This summary of upcoming events was handed out at the pack meeting on Tuesday April 13. You can download a PDF copy here. Additional items were added since that hand out was printed, so please check the website for the very latest information. Three Earth Day Service Project Opportunities (take your pick) Event 1: Olmsted …
Thank you to everyone who signed up to camp with us at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on Saturday 4/17. If you haven’t already signed up but would like to join us, please feel free to just show up on Saturday with a signed form and $10 payment for each camper (scout or Akela.) We have …
Here is a quick list of things to remember for our overnight camp out at Cantigny. Essentials Tent (stakes, rain fly, poles) Ground cloth Bed roll or sleeping bag Fishing License (if you’re over 16 and planning on fishing) Personal items Rain gear (poncho or equivalent) Toiletries (including wash cloth, tissues) Sunscreen (including something for …
Cantigny is only 19 miles west of us, but there’s not a super-direct way of driving straight there. Quickest way is probably this (a little bit longer distance, but less time): I-290 west to I-88 (toll) Exit I-88 at Winfield Road (exit 125 I believe) Head north on Winfield Rd about 3 miles to the …
We have the opportunity to launch water propelled bottle rockets at Cantigny on Saturday. The pack has everything we need to launch the rockets, except the rockets, which is where you come in. All you need is one or two 2 liter pop bottles (1 liter bottles work as well), some duct tape, some scraps …
When does the camp out start? We can begin setting up camp at noon on Saturday April 17, 2010. However, the grounds open at 9:00 AM on Saturday: you can get in, you just won’t be able to set up your tent. You’re welcome to explore though, then set up camp beginning at noon. I …
Event: Fleetwood Roller Rink Skating Party Date: Sunday April 11, 2010 Time: 4:00 – 6:00PM Location: Fleetwood Roller Rink (Summit, IL) Notes: No paperwork is due. Admission is free; skate rentals are available for $3. Just show up! Event: Pack Meeting Date: Tuesday April 13, 2010 Time: 7:00PM Location: RPC Social Hall (Riverside, IL) Notes: …
Our pack has already received a ribbon to thank us for our past participation, and that’s now atop our pack flagpole. If you make a donation or pledge, in any amount, you will receive this 100th Anniversary of Scouting window cling. (This is a scan, clinging to the glass of my scanner. The original is …
Chris Isit (our Voyageur Trace District executive) was scheduled to attend our March Pack meeting, but was recovering from the flu and didn’t want to make us all sick. He dropped off the Friends of Scouting resources for me to distribute, but I didn’t have a chance during the meeting. I will get those documents …
We have the opportunity to go fishing at Cantigny on Sunday morning April 18, from dawn until 8:30AM. Located at the northeast corner of the McCormick estate, Schaffner pond has bluegill, bass, catfish and carp. Cantigny offers two different fishing programs (Introduction to Fly Fishing and Regular Fishing), but we need to let them know …
