Friday, March 18, 2022

Need A Little Summer Adventure?

  




Make Memories That Will Last a Lifetime at the Iconic Philmont Scout Ranch!

The Philmont Family Adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Philmont Scout Ranch like never before!

Open to all registered members of the BSA and their families, you will have a chance to participate in all of the incredible activities offered at Philmont and make memories with your family that will last a lifetime.  New for 2022 -- you get to choose your adventure!

 
 




WHO
All registered members of the BSA and their families

WHERE
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico

WHEN
*Some weeks will have both full and half-week options available. Arrivals on Sundays and Wednesdays for half-week adventures.

June 5-11, 19-25 or 26-July 2 (full and half week options available)

July 3-9, 10-16, 17-20 (Half week), 24-30, 31-Aug 6 (full and half week options available)

August 7-13, 14-17 (Half week)

COSTS are determined based on your itinerary and lodging.

Conferences may have varying prices due to length of stay, activities fees, and other considerations.




Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

You can customize your adventure by choosing activities that appeal to you. Morning and afternoon programs will be offered daily, as well as day-long activities ... if you’re feeling extra adventurous!

This is different from any previous event at the Philmont Scout Ranch, and will truly be an unforgettable experience for all families in attendance.  Our Troop is actually participating this year in a high-adventure backpack trek there in June!

Check out their website HERE




Wednesday, March 2, 2022

CUBANAPOLIS 2022

 



Tuesday, March 8th is the March Pack meeting.  And it is one that you do NOT want to miss -- our annual Cubanapolis!

Just what is an Cubanapolis?  

I'm glad you asked. 

A Cubanapolis is a fun family event where the Scouts, prior to race day (and with their parent’s assistance) make a cardboard race car that they can wear and run with. Grab a good sized box and decorate it however you want! Mr. Ford will have some boxes available at his house if you need one -- look below because most of us will have plenty of boxes or can grab one from a friend, local store or neighbor -- a Scout is Thrifty!

The emphasis on this event is family fun and participation.

We will have some boxes available at the Pack meeting with minimal decorating supplies so it's best if you can create your car in the next week before the Pack meeting -- this is meant to be fun! Don't STRESS!

Car Making Rules:


  • Body of car must be constructed of cardboard. Tape, tinfoil, paint, construction paper, stickers and paper plates can also be used for decoration.
  • Use a box that fits around your Scout without being either too snug or too loose.
  • No metal or glass materials may be used.
  • No items can be hanging or dragging behind a car
  • For safety reasons, cars should not have a ‘windshield’

Each racer should bring 4 things with them on race day
  1. Goggles or glasses or a diving mask
  2. A small towel or washcloth (that stays with mom or dad in their back pocket)
  3. A helmet (bike or ski helmet)
  4. Gym-appropriate LACE up tennis shoes WITH socks.


Race Procedures:
  • Each race will consist of 4 laps
  • Each racer will need an adult present to be their pit crew

For our annual Cubanopolis to be a success, we want to remind our scouts that what is important is that they do their best, play by the rules, show good sportsmanship, and have fun.





Preparation
The Cub will decorate the box to look like a race car, a space ship, garbage truck, or any vehicle s/he wants. Construction paper, paint, tape, aluminum foil and markers are all great things to have on hand to spur creativity. Colored paper plates make great wheels. Be sure no dangerous materials (such as glass or metal) are used.





There are all KINDS of samples all over the internet, but I've included a couple I found as well just for inspiration.  I can't wait to see the creative minds at work in our Pack!