Camping Plans

Someone is looking forward to the fall camporee.

Recruiting

We set up at the local school to hand out fliers and talk to people about Cub Scouts.





We had a craft at our table. The kids that passed-by made cute little cars out of candy. We tied it together with our Pine Wood Derby and showed the boys our cars and trophies.





I think we were pretty successful. Several parents stopped by to ask us about scouts and what we do. I also received quite a few phone calls.

Roller Skating Beltloop

We decided to complete the Roller Skating Belt Loop and Pin as a Pack at one of our "Summer Time" events.

Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

1. Explain ways to protect yourself while roller skating or in-line skating, and the need for proper safety equipment.

2. Spend at least 30 minutes practicing the skills of roller skating or in-line skating.

3. Go skating with a family member or den for at least three hours. Chart your time.

Sports Pin

Earn the Roller Skating belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

1. Participate in a pack or community skating event.

2. Demonstrate how to disassemble and reassemble skates.
3. Explain the proper clothing for roller or in-line skating.

4. Spend at least 15 minutes, on two occasions, practicing warm up exercises before skating.
5. Play a game of roller hockey,
6. Learn and demonstrate two new roller skating skills: forward scissors, forward stroking, crossover, or squat skate.
7. Participate in a roller or inl-ine skating skill development clinic.

8. Demonstrate how to stop quickly and safely.

9. Demonstrate how to skate backward. Skate backward for five feet.

10. Play a game on roller skates, roller blades, or in-line skates.

The skating rink we went to was SUPER friendly. We explained what we were trying to accomplish and they were happy to help us out. They took the boys to the back to give a tour.

The employees were so funny (totally cracked-me-up). They even took it a step further and let the boys practice "working" working there by retrieving the right size skates for customers.



Then they showed the boys what a skate looks like when it needs to be repaired.



Then EACH boy got a turn taking the skates apart and putting them back together again.



The rest of our time was spent having fun. This was a great belt loop to work on together!

BSA Simulcast Event

This year BSA is celebrating 100 Years of Scouting. National Jamboree has been going on. They simulcasted the big show with 6 cities across the country. Durham, NC happened to be one of them. So we went to the Durham Bulls Stadium, even in the rain.

They had games for the kids.







Live entertainment.



And who can pass up nachos at the concession stand?



They started simulcasting around 7:45pm.



Calvin made it on screen.



They ended with a candlelight ceremony.

What to Pack for Summer Camp

I am writing this post, because we had no clue what we were doing when I helped pack Calvin up for camp for the very first time. Our Scoutmaster was very helpful, but I still had questions like, how do I prepare him for rain?


In the duffle bag:



Swim trunks
Swim towel
Swim goggles
Emergency Ponchos
Bath Towel
Bath bag (toiletries)
Flip flops (for the shower)
Clothes (3 days worth til Mom comes on family night to switch out dirty with clean)

In the bookbag:



The bookbag is packed in preparation for any hikes he might go on.
Hat
Head Scarf
Sunglasses
Emergency Poncho
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Notebook
Scout Handbook
Matches in Water Proof Tube (with Fire'm Chit Card)
Pocket Knife (with Totin' Chip Card)
First Aid Kit
Compass
Pencil Box with Pencils, Pen, and Sharpener
Disposable Camera in plastic bag (in case of rain)

Other items:

Pillow and Sleeping Bag
Extra Pair of Shoes
$5 a day for the Canteen (very important to the boys to be able to spend a little money on a treat or two in their free time)