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Start: May 16 2025 - 5:00pm
End: May 18 2025 - 10:00am
Location:
Kings Camp (9560 E Lindenwood Rd, Chana, IL 61015)
Event Details:
Our annual Spring Family Campout will be held on May 16-18, 2025 at King's Camp in Chana, IL. King's Camp is a 90+ acre campground that has a lake full of fish, a playground, basketball court, sand volleyball court and gaga pit. There is a bathhouse with showers and flush toilets nearby as well as potable water and some electricity. We have reserved their "Grace Center" which has a kitchen and an indoor area in which to set up our buffet meals. The Grace Center also has an outdoor deck with tables for dining.
Families can choose to camp for one night, two nights, or just come for the day on Saturday. The Crossover Ceremony will be held Saturday at 4pm. Scouts should bring their Class A shirt to wear for the ceremony. Scouts will cross the bridge to receive their neckerchief for their next grade level rank and if completed, receive their rank patch.
Please sign up by May 10th on the pack website. Please note if you will be camping one night, two nights or coming Saturday only. A sign up is needed even if you just come for the day so that we can plan meals. A campout schedule and packing list are also attached. Don't forget your refillable water bottle.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Many hands make light work. Sign Up to help with meal prep, on-site prep, on-site cooking, meal clean-up or activities - click here to sign up!
LOCATION DETAILS:
King's Camp
9560 E. Lindenwood Road
Chana, IL 61015
Campground Map attached.
We will be camping in the group camping area as well as the grassy cove area around the bend from the group area.
King's Camp is approximately one hour from Bell Graham.
Some parking is available in the grassy area alongside the road leading to the tenting area as well as in the grass on the right side leading to the Canteen. There is also a parking lot near the campground entrance.
Start: Feb 2 2025 - 3:00pm
End: Feb 2 2025 - 5:30pm
Location:
Camp Big Timber (37W955 Big Timber Rd, Elgin IL 60124)
Event Details:
Join us for the Blue & Gold Celebration of Scouting! It’s free for all, but you must register on the website by 1/26!
All Scouts, their families and their guests are welcome to attend.
AOL Crossover to BSA, Dinner and Parent/Scout dessert contest with awards for taste and design, and loads of fun!
Preliminary schedule of the day:
Welcome
AOL Ceremony and crossover
Dinner, Dessert, Voting for dessert best taste and best design
Awards for Dessert Contest
Hope to see you there!
Class A Uniform required.
What is the Blue and Gold Celebration?
The Blue and Gold Celebration is an annual event celebrated by Cub Scout packs in the Boy Scouts of America, primarily to mark the founding date of Scouting on February 8th, 1910, essentially acting as a "birthday party" for the organization; it's often a time to recognize achievements, award badges, and include a special ceremony for AOL Scouts transitioning to Boy Scouts, all while incorporating the colors blue (representing truth and loyalty) and gold (representing happiness and good cheer) which are significant to Scouting values.
Share A Photo!
If you would like to share a couple photos of your scouts adventures from 2024 please upload them to this link so they can be included in a short slide show celebrating all the scouts in our pack
We’re thrilled to share the details for our upcoming Pinewood Derby—a highlight of the Scouting year!
Key Dates
Car Check-In: Friday, January 24th, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bell Graham.
All cars must be checked in during this time to participate in the race.
Race Day: Saturday, January 25th (also at Bell Graham). Races begin promptly at 9:00 AM and will conclude by noon.
Car Kits and Supplies
Scouts received their Pinewood Derby kits and Class B T-shirts at last Tuesday’s pack meeting. If your Scout wasn’t able to attend, please contact your den leader to arrange a time to pick up your kit.
Building Guidelines
Before building your car, please carefully review the attached rules sheet (also included with your kit). Ensuring your car meets all guidelines is critical to avoid any disappointment on race day.
Need Help Building?
If you don’t have the tools or equipment to build at home, you’re welcome to attend one of three build days sponsored by the council or Troop 1. Advance registration is required. Details are on the Pack Calendar:
Calling All Siblings!
We love including siblings in the fun! A special siblings race will take place after the Scouts’ races while scores are being tallied.
Siblings can purchase a kit from the Scout Shop (approximately $6.99).
Sibling cars must also be checked in on Friday during the regular check-in time.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Scouts and families to come together and have fun while fostering creativity. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Aaron Schmidt (amschmidt5@gmail.com, 608-577-4816). We’re looking forward to seeing all of your creative cars on the track and sharing an exciting race day with you!
~ Please make sure all orders are entered by November 1st.
~ All popcorn inventory that you have at your home needs to be returned to Lisa by Friday, November 1st.
Start: Nov 23 2024 - 9:00am
End: Nov 23 2024 - 12:00pm
Location:
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL 60134
Event Details:
Additional details will be provided - please register on the website as space is limited.
Scouts and their family members ages 8 and older are welcome to pack and sort food for our neighbors in need!
Volunteers MUST wear fully-enclosed (toes and heels) shoes in order to participate in any volunteer shift. Please have scouts wear their Class B tee shirt!
Start: Nov 1 2024 - 6:00pm
End: Nov 3 2024 - 10:00am
Location:
Eagle Cave, 16320 Cavern Lane, Blue River, WI 53518-4828
Event Details:
Pack 801 Scouts and their families are invited to the Eagle Cave overnight camp out November 1st to 3rd
Check in time: Friday November 1st, 6pm-Midnight OR Saturday November 2nd, 7:30-11am
Check out: Sunday November 3rd, by 10:00am
Cost: $80/person Friday check in (4 meals included— Sat. breakfast, lunch & dinner, Sun. breakfast) or $65/person Saturday check in (3 meals included—Sat. lunch & dinner, Sun. breakfast) We have 25 spots available.
Registration Deadline is Oct. 1st Please register here and note if you will be arriving Friday or Saturday.
Payment can be made by giving a check or cash to our treasurer, Melissa Simmons by October 1st. Anyone not paid by the registration deadline will not be registered.
