A short video of some of the water bottle rockets we launched at Cantigny on April 17th. We launched rockets for over two hours; it was hard to capture it all. Thank you to Mary Bensfield for shooting all the video at our campout.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join your fellow Pack 24 scouts for a cheap and easy camp out, close to home, at Cantigny in Wheaton. One of the few field trips I remember from when I was a kid, this is the place with all the tanks! It’s just over 30 minutes away and only $10 per person. You can [...]
We learned at our pack meeting on March 9 that the Des Plaines Valley council has a number of summer camping opportunities available. Here’s a summary of what is available: Camp Shin Go Beek (near Waupaca Wisconsin) We’re encouraging members of our pack who would like to experience Shin Go Beek to attend Wednesday – [...]
As we announced at Blue & Gold, the USS Cobia submarine overnight program in Manitowoc, Wisconsin will be May 7-8, 2010. We have the entire submarine — 65 bunks — for Pack 24. This is a great time, and is something the boys will remember for the rest of their lives. All cub scouts are [...]