Here’s another easy thing we can do to help kids in need. Jen’s Kids is a volunteer outreach of the Riverside Art Center that works at Loyola hospital with kids in the playroom, or what they call “The Child Life Center”. Most of the things that Child Life has for the kids (toys and their …
The Pack 24 Graduation is upon us, Tuesday May 11, 7:00PM at RPC in the Social Hall (same as always.) If you haven’t already done so, please share your scout’s handbook with his den leader so your den leader knows what requirements have been met for graduation. We need you to bring a couple things …
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. [raw] [/raw]
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: …
