On June 13th we will have our last official meeting as Bears! Our boys are getting so big, so fast and have learned many great skills during their tenure as Cub Scouts.
At our last meeting we really want to make it a fun meeting. We were thinking of having a sort of 'Field Day' where the boys can play games outside and just enjoy each other's company. Wear Class B. I will be bringing a few goodies for them as well. I am aware that one of our members has an egg allergy so all food will be egg free. If there are any other allergies that I need to be made aware of, please e-mail me ASAP so I can properly prepare.
Thank you for a great year! Please consider attending our Pack Picnic on June 30th. It is sure to be great family fun! Registration form can be found HERE and you can return it to me at our last meeting or send it through Michael at school. You can even leave things for Cub Scouts in the Northside office and they will get it to Mr. Mike.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Reminders..End of School and SUMMER TRIPS!!
Below please find a list of most of the summer events Pack 318 is offering this year. We are still awaiting information about some of the events, but I just wanted you to have an idea of the dates for your summer planning. The events are in chronological order for your convenience. If you have already taken some of the necessary flyers and/or registration forms, please feel free to drop the completed forms at my house or bring them to any den meeting. I will get everything to Rita and Lisa.
From the looks of this list, we are sure to have a great Scouting Summer!
Memorial Day Parade- Monday (Memorial Day). Meet at 9:15am (the latest) behind Island Trees Middle School. Please wear your Class A uniform shirt and sunblock. It is also wise to bring a water bottle as it can get hot. COMPLETED
Car Wash- Saturday June 2nd (rain date June 3rd). There is a fire hydrant on Wantagh Avenue (North of Hempstead Tpke) about 2 blocks in on the right. That's where we meet. Wear your bathing suit and a Class B T-Shirt (old or new...either is fine). Mention it to all your friends and neighbors and join us in this fundraiser for our pack! It is always a ton of fun! We will be washing cars from 9am-3pm.
Fishing Clinic- Saturday June 16th from 9am-1pm @ Schiff Scout Reservation. $5.00 per participant. Equipment provided for boys. Adults wishing to fish must possess a NYS Fishing License.
Pack Picnic-June 23rd Changed to June 30th at Wantagh Park from 12 noon-whenever. It will be all the way in the back (near the pool). I believe it is called the South Field. If you inquire at the entrance they should be able to let you know the exact location. This event is for all families and is usually a very relaxed fun environment. Information about any fees to be collected can be found HERE If you plan on staying all day, please bring your class A uniform since we usually have a flag or two to retire at the fire pit. Please bring sunblock and bug spray as well and any toys you may want to have.
Splish Splash Trip- Thursday July 19th 10am-7pm. $29 per scout (includes patch) $28 all others. Please make checks payable to Cub Scout Pack 318. Please give to a den leader no later that Friday July 6th.
Fishing Trip off Captree- Sunday July 29th from 3:30-7:30pm. Please arrive by 3:00 as the boat leaves promptly at 3:30 (regardless of your presence) Take advantage of the great price and invite your friends and family! $21 per person which includes tips for the crew. Checks can be made payable to Cub Scout Pack 318. Forms and payment due by Saturday June 30th.
Cub Parent Weekend- We will be attending Cub Parent Camping Weekend from August 3-5. It is at Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River. For those of you who attended Webelos Woods, it is the same location. We always have a great deal of fun on these weekends. Please visit this link CLICK HERE
to download the registration form. I would like to get the registrations in ASAP, so please get it to me at our next meeting or drop it at my home in the mailbox.
Riverhead Raceway- Saturday August 18th
LI Ducks Game- Friday September 14th
Battleship Cove- Saturday October 13th- $55 per person- $20 deposit required by July 20th.
If there are any questions about any of these trips and/or events you can call Rita Murphy- 669-2682 or Lisa Mulqueen 520-4527
From the looks of this list, we are sure to have a great Scouting Summer!
Car Wash- Saturday June 2nd (rain date June 3rd). There is a fire hydrant on Wantagh Avenue (North of Hempstead Tpke) about 2 blocks in on the right. That's where we meet. Wear your bathing suit and a Class B T-Shirt (old or new...either is fine). Mention it to all your friends and neighbors and join us in this fundraiser for our pack! It is always a ton of fun! We will be washing cars from 9am-3pm.
Fishing Clinic- Saturday June 16th from 9am-1pm @ Schiff Scout Reservation. $5.00 per participant. Equipment provided for boys. Adults wishing to fish must possess a NYS Fishing License.
Pack Picnic-
Splish Splash Trip- Thursday July 19th 10am-7pm. $29 per scout (includes patch) $28 all others. Please make checks payable to Cub Scout Pack 318. Please give to a den leader no later that Friday July 6th.
Fishing Trip off Captree- Sunday July 29th from 3:30-7:30pm. Please arrive by 3:00 as the boat leaves promptly at 3:30 (regardless of your presence) Take advantage of the great price and invite your friends and family! $21 per person which includes tips for the crew. Checks can be made payable to Cub Scout Pack 318. Forms and payment due by Saturday June 30th.
Cub Parent Weekend- We will be attending Cub Parent Camping Weekend from August 3-5. It is at Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River. For those of you who attended Webelos Woods, it is the same location. We always have a great deal of fun on these weekends. Please visit this link CLICK HERE
to download the registration form. I would like to get the registrations in ASAP, so please get it to me at our next meeting or drop it at my home in the mailbox.
Riverhead Raceway- Saturday August 18th
LI Ducks Game- Friday September 14th
Battleship Cove- Saturday October 13th- $55 per person- $20 deposit required by July 20th.
If there are any questions about any of these trips and/or events you can call Rita Murphy- 669-2682 or Lisa Mulqueen 520-4527
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Next Meeting
Hello All,
For the next few meetings we will be working on obtaining the Whittling Chip. The Whittling Chip is a necessary part of Cub Scouting, and is essential for boys wishing to go further into Boy Scouting. It entails learning safety when yielding a pocket knife and certain techniques used to properly handle the knife. These techniques and safety tips are very generally outlined in the Bear Handbook, but need practice and guidance in order for the boys to internalize them.
I know that many of the boys are on baseball teams this season and that practices/games force your son to miss meetings, but please know that your son cannot earn the Whittling Chip without knowing the rules and having a great deal of practice. In the past we have been very lenient with the requirements for the Bear Achievements, but this is one that cannot be taken lightly.
Tonight, April 25th, we started working on the safety rules and practiced a bit of whittling along with the Webelos group over at Northside. Unfortunately, only four boys were in attendance. We really need sessions to properly train the boys and engrain the rules. Therefore, we will also be running this session next week at Summit Lane. Please plan to arrive by 6:30 so we can begin right away.
Webelos Woods
It was great to see how many boys signed up for Webelos Woods. You will be contacted shortly and be asked to attend an information night so that everyone knows what to expect of the weekend. Mike Greco hasn't set the date yet. As soon as he does, you will be contacted.
See you next week! Be sure to check the calendar often for dates. I will try to put locations on our calendar as well just in case we are meeting some place other than Summit.
For the next few meetings we will be working on obtaining the Whittling Chip. The Whittling Chip is a necessary part of Cub Scouting, and is essential for boys wishing to go further into Boy Scouting. It entails learning safety when yielding a pocket knife and certain techniques used to properly handle the knife. These techniques and safety tips are very generally outlined in the Bear Handbook, but need practice and guidance in order for the boys to internalize them.
I know that many of the boys are on baseball teams this season and that practices/games force your son to miss meetings, but please know that your son cannot earn the Whittling Chip without knowing the rules and having a great deal of practice. In the past we have been very lenient with the requirements for the Bear Achievements, but this is one that cannot be taken lightly.
Tonight, April 25th, we started working on the safety rules and practiced a bit of whittling along with the Webelos group over at Northside. Unfortunately, only four boys were in attendance. We really need sessions to properly train the boys and engrain the rules. Therefore, we will also be running this session next week at Summit Lane. Please plan to arrive by 6:30 so we can begin right away.
Webelos Woods
It was great to see how many boys signed up for Webelos Woods. You will be contacted shortly and be asked to attend an information night so that everyone knows what to expect of the weekend. Mike Greco hasn't set the date yet. As soon as he does, you will be contacted.
See you next week! Be sure to check the calendar often for dates. I will try to put locations on our calendar as well just in case we are meeting some place other than Summit.
Friday, April 13, 2012
A Few Things to Keep in Mind...
Hello All,
First of all, thank you to all of you who came to our Blue and Gold banquet. Your children were exceptionally well behaved and I was very proud to be one of the Bear leaders! Our next official den meeting is April 18th. Please be sure your son is in full class A uniform. Those who were not at Blue and Gold and have earned their Bear rank will be receiving the patch. Our Cub Master will be there to present the awards and we would like to take a den picture. We will also be making our Raingutter Regata boats on April 18th. We have much to accomplish that night, so please drop your son off in a timely fashion.
Next up? Many, many events are on the horizon and are coming up very quickly. I will have as many of these forms as I can at our next meeting on April 18th.
1. Rock Climbing- Saturday April 28th from 12 noon- 2pm @ Island Rock in Plainview.
Form and payment due by April 20th. You can give it to me at our April 18th meeting or just drop/mail it to my house. $23 per scout. Parents climb for free.
2. Webelos Woods- May 18-20.
A camping experience specifically for Webelos Scouts. I know that we are not technically Webelos until September, but with the bridging of the boys at Blue and Gold, we are permitted to call ourselves 'almost' Webelos and attend the camp. For those of you who have gone to Cub Parent Weekend, this experience is a little different. The boys are expected to prepare their own food and there are all sorts of themed games and activities. This year's theme is Harry Potter. Registration is $20 pp. Here's the link if you want to check it out. Webelos Woods.
We need the Webelos Woods form back by April 18 meeting, or by the VERY latest Friday April 20th (put in my home mailbox) as well so we can submit everything to The Teddy Roosevelt Council in a timely fashion.
3. Fishing Clinic- Saturday June 16th from 10 am (check in starts at 9:30) to 2pm
The NYS Department of Conservation, Freshwater Fisheries staff will be conducting a fishing clinic for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts at Schiff Scout Reservation. There will be instruction and actual fishing for the boys. There is fishing equipment and bait provided. Registration is $5 per scout.
4. Cub-Parent Weekend-August 3-5 @Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River, NY. Please see the link below for further information.
5. Cub World- Six-week day camp over the summer at Schiff Scout Reservation.
This is a day camp for Cub and Webelos Scouts. Each day's adventure includes swimming and a full day of other activities which can include field sports, archery, nature, fishing, BB gun, campfires and a special weekly event. This year's Day Camp theme is Three Rings of Fun Bus transportation is provided for all participants. Camp fees are $350 per week. Day campers receive a light breakfast at arrival, lunch and a snack Monday through Friday, starting Monday, July 9th and ending on Friday August 17th. All forms and payments can be submitted privately. Do NOT give it to me. As a pack, we have nothing to do with this. All arrangements and payments occur between your family and the camp. FYI...there is a Camp Open House on June 11th at Schiff if you and/or your son want to check it out before registering. It promises activities from 10:30-3:30.
Here is a link for Cub Parent Weekend info and Cub World info.
Pack Picnic- Date:June 23rd CHANGED TO JUNE 30 @ Wantagh Park. Day filled with fun activities, Starts between 11:30-12.
First of all, thank you to all of you who came to our Blue and Gold banquet. Your children were exceptionally well behaved and I was very proud to be one of the Bear leaders! Our next official den meeting is April 18th. Please be sure your son is in full class A uniform. Those who were not at Blue and Gold and have earned their Bear rank will be receiving the patch. Our Cub Master will be there to present the awards and we would like to take a den picture. We will also be making our Raingutter Regata boats on April 18th. We have much to accomplish that night, so please drop your son off in a timely fashion.
Next up? Many, many events are on the horizon and are coming up very quickly. I will have as many of these forms as I can at our next meeting on April 18th.
1. Rock Climbing- Saturday April 28th from 12 noon- 2pm @ Island Rock in Plainview.
Form and payment due by April 20th. You can give it to me at our April 18th meeting or just drop/mail it to my house. $23 per scout. Parents climb for free.
2. Webelos Woods- May 18-20.
A camping experience specifically for Webelos Scouts. I know that we are not technically Webelos until September, but with the bridging of the boys at Blue and Gold, we are permitted to call ourselves 'almost' Webelos and attend the camp. For those of you who have gone to Cub Parent Weekend, this experience is a little different. The boys are expected to prepare their own food and there are all sorts of themed games and activities. This year's theme is Harry Potter. Registration is $20 pp. Here's the link if you want to check it out. Webelos Woods.
We need the Webelos Woods form back by April 18 meeting, or by the VERY latest Friday April 20th (put in my home mailbox) as well so we can submit everything to The Teddy Roosevelt Council in a timely fashion.
Memorial Day Parade May 28th- Island Trees Middle School. 10am
3. Fishing Clinic- Saturday June 16th from 10 am (check in starts at 9:30) to 2pm
The NYS Department of Conservation, Freshwater Fisheries staff will be conducting a fishing clinic for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts at Schiff Scout Reservation. There will be instruction and actual fishing for the boys. There is fishing equipment and bait provided. Registration is $5 per scout.
4. Cub-Parent Weekend-August 3-5 @Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River, NY. Please see the link below for further information.
5. Cub World- Six-week day camp over the summer at Schiff Scout Reservation.
This is a day camp for Cub and Webelos Scouts. Each day's adventure includes swimming and a full day of other activities which can include field sports, archery, nature, fishing, BB gun, campfires and a special weekly event. This year's Day Camp theme is Three Rings of Fun Bus transportation is provided for all participants. Camp fees are $350 per week. Day campers receive a light breakfast at arrival, lunch and a snack Monday through Friday, starting Monday, July 9th and ending on Friday August 17th. All forms and payments can be submitted privately. Do NOT give it to me. As a pack, we have nothing to do with this. All arrangements and payments occur between your family and the camp. FYI...there is a Camp Open House on June 11th at Schiff if you and/or your son want to check it out before registering. It promises activities from 10:30-3:30.
Here is a link for Cub Parent Weekend info and Cub World info.
Pack Picnic- Date:
Splish Splash- July 19th Need a group of 20 $27pp (child or adult).
Monday, March 26, 2012
Scout Night at the NY Islanders
Hello All,
I just got an ad for NY Islanders Scout night. They offer really great prices for the seats (HIGHLY discounted) and the Scouts receive patches for attendance. It is the last home game of the regular season. My family is attending, but the ticket reservations are due ASAP! I have attached the form here. I will be collecting money and slips on THIS WEDNESDAY from anyone who wants to join us at the game. I will be mailing the forms of Thursday, so I can't wait for anyone. This is not a Pack 318 trip, just something I came across and thought I would put out to our Bear families!
Here's the link to the flyer. Islanders April 5th
I just got an ad for NY Islanders Scout night. They offer really great prices for the seats (HIGHLY discounted) and the Scouts receive patches for attendance. It is the last home game of the regular season. My family is attending, but the ticket reservations are due ASAP! I have attached the form here. I will be collecting money and slips on THIS WEDNESDAY from anyone who wants to join us at the game. I will be mailing the forms of Thursday, so I can't wait for anyone. This is not a Pack 318 trip, just something I came across and thought I would put out to our Bear families!
Here's the link to the flyer. Islanders April 5th
Monday, March 19, 2012
Blue and Gold Tidbits...
Hello All,
This Saturday, March 24th is our Blue and Gold Celebration. It is set to begin at 1pm at Levittown Hall. Your scout should be in full Class A uniform (that's the one they wear to meetings).
There will be plenty of food for the banquet, but there is a competition for desserts. Please see the FLYERS section if you plan on entering the Parent/Son Bake-Off Competition. If not, please consider bringing some cookies or cupcakes or something for the dessert table.
The Blue and Gold Celebration also has several opportunities to win baskets donated by the dens, some families, and many of our local businesses. Tickets will be sold for our Chinese Auction (Attendees place tickets in a bag for each basket they want a chance to win). So far our donations include:
Gift Cards
Laser Bounce (2 x $25)
Dry Cleaners
Hooters
Carvel
Division Avenue Drive Thru
Panera
Turnpike Bagels
Mama Theresa's
Moe's
2 birthday parties from Mr. Poppntwist (balloon bending)
Baskets
Italian Assortment from Uncle Guisseppe's
Death by Chocolate
Basket of Cheer
Italian Bistro
Summer Fun
Movies and Entertainment
Baking
I'm sure there are more that I cannot recall at the moment, so bring some cash, buy some tickets and go home with a great prize!
We will see everyone on Saturday!
-Krista
This Saturday, March 24th is our Blue and Gold Celebration. It is set to begin at 1pm at Levittown Hall. Your scout should be in full Class A uniform (that's the one they wear to meetings).
There will be plenty of food for the banquet, but there is a competition for desserts. Please see the FLYERS section if you plan on entering the Parent/Son Bake-Off Competition. If not, please consider bringing some cookies or cupcakes or something for the dessert table.
The Blue and Gold Celebration also has several opportunities to win baskets donated by the dens, some families, and many of our local businesses. Tickets will be sold for our Chinese Auction (Attendees place tickets in a bag for each basket they want a chance to win). So far our donations include:
Gift Cards
Laser Bounce (2 x $25)
Dry Cleaners
Hooters
Carvel
Division Avenue Drive Thru
Panera
Turnpike Bagels
Mama Theresa's
Moe's
2 birthday parties from Mr. Poppntwist (balloon bending)
Baskets
Italian Assortment from Uncle Guisseppe's
Death by Chocolate
Basket of Cheer
Italian Bistro
Summer Fun
Movies and Entertainment
Baking
I'm sure there are more that I cannot recall at the moment, so bring some cash, buy some tickets and go home with a great prize!
We will see everyone on Saturday!
-Krista
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Achievements Completed at Meetings
Dear Families,
Below please find a list of achievements we have completed at meetings. I'm not sure of the dates we completed these tasks, but I'm sure your son will remember whether or not he completed it with us at a meeting. Please continue to look through the Bear book and accomplish anything else that needs to be finished up before Blue and Gold on March 24th.
Please go into the "FLYERS" sections and get the registration form for Blue and Gold. Feel free to drop it in my mailbox at any time!
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Achievement 4- Tall Tales- We did all 3 together
Achievement 7- Law Enforcement is a Big Job- We did A,B,D, F together
Achievement 8-The Past is Exciting and Important-We did B,C,D,E and G together
Achievement 15- Games, Games, Games- We did B and C together
Achievement 16- Building Muscles- We did all 3 together
Achievement 21- Build a Model- Anyone who participated in Pinewood Derby did 21F
Achievement 22-Tying it All Up- We did A,B,C,E
Achievement 24- Be a Leader- We did A and D and those who have been denner have done B
So many of the achievements in the book can easily be done at home and your boys probably already do them (going shopping, sports, family things, etc..) Look through the book and mark your son's progress at the back by coloring in the paw prints. Anything extra can be carried over for other awards. The Electives can be used for Arrow Points, which we will talk about at a later date.
Thanks!
Below please find a list of achievements we have completed at meetings. I'm not sure of the dates we completed these tasks, but I'm sure your son will remember whether or not he completed it with us at a meeting. Please continue to look through the Bear book and accomplish anything else that needs to be finished up before Blue and Gold on March 24th.
Please go into the "FLYERS" sections and get the registration form for Blue and Gold. Feel free to drop it in my mailbox at any time!
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Achievement 4- Tall Tales- We did all 3 together
Achievement 7- Law Enforcement is a Big Job- We did A,B,D, F together
Achievement 8-The Past is Exciting and Important-We did B,C,D,E and G together
Achievement 15- Games, Games, Games- We did B and C together
Achievement 16- Building Muscles- We did all 3 together
Achievement 21- Build a Model- Anyone who participated in Pinewood Derby did 21F
Achievement 22-Tying it All Up- We did A,B,C,E
Achievement 24- Be a Leader- We did A and D and those who have been denner have done B
So many of the achievements in the book can easily be done at home and your boys probably already do them (going shopping, sports, family things, etc..) Look through the book and mark your son's progress at the back by coloring in the paw prints. Anything extra can be carried over for other awards. The Electives can be used for Arrow Points, which we will talk about at a later date.
Thanks!
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