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It’s Time to Camp!

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Hello Pack Families,

Our next fun event is a short overnight camping trip on Friday, November 6th, at the Firestone Scout Reservation.  This will be a very short outing that is designed to introduce basic outdoor skills and have fun as a pack.  We will meet at Firestone anytime after 4:30 pm on Friday and setup camp.  We will enjoy a campfire and enjoy some skits and company. On Saturday morning we will cook and enjoy a hearty breakfast, followed by some archery and some rank requirements for each den.  We will be leaving by 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, allowing parents plenty of time to prepare for their Saturday evening plans.  

An overnight camp outing is a requirement for the Wolf and Bear ranks, and this will be the last pack over-nighter before the February Court of Honor.  All pack families are encouraged to take advantage of this outing.  The cost is only $5 per CubScout, and $15 per family member.  This includes the camp fees, archery activity, breakfast, and snacks.  All families would bring their own tents and sleeping bags.  Siblings are welcome and can participate in all of the activities at camp.

All families who would like to attend camp must sign up by Monday, November 2nd. on our Sign-up page, and complete a consent form for all youth attending

Family Camp Info

Hello Pack Family Campers!

Family Camp is less than 3 weeks away, so it is time to start getting all your camping gear lined up for a fun weekend at the beach!  A few details are listed below, and more info will follow shortly!

We will be camping at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center in San Pedro where we will be swimming, canoeing, row boating, kayaking, AND have a number of other optional activities to choose from!

WHERE ARE WE GOING?

The address is 3000 Shoshonean Road, San Pedro.  Click here for directions to the camp site.  Please plan to arrive between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  Although San Pedro is not terribly far away, do consider the ubiquitous L.A. traffic when scheduling your departure time.

WHAT TO BRING?

Camp will provide all meals on Saturday, as well as Sunday breakfast.  Each family should bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening.  It’s not too early to start getting your gear lined up for the trip, so please click here for the complete list of items to bring.

WHAT WE WILL BE DOING?

The weekend schedule is being finalized by the Camp Director and will be provided to you soon.  However, here are a few general scheduling items to note:  After we are set up camp on Friday, everyone who will be doing any activity in the water must complete a SWIM CHECK. This is intended to help identify those who can go on the water crafts alone and those who can swim in the deep end of the pool.

THE CAMPFIRE

As we have done in the past, we will be having our Pack Family Campfire on Saturday evening. We would like every family to participate by performing a skit, song, or other performance. Families may work with other families.  Pack Family Campfire promises to be a hoot!

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LAST CALL for Summer Family Camp 2015!

Hi Pack Families! 

There are still some spaces available for this Summer’s Family Camp which will take place July 31st – August 2nd, 2015 at nearby Cabrillo Beach!

What is it? Family Camp is an easy and safe way to learn about outdoor adventure. Most of all, this is an opportunity for our entire pack family to better get to know each other and have some fun!  Activities include all kinds of water sports, including kayaking, rowboats, swimming pool, sea life and aquatic exploration, and of course our wildly popular campfire program!

When is it? Camp begins on Friday, July 31, 2015, (check‐in after 4pm). Camp ends on Sunday, August 2, 2015, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Where is it?  Cabrillo Beach Youth Center in San Pedro, Ca. This property features a camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, showers, flush toilets, and freshly prepared meals served in the onsite dining hall!  The camp center will provide all water sport and safety equipment, as well as certified instructors. 

Meals:  All meals will be provided by the camp, except for the Friday evening meal. Each family is asked to bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening or eat on the way to the camp.  Campers are also welcome to bring their own between-meal snacks if desired.

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, folding chairs, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, flip-flops, water socks, other casual clothes as needed, and toiletries. A more complete checklist will be provided at a later date.

Who is eligible to attend: All scout members of Pack 811 may attend. Each scout must have at least one parent or legal guardian with them in camp. Scouts must all sleep in tents with their parent or guardian – no sleepovers with their buddies. Immediate family members of the scouts are also encouraged to attend, but not extended family members and other friends.

Cost: $75.00 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5 and reservations will only be accepted if space is available.)

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE.  Payments can be made online at the time of sign-up, or may be delivered to Mike or Jo Rivera at 2907 Hemlock Place, Fullerton, CA 92835. Payment is required to confirm reservation. Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

 

Hurry – Register NOW for Family Camp 2015!

Time is running out to take advantage of the terrific LOW registration pricing for Family Camp! 

From now until May 23rd (that’s this Friday!) the cost is just $50 per Cub Scout, $55 per family member, age 5 and up, $25 per person under age 5. (After May 23rd, fees increase to $75 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5, and reservations will only be accepted if space is available!)

This Summer’s Pack 811 Family Camp will take place July 31st – August 2nd, 2015 and we are headed for the beach!

The warm days of summer have arrived early this year, but you can count on a relaxing and refreshing weekend at nearby Cabrillo Beach with your Pack 811 Family!

What is Family Camp? Family Camp is an opportunity for all Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy an outdoor camping experience together in a non‐challenging, low‐stress environment. For many young scouts & their families, this may be the first time they have ever slept outdoors or set up a tent. Family Camp is an easy and safe way to learn about outdoor adventure. Most of all, this is an opportunity for our entire pack family to better get to know each other and have some fun!  Activities include all kinds of water sports, including kayaking, rowboats, swimming pool, sea life and aquatic exploration, and of course our wildly popular campfire program!

Dates: Begins on Friday, July 31, 2015, (check‐in after 4pm). Camp ends on Sunday, August 2, 2015, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location:  Cabrillo Beach Youth Center in nearby San Pedro, Ca. This property features a camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, showers, flush toilets, and freshly prepared meals served in the onsite dining hall!  The camp center will provide all water sport and safety equipment, as well as certified instructors.

Meals:  All meals will be provided by the camp, except for the Friday evening meal. Each family is asked to bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening or eat on the way to the camp.  Campers are also welcome to bring their own between meal snacks if desired.

Cost: $50.00 per Cub Scout$55.00 per family member, age 5 and up, $25 per person under age 5 if you register and pay by May 23rd. (After May 23rd, fees increase to $75 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5, and reservations will only be accepted if space is available.)

Reminder: Scouts who earned a camp credit for last year’s popcorn sales may apply it to this campout, which will make their trip free of charge!

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, folding chairs, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, flip-flops, water socks, other casual clothes as needed, and toiletries. A more complete checklist will be provided at a later date.

Who is eligible to attend: All scout members of Pack 811 may attend. Each scout must have at least one parent or legal guardian with them in camp. Scouts must all sleep in tents with their parent or guardian – no sleepovers with their buddies. Immediate family members of the scouts may also attend, but not extended family members and other friends.

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE.  Payments can be given to Mike or Jo Rivera at the May 23rd service project at Loma Vista Cemetery, or mailed to the Rivera Residence. Payment is required to confirm reservation. Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.  (Note : Even if you cannot attend, PLEASE RSVP via the link above so we know you are alive.)

Family Camp 2015 Registration is Open!

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This Summer’s Pack 811 Family Camp will take place July 31st – August 2nd, 2015 and we are headed for the beach!

The warm days of summer have arrived early this year, but you can count on a relaxing and refreshing weekend at nearby Cabrillo Beach with your Pack 811 Family!

What is Family Camp? Family Camp is an opportunity for all Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy an outdoor camping experience together in a non‐challenging, low‐stress environment. For many young scouts & their families, this may be the first time they have ever slept outdoors or set up a tent. Family Camp is an easy and safe way to learn about outdoor adventure. Most of all, this is an opportunity for our entire pack family to better get to know each other and have some fun!  Activities include all kinds of water sports, including kayaking, rowboats, swimming pool, sea life and aquatic exploration, and of course our wildly popular campfire program!

Dates: Begins on Friday, July 31, 2015, (check‐in after 4pm). Camp ends on Sunday, August 2, 2015, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location:  Cabrillo Beach Youth Center in nearby San Pedro, Ca. This property features a camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, showers, flush toilets, and freshly prepared meals served in the onsite dining hall!  The camp center will provide all water sport and safety equipment, as well as certified instructors.

Meals:  All meals will be provided by the camp, except for the Friday evening meal. Each family is asked to bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening or eat on the way to the camp.  Campers are also welcome to bring their own between meal snacks if desired.

Cost: $50 per Cub Scout, $55 per immediate family members age 5 and up, $25 per immediate family member under age 5 — if you register and pay by May 23rd. (After May 23rd, fees increase to $75 per person, age 5 and up, $35 per person under age 5, and reservations will only be accepted if space is available.)

Reminder: Scouts who earned a camp credit for last year’s popcorn sales may apply it to this campout, which will make their trip free of charge!

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, folding chairs, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, flip-flops, water socks, other casual clothes as needed, and toiletries. A more complete checklist will be provided at a later date.

Who is eligible to attend: All scouts of Pack 811 and their immediate family may attend. Each scout must have at least one parent or legal guardian with them in camp. Scouts must all sleep in tents with their parent or guardian – no sleepovers with their buddies. Immediate family members of the scouts are welcomed, but not extended family members and other friends.

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE.  Payments can be given to Mike or Jo Rivera at the Pack Meeting on May 17th, or mailed to the Rivera Residence.  Payment is required to confirm reservation.  Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

Pack 811 Families Enjoy a Weekend Camping Adventure!

Pack 811’s Annual Summer Family Camp took place August 1st– 3rd in the beautiful mountains near Cedar Glen, CA. The excitement began on Friday evening with a sunset hike to the camp observatory. Scouts and their families gathered some interesting theories about black holes, while pondering the magnitude of solar systems! Amidst the clear night skies, outdoor telescopes enabled everyone to enjoy impressive views of the Moon and Saturn!

Although Saturday brought gray skies and intermittent showers, campers happily kept busy all day by testing their skills on the Indoor Rock Wall, designing personalized flags, learning about horsemanship and equine care and canoeing or fishing on Firebird Lake. A couple of our extra-lucky Scouts reeled in some impressive Trout! A relentless Saturday evening rainstorm provided us with the opportunity to further test our creativity by bringing our Pack Family Campfire Program indoors. With the efforts of a very talented and imaginative Pack Leadership Committee, the Camp Dining Hall was magically transformed into a warm and cozy fireside assembly. Cubmaster Koos served as our hilarious Master of Ceremonies while each family presented an entertaining skit. The Camp Kitchen Crew graciously baked up some gourmet s’mores for a late-night snack.

Our Pack Family was blessed with good road conditions and clearing skies for the drive home on Sunday, with many great memories of an adventurous weekend! Pictures of the event have started to come in and are available in the Pack Albums.

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Family Camp 2014

Family Camp TitleWhat is Family Camp? Family Camp is an opportunity for all Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy an outdoor camping experience together in a non‐challenging, low‐stress environment. For many young scouts & their families, this may be the first time they have ever slept outdoors or set up a tent. Family Camp is an easy and safe way to learn about outdoor adventure. Most of all, this is an opportunity for our entire pack family to better get to know each other and have some fun! Activities include horseback riding and equine care, hiking, astronomy, fishing and canoeing in a private lake, swimming pool, our wildly popular campfire program, and more!

Dates: Begins on Friday, August 1, 2014, (check‐in after 4pm). Ends on Sunday, August 3, 2014, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location:  Forest Lawn Scout Reservation/Camp Pollock in beautiful Cedar Glen, CA (near Lake Arrowhead). This property features a camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, hot showers, flush toilets, and freshly prepared meals served in the onsite dining hall!

Meals:  All meals will be provided by the camp, except for the Friday evening meal. Each family is asked to bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening or eat on the way to the camp.  Campers are also welcome to bring their own between meal snacks if desired.

Cost: $62.00 per person for the weekend (including meals), if paid by the June 21st bike rodeo. ($70 per person after the 21st, IF there is still space available.)

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, folding chairs, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, other casual clothes as needed, and toiletries. A more complete checklist will be provided at a later date.

Who is eligible to attend: All scout members of Pack 811 may attend. Each scout must have at least one parent or legal guardian with them in camp. Scouts must all sleep in tents with their parent or guardian – no sleepovers with their buddies. Immediate family members of the scouts may also attend, but not extended family members and other friends.

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE.  Payments can be given to Mike or Jo Rivera at camp fire, or mailed to the Rivera Residence.  Payment is required to confirm reservation.  Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

Questions? Please contact Mike or Jo Rivera.

 

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Family Camp is Almost Here!

Greetings Campers! Family camp is quickly approaching, and now is a great time to get that camping gear in shape. Here is some critical info about next weekend:

We will be camping and having fun at the Outdoor Education Center near Irvine Regional Park. The boys will enjoy shooting BB-guns, archery, Zip Line, and swimming in an enormous pool with a huge waterslide! Get ready to have a really fun time!

WHERE

Our camping area is located within the OEC (Outdoor Education Center) north of Irvine Regional Park. Enter through the park Main Gate. When you reach the guard gate, let them know you are campers heading for the OEC.  From there, please follow the signs to the camping area. The name of our camping area is “Kennedy Meadows”.  Parking is directly adjacent to camp, which will make loading/unloading a breeze.  See MAP for directions to the camp site.  Arrive between: 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  Gate closes at 9:00 pm (No entry after this time).

CAMPING

Please set up your tent on the lawn. Please do not leave a lot of space between tents, as we want to make sure there is room for everyone within our assigned area.  Note – please email JIM if you do not yet have a tent — we have some extra tents that can be borrowed for the weekend.

WHAT TO BRING

Meals on Saturday and Sunday are provided by the camp. Please email Mike if you have any food allergies. All families should bring a picnic dinner for Friday evening.  Click HERE for a complete list of items to bring.  

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

Friday Evening:   Set up camp, BYO picnic dinner.  Camp orientation and cracker barrel.
Saturday: Archery, BB-Gun, Swimming
Saturday Evening:  Zip Line,, Pack campfire and Cracker barrel
Sunday:  Hike,  Break camp, Cleanup

Quiet time is between 10pm and 6am.

THE CAMPFIRE

Cubmaster Koos will lead us in a ruckus campfire Saturday evening.  As is our yearly tradition, EVERY family will be asked to impress our pack family in a skit, song, or other performance. Families may collaborate with other families, or perform on their own.  Please start discussing ideas for your family performance this weekend!  Each family will submit their performance idea to the Cubmaster on or before Saturday morning.

Please contact us if any questions.  See you camp!

Mike Rivera, John Koos, and Jim Remley

Summer Family Camp Sign-ups

What is Family Camp? Family Camp is an opportunity for all Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy an outdoor camping experience together in a non‐challenging, low‐stress environment. For many young scouts & their families, this may be the first time they have ever slept outdoors or set up a tent. Family Camp is an easy and safe way to learn about outdoor adventure. Most of all, this is an opportunity for our entire pack family to better get to know each other and have some fun!  Activities include archery, bb guns, swimming, hiking, zip lining, and our wildly popular campfire program.

Dates: Starts on Friday, August 2, 2013, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm check‐in . Ends on Sunday, August 4, 2013, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location: Orange County Outdoor Education Center – 2 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869 (Next to Irvine Park ).  The center features a grassy camping area reserved exclusively for Pack 811, showers, flush toilets, and meals served to us in the Outdoor Pavilion adjacent to our camping area!

Meals:  All meals will be provided by the camp, except for the Friday evening meal. Each family is asked to bring their own picnic dinner for Friday evening.  Campers are also welcome to bring their own between meal snacks if desired.

Cost: $60.00 per person for the weekend (including meals), if paid by the June 12th campfire. ($70 per person after the 15th, IF there is still space available.)

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, other casual clothes as needed, toiletries. A more complete checklist will be provided at a later date.

Who is eligible to attend: All scout members of Pack 811 may attend. Each scout must have at least one parent or legal guardian with them in camp. Scouts must all sleep in tents with their parent or guardian – no sleepovers with their buddies. Immediate family members of the scouts may also attend, but not extended family members and other friends.

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE.  Payments can be given to Mike Rivera at camp fire, or mailed to Mike’s or Jim’s homes  Payment is required to confirm reservation.  Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

Questions? Please contact Mike.

Winter Camp Sign Ups

Hi Pack Campers –

As discussed at the pack meeting, we are now taking sign-ups for our Winter Family Camp trip on January 5th and 6th.  We will be staying in group cabins at Camp Pollock – a scout facility in the San Bernardino Mountains near Lake Arrowhead.  We will be leaving Saturday morning and returning Sunday afternoon.  The camp provides the lodging, and four meals for $55 per person.  They also have sleds / disks for our use.  You would only need to bring a sleeping bag and a change of warm clothes.  The cabins do have small kitchens if you would like to bring snacks.

The camp requires non-refundable payment in advance to make the reservation.  The pack will make the advance payment this week if you commit to attending via our signup form here:

SIGN UP FORM

This should be a fun, easy trip for all, and a chance for our boys to visit the snow (hopefully) this winter.  We encourage carpooling when possible.  All drivers should plan on carrying snow chains.  Payment can be mailed or dropped off to me at my house, by December 2nd.

Family Camp is Coming!!!

What’s up campers!  Family camp is less than 2 weeks away so get all the camping gear out.  Here is some critical information about our trip:

We will be camping at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center in San Pedro.  We will be swimming, canoeing, row boating, kayaking, touring a museum, and hike to the tide pools.
Where
The address is 3000 Shoshonean Road, San Pedro.  Click here for directions to the camp site.  Arrive between 4:00 pm and 7 pm.
CAMPING
Please set up your tent at the designated area.  Please do not leave a lot of space between the tents because we have a lot of tents to set up.  There will be plenty of experienced campers ready to help out.  If you do not have a tent please email Christian
WHAT TO BRING
Meals on Saturday and Sunday morning are provided by the camp.  All families should bring a picnic dinner for Friday evening.  Please click here for the complete list of items to bring.
WHAT WE WILL BE DOING
Please click here for the agenda of events and FAQ’s.  After we are set up on Friday, everyone who will be doing any activity in the water must do the SWIM CHECK. This is really not a big deal.  All it does it helps identify those who can go on the water crafts alone and those who can swim in the deep end of the pool.
THE CAMPFIRE
As we have done in the past, we will be having our campfire on Saturday evening. Each den will perform a skit.  In addition, we would like every family to perform a skit, song, or other performance.  Families may work with other families.  I have  a book of skits if anyone needs ideas.  Please submit your ideas to Christian or Brad on or before Friday evening.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Christian Lising, Brad Halderman, and Jim Remley



Family Camp 2012

Our annual family get together will be at Cabrillo Beach Youth Center,  August 3-5.  This camp features swimming, kayaking, canoeing, row boating, and fishing.  The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the Tide pools are walking distance from the campsite.  Did I mention there the Grunion Runs are also occurring at that time?  If you don’t like the water, you can also go to the arts and crafts shop to make leather items and paint wooden models.

Our scouts will be able to earn there swimming belt loop and Aquanaut activity badge.  There is something for everybody.  The price is  $55/person if you pay by advancement campfire on June 13.  After that it will be $70/person (if there is still room).


Yours in Scouting,
Christian Lising


Family Camp is Almost Here!

Good Morning Campers! Family camp is just one week away, and this weekend would be a great time to get that camping gear in shape. Here is some critical info about next weekend:

We will be camping and having fun at the Outdoor Education Center near Irvine Regional Park. We will be shooting BB-guns and archery. In the afternoon we will take a dip in the pool. Do I hear slide? Yes, there is a slide that propels you down a hill to the pool. So get ready to have a fun time!

WHERE

Camp is above Irvine Regional Park. Enter through the Park Main gate. When arriving find a key pad past the ranger booth. The Gate code is: #0808. Please follow the signs to the camping area. Parking is nearby.  See MAP for directions to the camp site.  Arrive between: 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm Gate closes at 9:00 pm (No entry after this time)

CAMPING

Please set up your tent on the decomposed granite. Please do not leave a lot of space between tents. We have a lot of tents to set up.  There will be plenty of experienced campers ready to lend a hand for those who have not set up a tent before. Note – please email JIM if you do not yet have a tent — we have some extra tents that can be borrowed for the weekend.

WHAT TO BRING

Meals on Saturday and Sunday morning are provided by the camp. Please email PETER if you have any food allergies. All families should bring a picnic dinner for Friday evening.  Click HERE for a complete list of items to bring.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

Friday Evening:   Set up camp, BYO picnic dinner. Camp orientation and Cracker barrel
Saturday: Archery, BB-Gun, Swimming, Sliding, and Contests
Saturday Evening:  Pack campfire and Cracker barrel
Sunday:  Scouts Own, Games, Break camp

Quiet time between 10am and 6am.

THE CAMPFIRE

FireMaster Christian will lead us in a ruckus campfire Saturday evening.  In addition to a skit performed by each den, representatives from EVERY family will be asked to impress our pack family in a skit, song, or other performance.  Families may collaborate with other families, or perform on their own.  Please start discussing ideas for your family performance this weekend!  Each family will submit their performance idea to the FireMaster on or before Friday evening.

Please contact us if any questions.  See you camp!

Peter Toller, Christian Lising, and Jim Remley

Family Camp 2011

What is Family Camp? Family Camp is an opportunity for all Cub Scouts and their families to enjoy an outdoor camping experience together in a non‐challenging, low‐stress environment. For many young scouts & their families, this may be the first time they have ever slept outdoors or set up a tent. Family Camp is an easy and safe way to learn about outdoor adventure. Most of all, this is an opportunity for our entire pack family to better get to know each other and have some fun!  Activities include archery, bb guns, swimming, hiking, and a variety of Cubmaster Christian’s wildly fun pack activities.

Dates: Starts on Friday, August 12, 2011, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm check‐in . Ends on Sunday, August 14, 2011, 12:00 noon check‐out.

Location: Orange County Outdoor Education Center (Next to Irvine Park).  The center features a dining hall, showers, and flush toilets.

Meals:  All meals will be provided by the camp, except for Friday evening meal. Campers are welcome to bring their own between‐meal snacks if desired.

Cost: $55.00 per person for the weekend (including meals), if paid by the June 15th campfire. ($70 per person after the 15th, IF there is still space available.)

What to bring: The basics include tent, sleeping bags, Class A scout uniform, Class B Scout uniform, swimsuit & towel, other casual clothes as needed, toiletries. A more complete checklist will be provided at a later date.

Who is eligible to attend: All scout members of Pack 811 may attend. Each scout must have at least one parent or legal guardian with them in camp. Scouts must all sleep in tents with their parent or guardian – no sleepovers with their buddies. Immediate family members of the scouts may also attend, but not extended family members and other friends.

How to sign up: Sign up on-line HERE, or at the pack meeting on May 22.  Payment is required to confirm reservation.  Checks should be made out to Cub Pack 811.

Questions? Please contact Jim.