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Popcorn Sales - TBA
Popcorn
Sales is the annual fundraising event for Cub Scouts. Scouts compete to
see who can sell the most amount of popcorn, earn prizes, and raise money
for scouts. Popcorn sales helps BSA maintain camp facilities like Tunnel
Mill and Camp Crooked Creek. Proceeds from popcorn sales reduces fees for
BSA camps and activities.
Here are some of the key dates.
To Be
Announced - Official Start of Popcorn Sales
* Collect Money at time of order
To Be
Announced - All Orders due to Den Leaders
To Be Announced - Popcorn Pickup
* Full Payment Required at Pick-Up
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Springdale Clean Up - TBA
Part
of being a scout is doing the right thing. One of the right things Pack
273 does is help clean up the outside area at Springdale Church.
The Church is our sponsoring organization and allows many dens to meet
there weekly. So it is the least we can do.
The church is located at 7812 Brownsboro Road.
Please come out and help clean up at Springdale! Wear gloves, bring
rakes, black trash bags. The Scouts that participate will receive a patch
and this service project will count towards Achievement 7.
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Jamborama at Churchill Downs - Oct 7th - 9th
Jamborama is a fun
and exciting event for everyone. Check back for more details.
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Trunk or Treat - Oct 20th
One of Pack
273's favorite annual traditions! It is called trunk or treat. The cars
line up in the parking lot and open their trunks. The trunks are all
decorated with their scary Halloween decorations. The scouts and siblings
go trick or treating from trunk to trunk. Make sure your trunk is scary
and make sure you come in costume
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When:
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October 20th
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Time:
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7:00
PM to 8:00 PM (about an hour….or so)
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Where:
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Norton Elementary School
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Why:
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To
have FUN!!!! Play
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Games!!!!
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Go
Trunk OR Treating!!!!
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HOW
DO THE GAMES WORK?:
- Each Den
builds 1 or 2 skill games for everyone to play.
- Each Den
brings a bag of candy to pass out to the players.
- The boys
in the Den take turns leading the game (so practice at a Den
meeting!!)
- The games
are set up in the gym.
- First we
have a quick opening and announcements.
SHOULD
WE WEAR COSTUMES?
- YES!!! All
the boys, siblings, Akelas, Den Leaders, EVERYONE is encouraged to
dress up in a costume.
- Get in the
SPIRIT and have lot's 'O' fun!!!
PARKING
- The adults
park their cars in the outer lot off Barbour Ln.
Park the cars
nose to nose so the "Trunks" are facing out.
- Decorate
your car, play scary music, HAVE FUN!!
- Distribute
candy to the GHOULS & HOBGOBLINS!!!
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Cub Scout Days at the Louisville Science Center
There
is a new cub scout day programs at the Louisville Science
Center. Each cub
scout day is designed to fulfill requirements for belt loops, academic
pins, and badges. All cub scout day programs are from 1 to 4 p.m. The
cost is $14 per Cub Scout and $5 per adult and includes Science Center
exhibit admission, program activities, take-home materials (if
applicable) and a participation patch.
Click here for more details
Geography
– TBA
Geology
– TBA
Astronomy
–
TBA
Weather
–
TBA
Engineering & Math
–
TBA
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Haunted Woods (NEW overnight camping option) - October 29th
Haunted
Woods is a FUN event for Cub Scouts and their families. Kids will collect
a bag of goodies. Participants can come out and hike the 2.5-mile trail
anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be
available for purchase at the end of the trail. New this year, there will be the
option to camp overnight on Saturday night.
Dress
for the weather. Haunted Woods is held rain or shine. Notice: The terrain
of this trail does not allow for strollers or wheelchairs.
Location:
Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation - Charlestown, Indiana
Fee: $5.00 per person before October 16th, and $8.00 at the door.
Directions: Go north on Interstate 65 from Louisville to Exit 6. Take that exit
onto Indiana 265 East. Go 2 miles to the Indiana 62 exit. Take Indiana 62 East
12 miles to Salem Church Rd.
to Tunnel Mill Rd. Turn left onto Tunnel Mill Road and continue 1
mile until you see the camp. entrance. The camp is 20-25 minutes from
downtown.
Click here to get the
registration form
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Scouting
for Food - Nov 12th and 19th
Scouting
For Food is our annual Good Turn for Cub Scouts to help feed families in
need in our community. Last year, the district collected and distributed
thousands of pounds of canned goods and other food items to local food
banks. Our job is to distribute the flyers on November 12th. The boy
scouts will be out the following weekend (November 19th) to
pick up the food.
We will meet at Norton
School at 9:00
a.m.
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Pinewood
Derby Car Help Clinic - Dec 15th
Stating
at 6:30 prior to the pack meeting, there will be a help clinic for anyone
who has questions on their pinewood derby cars. Come and get answers from
a PRO. Also, you can access the resource section of our website to get
helpful links on pinewood derby cars.
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Gift Exchange - Dec 15th
Gift
Exchange is an annual event for all Cub Scouts and siblings. To
participate in the gift exchange, Cub Scouts and siblings need to bring a
wrapped gift marked "BOY" or "GIRL". The maximum
value should be no more than $5. If you do not bring a gift, you can not
get a gift.
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When:
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December
15th
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Time:
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7:00
PM to 8:00 PM (about an hour….or so)
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Where:
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Norton Elementary School
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Why:
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Celebrate
the Holidays and spread Joy
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Who:
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Any
Scout or Sibling (Boy or Girl)
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How:
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If
they want to receive a gift, they need to bring a wrapped gift marked
"BOY" or "GIRL"
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Pinewood Derby - Jan 20th
The
Cub Scout Pinewood Derby is probably the most popular "fun
event" that a young Scout will participate. Every year, boys with
their parent's help, build cars of every description to enter at the our
Pack Pinewood Derby. The construction of the car is intended to be a
parent and son project with the son doing the majority of the work. The
parent should supply the advise and limited assistance with the more
difficult tasks. Please remember above all that the Pinewood Derby is
supposed to be fun for all.
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When:
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Set
Up and Race Day - (Please Help!)
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Time:
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Set
Up- 4:30-5:30 PM
Check In - 5:45-6:45 PM
Dinner/Awards - 6:15 PM
Racing starts promptly at 7:00 sharp unless setup has not been
completed so please come and help!
Dens
responsible for their own dinners, drinks, ice, and paper products.
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Where:
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Norton Elementary School Cafe
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Who:
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All
Scouts, Siblings, and Adults can participate by building a car.
There will be a Scout, Sibling, and Adult divisions for racing so lets
build a car and have fun!
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Cost:
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Free
for scouts, $5.00 per kit for extras
Contact Mr. Hartman if you are still in need of kits
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Questions:
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Race
/ Clinic Info - John Hartmann, Dennis Britt
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Racing
Categories:
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Most
Scout-like, Most Patriotic, and Most Original as well as overall winners
for each rank and other possible spirit awards.
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Additional
Pinewood Derby Information:
- 2006 Seneca
Pinewood Derby Rules
 -
Tips on how to
build a fast pinewood derby car
- The
Ultimate Pine Wood Derby Site
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Cake
Bake and Auction - Feb 16th
The
cake bake and auction is an annual fun raising event for the pack. Each
of the Scouts and the non baker in the family bake and decorate a cake.
The cakes are brought to the pack meeting where the other scouts can vote
for their favorite. Also, each scout gets to place bids on other cakes in
a silent auction. We have seen many great and creative cakes over the
years. This is another great event that is fun for all.
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Blue
and Gold Banquet - Mar 23rd
The
Blue and Gold banquet is one of the highlights of the program year.
The Blue and Gold banquet is basically the graduation ceremony for
each of the scouts. Scouts who successfully completed their achievements
earn their rank awards. It brings together the pack's families for a
dinner and an evening of fun. The meal is important, but even more
important is the warm, congenial atmosphere created as families enjoy
each other's company. In 1933 "Cub
Leaders' Round Table" suggested Parent / Cub dinners. Soon
thereafter, Pack 1 of Michigan City started a tradition of pot-lucks
where the dads were to bring utensils made of wood; whittled by the Cub
with his dad. In the 1930s father / son 'bean dinners' and 'Cub family
dinners' began to become commonplace. Finally, in 1943 the name
"Blue and Gold Banquet" first appeared in BSA literature, and
became synonymous with "celebrating the birthday of Scouting."
Pack 273 is one of only a few packs in the District that continue the
tradition of having a pot-luck dinner.
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When:
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Friday March 23rd
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Time:
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4:00
PM at church .
4:30 PM Setup at school. (Dens & Decorate with a Patriotic theme)
6:00 PM Start (All dens clean up after)
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Who:
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All
Scouts and their families
Give your RSVP to your den leaders so we can order the right amount of
food.
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Where:
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Norton Elementary School
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Why:
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Celebrate
the success for each of the scouts.
All Rank Advancements will be presented!!
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Food
List:
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Den
5 - TBD
Den 7 - TBD
Den 4 - TBD
Den 10 - TBD
Den 2 - TBD
Den 1 - TBD
Den 6 - TBD
Den 3 - TBD
Den 8 - TBD
1. Please remember that dishes need to be large enough to feed at least
15 people. The bigger the better!
2. Crock pots and large disposable pans work well for hot foods
3. Label dishes and serving pieces (please bring your own serving
pieces and mitts if necessary)
4. Pack provides chicken, paper goods, and table cloths for the food
tables only
5. Each den is responsible for decorating their tables in the Patriotic
theme and providing table coverings for their tables
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Springdale Clean Up - Mar TBD
Part
of being a scout is doing the right thing. One of the right things Pack
273 does is help clean up the outside area at Springdale Church.
The Church is our sponsoring organization and allows many dens to meet
there weekly. So it is the least we can do. So get out your rakes and
your work gloves Thursday April TBD. (Start Time TBD). Helping clean up
the environment is always a good thing for a scout to do.
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Awards and Bingo Night - April 19th
7:00 - 8:00. All family members invited. In the Norton
cafeteria and gym.
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Crossover and Pull Tab Night - May 17th
7:00 -
8:00. Hounz Lane Park (weather permitting, Norton Cafeteria if it
rains).
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Cub-O-Ree at Camp Crooked Creek - TBD
Check back for more details.
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Cub Scout
Day Camp - June 4th - 8th
Day
Camp is a great summer activity for Cub Scouts. It is a week-long
experience where Cub Scouts can shoot BB guns, bows and arrows, learn
about nature, do leatherwork and crafts, play games, sing songs, and do
lots more activities. Leaders and boy alike have a great time.
All
registered Cub Scouts going into the 2nd grade but not yet finished with
the 5th grade are eligible to attend. Kids who will be starting the 1st
grade in the fall are not eligible.
The
cost of camp this year is TBD if you get your application in by the early
bird date. After that date, the cost goes up. If you get in your
application before the early bird date, your scout will also earn the
early bird patch.
Click
here
for more information and registration forms.
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Webelos Resident Camp - June/July
Webelos
Resident Camp is a short-term camping experience designed to introduce
Webelos, their leaders, and their parents to a theme-based, summertime camping
experience. It's a memorable 4 days and 3 nights of thrilling and
adventurous activities that keep campers excited for months after the
closing campfire.
- Session 1 =
June 21-24
- Session 2 =
June 24-27
- Session 3 =
June 28-July 1
- Session 4 =
July 5-8
- Session 5 = July 12-15
Click
here
for more information and registration forms.
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