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Tough Cubber 2018
Dear Pack 99 Families,
Our first pack-meeting for 2018-19 is scheduled for Saturday Septebmer 22, 2018 and as has been our custom for the September event, this will be a family-oriented welcome-back cookout to which friends and family are invited including friends of the scouts who may be interested in learning more about Cub Scouts. The main event of the evening will be an age-appropriate version of the "Tough Mudder" for adults.
This activity is not just for the scouts. Siblings and friends are welcome to run the course, too.
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018,
Agenda:
4:00p to 5:00p Campers Arrive/ Set up. 5:00p Scouts and Families Arrive 5:15p First Wave of Tough Cubber Begins 5:30p Dinner will be served 6:30p Pack Meeting and Campfire 7:30p Campout Begins (See below for camping info) 10:00pm Lights Out
Where: Newtown Grant Rec Center - by the Fire Ring (360 Eagle Road)
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Lastly, we're going to need some help from adult volunteers to run some of the stations or go through the course with the kids. Den leaders will be looking for volunteers.
CAMPING INFO
All families are welcome to stay for the camp out (includes new scouts).
The pack will provide a late night snack and donuts/milk for Sunday morning.
Per BSA rules, Scouts are only permitted to sleep in tents with either their parents or other Scouts. No Scout is permitted to sleep in a tent with any other adult other than their parent.
Basic equipment checklist:
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Summer Pool Party 2018
This year our pack pool party will be August 29, 2018 8 PM to 10 PM @ the Tyler Walk HOA Pool. More info to follow!!! |
Summer Camp 2018
I hope everyone had a great time at the Blue and Gold Banquet. As promised, we are now taking registrations for Summer Camp. I can't stress how important it is for all Bears and Webelos to attend. Adults are not required for these groups. If you have any questions, please let me know. All Tigers and Wolves are also welcome to join. The program is equally adventurous for them. Each of my boys has attended camp since Tigers and look forward to it every year. Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/ODTNaz2TCXE1Aiq73 Please submit an entry for each adult and scout attending. You will received a PayPal invoice to pay $100 deposit. Full payment is due in May. Please note there is a fee includes AFTER March 1st. Mini Week (Sun 7/29 - Wed 8/1) $90 Adult Full Week Fee $300 Cub Scout (prior to March 1st) $325 Cub Scout (after March 1st) Full Week (Sun 7/29 - Fri 8/3) $145 Adult Full Week Fee $375 Cub Scout (prior to March 1st) $400 Cub Scout (after March 1st) YiS Tony Gambescia |
Blue and Gold 2018
Our Blue and Gold banquet is Saturday, February 10th! We are looking forward to awarding our scouts' achievements and spending the evening with all of the pack's families. For those who are new this year to Pack 99, this event is for the entire family and there is no charge for entry to the banquet. The pack is sponsoring the event, including the entertainment, venue, and entree-portion of the meal. Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018 4:45 PM to 7:30 PM Site: Council Rock SOUTH High School - School Cafeteria (main entrance); Address: 2002 Rock Way, Southampton, PA 18966 Uniform: Class-A uniform; Blue or tan shirt, neckerchief, and khaki pants or jeans Parking: Please park in the front of school near the main entrance (The front of the school is the opposite side of the track and baseball fields) |
Cabin Camping 2017
Hello 1st and 2nd Year Webelos, The Fall Cabin Camping trip is fast approaching. This is a very popular event for the boys. The leaders have an action packed trip planned. Since we will be using a cabin, this trip has very limited space. Webelos are getting first dibs on bunks space. The deadline for registration is Sunday October 15th. After the deadline, I will be opening registration to the Bears. As with all our Webelos events, parents are not required to attend. When: November 10, 2017 7:00 PM to November 11, 2017 7:00 PM |
Crossover Pack Meeting 2017
Our last Pack Meeting of the year is fast approaching. This year our annual Crossover Ceremony (aka Scout Graduation day) will be held at Washington Crossing Park – Thomas Nelly House Saturday June 3th. Please note the exact time and location below. There are several Washington Crossing areas on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware. This meeting will include a family Bar-B-Q, a fireside Crossover Ceremony, and a campout (optional). All family and friends are welcomed to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of our scouts. Please bring a camp chair or blanket to sit on.
Please sign up of for an item to bring here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48a4a62da64-pack
Please also repond to the evite sent on May 22 so we can get a ballpark count on who is attending.
Directions: From Sycamore St head North on 532, turn left on Rt 32 (River Rd). Be sure NOT to cross bridge to NJ. The location is about 5 miles on the right. Look for the scout camp sign.
GPS: 40.333468, -74.938009 Approximate Address: Aquetong Rd & River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938
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Agenda- Approximate Start time
Camping Info
If you have any questions, let me know
Yours-in-Scouting Tony Gambescia Cubmaster |
2017 Space Derby
Good Afternoon Parents!! Our space derby event will be this Friday Jan 27 @ Newtown Elementary School. We will have a staggered start time similar to what we do for Pinewood Derby. See below for the exact schedule. Please arrive at your assigned inspection time below. It is also your responsibility to read the rules and build parameters for your son's rocket. The official Pack 99 rules can be found here 2017 Space Derby Rules. Just a few rocket tips:
See you all Friday. Yours-in-Scouting Tony Gambescia Cubmaster Race Agenda
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Pack 99 Haunted Hike
Date: Saturday, October 15th, 2016 Where: Newtown Grant Recreation Center Please bring a dessert to share (no utensils please) Warm apple cider will be served. Please bring your own beverages if desired. Family & friends of Pack 99 are welcome! Agenda Saturday 2:30 pm Webelos Setup 5:00 pm Campers arrive and setup 6:00 pm Pack Meeting Opening and Awards 6:30 pm Hike and Movie Start 8:30 pm Break-down and Clean-up 9:00 pm Camper safety briefing 10:00 pm Lights out Sunday 7:00 am Campers Wake 7:30 am Donuts & Coffee 9:00 am Break Camp
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CAMPING INFO Please be mindful of the weather. Please bring extra blankets and something to sleep on between your sleeping bag and the tent floor (e.g. air mattress, cot, sleeping mat, etc.)
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September Pack Meeting - Tough Cubber
Our first pack-meeting for 2016-2017 is scheduled for Saturday 9/10 and as has been our custom for the September event, this will be a family-oriented welcome-back cookout to which friends and family are invited including friends of the scouts who may be interested in learning more about Cub Scouts. The main event of the evening will be an age-appropriate version of the "Tough Mudder" for adults. This activity is not just for the scouts. Siblings and friends are welcome to run the course, too. Parents we need your help with food! The pack will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and water/bug juice. Webelos I & II please bring side dishes. Bears and Wolfs please bring dessert. If you’re a new scout and would like to bring something to share, simply bring along a bag of chips. In addition, the pack meeting will be followed by a campout. Keep in mind all ranks requirements (expect Tigers) now require camping. The pack will hold campouts in September (tent camping), October (tent camping), and November (cabin camping). If you wish your son to receive rank advancement at the Blue & Gold Dinner in February, please plan to attend one of these fall campouts. More details on the timing of the event and how to be prepared will be shared soon! |