Pack 867 joined several members from St. John’s Lutheran Church in a service project on Saturday, March 24, 2012 to spruce up the grounds around the church before the Easter holiday.
There was plenty of hands to help rake leaves, pull weeds and haul mulch.
Thanks to all the Scouts, leaders and parents for coming out to help beautify the church grounds. Great job!
Tuesday, April 24th at 7pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church
5952 Franconia Road
Alexandria VA 22310
Interested in year-round adventure? Come learn what Cub Scouting is all about!
Contact Renae Polovchik for details.
Cub
Scout Day
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Session 1: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Session 2: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
There’s still time to register for Cub Scout Day at the National Building Museum. During Cub Scout Day, boys will explore why Washington, D.C. looks the way it does by participating in hands-on activities. They’ll investigate some of the plans and buildings that weren’t built, and they will create designs for the future of the city. Boys will participate in multiple hands-on activities and have the opportunity to talk to engineering professionals. The registration fee also includes a National Building Museum patch for each scout, and complimentary entrance to the Museum’s exhibitions, including LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition. Continue reading
Pack 867 Pinewood Derby Enthusiasts!
Completing the end of our own Pinewood Derby race day, see below the list of winners from our overall Pack show judging:
Our Scouts represented Pack 867 very well at the Colonial District Pinewood Derby Races on Saturday, March 10th. The District races brought out about 250 Scouts and we had 13 Scouts from Pack 867 attend: 10 Scouts for the “speed” category and 3 Scouts for the “show” category. Continue reading
Here’s a great way to keep America beautiful: spring cleanup starts at St. John’s on Saturday, March 24th from 8am to 12 noon.
Bring your work gloves. We have lots of leaves to rake and bag. The church only has a few rakes, so you may want to bring your own rake. Large trash bags will be provided. I understand that spring sports are starting, so you are welcome to join, even for a short time. We will most likely work in and around the pre-school playground and then move to the “islands” in the church parking lot. For those who can’t make it at that time, you can supply refreshements. We can arrange delivery to my house, and I’ll bring them to St. John’s on the day of the event. RSVP by Thursday, 22 March.
Yours in Scouting (and lawncare!)
Gale Bernatz
Committee Chair
In February, the Scouts in Den 6 became Cub reporters, racers and magicians on their journey to Tiger badges. On February 6th, all Tigers visited The Alexandria Times, a local weekly newspaper. They learned how stories are chosen, written and laid out in publication. It inspired the den to start using Cub reporters to relate their activities here on our website. “They had a big printer in the office. I wish I could have a printer like that,” said Andrew. Continue reading
Tiger Den 5 made the News this month by “roaring” through their last Go See It needed to earn their tiger promotion. The Tigers spent an afternoon with the editor and chief of the Alexandria Times, a great little newspaper that covers the happenings of Old Town Alexandria. They learned how news is made, how it is printed, and what makes good news. Continue reading
A vast ya Land Lovers! It’s time for Summer Camp! This year’s Cub Scout Summer Camp will be at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. George Polovchik will be organizing Cub Scout Resident Camp at Camp Snyder this year. Camp Snyder is a 325-acre facility owned and operated by our Council. Camp Snyder runs a Cub Scout overnight camping program throughout the summer. Continue reading
Den 7 went on a fun-filled trip to visit our Nation’s Capitol building. We even had our very own tour guide. It was a cold and rainy day, but everyone had a good time learning about our government.
Den 7 also went to the Fairfax County Landfill. We learned all about how our trash and recycling are disposed of properly.
Den 7 had a great time learning to properly use many kinds of tools.
They put their new skills to the test and successfully built bird
houses.
Moisture-wicking (100% polyester) Class-B activity shirts are on sale for $15. Class-B shirts are available in youth sizes S, M, L, XL and in adult sizes S, M, L, XL.
Moisture-wicking (50% preshrunk cotton, 50% polyester) polo shirts are also on sale for $15. Polo shirts are available in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, and 2XL.
Class-B shirts and polo shirts are available for sale before each pack meeting. Please make your checks payable to “Pack 867.”
Who – Everyone’s invited
What – George Washington’s Birthday Parade
When – Monday, February 20th, 2012 at 12:45 pm.
Parade starts at 1:00 pm
Where – Meet at the Safeway store at 500 South Royal St in Old Town Alexandria
Why – We’re in a Parade!
How – car, plane, walk, boat, bicycle, just be there!