Pack 88
Welcome to Pack 88's Website!
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Purpose of Scouting
Purpose of Scouting
Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys appreciate the outdoors, learn how to work with others, make new friends and so much more. Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to make Cub Scouting a prosperous program. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)
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Pack 88 Information
Pack 88 has been chartered by the Lake Villa United Methodist Church for 54 years.
The Pack serves as a "parent" organization to the Dens and provides direction, program support and maintenance of the budget. The Pack is led by the Pack Committee that consists of representatives from each Den, Cubmaster and parents. The Pack Committee Chairman leads these monthly meetings and we encourage parents to participate when possible. Meetings can be found on the Pack calendar. The Pack Committee along with the Cubmaster leads the group in planning and organizing Pack programs.
Packs are divided into Dens of six to ten boys. Dens are made up of boys in the same grade and age, so they can work together to earn the appropriate Rank.
Pack Meetings
Pack Meetings and activities are held monthly at the Lake Villa United Methodist Church on Sherwood, south of Grand Ave. & west of Rt. 83 in Lake Villa. Special events may be held at other local venues. The Pack Meetings may include award ceremonies, Den Skits, guest speakers, activities or special outings. The next Pack Meeting is:
September 28 7PM @ UMC
The Pack meetings are intended for the entire family. It is a time for the entire unit and their families to get together to learn and celebrate each other’s accomplishments over the past month.
Pack Meetings occur during the entire calendar year. Although each Den may not meet during the summer, we encourage each Scout family to attend the Pack Meetings held during the summer.
Fundraising
Typically the Pack participates in a popcorn fundraising activity in the fall of each year. All boys are encouraged to participate but Parents may choose otherwise.
Family Events
The Pack may also participate in “Family Events” throughout the year. These activities are not under the official Scouting umbrella, but are rather an opportunity for Scouting families to enjoy activities together. Past events have included: family campouts, local sporting events, or other field trips. Each Scout must be accompanied by a parent to participate in such “Family Events”.
Den Meetings
Tiger Dens usually meet two or three times a month. Their Den Meetings include the Scouts and their Adult Partners. Each Den has a volunteer Den Leader, but all Adult Partners work cooperatively to plan and host the meetings. Typically each Scout/Partner team is assigned an activity from the Tiger Cub Handbook to plan and host. These gatherings are often outings to local points of interest.
Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Den Meetings are usually held once a week for one to 1½ hours. Den Meetings can be held at a Leader’s home, school, church or other venue depending on the activity. Although the Den Leader and Assistant Den Leaders are responsible for coordinating and running the Den Meetings, each Scout’s family will play an active role in the Scout activities, at the meetings and at home. There must always be two (2) adults present at all meetings and activities. The activities at the Den Meetings vary widely from games, crafts, skills work, field trips, etc. The National organization sets a theme for each month and the Den Meetings may center on this theme or one of the achievements in the rank book.
Typically achievements towards earning the Wolf or Bear badges are done by the Scout with their family at home. The Den may do some achievements as part of their regular meeting, however most are oriented to be done with the family. Webelos Den Meetings typically involve completing the various requirements of the Webelos badge, activity badges or progress towards the Arrow of Light.
It is never too late to join Cub Scouts...
If you have a boy who is in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade, it is never too late to register him for Cub Scouts. If you would like more information about Cub Scouts, please feel free to send us an email.
PACK 88 2010-2011 CALENDAR
PACK 88 Upcoming Events:
Please remember that these dates are listed here to help you make plans accordingly. Because we try to list dates so far in advance some dates may change and/or additional information may be posted at a later time. Please be sure to check back or contact your den leader for additional information.
Dates Shown August '10 - May '11
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August 19: Parent Night Meeting 7PM @ UMC
August 20: BSA Night with the Fielders
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September 10: Popcorn Kickoff 7PM
Location TBD
September 11: Webelos Ree
Start Date/Time: 9/11/2010 End Date/Time:9/12/2010
Registration Ends: 9/5/2010
Late fee: After 9/1/2010 a late fee of $5.00 will apply to all Webelos registrants.
After 9/1/2010 a late fee of $5.00 will apply to all Adult registrants.
Contact E-mail: mfastr@aol.com
Cost: $15.00 per Adult
$18.00 per Webelos
Details:
Webelos Ree is an opportunity for Webelos 1 and 2 to have an exciting camping experience and learn more about the fun they will have in Boy Scouts. This event will be held on September 11th and the cost is $18 per scout and $15 per adult. The objective of this event is to get Webelos excited about Boy Scouts and show them all the fun they can have once they cross over. Webelos parents will also have an opportunity to have Boy Scout related questions answered and speak to scout leaders and District volunteers. The event runs from Saturday morning through Sunday morning and will be held at Camp Crown
September 11: Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
All Parents invited to attend
September 13: Roundtable 7:30PM
September 18: Popcorn Sales Start
Watch for further information
September 28: Pack Meeting 7PM @ UMC
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October 9: Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
All Parents invited to attend
October 11: Roundtable 7:30PM
October 13: Popcorn Mid-Sale Event
October 16 or 17: Boo Camp
Watch for further information
October 26: Pack Meeting 7PM @ UMC
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November 6: Webelos Crossover at Camp Crown
November 7: Popcorn Super Sunday
November 8: Roundtable 7:30PM
November 13: Webelos College
November 30: Pack Meeting 7PM @ UMC
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December 11: Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
December 13: Roundtable 7:30PM
December 14: Skating Event (this will be the Pack Meeting
for December) Watch for further information
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January 8: Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
January 10: Roundtable 7:30PM
January 15: Loopapalooza 8AM
January 29: Pinewood Derby (this will be the Pack Meeting
for January) Watch for further information
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February 6: Scout Sunday
February 12: Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
February 13: Arctic Blast
February 27: Blue and Gold
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March 5: Scouting for Food
Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
March 12: Scouting for Food Pick-up
St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 22: Pack Meeting 7PM @ UMC
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April 9: Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
April 16: Space Derbythis will be the Pack Meeting
for April) Watch for further information
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May 14: Committee Meeting 8AM @ UMC
May 20: Crossover/Pack Meeting
May 21: Webelos Woods
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