June 2010 Chronicle

Read the June 2010 newsletter, "Pack 66 Chronicle", here, for information about summer scouting activities!

Rockets!

The Webelos den had worked on their rockets for several weeks, and finally got a chance to launch them on May 17 at Como Park.  Look out, NASA, here come the Pack 66 Webelos!

More pictures can be seen here.

Webelos Tree-Planting and Cooking 2010

The Webelos spent a sunny morning on May 1st at Como Park, planting trees and learning how to cook over an open fire.

Click here for lots more pictures!

April 2010 Newsletter

Read the April 2010 Chronicle here, for more information about upcoming events this spring!

Summer 2010 Camping with Pack 66

Pack 66 Parents,   If your cub scout is interested in attending camp this summer, please plan to sign up and make a $25 deposit at tomorrow’s Den Meeting.    Camp Akela - Cub Scout Resident Summer Camp   This year’s Tigers, Wolves, Bears (and their parents) are invited to camp together for two nights and three days at Camp Phillipo near Cannon Falls, MN. It's a great chance for Cub Scouts to have quality time with their accompanying adult, to work on advancement, enjoy recreational activities, and learn about camping.   Age appropriate programs are offered for Tiger, Wolf and Bear Cubs (as of Spring 2010). Food service is provided. Some special accommodations can be made if communicated to the camp beforehand.   An optional "Outpost" is available for Bears (entering Webelos next fall) and their adult companions.   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Michael Waite via email or by calling 612-310-1809 James Frese  via email   Dates: Camp Akela - Friday, 8/6/10 to Sunday 8/8/10 Additional Outpost Session (Bears only) – Sunday, 8/8/10 to Monday, 8/9/10   Cost: Camp Akela - $90 per person Additional Outpost Session (Bears only) - $32 per person   If this timing doesn't work for you, it is possible to go at another time. Let us know if this is your situation and we will do our best to put you in contact with any others in the group with the same circumstances.     Webelos Resident Camp   Webelos finishing Year 1 and entering Year 2 are invited to attend resident camp at Camp Navajo near Rice Lake, WI. This is a fantastic opportunity for Webelos to work on their activity badges, as well as enjoy a variety of recreational activities. Food Service is provided and a 1:1 ratio is preferred.   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Webelos Den Leader, Stephen Andert   Dates: Camp Navajo - Wednesday, 8/11/10 to Saturday, 8/14/10 Additional Outpost Session - Saturday, 8/14/10 to Sunday, 8/15/10   Cost: Camp Navajo - $ 100.00 per person Additional Outpost Session - $ 32.00 per person     Financial assistance is available. To apply for a campership call 651-254-9167 or go to www.northernstarbsa.org/camping.   You may also sell popcorn to help pay your way to camp. Mike Donnelly is in charge of this year's spring popcorn sale. Please contact him with any questions.

Pinewood Derby 2010

This year's Pinewood Derby was another fun day of fast, flashy cars, not to mention pizza and other goodies. Congrats to this year's winners: Eli, James, and Galen!

Polar Camp 2010

We couldn't have asked for better winter conditions for Polar Camp this year, at Camp Greenwood. Over a foot of snow on the ground, with more falling throughout the day, and hardly any wind. The boys had a great time playing games in the snow, making a craft, and best of all: snow-tubing!

February 2010 Newsletter

Extra, extra! Read all about it!

The February Pack 66 Chronicle is here!

Raingutter Regatta 2010

Update: Congrats all our budding young sea captains!  I posted some pictures online of  today's races at http://picasaweb.google.com/scoutpack66/RaingutterRegatta2010?feat=directlink.

The annual Raingutter Regatta will be held this coming Saturday, January 23rd, 2010.

• This event is scheduled from 11 am - 1 pm.
• Dens will meet at Saint Bernard's Parish Center and lunch will be provided.
• Parent participation is recommended, however if a parent is unable to attend, they can drop off and pick up their scout if they leave a contact number (in case the event ends early).

No prep is needed for the Raingutter Regatta*.  We'll have boat kits, and the boys assemble/decorate their boats just before the races begin.

* Of course, the Frese boys have been practicing in the basement for the past month!  ;-)

Archery Day 2010

4rd Annual North Star District
Cub Scout Archery Day

Update:
Several boys from Pack 66 practiced shooting bows and arrows at this year's District Archery Day. The boys are getting pretty accurate now, and when you see the power released from even a kid-size compound bow, we appreciate why safety is a top priority!
Pics online here:  http://picasaweb.google.com/scoutpack66/ArcheryDay2010?feat=directlink


We’ll have an indoor archery range set up for the Scouts. Volunteers will be on hand to help teach your Scouts how to safely shoot a bow.

When:
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Time: Check-in starts at 9:00am
Shooting starts at 9:30am
Event ends when the Scouts are done!