Cantigny Lost and Found
The following items were found at Cantigny and have not yet been reunited with their owners:
Video: Water Bottle Rockets at Cantigny
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]
Calendar From 4/13 Pack Meeting
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 …
Cantigny Overnight – Last Minute Notes
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 …
What to Bring to our Cantigny Overnight
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 …
Directions to Cantigny Park in Wheaton
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 …
How to Make a Water Propelled Rocket
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 …
Cantigny FAQs
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 …
Calendar Reminders
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: …
Friends of Scouting Gifts
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 …