Den 5 Hike Muddy Run

Great day for a hike, Den 5!  Thanks for turning out and good job using the compass.  We will continue to use compasses this year.  Also another great job with Leave No Trace!
Scouts who have earned their Leave No Trace patch for this month:
Nick Edelman
Jacob Pongonis
Nico Billoni
Elijah Gomez
Jacob Geiter
Carver Goldstein
Elijah also earned his Outdoorsman Badge
Reminder no meeting tomorrow.  The Pack meeting is the following week, if you completed any badges at home, let me know ASAP so I can notify the pack.

upcoming Den 5 meetings

11/17 Scouting for food pick up.  Meet at church at 9am

11/18 Den 5 hike.  Muddy Run.  Please RSVP which scouts and which adults will attend.  Meet 12:30 Giant to Go.

11/19 No Den Meeting

11/26 Pack Meeting.  Present your posters on Leave No Trace to the Pack.  I will ask cubmaster Doug to assign some of Den 5 to do the flag ceremony.

12/3 Den Meeting.  Citizenship.  Jesse, Ryan, and Hilton, please review you webelos book and review the citizenship section with your parents.  Please bring any stories or materials you used to complete requirements to the meeting.  The remaining scouts will review citizenship questions that may be asked at the Klondike.

12/10 and 12/17 We need to work on our Klondike sled.  12/17 we will meet at the Pongonis's and use their tools.  Does anyone else have tools we can use for the 12/10 meeting?  We will need to meet at someones home and use tools to start the sled.  This will also count toward part of the craftsman requirement.
--Who will host the 12/10 meeting?

12/24 no meeting, Christmas Eve!

No Den Meeting next week

Next week is a holiday week at school and parent teacher nights are going on.  So, no scouts next week.

Den Info week of 11/12

Den 5, great job at the North Museum and a big thank you to the parents who supervised.  I wish I was there.  You all earned your Science Badges.
This week we have a lot going on
Monday - Den meeting (more info below) at St Thomas 7pm-8 (Though I need to leave by 7:45)
Saturday--Scouting for Food pick up. St Thomas 9am
Sunday--Den 5 hike, Muddy Run.  Meet at Giant to Go 12:30pm, return at 4pm.

Monday 11/12 Den Meeting.  Scouts work on Leave No Trace Posters which they will present at the Pack Meeting the end of the month.  This is part of the "Leave No Trace" Patch, which many in the Den will earn if they attend the hike on Sunday.  The boys need to apply the "Leave no Trace" principles on 3 separate Den outings.  We did it at Summer Camp, the Gettysburg Trip, Hawk Mountain, and another opportunity will be at the Muddy Run hike this Sunday.  I think at this point only Nick Edelman and Nico have completed 3.  Jacob G and Jacob P, Drew, and Carver have completed 2, and will finish if they attend the hike on Sunday.  The remaining boys will need additional den outings, but there will be plenty of opportunity the rest of the year.
***I will also handout additional information on the Klondike Derby which will be held at Camp Mack 1/26.

Saturday we will meet at St Thomas at 9am and then head out as a Den and pick up the food bags that you had dropped off last Sat.

Sunday:  Meet at 12:30 at Giant To Go.  We will car pool to Muddy Run lake in S. Lancaster County and complete a 3 mile hike around the lake.  Bring a plastic bag to pick up any trash we find so that we are practicing "Leave No Trace."  (Jacob, Jacob, Drew and Carver can finish their "Leave No Trace.") We will be back around 4pm, so in time for Dinner.  Just dress warmly and bring a water bottle and snack.

Thanks and see you Monday!
Dr B

Reminder Science Badge Friday

We paid for 2 adults to attend and all the scouts are signed up, other adults are welcome but may need to pay admission.  Otherwise you can drop off your scouts and pick them up at 9pm.  I am working until 11pm, but I know Erich Goldstein and Don Geiter will be attending as Akela for Den 5.  

Thank you for registering for the Webelos Scientist Workshop on Friday, November 9 from 6-9 pm at the North Museum of Natural History & Science. We are looking forward to a great event to help your scout get excited about science!  

Please review the following information before arriving for the workshop:

·        Plan to arrive between 5:15 - 5:45 pm to ensure a prompt start for the event.  The museum will be open at 5 pm for those who wish to explore the museum prior to the workshop.

·        If you need to wait for your group or collect monies, gather everyone outside to help relieve congestion in the main lobby.

·        Scientist Badge are to be provided by the leader

·        Parking is available in the lot behind the museum. Street parking is available on Buchanan Avenue or College Avenue.

·        Enter the Museum through the main entrance, on the corner of College and Buchanan Avenues.

·        When you arrive at the North Museum, scouts will receive a checklist of the Webelos requirements. Scouts will keep track of the activities completed and submit them to their Den Leaders. 

·        Stations will be located throughout the Museum.  Scouts will be assigned to groups to complete the activities at each station.

·        Food and drinks are not permitted in the Museum however there is a mini café with vending machines.

·        The Museum Gift Shop will be open 5:00 – 9:30 pm. Stop by for science activities to take home or to create your holiday wish list!

Consider becoming a North Museum MemberMembership offers you free general admission to the North Museum and Planetarium, discounts to the gift shop and exclusive invitations.  Ask for more information or contact the Membership Office at 291-4149. Membership details are available at: http://www.northmuseum.org/membership

Thank you for your interest in the Webelos Scientist Badge Workshop.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.  We look forward to seeing you on Friday, November 9th.

Mike Smith   (a.k.a. “Cosmic Mike®”)

Hawk Mountain Hike 11/3

Great hiking, scouts!  We will come back in the Spring and do the River of Rocks hike.

Pack meeting Moved to Monday

The Pack meeting has been moved to this Monday, Nov. 5th.
Please attend so you can accept your webelos pins!  You all earned some achievements this past month!
7p-8p St Thomas Church

Weather is looking good for Sat.  Hawk Mt hike.

Here is the plan:

Meet 8am, Giant to Go Oregon Pike and Landis Valley

Trip time 1hr 10min.

Bring a pack lunch, water, binoculars if you have any.  Trail snacks

Scouts bring their compasses if they have them too, hopefully we'll be able to use them.

I don't have anything set in stone, but plan on a 4 mile hike--wear comfortable shoes or boots

Suspect well be back around 3pm (4pm at the latest)  

map:   https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Redbox,+2339+Oregon+Pike,+Lancaster,+PA&daddr=Hawk+Mountain+Sanctuary,+1700+Hawk+Mountain+Rd,+Kempton,+Pennsylvania+19529&hl=en&ll=40.083325,-76.255417&spn=0.103496,0.112438&sll=39.922902,-75.898361&sspn=0.414956,0.449753&geocode=FRyyYwId-v9z-yHjNjrXOnN0eimjDybjLyPGiTHjNjrXOnN0eg%3BFYEGbAIdsYh4-ynhK3yqcMTFiTHhLMiokdL89w&oq=giant+to+go&t=h&mra=ls&z=13

Hawk Mt Sanctuary website:  http://www.hawkmountain.org

Please let me know if you do or do not plan to attend by Friday, just so I know if we need to wait for you prior to leaving.

Thanks

Phil

Cell 717-940-5447

I know Jacob and Caver cannot attend

Nico and Jacob P are going so far.

All scouts are registered

Thank you for registering for the Webelos Scientist Workshop on Friday, November 9 from 6-9 pm at the North Museum of Natural History & Science. We are looking forward to a great event to help your scout get excited about science!  

Please review the following information before arriving for the workshop:

·        Plan to arrive between 5:15 - 5:45 pm to ensure a prompt start for the event.  The museum will be open at 5 pm for those who wish to explore the museum prior to the workshop.

·        If you need to wait for your group or collect monies, gather everyone outside to help relieve congestion in the main lobby.

·        Scientist Badge are to be provided by the leader

·        Parking is available in the lot behind the museum. Street parking is available on Buchanan Avenue or College Avenue.

·        Enter the Museum through the main entrance, on the corner of College and Buchanan Avenues.

·        When you arrive at the North Museum, scouts will receive a checklist of the Webelos requirements. Scouts will keep track of the activities completed and submit them to their Den Leaders. 

·        Stations will be located throughout the Museum.  Scouts will be assigned to groups to complete the activities at each station.

·        Food and drinks are not permitted in the Museum however there is a mini café with vending machines.

·        The Museum Gift Shop will be open 5:00 – 9:30 pm. Stop by for science activities to take home or to create your holiday wish list!

Consider becoming a North Museum MemberMembership offers you free general admission to the North Museum and Planetarium, discounts to the gift shop and exclusive invitations.  Ask for more information or contact the Membership Office at 291-4149. Membership details are available at: http://www.northmuseum.org/membership

Thank you for your interest in the Webelos Scientist Badge Workshop.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.  We look forward to seeing you on Friday, November 9th.

Mike Smith   (a.k.a. “Cosmic Mike®”)