Save October 22 on your Pack calendar and come experience a day of "summer" camp after the weather cools off (hopefully).

 

Activities will include handicrafts, scout skills, games and other fall appropriate activities with a summer camp twist! For more information or to help out, please contact Kim at COLCubCampingChair@gmail.com.

 

 

 

University of Scouting

Save the date for this year's University of Scouting! The premier training opportunity for all adult volunteers will be held on November 5.  

 

If you've ever been to the University of Scouting before, have you ever thought about being a trainer? If you are interested in helping as a trainer, please inquire with Regina McTeague at rmcteagu@colbsa.org

 

 

Cub Scout Day at the Zoo

Mark your calendars! This year's Cub Scout Day at The Philadelphia Zoo will be Saturday, November 5.

 

Scouts will earn their Wildlife Conservation Pin & Belt Loop, meet experts from the zoo staff and meet some live animals close up!

 

Be on the lookout for registration and more program details in an upcoming BSAT. For more information on Scout programs at the Zoo, check out their website.

 

For questions related to Cub Scout Day @ The Zoo, contact Brian Burhkard, bburkhar@colbsa.org or (484) 654-9216.   

 

Venturing 2012 Spring Weekend 

Save the date for next years Venturing spring weekend April 27 through 29 at Camp Hart. It's going to be a blast!  

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is inviting the Scouts to their 2011 Summer Youth Day on Thursday, August 4th, from 9AM to 3PM. Scouts can sleep overnight on August 3rd. Cost is $10.00 for Summer Youth Day with the following activities: encounter hundreds of unforgettable characters, celebrate the arrival of Queen Elizabeth I, marvel at dozens of live shows featuring jugglers, jesters, magicians, sword-swallowers, puppeteers and more! Witness ancient craft demonstrations, participate in stage combat, music and improvisation workshops, become pawns in the Human Chess Match, cheer for your favorite Knight in the spectacular Jousting tournament. Register online at www.PaRenFaire.com or contact Jodi Peters at Jodi@PaRenFaire.com or 717-665-7021 Ex 120 

Ride on a cool vehicle through the historic streets of Philadelphia and then splash into the Delaware for a fun cruise!  You can even earn a Ride The Ducks patch along the way. Special offers during October 2011 and April 2012!

 

Special rates for groups of 15 or more, free Ride The Ducks Scout patch and free Scavenger Hunt! Ride The Ducks Scout Patches are also available for purchase during other times of the year.

 

For more information, call Marcee at 215-351-9989 or email her at mloy@phillyducks.com. Visit the website at www.phillyducks.com

Dates	District	Location	City/Town
July 25-29	Baden Powell	Ft. Washington State Park	Ft. Washington
July 25-29	Frontier	Lorimer Park	Huntingdon Valley
August 1-5	Conestoga	Smedley Park	Springfield (DelCo)
August 1-5	Constellation	Drexel Lodge Park	Edgmont

It's not too late to sign up for Cub Adventures at Camp Hart! There are still a limited number of openings for the July 24 session. For either session you have the option to attend for the full 5-night or the short 3-night session.

 

Cub Adventures at Camp Hart is a true Scout overnight summer camp experience developed specifically for Cubs. A typical day begins with the optional "Polar Bear" swim before breakfast followed by morning colors and breakfast in the dining hall. The mornings are filled with our all-new Adventure Tracks where all youth will be challenged with age-appropriate activities and learning experiences. We have the Pioneer Track for our Wolfs, the Voyager Track for our Bears and the Pathfinder Track for our Webelos. Older siblings and parents are encouraged to attend tracks with their Cubs. These tracks will include such activities as fire building, hiking, campfire cooking, nature exploration, physical skills and games, conservation and ecology, and fishing to name a few; all sure to be fun and challenging experiences for the Cubs and maybe for the adults as well.

 

After lunch in the dining hall the afternoons are filled with activities of your choice including swimming, boating, all kinds of field and team sports, handicraft, Scoutcraft and four different target shooting sports - archery, BB, slingshot and rock throwing. After a bit of well-deserved rest and maybe a slushy or ice cream from the trading post, we will all meet once again on our parade field for retreat followed directly by dinner in the dining hall. However, our day does not end there. Every evening we have a different, exciting, camp-wide activity be it a campfire, a twilight swim, our Adventure Quest or an outdoor adventure movie with popcorn.

 

For those already signed up for Cub Adventures, please note that full payment is currently due. Payments can be made via check to the Council or by credit card over the phone by calling Carol Trupe at 484-654-9233. If you have any questions or would like more information on Cub overnight camping this summer, please contact: 

 

Tracy Launders                                                     Dave Bryan

 tlaunder@colbsa.org                                         DBryan@colbsa.org 

484-654-9213                                                        484-654-9210

If you have already contributed to the Friends of Scouting Campaign, THANK YOU. However, there are several ways you can increase the effectiveness of your 2011 gift. Matching Gifts and Dollars for Doers are both great ways to support Scouting, and are available to many who have already contributed.

 

Need a great example?

The Lincoln Financial Group contributes on behalf of their employees. For every 50 hours an employee gives to an organization such as the Boy Scouts, Lincoln Financial Group will contribute $500 through their LIVE Program (Lincoln Invests in Volunteer Experiences.) Do YOU work for Lincoln Financial? Go to www.lfg.com/LincolnPageServer?LFGPage=/lfg/llc/abt/rel/vol/index.html to find out more information.

 

Matching Gifts: EASY (and cost no more than you've already given.)

A Matching gift is when your company, organization or group will match a percentage of your direct contribution to the Cradle of Liberty Council. Some match 1:1, others 2:1. Most of the time securing a matching gift is as simple as filling out an online form from your company to have your contribution matched. For more information or for assistance in having your FOS donation matched by your company, please contact your HR department, your District Executive or Jennifer Dotter, Development Director, at 484-654-9211.

How about Dollars for Doers?

Dollars for Doers is a gift made on your behalf for time contributed to an organization that qualifies (such as the Scouts). Most companies contribute up to twice a year anywhere from $250.00-$1000.00. Please see your HR department for specific requirements. 

 

...Still want to make an FOS Contribution?

There's still plenty of time to get in your contribution or pledge for 2011. You can donate online HERE (click the 'Donate' button at the bottom,) or call the Council office at 610-688-6900.

How is YOUR unit's journey progressing? Are you planning your calendars and budgets for the upcoming year? Crossing over Webelos or welcoming new troop members? Gearing up for camping in the warmer weather?

As you continue improving your unit, take some time to check out the Journey to Excellence website. It's being continually updated with new resources and information, including a great resource sheet for pack budgeting that's just been added.