Cub & Family Gear List October 20, 2009
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Going to the Cub & Family Camp Out this weekend? Need to know what to bring? And what not to bring? Well, here you go:
Things to Bring
- Tent
- Sleeping bag (1 per person)
- Personal hygiene items
- Camp Chair(s)
- Sleep Clothes (please)
- Flashlight/Lantern
- Class A Uniform (shirt, hat, neckerchief, woggle, belt, jeans)
- Class B Uniform (Scout t-shirts)
- Poncho or Rain Coat
- Handy Wipes
- One Roll of Toilet Paper (just in case)
**Please remember that the weather is cool in late October, so, pack your bag accordingly
Optional Things You May Want to Bring
- Camera and film
- Cot or sleeping pad
- Snacks
- Hiking Stick
- Glove & Ball or other outdoor games
- Pocketknife, if you have earned your Whittlin’ Chip
Things NOT to Bring
DO NOT BRING:
- Toy Guns
- BB Guns
- TV’s
- Lap Tops
- Hot Tubs
- Game Boys
- Anything else that distracts from having fun with your family!
BSA Camp Rules
As a reminder, here are some Boy Scouts of America Camp Site Rules
- No Smoking in front of the youth (there will be designated smoking areas)
- No Pets allowed on Boxwell Reservation
- No Propane heaters in tents
- Only Married Couples may share a tent
- Vehicles must be parked in the designated parking area
- No RV’s or Campers will be allowed in Scout Camping Area. No Bikes, Skateboards, Scooters or ATV’s allowed.
- One campfire per Pack allowed (in a raised fire pit.)
- For tents – stakes only – no holes.
Other Information
The Pack will be providing the meals for this campout. We will prepare our meals together on Sat. (3 meals) and Sun. breakfast. Please eat before you come on Friday. If you have any dietary issues please contact Ginger Wilson. If you have need of electrical access for medical equipment such as a CPap machine please let Garry Walden know. Any questions or concerns please contact Emanuel Loreant.
For more information about the Cub & Family 2009 Campout, visit the Middle Tennessee Council’s web site.
To Register
If you haven’t already registered, please let your den leader know as soon as possible that you’d like to attend. Then, download and fill out the Cub N Family Registration Form and bring it to your next den meeting.
Webelos in the Woods wrap-up October 12, 2009
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A message from Justin Caruthers, our District Executive, about Webelos in the Woods this past weekend.
The Fall Camporee was great this weekend at the TSU Farm Property off of River Road near Ashland City. The Emergency, Fire, and Police Exhibits were awesome. The boys had a great time. The camporee was attended by 10 troops in Highland Rim, which is a great turn out.
Special Thanks goes to Ray Crouch Gary Wilkerson, Kim Wilkerson, Kenyon Dupre, and Troop 594 for their hard work and putting the camporee together. Great Job!
Webelos Woods had a awesome program this weekend. Webelos Woods had over 12 packs this weekend in attendance, including packs from other districts. The boys had a great time learning boy scout skills and getting their first taste of boy scout camping.
Special Thanks goes to Gary Bass for his hard work with putting Webelos Woods together. I also want to thank Vince Beech and Pack 126 for helping with the program for Webelos Woods. Special Thanks also goes to Wayne Reid, Joe Webb, Jennifer Eusler, and all the other adults that helped with teaching/training at Webelos Woods. Great Job!
We all had a great time! It’s definitely something that every Cub Scout should attend as you prepare to cross over to Boy Scouts.
Gear List and Schedule for Webelos in the Woods October 2, 2009
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Need to know what to bring to Webelos in the Woods next weekend? Here’s a Gear List, Schedule, and Registration form.
It’s going to be fun!!!
Webelos in the Woods! October 1, 2009
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You’ve been to Day Camp. You’ve been to Resident Camp. But you’ve never experienced anything like Webelos in the Woods!
Get ready for some serious camping. Webelos in the Woods focus exclusively on the skills you’ll need to know as you prepare to crossover from Cub Scouts into Boy Scouts. You won’t want to miss this fun and action filled camp out.
When: 10-11 October
Where: The TSU Research & Demonstration Farm on River Road in Ashland City
Here’s a copy of the Registration Form. And here are the directions to TSU Research and Demonstration Farm.
Please let your den leader know if you are planning to attend.
Welcome New Scouts! August 29, 2009
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If you just signed up for Scouting at the Round Up earlier this week, welcome to Pack 126!!! We’re excited to have you! And we’re looking forward to an exciting year in Scouting. The boys are going to have some great fun, learn some important life skills, and make some fantastic new friends this year.
Pack 126 does camping right
This year, we’re planning some fun adventures for the scouts. We’ve got a camping trip planned for later this month.
And the Raingutter Regatta scheduled for later this fall is always a big hit.
The Scouts huff and puff and blow their boats down the raingutter
The Pinewood Derby is a perennial favorite, too.
On your mark, get set, GO down the track at the Pinewood Derby
Stay tuned. You’re Den Leader will contact you soon with more information about your first Den meeting. In the meantime, get ready for some fun!
Clean Up Cruise Delayed August 4, 2009
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Sorry Scouters, Capt. Jim Has some problems with the boat this Saturday (it’s all booked up) and there have been reports of some troublesome reptiles on the island (you don’t want to know).
In light of these circumstances we will delay our Scout service cruise until a few of us leaders recon the area after our meeting on the 15th (any volunteers?). If all is OK we will probably return to the island with the Pack in September (after reptile breeding season).
Until then get ready for Round Up and our first Den Meetings coming soon!
The Webelos go camping! July 9, 2009
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Matthew, Benjamin, Will, and Noah get ready for an obstacle course
Our first and second year Webelos just got back from Resident Camp in Boxwell Scout Reservation. They had a wonderful time!
It all started off on Monday morning when we arrived at Gaylord Cub World. We eagerly checked in and found our camp site. Our new home away from home was Camp Site #9. It was a secluded area that was a surrounded by woods and the sounds of the great out doors. After unpacking and securing our gear in our tents we went for our swim tests.
At 2:00pm we gathered for a tour of the Camp Stahlman. That’s where the Boy Scouts camp. We saw their dining hall, talked with the life guards at the water front, and visited the Conservation Yard. We’re looking forward to going there when our Webs cross-over into a troop.
Benjamin & Jacob learn how to read a map
On Tuesday, the Webelos I’s began working on their rank work. Over the course of the next two days, they worked hard to earned their Citizenship, Readyman, Handyman, and Outdoorsman Merit Badges. They are now well on their way to earning rank. Way to go guys!
The Webelos II’s learned Scout Skills, the skills they’ll need not only through their Boy Scout years, but skills that will help them during the course of their lives. They were in Patrol One and learned Fire Safety, Map & Compass Skills, Knots & Lashings, and First Aid.
Of course we had some free time during the trip to do some site seeing and a little fishing. Marshall caught his first fish. The scouts also had a grand time playing on the castle, pirate ship, and fort.
Marshall catches his first fish!
We took several trips to the Cub World and Stahlman trading posts where all sorts of goodies were for sale. Pocket knives, ice cream, and even jester hats caught our attention.
The Scouts also visited the obstacle course that Mr. Dan and Mr. Joe helped to renovate during a Service Project as part of their Wood Badge training this spring.
One of the highlights to our trip was the last night’s campfire. There were lots of skits put on by the Boy Scouts that staff the Resident Camp. You’ll have to ask some of the boys about the skits – “The Suitor of the Princess” and the “If I weren’t a Webelo” song. Some of the other Packs put together their own skits to entertain us as well.
The American Flag is proudly displayed at Camp Craig
But the best part of the camp fire is the grand finale where our country’s brave veterans are honored for their service and a tattered American flag is respectfully retired.
After we broke camp on Thursday morning, we decided to take an impromptu self-guided tour of Camp Craig, another active Boy Scout camp on the reservation.
From the looks of the boys on our way home, they had a great time and a looking forward to another time when they can visit Boxwell. In the meantime, I think we’ll get some well deserved rest!
Touring Camp Craig
Pack 126 Summertime activities May 19, 2009
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Are you ready for some good times?
Are you ready for the summer?
Let’s have some fun this summer with some great Scouting activities!
We have a summer packed with fun and excitement, so put on your smile and get ready for some good times with your friends!
Official Pack 126 summer activities
Here’s a list of our official Pack 126 Summertime activities. Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss these!
May 23rd – Flag Placement at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Pegram
Pack 126 is joining in with other Scouts from around the Middle Tennessee area to honor our country’s veterans by placing flags on their grave sites in memory of their service to our great country. Come join us. More information may be found here.
June 14th – Scout Sunday at Faith Community Church of the Nazarene
The Scouts that completed the “God & Me” and the “God & Family” classes this spring will be recognized and receive awards during the 10:30 am worship service at Faith Community Church of the Nazarene. For directions, click here. For more information about the church, visit its web site.
July 18th – Scout Saturday at the Nashville Zoo
Come visit the Nashville Zoo for a day of fun and adventure that’s been especially designed for Cub Scouts. Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos will enjoy walking through one of the nation’s premier zoos while earning their achievements and merit badges. For more information on the program, visit the Nashville Zoo’s web site page for Scout Saturday. Note: there is a cost of $10 per person for this activity.
August 8th – Scout Clean-up Cruise
Take a cruise on the Blue Heron to an island in the middle of the river for a summer service project. We’ll do our part to keep Ashland City beautiful by picking up litter and cleaning up the island. Come ready for fun and service to our fellow citizens.
And there’s more!
If you’re looking for some more excitement, there are other activities that you can participate in. Although not official Pack activities (they don’t count toward your summertime participate patch), they’ll be fun and lots of us there.
May 23rd – Hike through Hidden Lakes Park with Troop 594
The Webelos have been invited by Troop 594 to join them in a day hike through Hidden Lakes Park. We’ll leave shortly after the Flag Placement Ceremony for a 2-3 mile hike through the woods. We’ll even have lunch on the trail. Open to all Webelos.
June 6th – Scout Night at the Nashville Super Speedway
Join the racing excitement at the Nashville Super Speedway at special rate for Scouts. The cost of admission is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. These prices include a Pepsi and a hotdog. Call Jud Pyatt at 615-547-7217 for more information.
June 15th – 19th – Cub Scout Day Camp at Montgomery Bell State Park
Five days of Scouting activities is a wonderful way to start the summer! If you haven’t signed up this year’s Summer Day Camp at Montgomery Bell State Park, you’ll want to soon before space runs out. For more information, click here. Bus rides from Ashland City will be available.
July 6th – 9th – Webelos Resident Camp at Boxwell Reservation
Join Mr. Dan and Mr. Joe as they lead the Webelos on a 4 day adventure at Boxwell Scout Reservation. This camp is unlike any other you’ve attended. At the end of the 4 day trip, you’ll not only walk away having earned many merit badges, but you have made great memories and friends along the way.
August 1st – Scout Night with the Nashville Sounds at Camp Greer
Join Scouts from around the Middle Tennessee Council as we watch America’s national pastime, baseball. The Nashville Sounds will take on theAlbuquerque Isotopes. Each Scout will receive lower section reserved seating, a scout patch, a pre-game all-you-can-eat picnic, a $6 souvenir voucher, and an opportunity to spend the night on the baseball field. It’s lots of fun! The cost is $25 per person.
Stay tuned!
Plus lots, lots more! So stay tuned to this blog site and our official pack web site for more information! Also keep in touch with your Den Leaders this summer; they’ll have lots of excitement in store for you!
Happy Scouting! And let’s have some fun!
Know your knots May 8, 2009
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Scouting and knots seem to go hand-in-hand. As a Scout advances through the ranks of Scouting, he’ll learn a variety of knots. He’ll not only learn how to tie them, but when they are most appropriate to use.
For example, the Square knot and the Sheet Bend knot are very similar knots. However the Square knot works well only when the two ropes are of equal widths (or diameters) whereas the Sheet Bend can be used with ropes of different widths. Additionally the Sheet Bend knot tends to be much more secure and stronger than the Square knot.
Last night the Webelos Stealth Den worked on tying knots. We practiced tying the Overhand knot, the Square knot, the Bowline knot, the Timber hitch, and the Two Half Hitches. We also learned how to whip the end of a rope to keep it from fraying.
If you’re looking for good information on knots, there is plenty available on the Internet. Here are few links to help you get started.
- Animated Knots By Grog
- Boy Scout Knots
- The Eight Basic Boy Scout Knots
- How to Tie Popular Knots
- Merit Badge Knots
Tying knots is fun and easy. But, they can also be very important! Remember the story that I told last night: I almost spent the night on the river in 20 degree weather because the granny knot that I used to tie the boat to the duck blind had slipped untied and the boat floated away. Fortunately another boat came by and took me to my boat. If someone hadn’t come by, I would have spent a very cold night in a duck blind on a river in the middle of January. That’s a lesson I won’t soon forget! After that, I learned to tie a bunch of good knots! And they’ve come in very handy.
So, use the piece of rope that I sent home with you to practice. We’ll work on these and more knots again soon since they are so important and useful.
The Webelos Stealth den build an archway May 3, 2009
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The Stealth Den hard at work on the archway
The Webelos Stealth Den has been hard at work over the past few weeks. We’ve used our weekly den meetings to create a new archway for the Pack to use when we go camping.
We started with a three cedar posts and a slab of oak. Working under the supervision of our Den Leader Dan Cook and Assistant Den Leader Jimmy Pippen, we stripped all the bark off of the posts, we sanded them smooth, and carved them so they would fit together nicely. When we were finished, we put some protective sealant on it so it will last for years to come.
The Stealths present the archway to the Pack
On April 23rd, 2009, we presented the new archway to the Pack during our monthly Pack meeting. We are very pleased with the way it has turned out.
We took it to the Spring 2009 Cub-o-Ree at Montgomery Bell State Park, May 1st – 3rd. It helped us to win First Prize in the Best Camp Site Contest.
The archway helped to win a First Prize in the Best Looking Campsite competition
All the Webelos have carved their initials into the posts and it’s our hope that future Webelos II will do the same. We’re happy to leave this legacy with Pack 126.
