Congratulations to all of our Pack 843 Scouts who participated in the Frontier District Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 5th. We had some grand winners!!
Our fully furnished campsites offer wall tents on platforms, covered picnic tables, latrines with wash basins, and campfire circles for your use. Want to bring your own camping equipment with you? Go for it!
And Webelos scouts get to do even more! Webelos have the option to arrive on Thursday, July 14th for an extra day of Webelos specific programs. These activities for older scouts have included in the past: a hike to another camp on the council’s reservation, BMX biking, shooting pellet guns, and extra time boating and fishing.
***COST***
–The price of camp includes all meals, programs, and learning materials.
3 Day Camp, Friday – Sunday/Monday morning, July 15-18
Early bird special pricing if paid before 4/1/2022:
Scout: $210
Adult: $90
**sibling discount $30 off second sibling
Webelos 4 Day Camp, Thursday – Sunday/Monday morning, July 14-18
Early bird special pricing if paid before 4/1/2022:
Scout: $280
Adult: $120
–More than one parent may attend resident camp, or parents can swap, but one parent MUST be present with your scout and any parents attending must have paperwork turned in ahead of the first day of camp. If you are interested in attending the Cub and Webelos Scout Pack Resident Camp with Pack 843, contact Jon Spink at jon.spink@gmail.com
Check out these videos, done by our council, that show off the fun to be had at Camp Independence. This video is aimed more at the parents and touches on some of the benefits of camp. https://youtu.be/f3Gl7AsSPUM
This was the camp 2021 video and does include some 2021 specific information, but there are lots of great visuals show what goes on around camp. https://youtu.be/ag8eoqA7eQ0
Cub Scout Day Camp is three days of exciting fun, exciting program activities and adventure at a location close to home with no overnight stay. Day Camp is an introductory outdoor program for Tigers, Cub Scouts, and Webelos with little camping experience. Programs are run by highly trained volunteers and are inspected and accredited annually by the Laurel Highlands Council.
Our 2022 theme will run throughout the daily program of challenge, adventure, creativity, and learning. Both daytime and evening “twilight” camp opportunities are available. Scouts and their siblings can attend any camp that fits their schedule provided they have the required adult leadership. They are also welcome to attend more than one day camp as each one is a little different.
For Pack 843 there are two close options:
South Park
Wednesday 06-22-2022 to Friday 06-24-2022, from 8AM to 4PM
OR
Settlers Cabin Park
Tuesday 06-28-2022 to Thursday 06-30-2022, from 8:30AM to 3PM
| Costs | Paid in full by April 1 | Paid in full by May 1 | Paid in full 5/2/2021 or after |
| Scout | $65 | $75 | $90 |
| Sibling | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Adult | $15 | $15 | $15 |
This is NOT a drop off camp. As a PACK we need to provide enough leadership to supervise our scouts. Susan Lewandowski (Bear Den Leader) will be able to attend all three days of one of the two camp sessions. We need one other adult each day to provide two deep leadership if any other scouts want to attend. NOTE: you do not need to attend all three days- we just need to know which day you can attend.
As per BSA regulations, all adults attending camp will need to present the following documents:
– proof of completion of BSA youth protection training. FREE
– PA Criminal Background Check. FREE
– Child Abuse Record Check (Childline). FREE
– Either the PA affidavit for those who have lived in the state for more than 10 years or the FBI clearance for those who have lived out of state. (The FBI report costs $23.85 and requires fingerprinting, so please plan for at least a month to get your fingerprints done and the report sent to you.)
More information about obtaining your clearances can be found here:
https://lhcscouting.org/resources/youth-protection/
For more information or to register go to: https://scoutingevent.com/527-2022CubScoutDayCamp
If your Scout is interested in attending Day Camp, please fill it out this Google Form and we can see how many adult volunteers we have. This will determine how many scouts the Pack can take. https://forms.gle/hLQG8KKRBpcCiahx6
If you have any questions, please reach out to: Susan Lewandowski at slewando00@gmail.com
Scouts jump for free, and siblings jump for only $10. Advance signups are MANDATORY for this event. You must be signed up by Thursday evening, March 10th to participate. Sign up here: http://pack843.org/sign-ups/
A SkyZone waiver MUST be completed in advance for each individual who will be jumping. Please complete your waiver by Thursday, March 10th. Waivers can be accessed here: https://www.skyzone.com/canonsburg
Schedule:
6:15PM – Arrival
6:30PM – Opening and Awards Ceremony
7:00PM – Jump time starts
8:00PM – Jump time ends
Scouts should wear their Class B Pack T-shirt for this event. Please bring a water bottle for each participant. The concession stand have drinks and snacks available for purchase, however no hot foods will be served.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Deb Whitewood at whitewoodd@msn.com
We had a delightful evening celebrating our Arrow of Light Scouts as they crossed over into their new Troops. These Scouts and their families have worked tirelessly to accomplish the necessary advancements and awards to move from one rank to the next over the past several years. This ceremony culminates their journey as Cub Scouts and sends them off with good wishes as they continue on the path with their new BSA Troops. Congratulations!
You must sign up for this event in advance here: http://pack843.org/sign-ups/
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Deb Whitewood at whitewoodD@msn.com
Get out of the house this winter at Heritage Reservation’s Cub Scout Winter Weekends! Pack 843 Cub Scouts and their families are invited for a weekend of fun and friends.
February 4-6, we will stay in the Potomac Homes overlooking Lake Courage. Cafeteria style meals are provided in the dining area at Pathfinder Lodge. Come with your personal gear and enjoy winter with its exciting program features. Winter Weekends at Heritage Reservation are a tremendous opportunity for Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy a fun-filled day in the great outdoors while experiencing the beauty of winter.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Should there be sufficient snow, some activities may be switched out for sledding and/or snowshoeing. All needed equipment is provided. The camp has sleds and helmets. However, please bring any equipment that you may have (no hockey sticks please). All individuals (youth and adults), per BSA safety policies, must wear a helmet to sled.
The cost is $100 per person for the weekend. Day passes are available for those families that wish to come up for the day and enjoy the winter fun! Day passes will cost $25 for children and $10 for adults.
If you are interested in attending our February 4-6, 2022 Winter Weekend at Heritage Reservation with the Pack, please email Jon Spink at jon.spink@gmail.com.