Scouting For Food

Pack 401 organized a food drive as part of the 100 Years of Scouting requirements. This was new territory for most of us as we had never participated in Scouting for Food before. We had no idea what to expect as far as support goes.

The boys made the posters and passed out fliers a few weeks before the parade. We also spent the day handing out fliers.





We had 2 different campaigns.

The Pack Campaign:  Goal of 100 cans REACHED!
Each scout delivered paper bags to their neighbors and then collected them when they were ready.

The Community Campaign: Goal of 1000 Cans!


When our pack marched in the Christmas Parade we pulled wagons to collect donations. This went very well and we recieved a couple hundred cans that day.

We also have signs and a box at City Hall. Our last collection day is December 11th.





I'd definitely say all their hard work paid off. There is a valuable lesson to be learned in getting involved with your own community.

Christmas Parade

We were a little less organized than usual. We had several last minute changes to make due to the rain. We pulled it off though and had a great time!

Some of our scouts marched behind Mayor Moss and threw toys from the trunk of his vehicle.




The rest of the pack followed further down the line.


We combined our food drive with the parade. People brought cans and put them in our wagons.

Popcorn!

Popcorn sales are over. I think I'll do our own sales a bit differently next year. We did much better than we expected.





The boys sold enough for a level 4 prize. They decided to let Jeremiah claim it. He tagged along after them for so much while they earned their Webelos Activity Badges. It was a very generous offer. I'm proud of them.

Fall Family Festival

We parked and then rode out to Isley Farm on a hay ride.


But then we got stuck in the mud.


'S'all Good. The dads saved the day and we were off again!


Group Shot:


Lining up for a hike:


We feasted when we got back:


There was still plenty of time for fishing.


Then we had the hay ride back to our cars.




Happy Thanksgiving from Pack 401!!!

Fall Family Festival

I usually take the "Pie Eating Contest". However, these pies are no pies at all. I hide a gummy worm under a mountain of whipped cream. The first to eat all the whipped cream, including chewing up the worm, wins!


This is my favorite game.


There were a lot of other games too. We had a Cupcake Walk.


You can't see the ball suspended by a rope, but the purpose of this game is to swing the pendulum and knock down the cans stacked on the bench.


Turkey Shoot:


Plink-o!


Jeremiah scored a dark chocolate candy, Mama's favorite!

Fall Camp-Out

Our pack organized it's own camp-out for this season.

Friday night campfire.


Saturday morning breakfast. I prefer helping out with breakfast. I like getting up before most of the other campers. I like the smell of breakfast cooking outdoors. I like being first for coffee. :D




Flag Raising:






The Tigers/Wolves/Webelos earned their badminton and volleyball beltloops while the Bears went fishing. They will trade places later in the afternoon.






The Webelos had to prepare a flag for retirement. It's very serious and the boys learn a lot about patriotism.


Then the dens had time to meet and work on special projects.
The Webelos worked on their Scientist badge.




The Bears made bird feeders.


The Wolves learned a bit about first-aid.



Then the pack came together and worked on the astronomy beltloop and listened to the park ranger.


The park ranger was kind enough to show us what he wore on his belt. As well as educate us about the area.


Then it was the Wolves/Tigers/Webelos' turn to go fishing.






He just can't help himself. Mud+Water+Jeremiah=Mess


Oh the best part of the night! The part of the whole event that's worth waiting for. Camfire!!! We had several skits and some songs. We retired a flag. We had a GREAT time!




The guys help the kids with cocoa and s'mores. It's a delicious job. Somebody has to do it.




After little to no sleep we all gather around what is left of the campfire for morning services.


So sad. The weekend is over. It's time to pack it all in, go home, and do laundry.