Cub Scout Pack 867

The Sabre-tooth patrol has been hard at work on activity pins as they work their way toward their Webelos badge.  In January, the patrol completed the Citizenship and Fitness activity pins.  Mrs. Laura Grizzard was their guest leader at their January 9th meeting where the patrol learned how to play “America the Beautiful” on handbells.  In the process of learning this, the boys earned their music belt loops.  Thank you Mrs. Grizzard.

On January 17th, the Sabre-tooth patrol hosted the Arrow of Light and Crossover Ceremony for the Webelos II Scouts and got a preview of this very special ceremony.   January 23rd found the patrol doing some leather work.

The “prowling” Tigers of Den 5 started off 2012 with their eye focused on earning their Tiger rank.  The Scouts struck out on a hike at Hidden Pond this month where they leanred about turtles, snakes, and other animals in nature.  Completing this hike only  leaves one “Go See It” for the Scouts to complete before earning promotion to the next rank.  Buiding on the outdoor theme, the Scouts built a makeshift compass using a paperclip, magnet, and bowl of water and learned how to orient that compass to a map.

Later in January, they gazed at the stars while earning the Astronomy belt loop and finished the month out with a Pinewood Derby Car Clinic.  At the January pack meeting, the young Tigers led the pack on a rendition of “Take me out to the Pinewood” that would make baseball players’ eyes water.  All together this month, the six Tiger Scouts of Den 5 earned 36 separate beads, belt loops, pins, and patches.  Most notable were the five Scouts who “lettered” in cub scouts by receiving their Academic and Sports letter “C” for their brag vests in honor of earning their first academic or sports pins!  Great job guys!

Pack 867 congratulates the Lightning Patrol Webelos 2 Scouts on their Arrow of Light Awards, Webelos Super Achiever Awards, and Crossover to Boy Scouts.

On Tuesday, January 17th the Webelos 2 Lightning Patrol achieved the highest award in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light award. Congratulations to these boys for their hard work. There were eight boys to receive their Arrow of Light award. Seven boys continued on to earn all 20 Webelos activity badges to to earn the Webelos Super Achiever Award. After the Arrow of Light Ceremony, all eight boys crossed over to Boy Scouts. Troop 1107, Troop 1145 and Troop 2215 were represented to receive their new Scouts.

Cub Scouts from Pack 867 visited Sports Rock of Alexandria for a night of fun and rock climbing.  Scouts from the Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos ranks learned or refreshed skills and worked on the Cub Scout Core Values of Courage, Perseverance, and Health and Fitness.

The Webelos Den 2 Lightning Patrol members have earned their Arrow of Light Award–the highest award in Cub Scouts; and they would like to invite you to this special ceremony.

When:  Tuesday, January 17th 7:00-8:30 pm

Where:  St. Johns Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

Afterwards, there will be a crossover ceremony for the boys as they join their new Boy Scout troops.

Cake and light refreshments will be served after the crossover ceremony.

This is a special evening for the Webelos Scouts and their families.   All Scouts and families are invited to attend.  However, due to the length of the evening, Tiger parents and Tiger Scout may want to skip this pack activity.

Wolf Den 4 Scouts and their families toured the White House on December 22nd and practiced the Core Values of Respect and Positive Attitude.

Den Leader, Robert Y.  led a Holiday Tour of the White House to help the boys complete Wolf Achievement 4f:  Visit an important place in your community such as a historic or government location.  Explain why it is important.

The boys are having an exciting Fall.

They built and raced boats, sold popcorn, camped, held athletic contests, learned what makes America special, and even learned how to build an antenna.  The boys are also happy to welcome Josh M as the Den Chief.

Den 7 has had a busy month.

The boys tested their feats of skill with great success.  They also had an event-filled evening of bowling and laughter.  A few of us were able to attend the campout and had a great time.  Popcorn sales are going great.

Our Tiger Scouts visited the Springfield Volunteer Fire Station as part of Fire Prevention Week.

After a delicious pancake breakfast, they learned all about fire safety including equipment, techniques, and community helpers.