Cub Scout Pack 273 - Delano, MN

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PACK 273 Graduation & Campout 2012!

When:  Saturday, May 19 beginning at 12:00pm until Sunday, May 20 12:00pm.  Families are welcome to camp on Friday night as the campsite is already reserved.  Just note that Friday Night campers are on their own for food and fun.

Where:  Lake Rebecca; Sarah Creek Group Camp.  You can get to the Sarah Creek Group Camp from the minimum maintenance road (East Rebecca Lake Road) that runs North/South through the park (note: you can not get there from the main park entrance).  East Rebecca Lake road can be accessed from County Road 11 or from County Road 50 just before the railroad tracks in Rockford.

Who:  All pack 273 Cub Scouts and their families.  We encourage everyone to camp overnight, but if camping’s not your thing, please join us for the day activities, supper, and the graduation ceremony.

Cost:  None!  Pack 273 will pay the camping fees, main course for dinner of hot dogs and brats, and breakfast on Sunday morning.  We do ask that each family provide a dish to share for the dinner.  To hopefully provide a different assortment of foods please bring an item according to your Scouts current rank:

                        Lion Cubs & Tigers bring Desserts

                        Wolves bring Fruits and Vegetables

                        Bears bring Salads

                        WEBELOS bring Chips & Dips.

What else do I need to bring: 

Tent(s), sleeping bags and/or blankets, warm clothes and rain gear (Be prepared!) and flashlights or lanterns.

Balls, frisbees, bicycles (with helmets), etc. for having fun.  You may also want to bring your fishing pole as we'll plan on having bait available.

Lawn chairs, camera, personal hygiene items

***Water bottle and/or hot beverage mug (we will have water and other bulk refreshments but you'll need something to drink them from)

Can a Cub Scout attend without a parent or guardian?  We encourage the entire family to attend and support your Cub Scout.  If this isn’t possible, please talk with your Den leader to make other arrangements.  For youth protection requirements, a Cub Scout can only share a tent with an adult that is their parent or guardian. 

What needs to happen before the Graduation/Campout? 

1. By Friday, May 11, email your den leader and let them know how many adults and how many children (including your scout) will be attending dinner.  We want to have enough for everyone.  Den leaders please relay this information to Brian Sevigny.
2. Fill out the attached Personal Health and Medical Record Form.  One for each family member that is attending the graduation and camping overnight.  I will also have extra copies available at the campout.

Agenda:

Friday, May 18

Families are welcome to use the campsite and camp overnight.  You'll be responsible for your own food and fun.

Saturday, May 19

12:00pm           Setup Tents / Have Fun! (You are welcome to come anytime in the morning but make sure to eat something for breakfast and lunch)

1:00pm             Planned activities

4:00pm             Raingutter Regatta (Den Leaders have your Scout's boat if you haven't received it yet) 

What is a raingutter regatta you ask?  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raingutter_regatta

5:30pm             Dinner:  "Brats and Dogs" and “Potluck”

7:00pm             Evening Ceremony and Graduation

9:00pm             Campfire, Hiking, and other Miscellaneous Fun!

10:00pm           Lights out for Cub Scouts

Sunday, May 20

7:00(ish)am       Breakfast

9:00am             Free time & Camp Clean Up

Scouts will need their uniforms for the Flag Ceremony and Graduation.  All other times dress accordingly for the activity.

Feel free to email me with any questions or check with your den leader.

I'll have another email out soon about Pack Volunteer opportunities and re-charter fees that are due from each Scout.

Looking forward to a great time at the Graduation & Overnight Camping event!

Cubmaster Bruce

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