouts:
· Swimming Merit Badge(two sessions-4 weeks each session; starts 1/8/12 and 2/19/12)
· Life Saving Merit Badge(8 weeks; starts January 8, 2012 )

Dates:
Sundays
Session 1:January 8, 15, 22, and February 5
Session 2: February 19, 26, and March 4, and 11, 2012. (Note no class on January 29th or February 5th; Super Bowl Sunday)

Please note the following:
· Webelos sessions and BSA Swimming Merit Badge sessions will be 4 weeks (starting January 8th and February 19th);
· Scouts who wish to complete a partial merit badge, or complete the Rank advancement requirements are welcome, but the dates for these training and testing sessions will be determined based on the overall level of registration.

Time:
6:30 - 8:00 PM: Skill Program (Cub Scouts)
6:30 – 8:30 PM: Merit Badge Program/Rank Advancement (Boy Scouts)

Place:
Bethel Park High School
Church Road, Bethel Park

Please Note:

Webelos:
Each Pack is required to provide 1 adult volunteer who will be in the pool for each 3 Webelos attending.
Skill Development Candidates:Will be tested and placed in appropriate skill level groups where Webelos will be working on their Aquanaut requirements.

Merit Badge Candidates:
Each candidate must bring a completed merit badge card signed by his Scoutmaster.

Fees:
$10.00 per Scout for 4 or 8 week programs

Registration:
Please contact your Patrol/Den Leader; Leaders please contact cubscouts661@verizon.net.