Family Camp is a chance for families to experience Rainbow Scout Reservation together as a family. Haven’t been to Resident Camp yet? This will give you a taste of what it’s like to attend Resident Camp in the summer. There are tons of activities to do and all meals are included (and they are good!)
The camp this year is September 16-18 at Rainbow Scout Reservation in Morris. The cost is $30 per person. I will begin collecting money 8/9/16 at Pack Olympics. I can take reservations up until September 10th. Please register through me and NOT on the council website. I like to register our pack together so we know how many to account for. In order to register, please fill out the form at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/YrspQG2bz8EfvKwt1 Once you do that, please make arrangements to get your money to me. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Go to our Family Camp Info page for more info and FAQs.
Tags: council event, family camp
When: Saturday, August 13th, 5:00 pm (weather permitting)
Where: Whalon Lake Forest Preserve
Who: All Cub Scouts and Their Families
Cost: Free!
Meet at the Lakeside parking area at Whalon Lake in Bolingbrook (off of Royce road). We will discuss bicycle safety and group riding rules, and ride the 1.5 mile loop around the lake. The path is paved with even terrain. Training wheels are welcome if needed. We will meet back together for a healthy snack after our ride.
Gear: Class B (pack t-shirt), gym shoes, and a helmet.
Bring or wear bug spray and bring a water bottle.
RSVP to [email protected], so we can plan for the number of participants.
Tags: summer event
The Lions are coming!
We’re pleased to that our Pack will start accepting Lions this fall!
1. So what is a “Lion” Anyway?
The Lion program, like all of Scouting’s programs, weaves the concepts of character development, leadership skills, personal fitness, and citizenship into activities that are age-appropriate and fun. “Adventures” (themed sets of activities and experiences) will assist Lion families in exploring the world around them.
2. What Will the Lion Experience Be Like?
As they complete the requirements for each adventure, Lions will earn an adventure sticker to be placed in their Lion Adventure Book. Lions earn stickers, but not adventure loops (belt loops) as they will do in Cub Scouting. Moreover, Lions will be led by parents filling the role of “Lion Guides” and will meet as dens of 6-8 kindergarten age boys. Lions will wear their own approved uniform, a Lion t-shirt! It will be available in pilot-approved Scout Shops to help the Lions feel unique and special. Lions should not wear the Cub Scout uniform until they are old enough to officially transition into Cub Scouting as a Tiger.
3. Is there Any Involvement with Cub Scouts?
Of course, Lion dens may be invited to participate in a few pack meetings, but care should be taken to ensure that any meetings they attend are fun and engaging for boys of Lion age. Boys are restless by nature…younger boys even more so. Late nights, long meetings, lots of sitting and listening should be avoided for Cub Scouts and Lions alike. Instead, meaningful and fun activities should be planned for Lions in any meetings they attend.
4. When do Lions Become Cub Scouts?
At the end of the kindergarten year, Lions will “graduate” into Cub Scouting as a Tiger…where they will continue their grand adventure in Scouting, where future memories will be made and Cub Scout activities await.
We look forward to including Lions into our pack, especially since we’ve had some little brothers that have been dying to be a part of our unit!
Tags: lions, ranks
