Category Archives: District/Council

Twilight Day Camp July 7-9

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Sea Adventures OctopusPack 843 will be attending Twilight Day Camp at Cecil Park, on July 7th, 8th, and 9th.  Twilight camp runs from 3:00 in the afternoon until about 9:00.  At Day Camp scouts will get to participate in a variety of scouting activities:  Nature, crafts, games, scout-craft,  and of course BB gun and archery.  The theme for this year is “Sea Adventures“.

The cost for this year’s camp is $55 if you pay before April 30th, and $75 after that date.

Signup forms will be available at upcoming den and pack meetings.

District Pinewood Derby at Washington Mall

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Okay, we have details!  All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each den level (Tiger, Wolf,etc) are eligible.  Here are the race times:

  • Tiger Weigh In 9:45-10:30 am
    • Tiger Race 10:30-12:00 pm
  • Wolf Weigh In 11:00-11:45 am
    • Wolf Race 12:00-1:30 pm
  • Bear Weigh In 12:30-1:15 pm
    • Bear Race 1:30-3:00 pm
  • Webelos I Weigh In 2:00-2:45 pm
    • Webelos I Race 3:00-4:30 pm
  • Webelos II Weigh In 3:30-4:15 pm
    • Webelos II Race 4:30-6:00 pm
  • Pinewood Derby -Overall Race 6:00-6:30 pm

If you want to attend you MUST sign up with the Cubmaster by the end of the den meetings THIS WEDNESDAY.  The cost will be $5 per scout.  

Please review this link to the Mingo Trails District Pinewood Derby Rules.  There are some differences from ours!  For example, these 3 rules will affect at least some of our racers:

  • The overall height of the car shall not exceed 3”
  • Electronic or lighting devices are not allowed.
  • A front center notch… is not permitted

 

Frontier District Derby Cancelled

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We received this communication from the Frontier District:

Due to conflicts with staffing, venue constraints, and equipment that we will not be able to hold our Annual Pinewood Derby as previously advertised.

We are encouraging you, however, to sign up for the District Derby and Mall Show that is happening at the Washington Mall.  Mingo Trails District has graciously opened up their event to your Cub Scouts to allow them to race and compete for trophies. Additionally, we will be posting all the winning times for any of your Scouts that choose to sign up there. Below we have provided registration details and location information for your review.

The following links were provided.  I was unable to find details about TIMES for races, or any other race details.  Sorry gang!

Mingo Trails Mall Show/Pinewood Derby Even Registration: http://lhc-bsa.doubleknot.com/event/1618149

Location: 1500 West Chestnut St, Washington, PA 15301, US

Fishing Derby 2014

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For anyone interested, Pack 843 will be camping at Heritage Reservation the weekend of 9/19/14-9/21/14 for the District’s Fishing Derby weekend at Heritage Reservation.  We check in late Friday afternoon and check out early Sunday morning.

fishingThe cost is $45 per camper.  All meals are included.  Saturday will feature fishing and field sports, i.e. archery, bb guns.  Kayaks and canoes will be available for an additional $10.  We will be staying in tents again.  For those of you who have attended resident camp, it is a shorter scaled back version.  Take a look at the following website for more information:

http://www.heritagereservation.org/fishing

Mark has have attended this event (some years it is called Mountainfest) each year they have held it for the past 6 years.  The attendance varies from year to year.  In some years the attendance is very light and other years they have been packed in like sardines.  In some years, we have had interior campsites (not close to parking) and last year everyone had to park off site and take shuttles.  Each year, however, everyone who attended had a very good time.

Mark will be making the reservation for our pack on August 31, 2014.  If you are interested in coming, hewill need your payment by then.

Please call (412-860-6931) or email (mark@gubinskylaw.com) with any questions.

 

Cubmobile Saturday

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Cubmobile Races are this Saturday, April 12th at Settler’s Cabin Park.  Be sure to touch base with others in your den if you are planning to go so you are sure to have teams of 2 to 4 boys per car.

Remember to bring helmets, gloves, long pants, and to wear your uniform.  Dress warm — it’ll be cold and windy on that hill!

Details are available in the original post here.

 

Cubmobile April 12th

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Cubmobile RaceGentlemen, start your….legs? The Service Area 4 Cubmobile Races will be held Saturday, April 12th in the  Settler’s Cabin Wave pool parking lot.

What is a Cubmobile?  It’s a type of soapbox derby car that the boys race in 4 different events.  There is one gravity (downhill) event, and three events with a pusher and a driver.  Teams of two to four scouts compete against other scouts of the same rank.

How do I get a Cubmobile?  You build it!  Attached is a pdf file with instructions.  Several dens in the Pack have already built cars in the past, so if you are interested, ask around and you are sure to find some help.

When/Where/How Much is the race?  The race is at Settler’s Cabin, in the wavepool parking lot.  It’s Saturday April 12th.  Check-in begins at 8:30.  There is an opening ceremony at 9:15, and racing starts at 9:30.  The cost is $10 per scout.  Check-in runs until noon, and racing ends at 2:00 PM.

Anything else?  Dress WARM (even if it seems like a nice day — it’s cold on that hill!).  You MUST wear a helmet, gloves, and long pants.  Uniforms or “class Bs” are required, but they are usually under your coat, anyhow.

Frontier District Pinewood Derby Schedule

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Buckle your seat belts race fans, and hold on because just around the corner is the Frontier District Pinewood Derby.

When:             February 8, 2014

Where:           Mall at Robinson

Time:

Rank                                       Registration      Start
Tiger:                                         8:00                9:00 A.M. START
Wolf                                          9:30               10:30
Bear:                                        11:00               1:00
Webelos:                                  1:05                2:30
Final Overall Race:                                          3:30

                        Best of Show Judging:           12:00

 Cost:               $5.00

Important Information:

  • The top TWO racers from each rank can go to the District Pinewood Derby
  • If there would happen to be a conflict in schedule with your top finishers please send another Scout to race so that all openings are filled.
  • Each pack should also send their “best of show” cars to be judged as well. The best of show car can also be a top finisher/representative.
  • The top 3 finishers from each rank will then move forward to the final race at 3:30.
  • All participants must adhere to the 2014 Frontier District Pinewood Derby Rules.
  • All Scouts and Scouters are encouraged to wear their uniform to this event.
  • Scouts can preregister on Doubleknot to speed up check-in: http://tinyurl.com/ftpwd14

RESPONSIBLE FUN AND ADVENTURE AWAITS 

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the management of the
Mall at Robinson for allowing us to use their facility to put on this wonderful program!

District Pinewood Derby Feb 8th

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The Frontier District Pinewood Derby will be held Saturday, February 8th at the Mall at Robinson.  They have not released a full schedule yet, just this:

Registration and Inspection opens at 8:00am. Tiger Division Race begins at 9:00am sharp

All scouts who won First or Second in their individual rank races (Tiger, Wolf, etc.) are invited to participate in the District Pinewood Derby.  Scouts who won a Best In Show can also enter the District Best in Show.  Cost for entering to race or for Best in Show will be $5.  You can register at the event.

We’ll let you know when the whole schedule is released.