Monday, March 18, 2024

Summer Camp - Need to get registered!! - 3/15/2024

Hi all! This email is only about summer camp.....with one exception. At Monday's meeting I will be presenting the changes to the Cub Scout program that take affect on June 1. See me in the sanctuary of the church at 6:45. If you can't make it to that in person meeting you can join us online on Wednesday next week at this link:

Cub Scout program changes
Wednesday, March 20 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qfk-ewfv-ovg

JOIN US FOR SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP!!!!!
June 13 -15 is our summer resident camp at Camp Durant in Carthage, NC. Price is $100 for the first scout and then $50 if you have a sibling or a second scout attending. Scouts must be a Tiger or above to attend. Remember that when you register your scout they will be at the next rank for summer camp. So if you have a current Lion, they will be a Tiger by summer camp so that is what you put on registration. You must be a registered leader as an adult in order to attend and the cost is $30. You will register on your own here: https://ocscouts.org/events/cub-scout-summer-camp-6-13-24/. Please send me a copy of your receipt that you will get by email after registration is complete. That way we can be sure everyone going gets the correct information. Right now we have 4 leaders attending with 4 scouts. We have room for 8 more scouts before we will need more leaders. Don't wait to sign up and be sure to let me know you are coming!!!! Leader guide is attached if you want more info.

DAY CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
When: June 17-21, 2024

Check-in: June 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Bethelwoods. This check-in is for medical form turn-in, t-shirt pick-up, etc. Attendance for check-in is mandatory for your scout to participate throughout the week.

Time: Daily from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Sessions will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm). All campers MUST be picked up by 5:00 pm each day.

Where: Bethelwoods (922 W Mount Gallant Road, York, SC 29745)

Who: All Cub Scouts in the York District who are rising 1st through 5th graders (no rising lions) **PLEASE NOTE** Rising First Graders (current Lions) will need an adult partner the entire duration of camp. Sign up for your Cub's rank as of Fall 2023.

Cost: $160

Cub Scouts...get ready to shoot for the moon! Join us for a week of great Scout fun with an "out of this world" twist. Cub Scouts in Space: A Galactic Adventure Awaits! Cub Scouts will enjoy games, outdoor activities, arts, crafts, songs, and so much more!

Volunteer Discount: Campers with a parent/grandparent/aunt/uncle/registered guardian volunteering ALL 5 DAYS of camp will receive a 20% discount for their scout if registered by April 30th. The full price will need to be paid up front when you register your scout and you will be reimbursed the difference at the end of camp. Discount is only valid for one scout per volunteer.

Each Cub Scout and Volunteer will receive 2 free camp t-shirts with their registration. Additional shirts may be purchased for $10 each. Lunch will NOT be provided each day. All campers should come prepared with their own lunch every day of camp. For more information and to register go here: https://scoutingevent.com/549-ykdaycamp

Cubmaster Teresa

 

Monday, March 11, 2024

Pack 109 Updates - 3/7/2024

Good morning Scout Families. I wanted to provide you with an update on events coming up.

- This Saturday is our overnight at the Georgia Aquarium. I'll send one last email out to that group today.

- Next Saturday, the 16th, is our Popcorn Rewards STEM day at Carowinds. If you sold the award minimum on popcorn last fall you received a separate email from council to sign up for that. See you folks there next Saturday!

- Monday, the 18th, during regular den meetings, I will hold a special parent meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the upcoming Cub Scout program changes that take affect June 1. If you cannot make it to this meeting, I will hold another one online on Wednesday, March 20. Here is the link:
Cub Scout program changes
Wednesday, March 20 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qfk-ewfv-ovg

- March 27 is our York District Pinewood Derby held at Unity Presbyterian Church in Fort Mill. Race starts at 7pm for anyone that would like to attend. 303 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill, SC 29715

- April 11 we are participating in the Come See Me Parade . I'm still looking for a wagon with sides so we can create a float. We will have a few scouts on the float and have room for 25 walkers behind the float. There will be a sign up coming very soon!

- May 10-12 we are camping as a Pack at Chester State Park. Much more to come, but look forward to some great food, fishing, and lots of fun! If any parent would like to be involved in planning this campout just let me know!

- May 20 is our last meeting of the year. We will do our final awards and have a picnic!

- June 13 -15 is our summer resident camp at Camp Durant in Carthage, NC. Price is $100 for the first scout and then $50 if you have a sibling or a second scout attending. Adults (must take YPT training or be a registered leader) are $30. You will register on your own here: https://ocscouts.org/events/cub-scout-summer-camp-6-13-24/. Please send me a copy of your receipt that you will get by email after registration is complete. That way we can be sure everyone going gets the correct information.

- June 17-21 is York District Day Camp held at Bethlewoods. For more information and to register go here: https://scoutingevent.com/549-ykdaycamp

More fun to be had over the summer with bike riding, disc golf and anything else you would like to suggest!

Cubmaster Teresa

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

2/16/24 - Blue and Gold Feb 26 at 6:30

Happy Friday scout families!

Just a reminder that there is no meeting on Monday on President's Day. We will meet again in the gym on the 26th for our big Blue and Gold Banquet. This is where our scouts get rewarded with their rank patches, and other awards. Please be aware that all awards must be ordered by Tuesday the 19th. If you have anything to do with your scout this weekend so that they earn rank, you MUST let your den leader know on Monday!!! There are still many scouts that have outstanding things due like Protect Yourself rules and Duty to God. Make sure you know where your scout stands!!!!! This mostly applies to Bears and Webelos at this point. There are still many scouts that came in later than others that will not get their badge this month but will be awarded the badge at our Spring Picnic in May. Plenty of time in the rest of our scouting year to still earn rank.


The Blue and Gold ceremony will include dinner of baked ziti, salad and cupcakes. There will be gluten free pasta choices as well as dye, gluten and dairy free cupcakes. Be sure to let someone know if you need these options when you get your food. The rank award ceremony will be followed by our Crossover ceremony that will be held in the Sanctuary immediately following. If you are not attending the Crossover ceremony for our AOLs, please make an effort to help clean up the gym if you can. Any and all help is much appreciated!!!

If you have questions please let me know!

Cubmaster Teresa

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Pack 109 Updates - 2/6/2024

Good afternoon Pack family!

I hope you all are enjoying your day. Just a couple of reminders, There will be regular den meetings this coming Monday but no meetings the following week, Feb 19th. We will have our Blue and Gold 
pack meeting on Feb 26th starting at 6:30pm. The menu will be baked ziti and salad and a roll. This will be all vegetarian with an option for gluten free. If there is a restriction that cannot be met you may want to consider brining something with you or eating before. The cubs that have completed their requirements will receive there badges on this night. Currently I only have 28 confirmed that are finished. I know many are just waiting on a confirmation of one thing or another. Be sure that you are talking with your den leaders on your scout's status!!!!! All information is to be entered into scoutbook by Feb 20 in order for it to be ready by the ceremony. Following Blue and Gold, the AOL boys will have their crossover ceremony in the sanctuary. All are welcome to attend. The AOL girls will have their crossover ceremony the Sunday before Blue and Gold.

The Georgia Aquarium trip is now closed. If you did not receive an email from me earlier today, I do not have you signed up to attend. If this is an error I need to know TODAY.

All Scouting for Food cards that have not been sold are due now and money turned in as well. If you completed this with Jennifer, your fundraising money is in your account today.

Have a good week and I'll see you Monday!!

Cubmaster Teresa