Civil War Reenactment

Pictures from the 2010 event

Pack 43 will be attending an exciting event in a few weeks - a reenactment of the Battle at Crystal River. This will be an exhilarating day of living history for the boys, who will get to visit a period blacksmith; watch a mortar competition, an artillery demonstration and a historical presentation; eat authentic foods (such as Indian Fry Bread) and even listen to a period string band!

More details on the event itself, along with a full agenda are available here: http://www.crystalriverreenactment.org/index.html

All scouts attending should be in full uniform for this event. The cost is $2 per person. We will be carpooling in, so be sure to get to the meeting place on time!

We will have more details for you here as soon as they are available.

Register for Family Camp!

The next Family Camp is scheduled for March 19-20th at Sand Hill Scout Reservation. The spaces fill up fast so be sure to register soon! Here are the relevant details:

Check-in 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday
Program starts at 12:00 PM
Check-out Sunday 11:00 AM

BRING: Tent, sleeping bag or blankets, suitable clothing, including rain gear, personal items, lunch for Saturday and snacks. (Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED.)

PROGRAM: An afternoon of fun-filled activities like Volleyball, Soccer, Kickball, Archery, BB Shooting, Flag Football, and Wrist Rockets, just to name a few that we sometimes do! Plus, a Saturday dinner, an interactive camp fire, Sunday breakfast followed by an Interfaith service and last but not least a recognitions and awards ceremony to close camp.

FEE: $13.00 per camper (maximum of $60.00 per family of five or more members)

Click here to register!

Volunteers needed for BALOO Training

Register for BALOO Training

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
and Webelos Outdoor Leader Training (WOLT)

For the first time we are taking BALOO and WOLT training and putting them together for a full day of Cub Scout Outdoor Training. This course is great for any Cub Scout Leader, no matter how long or short they have been in the program. Learn the basics on how to plan and run outdoor events and campouts. Topics include event planning, wood tools, fire building and safety, cooking, knots and lashes, first aid, camping equipment selection, campfire planning, and much more. And because it is WOLT training we will also cover some topics specifics to Webelos Dens like outdoor related Activity Badges, and the Webelos-to-Scout transition.

WHEN: Saturday, March 12th, 2011 7:30am-5:30pm
WHERE: Camp Soule
COST: $15 per participant

We will contact you the Monday before with a list of what you need to bring

*** BALOO IS REQUIRED FOR A PACK OR WEBELOS DEN TO GO CAMPING OR TO CONDUCT OTHER OUTDOOR EVENTS***

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About BALOO Training

Ask a boy why he wants to be a Cub Scout, and nine times out of 10 he'll answer "to go camping." That's why Cub Scouting has introduced BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) training, so boys, along with their parents or some other adult, can participate in a successful overnight camping experience.

The BALOO training session will give your pack the tools to conduct a safe and successful overnight.

The morning BALOO sessions include the why and how of Cub Scout camping—planning, equipment, meal preparation, and campfire programs. In the afternoon, Cub Scouters rotate among four round-robin sessions—fire safety, stoves, and lanterns; first aid and sanitation; nature hikes and games; and cooking. Scattered throughout the day are plenty of the four S's: songs, stunts, stories, and showmanship.

The key point of BALOO training is "Keep It Simple." Remember, the over-night is an entry-level outdoor experience for the first-time Cub Scout camper.

*excerpted from http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0103/a-cubs.html

Welcome to Pack 43's new Website!

Welcome Pack 43! When I told my own cub scout that I was going to be creating a website for our pack, he said "Are you going to tell everyone how awesome our pack is?" So yes, this website is all about telling everyone how awesome Pack 43 is!

We've put together all the resources you need to get going in Cub Scouts, and information for all of our existing scouts and scouting parents to stay in touch. We'd love to get your feedback on the new site! Let us know what's right, what's missing, and what we could do to improve!

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