Scout Sunday

This Sunday (2/12) we will be observing Scout Sunday at the Methodist church (1543 Barbara St., Wrightwood). This is a service honoring Scouting and all we stand for. We will need a Cub Scout to ring the Church Bell, typically this is the youngest scout in attendance. All other Cub Scouts will participate in a Flag Ceremony along with the Boy Scouts. If you are able to attend, please:
· Arrive by 9:30am (Service starts at 10am)
· Wear your Class A uniform (blue shirt with patches)

The Boy Scouts will lead the service (as outlined below) and Cub Scouts will assist with the Bell and Flag Ceremony only:
To start the service, Color Guard to post the Colors and lead the congregation in the Pledge of Allegiance
Boy Scout to lead us in the Scout Oath & Promise
For the 'Children's Message', I would like a member of our flag retirement team to talk about what the team does and why they do it. We will need a Boy Scout to read the Lord's Prayer.
Last year we had 2 scouts read about the History of the BSA. We have been requested to do this again and will need 1 or 2 Boy Scouts for this.
And finally, we need 2 Boy Scouts to read selected scriptures. The scriptures will be provided by Thursday at which point I can get them to the boys doing the reading so they can practice.
We realize this is the same day as our Blue and Gold Ceremony which starts at 4:00pm at the Sunrise Church (separate email reminder will be sent for this event), but we hope you can make it to Scout Sunday as well.

Blue & Gold Celebration 2/12 4-6pm

Come celebrate scouting with us at our Blue And Gold Celebration!

February 12th, 2012

4pm-6pm

Sunrise Church
770 Hwy 2
Wrightwood Ca

We'll have a Chinese auction, awards, den performances, and dinner provided.

Please bring any broken or unwanted pieces of gold for our 1st annual Cub Scout Gold Drive!

Invite the whole family and dress in your Class A uniform.

Wrightwood Trail Cleanup Day

Thursday, February 2, 2012 is a minimum day at school and our Pack will be doing a Cleanup on the Wrightwood Trail beginning at Sheep Creek Road moving west towards Lone Pine Canyon Road shortly after school gets out.  We'll be parking on the frontage road south of HWY 2 for safety. Please either wear your uniform or green Pack t-shirt.  They would like us to (1) Rake the pine needles and pine cones off of the trail, (2) line the trail (off the compacted granite, not on) with either rocks or pine cones, (3) clip/cut any tree branches that may interfere with walking on the trail, and (4) clean up trash.

If you can bring any of the following items, it would be helpful:

Rake

Pruning Sheers

Trash Bags

Doing service projects together is one way that Cub Scouts keep their promise "to help other people." While a Scout should do his best to help other people every day, a group service project is a bigger way to help people. While you're giving service, you're learning to work together with others to do something that's good for your community.

Summer Camp 6/24-6/27

Summer Camp 2012 Information

This year, we'll be attending Summer Camp at Camp Pollock (near Lake Arrowhead) from June 24-June 27, 2012. We attended this camp last year and found it to be very well run and everyone had a great time!  The Theme this year is "Wildlife Safari at Camp Pollockgascar".

The cost is $190/scout & $110/adult*

Payment Schedule (for 1 scout & 1 adult):

2/10/12 -- $75 due

3/09/12 -- $75 due

4/13/12 -- $75 due

5/11/12 -- $75 due

Check are Payable to "Pack 351" and can be given to Christi McKain or Becky Johnson or mailed to:

Christi McKain

PO Box 2895

Wrightwood, CA 92397

*Adults who will be trading off days with another adult only need to pay for 1 adult, but both adults will need medical forms.

Pinewood Derby 1/29

Pinewood Derby

January 29, 2012

Sunday

Location: Sunrise Church, Hwy 2, Wrightwood

Set-up track starts at 1:30 pm

Check-in begins at 2:30 pm

Racing starts at 3:00 pm

Ends about 5:00-ish

Bring Snacks & Drinks to Share (Peanut/Tree Nut Free Zone)

Sibling Races will also be held. Car Kits for siblings are $4.00.

  

 Race Rules:  Cars must be 5 ounces or less. You must use the car kit you were given (no Michael’s cars or wheels). You may add weights, paint and decorations, but DO NOT alter the width of the car or it won't fit down the track. Also, the cars run down a track with a raised guide between the wheels so don't add anything to bottom of your car except a very thin weight.

Holiday Party 12/4

Cub Scout Pack 351

Holiday Party

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Where:            Methodist Church CAMP (top of Elm St.)

Time:              3:00-5:00pm

What:              Awards, Games & Activities, Potluck

Potluck Items by Den:

Tigers - Dessert or Drinks
Wolves - Main or Side Dish
Bears - Main or Side Dish

Webelos - Dessert or Drinks

Activity Details:

--"Gingerbread" Houses - Please have boys bring small milk cartons from school.
--Games –Gift “Un-Wrapping” Relay race, Marshmallow Toss & Candy Cane Fishing & "Snow" Shoveling
--Red Cross Holiday Mail For Heroes - We'll have a table set up to make/sign holiday cards for service members, veterans, and their families.

Questions?: Becky Johnson 760-249-6874 rdukes412@hotmail.com or

Christi McKain 760-249-5860 pack351ww@verizon.net

Vasquez Rocks Hike - All Dens Welcome 10/26

We will be hiking around the famous Vasquez Rocks (used in many many Movie/TV productions) in Aqua Dulce. This hike will earn the boys their Vasquez Rock Geologic Hike patch as well as fulfill some requirements for the Jungle Book Award - Kaa Segment. It also can count towards regular achievements and electives such as Buddy System Requirements, Hike with your Den/Pack, and practicing Leave No Trace guidelines.

Wednesday, October 26th (minimum day)
Meet at Vasquez Rocks @ 2:30pm

Directions:

Take 138 West through Littlerock and Pearblossom. Make the slight left onto Pearblossom Hwy. This will turn into Sierra Hwy. Take this to the 14 freeway. Enter the 14S and continue about 11 miles and exit on Escondido Canyon Rd. You’ll make a left off the ramp and a right onto Escondido Canyon Rd. The entrance is at 10700 Escondido Canyon Rd. It’s on the left and there should be a sign for Vasquez Rocks. Once you get into the park, make a left onto the main dirt road and follow it to the large open parking area.

Parking:
We're going to meet at the larger parking lot in the center of the park because parking areas at the entrance are pretty small. We'll then hike along the history trail back toward the entrance and catch the geology trail on our way back up the PCT to our starting point. Parking is free and doesn't require any kind of pass. There are chemical toilets in the parking area.

Uniform/What to Bring:Please wear your Class B Scout Shirt (green t-shirt) or Uniform Shirt, snacks, water, a jacket, paper & pencil. The hike should only be about 1.5 miles so there will be plenty of time to play on the rocks and explore. The hike should last at least 2 hours.

Award Requirements:The boys need to learn about the geologic information of Vasquez Rocks and the San Andreas Fault. Please make sure you study the handouts at the park or research information before you visit. The kids are supposed to take notes and pictures along the way as well so that each den can make a den report to submit with the award application.

Questions:
Becky Johnson, rdukes412@hotmail.com