January Pack Meeting Handouts

posted Jan 6, 2011 3:43 AM by keith harshaw

Last night we used couple of handout that I thought I'd make available: the Pinewood Derby design sheet and the knots sheets. Enjoy.

| Attachments: January Pack Meeting Knots.pdf PWD_Template.pdf

Scouting for Food

posted Nov 30, 2010 5:50 AM by keith harshaw

Thank you to all that volunteered your time for Scouting for Food on Nov 13 and 20. We collected 1,850 lbs. of food for the Columbia Food Bank. A great achievement.

We also Thank Ironville United Methodist Church's Men's Group for providing a hot meal the morning of Nov 13.

Falling Camping

posted Oct 13, 2010 9:27 PM by keith harshaw

For those interested in arriving at camp Friday night, I will depart from Ironville UMC at 6:00 PM. If you're arriving on Saturday, please assemble at the flag pole at 8:00 AM.

Happy New Pack Program Year

posted Aug 4, 2010 3:46 AM by keith harshaw [ updated Dec 19, 2010 5:51 PM by Pat Evans ]

We've had a pretty full summer so far. Camping at the Clipper Magazine Stadium, a fishing trip, summer camp at Camp Tuckahoe and the National Jamboree bus trip. We still have a couple more events to go prior to the beginning of the school year (including our back to school picnic.)

The committee recently met and approved the pack calendar for the upcoming program year.

Pack 181 – Program Schedule 2010 – 2011

August

· 8^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 22^nd :: Picnic @ Locust Heights Pool (1200 Locust St, Columbia, PA)

· 30^th :: First Day of School

September – Cooperation

· 1^st :: Pack Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 12^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 6^th :: Labor Day

· 10^th :: Popcorn Order 1 Distribution

· 22^nd :: Cub Scout Registration Night @ IUMC, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

· 25^th :: Indiantown Gap Base Tour

· 25^th :: Leader Specific

October – Responsibility

· 6^st :: Pack Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 10^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 12^th :: Roundtable

· 15^th – 17^th :: Harvest District Cub-o-Ree @ Camp Mack. TBD

· 29^th – 31^st :: Haunted Bashore Weekend

· 31^st :: Halloween

November – Citizenship

· 3^rd :: Pack Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 6^th :: Tundra Swan/Conservation Trail @ Middlecreek, TBD

· 7^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 9^th :: Roundtable

· 13^th :: Scouting for Food @ IUMC, 8:30 AM

· 19^th :: Popcorn Order 2 Distribution

· 20^th :: Scouting for Food @ IUMC, 8:30 AM

· 25^th :: Thanksgiving

December – Respect

· 1^st :: Pack Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 5^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 13^th :: Popcorn Order 2 Payment Due

· 14^th :: Roundtable

· 25^th :: Christmas

January – Positive Attitudes

· 5^th :: Pack Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 9^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

February – Resourcefulness

· 4^th – 6^th :: Klondike Derby @ Camp Mack, TBD

· 6^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 12^th :: Blue and Gold Banquet @ HHS, 4:30PM

March – Compassion

· 5^th :: Pinewood Derby @ IUMC, 9:00 AM

· 13^th :: Leader Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· 19^th :: Belt Loop Day @ IUMC, 9:00 AM

April – Faith

· 6^th :: Pack Meeting @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

· TBD :: Rohrer's Quarry Trip

· 17^th :: Grubb Lake Clean Up @ Grubb Lake, 2:00 PM

· 24^th :: Easter

May – Health & Fitness

· 8^th :: Mother’s Day

· 13^th – 15^th :: Spring Family Camp @ Tuckahoe, Staying In Castle

· 15^th :: Leader Meeting @ Tuckahoe, 9:30 AM

· 25^th :: Pack Meeting/Graduation @ IUMC, 6:30 PM

Spring Camping at Tuckahoe

posted May 27, 2010 1:59 PM by keith harshaw

Pack 181 Spring Fling Campout (May 14-16, 2010)

Our Spring Fling campout was held at Camp Tuckahoe near Dillsburg, PA. Over the weekend, approximately 55 scouts and their parents attended. The campout did not officially begin until noon on Saturday but a bunch of brave scouts and their parents trekked over in a violent thunderstorm Friday night. Though the weather tried to work against them, they arrived safely, worked diligently and successfully started a fire. Fun and conversation was had around the campfire until quiet time at which time mostly everyone moved inside. Lights out occurred shortly thereafter.

Saturday began with a robust and flavorful breakfast of scrambled eggs with bacon or sausage, river potatoes, and assorted other breakfast fare. At the same time we sat down to breakfast, we lost electricity at the camp. After breakfast, the scouts had free time to themselves and explored the area enthusiastically.

Our official beginning began with Keith Harshaw welcoming everyone and then Colin McCaskey (and others) served lunch of ‘make your own sub’ which was devoured by all. There was still no electricity at this time, which was throwing a damper on what Colin was planning for dinner. Saturday’s busy schedule began with a hike led by Keith Harshaw. After the hike, the scouts broke into three groups to attend ‘work shops’ on bottle rockets, compass direction, and a fitness trail.

Bottle rockets – Keith Harshaw

Compass – Steve Splain

Fitness Trail – Jim Stuckey

After these sessions were over, the scouts proceeded to gather kindling for the evening’s campfire. Dinner was held at approximately 5:00 p.m. (with electricity – finally) and consisted of tacos and rice and was appreciated by all. Jungle Juice seemed to be the beverage of choice for our scouts. The troop then held a rousing game of kickball (parents verses scouts). It seemed an even match this year, and a good time was had by all. With dusk approaching, some downtime was had and then all gathered around the campfire for skits put on by the various dens. Camp songs were song and all enjoyed cookies and delicious ice cream sandwiches to end this busy day. Quiet time began at 10:00 and lights out occurred (again) not too long after that.

Breakfast began early on Sunday with most having eaten their cereal and fruit by 8:00 a.m. After breakfast the scouts enjoyed plenty of free play as many parents sat in on the Den Leaders and Committee meetings. After the meeting, scouts and their parents packed up and were on their way home by 10:00 a.m.

Discounts

posted May 27, 2010 5:56 AM by keith harshaw

As I mentioned last night at our Graduation Pack Meeting Hershey Park and Calbela's is offering Scouts significant discounts in observance of Scouting's 100 Year Celebration. As promised, attached are the PDFs with instructions on getting these discounts.

| Attachments: 2010_Cabelas_Discount_Offer.pdf Hershey Park Discount.pdf

Camp Tuckahoe

posted May 12, 2010 6:02 PM by keith harshaw

As a reminder. Programming and meals are provided by the Pack starting Saturday at noon. If you arrive Friday night please plan to provide and prepare your own meals.

Camp Tuckahoe Information

posted May 10, 2010 7:54 AM by keith harshaw [ updated May 10, 2010 8:06 AM ]

We have 49 people scheduled for camp this weekend. This is a rain or shine event. The forecast looks awesome but bring rain gear. If you have a tent and would like to sleep outside, bring it along. We have cots for 40 inside. It will be tight.

How to get there... Two caravans will be leaving Ironville United Methodist Church. Steve Splain will lead one Friday night at 6:00. Keith Harshaw will lead one Saturday morning at 9:00. If you're traveling on you own you can point you can find directions here. Do not arrive at camp prior to 7:30 on Friday. We are staying in the Frontier Fort.

We will be working on Map & Compass and Kickball belt loops. You should be able to get a few of the Map & Compass pin requirements too. We'll also take a hike and go through the Fitness/Activity trail. A big hit from last year will return... bottle rockets. Please bring an empty, clean 2-liter soda bottle with you. And what would a camping trip be without a camp fire?

See you this weekend!

Spring is Here

posted Apr 16, 2010 6:40 PM by keith harshaw

Pack 181 has had a busy end of winter and it seems that the spring is bringing even more activity. We know that there is a lot of competition for time during sports' season: baseball, swimming, soccer and more make it hard to keep all the activities going and maintain sanity. We do have a lot planned for the spring and will continue with Pack activities during the summer. Please see the Pack Calendar for a list of all events.

We have out spring clean up at Lake Grubb, family camping at Tuckahoe, and the Farmdale Festival all packed into this spring. The summer brings summer camp, the Jamboree, a fishing trip, biking to the Jigger Shop in Mt. Gretna and more.

Summer Camp Pre-Registration Due Soon

posted Mar 11, 2010 8:14 PM by keith harshaw

Are you hoping to attend summer camp? If so, you need to pre-register no later than April 1. Attached is the information/pre-registration form.

| Attachments: Pack 181 Summer Camp Info & Registration Form.pdf

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