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Popcorn Sales - Sept
23rd
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.
September 23rd - Official Start of Popcorn Sales
* Collect Money at time of order
October 27th - All Orders due to Den Leaders
October 28th - Den Leaders email worksheet to Pack Kernel
November 15th - Popcorn Pickup - 2-5 p.m. Springdale Presbyterian Church
* Full Payment Required at Pick-Up
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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 her for more details
Geology
– October 11, 2008
Astronomy
– November 8, 2008
Engineering
& Math – February 7, 2009
Science
– May 16, 2009
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Trunk or Treat - Oct
16th
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 16th
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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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Fall Cub-O-Ree - Oct
10th - 12th
Cub-O-Ree
is a fun and exciting event for everyone. For those that are planning to attend
please be ready to pay the night of the Pack Meeting on 9/25.
Click here for more details
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Haunted Woods -
October 25th
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.
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 19th, 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 8th
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 ponds of canned goods and other food items to local food
banks. Our job is to distribute the flyers on November 8th. The boy
scouts will be go out the following weekend 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 18th
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 18th
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 18th
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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 16th
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- 3:30-5:30 PM
Check In - 5:45-6:45 PM
Pizza Arrival -6:15 PM
Racing starts promptly at 7:00 sharp unless setup has not been
completed so please come and help!
Pizza
-Den Leaders sign up and collect money. Dens responsible for their own
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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Racing Categories:
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Most Scout-like, Most
Patriotic, and Most Original as well as overall winners for each rank.
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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 19th
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 13th
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 13th
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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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Scout-O-Rama Campout at
Churchill Downs - Mar 27th - 29th
Scout-O-Rama
is the annual Scout show held on the infield of the world famous
Churchill Downs. This great event allows units to set up a fun display
showing off the great things that they do. Camping is available for
troops and packs on the infield. This is a fun and exciting event for all
Scouts and Scouters. It is also a great way for units to raise money for
activities and camp by selling tickets. The following is what scouts
responded most that they liked about Scout-O-Rama:
- Fun
- Diversity
- Explorer
Expo
- Fire
Trucks
- Scout
Displays
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- Pinewood
Derby
- Pushmobiles
- Fun
Competition
- Rappelling
- Fun
Activities
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- Dogs
- Prizes
- Camping
- Rope
Bridges
- Country
Store
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- Rock
Climbing
- Fellowship
- Booths
- Police
Cars
- Games
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Details:
- Please
arrive at booth 5-10 minutes early
- It will
take about 10 minutes from the time you park to get to the booth.
Den
Booth Times for Saturday
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Time
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Den
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12:00 -12:30
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TBD
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12:30 -1:00
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TBD
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1:00 - 1:30
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TBD
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1:30 - 2:00
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TBD
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2:00 - 2:30
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TBD
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2:30 - 3:00
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TBD
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3:30 - 4:00
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TBD
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4:00 - 4:30
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TBD
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4:30 - 5:00
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TBD
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Additional
Scout-O-Rama Information:
- 2007
Scout-O-Rama Information
- Scout-O-Rama
Parking Information
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Springdale Clean
Up - Apr 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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Cub Scout Day
Camp - June TBD
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.
Last
Years Information
Click
here to get the 2008 Cub Scout Day
Camp Registration Form
Click here to get the 2008
Cub Day Camp Information Packet
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Canoeing at Blue River
- Jun 20th
Cost
per family has yet to be determined
Includes a patch
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Webelos
Resident Camp / Cub Drive In - July TBD
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 = TBD
- Session 2 = TBD
- Session 3 = TBD
- Session 4 = TBD
- Session 5 = TBD
- Cub Drive In = TBD = For incoming Wolf and Bears!
Last
Years Information
Click
here to get the 2008 Webelos
Resident Camp Registration Form
Click here to get the 2008
Webelos Resident Camp Information Packet
Click
here to get the 2008
Cub Drive In Camp Registration Form
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Scout Event - July 17th
- 19th
The
details of this event are still in the planning stage. Check back later
for updates.
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Scout Event - Aug 7th -
9th
The
details of this event are still in the planning stage. Check back later
for updates.
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