April Fools Hike (April 1)

  

The hike this weekend is in Southlake along the south shore of Grapevine lake. We will meet at Bob Jones Nature Center at 9am.  We have opportunities for a hike between 2 and 4 miles depending on those in attendance, and trail conditions.  While the forecast calls for a high of 75F on Saturday, at 9am it is predicted to be 56F,  dress appropriately for both, wear Layers.  As always scouts and adults should come prepared with proper footwear for uneven trails and clothing along with the rest of the cub scout 6 essentials. 

Date/Time: Saturday, April 1, 09:00am

Location: Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve

Directions: Head East on Keller Parkway (toward Southlake), Turn Left (North) on White Chapel Blvd, continue past Bob Jones Park (large sports fields) to E. Bob Jones Road.  Turn right.  Nature Center will be on the right, just before a Southlake city sign. 355 E. Bob Jones Road.

As a reminder, hikers should be prepared with their six essential items for hiking:

1. First Aid Kit (a mini kit is fine)
2. FULL water bottle (there will be indoor restrooms on site for refills)
3. Sun protection (sunscreen and/or wide-brimmed hat)
4. Whistle (for EMERGENCY USE ONLY)
5. Trail food (something they enjoy and is portable, calorie-dense, and won't melt)
6. Flashlight/headlamp (They won't need to use this but the point is to train yourself to always BE PREPARED) 

Weather: The current weather forecast is projecting temperatures in the 55-750 range; no rain, and light winds. Layers will be your friend! As a note, Scouts are not required to wear their "Class A" uniforms to hikes. Please wear what makes the most sense for your comfort and safety. (Loose layers, broken-in, close-toed hiking shoes, etc.)

Fees: Free!

Trails Map: Link HERE (not required to print, but some of the Scouts like to have one on hand and it's never too early to train for next year's CUB-O) 

Please RSVP on Scoutbook and let us know in the comments if this is your Scout's first Pack Hike (we have a patch for first-time hikers!)

See y'all Saturday!

Notes about the March Pack Meeting

 

Our Pack Meeting for March is on the 21st (please RSVP on Scoutbook). The theme this month will be "Take it Apart" where the Scouts will have the opportunity to disassemble all manner of objects to satisfy both curiosity and our most basic urge to, well take things apart! 

For the Scouts

Scouts will need to bring their own tools and safety glasses/goggles. Please make sure you label them! A piece of masking or painters tape with their name in permanent marker works well for a temporary solution. As this is a Pack event, there should be enough tools to share if you don't have enough or simply forget, but try and collect a minimal amount such as:

• Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flat-head)
• Adjustable crescent wrench
• Allen wrench set
• Torx wrench set

Basically, think about the tools you've used to fight through a few hours (days?) after your latest Ikea trip... Those are a great starting point.

No hammers and no power tools! 

For the Parents

So what are the Scouts going to take apart? Well, you tell us! We need your help here so dig out some of those old electronics or other household items that you've been holding onto for bulk pickup and bring them! Bonus points if you're able to stand at the station where your donation is and explain to the Scouts how it actually works!!! Some ideas, but by no means an exhaustive list:

• Computers
• Computer monitors
• Printers
• Radios
• Various small kitchen appliances (please don't bring any blenders with the blades still in them!)
• Vacuums (hopefully already cleaned out a bit)
• Small engine tools like weed-eaters or chainsaws (all fluids must be removed before bringing to the Church)
• Literally anything else that just looks like it would be fun to take apart and investigate what makes it "tick"
• Oh, clocks go tick!

One more thing!

Our spring community service project is a book drive benefitting the Christ's Haven Family Resource Center (FRC). The FRC was created to stand in the gap for local families in need of support. Most of these families find themselves in a difficult situation and need support to get back on their feet. The FRC assists with weekly food boxes, first-night bags for foster families, counseling services, and much more. Every week, the FRC hands out their food boxes along with other items like school supplies, toiletries, books, blankets, toys, etc.

Our book drive will directly support the FRC's assistance to families in our community. We all know how a good book can bring much needed comfort, or even respite by taking you away to another world for a brief time. Please contribute by helping your Scout clean out your bookshelves and bring your donation to the Pack meeting. While you're gathering the books, it's a great opportunity to talk about the importance of charity and how it can impact people that are all around us every day without us knowing. Some of the recipients of these donations may even sit next to them in school. Part of the Scout Law is "A Scout is Helpful", and this is an amazing way to cement that lesson.

Thanks everyone, see y'all on the 21st!

Cub Camp 2023 Registration is Open

 <<< REGISTRATION LINK HERE >>>

Registration is open for the 2023 Cub Camp sponsored by the Longhorn Council. There are multiple dates and locations available, but the one specific to our Mustang District is being held from June 5-7 at Heritage Church of Christ. Early registration is $90 per Scout and $10 per Adult volunteer; early registration ends on May 8th, after which Scout registration fees will be $115.

Keep an eye out for more information as it becomes available.