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Scout Go-Karts Race to Victory

Race Course Cheered on by their families and friends, Pack 811 Scouts zoomed down the raceway at Golden Hill on a warm Saturday morning in July, powered only by determination and gravity.   The Go-Karts,  hand built by scouts and their parent pit crews, survived the rugged asphalt course and earned each of their drivers a place in the annals of pack race history.

The race would not have been possible without the efforts of the Event Coordinator, Mike Rivera, and the dozens of other volunteer pit crew members that put on the race.   Home Depot in Brea also played a critical role by not only sponsoring the race – covering nearly half of the Go Kart costs — but also providing team members to cheer the racers on.

Design Trophy  Twelve teams competed for design awards.  The teams of “Home Depot“, “L.A. Speed“, “Flaming Ninjas“, “Cool Whips“, “Mindcraftia“, “Team Mind Craft“, “Little Rascals“, “Spookaboos“, “Golden Bears“, “The Fast 5“, “Green Lantern Corps“, and “Team Camo” each won a coveted Pack 811 Racing Helmet Trophy for their members.   The fastest of the racers also brought home metals to display on their chests.  In 1st place: Noah G.,  2nd place: Justin R., and 3rd Place: Issac C.

As usual, Pack 811 Scouts demonstrated exemplary team work, courage and sportsmanship.  This first ever pack Go-Kart race was just another event designed for “fun with a purpose”.   Thank you parents and crew members – and great job racers!

Check out more photos of the event in our Photo Albums.

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Go-Kart Racers : Prepare to Race!

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Attention Scouts:

It’s time to prepare for Pack 811’s first ever Go-Kart race. Many of you know how to make miniature race cars that speed down a track, but now it’s time to build a life size race car and drive it to victory!

How it will work:

Teams of 1 – 5 scouts from the same den can sign up to build a Kart.  All team members will compete individually in their kart.  Karts must be assembled from official Pack 811 kits.  ALL required components (pre-cut wood, fasteners, seat belt, wheels) are included in the kit.  Scouts will assemble the Kart and paint it any theme they choose.

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Each Kart kit costs $35 (which can be divided by the team members), and can be picked up from Mike Rivera  between June 26 and July 9, however, all teams MUST SIGN UP by July 4th.   Race day is Saturday, July 13, between 9:30am and 12:00noon.  The race will be held at Golden Hill Elementary School, located at 732 Barris Drive in Fullerton.  

Note that the cart cost has been substantially reduced thanks to our sponsor, Home Depot.  

Please click on the image to the right to view the build and safety rules for the race.

Design awards will be given to the teams with the coolest designs,  race awards will be given to the fastest racer, and a cool patch will be awarded to all participants.

PLEASE SIGN UP YOUR TEAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  All teams will sign up here:

>> SIGN-UP <<

 

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Time to Sign Up for Day Camp!

Summer is just around the corner, and we all know that the highlight of the Cub Scout summer is Day Camp.  This year’s camp will be July 22nd through July 26th at Firestone Scout Reservation.   How important is it for all Scouts to attend Day Camp?  In the past few years, most dens have been able to complete between 25% – 45% of their rank advancement within this week.  Those scouts who do not attend camp can spend the rest of the year trying to catch up with the rest of the den.

The camp is run 100% by volunteers.  We will need parents to help with the dens and activities at camp.  While we do need a few to help the entire week, it is also helpful to work just a couple of days.  We need to maintain a ratio of 1 adult per 4 kids all week long.  The cost of the camp has not increased in three years, and it remains the best deal around for a full week-long camp:

$95 – If the scout sold at least 1 Scout-o-Rama ticket book, AND medical form and payment are turned in by May 5th.

$130 – If forms and payment are received after May 5th or no Scout-o-Rama ticket book is sold..

One shirt is included in the above pricing.  Add $10 per extra shirt if desired. Payment can be turned in at the April pack meeting or mailed to Jim.  Siblings are again welcome to attend sibling camp when their parent is at camp for only $5 a day, or $20 for the entire week.

Council is no longer using registration forms, so all the registration this year is all done via the website.  A separate registration must be submitted for each youth and adult attending.  To register, please click HERE .

The only form that must be completed and turned in is the medical form.  Click HERE to complete, print out, and sign this form (one each for every youth and adult attendee). This should be turned in with your payment.

This is an event that every scout should attend.  If it is not possible to attend, however, please still RSVP on the registration form.

 

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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

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Astronauts Get Ready!

Attention Cub Scout Astronauts —

It’s time to prepare for our Space Derby, which will be held on Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Angela’s lunch benches. In addition to the big race, we will have awards for the best design in the following categories:

• Fastest Looking
• Best Scout Theme
• Best Use of Paint
• Most Likely Design for NASA to choose
• Most Patriotic
• Most Stealth (not like rocket) Looking

Please click the flyer on the right for more details and the official rules.  The Derby is a great time for our scouts to be creative while they design and build their own rockets.  Parents and other adults are encouraged to be available to answer questions while teaching them the use of tools and paint.  You may also click HERE for a collection of  design and building tips. If any questions, please contact the event coordinator, Warren Biederstadt.

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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.

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Congratulations Regatta Sailboat Captains!

Pack 811 Scouts became  Sail Boat Captains last weekend,  blowing their home crafted sail boats down a treacherous rain gutter.  Colorful boats shaped in a variety of shapes, including a pirate ship and a floating mouse, hit the rain gutters at lightning speed.  All scouts should be very proud of the great sportsmanship shown during the event.   All scouts clearly strove to “Do Their Best”!

Congratulations to the following race winners:

Pack Champions:

1st Place: Matthew R.

2nd Place: Braden H.

3rd Place: Hunter E.

Den Champions:

Tiger Den: Steven B. (1st. Place), Trent E. (2nd Place), Diego B. (3rd Place)

Wolf Den: Braden H. (1st Place), Matthew R. (2nd Place), Jacob B. (3rd Place)

Bear Den: Grant E. (1st Place), Tyler B. (2nd Place), Andrew J. (3rd Place)

Webelos Dens: Hunter E. (1st Place), Alex S. (2nd Place), Christopher G. (3rd Place)

Winners of the design contest will be announced at the September Pack Meeting.  A special thanks goes out to the Elsenpeter family for hosting the event, and providing the precision raingutter race ways.  Check out the Pack Photo Albums for more pictures of the race day.

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Day Camp Update

Greetings Parents and Day Camp Volunteers!

Day Camp is just a few days away.  This year, Pack 811 will be the largest contingent at the camp.  Thank you to all of you parents who signed up to volunteer at camp — you are helping us demonstrate to others how seriously we take the Scouting ideal of Service.

Here some some essentials about camp:

Dress should include the camp T-shirt, shorts or jeans, comfortable closed-toed shoes, and a layer of sun screen.  A den hat is advisable.  We will be distributing the camp T-shirts at the Bike Rodeo this weekend.  Your Den Leader will have your shirts available the first day of camp for those who can’t make the Rodeo.

Check-in time is between 8:00 and 8:20. On Monday morning you will check in at the main camp tables, and on every other day you will sign in and out with your Den Leader.  DO NOT drop off or pick up your child without signing in or out — doing so will trigger a mandatory camp-wide search procedure.  Pick up time is between 3:15 and 3:30.  If your scout will be dropped off or picked up by another parent, they must have a signed release from you.  There will be no charge to enter Craig Park for drop off and pick up during the above times.  If you are late or early, you will be required to pay the entrance fee ($3) to drive into the park.  For those Volunteers who did not make the training sessions, you can pick up an all day parking pass from your den leader (you still need to enter and exit during the above times).

Everyone who attends camp should bring a sack lunch, water / Gatorade, and sun screen.  A camp chair or blanket is advisable.

Following are the parent volunteers acting as Den Leaders during the week.  Please look for them for the daily sign in and out:

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Tigers  Rox B / Lena Q Roz E / Vic G Elva P / Rox B Jeff M / Rox B  Carlos Q / Roz E 
Wolves Jim R / Jeff H Jeff H / Robin B Jim R / Matt C Amy H / Mari R Jim R / Shawn J
Bears  Patty D / Roz E  Patty D / Darlene R / Jim R  Patty D / Roz E Dean G / John D 

 

The Tiger den is looking for a rolling ice chest and wagon to use for the week.  Please contact Roz if you can provide one.   All others who signed up to volunteer can contact Margaret Palmer to sign up for one of the activity stations if you haven’t already done so.

See you Monday morning!

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Bicycle Rodeo Approaches

Our next summer Pack event is the Bicycle Rodeo, coming up soon on Saturday, July 17 at 9:30 am in the St. Angela School parking lot.  This event is open to scouts and their families, so siblings may participate as well.   Be sure to bring your bike and your helmet! The Bicycle skills events will take place from 9:30 to 12:00, followed by a potluck lunch at 12:00 noon. Events will include:

  • Drag race
  • Slalom Race
  • Figure 8
  • Snail Race
  • Balance Beam
  • Newspaper Throw

Please RSVP by July 9th and sign up to bring something to share for the potluck lunch.

>> RSVP and Sign-up Here! <<

We are still looking for parents willing to help setup and breakdown the event.  Please contact Shawn Jamison if you can help out or if you have any questions.

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Sailors Prepare for Raingutter Regatta

THE Boat Race of the Summer is Coming!!

Saturday, August 21st, 9:30-12:30 pm

 

Everyone in the family is welcome to this fun event.  For those new to the regatta, this is a fun outing where the Scouts propel their home made boats along a “rain gutter” using nothing but air-power.   We will have a separate race for all siblings that want to join in on the fun as well (additional kits are available at the scout center).  All Scouts should wear their Class B yellow t-shirt.

Pre-Race Judging in the following categories starts at 9:45 am:

  • Best theme                              
  • Most colorful
  • Best use of stickers                  
  • Best Scout-only design

The race will be held at the Elsenpeter Residence.  If you have not started creating your sailing craft yet, check out the links on our Resource Library Page or Google for some tips!

Please RSVP as soon as possible >HERE<.

 

OFFICIAL RULES

1. Official Kit Required

The boat must be newly built for the current Cub Scouting year. The boat should be substantially built by the Scout. Parental supervision in the construction of the boat is encouraged. The boat should be assembled from the B.S.A. Raingutter Regatta Kit parts only. Additional decals, paint, and glue are permitted. (Kits and decals are available at the Scout Shop.)

2. Length, Width and Weight

  1. Overall width shall not to exceed 2 inches.
  2. Overall length from bow to stern (including rudder) shall not exceed 7.00 inches, nor shorter than 6.50 inches
  3. The mast can be no taller than 6.50 inches from the deck surface 

3. Miscellaneous

  1. The boat must have a single hull. (No catamarans or split hulls will be allowed.)
  2. The sail must be the one supplied with the B.S.A. Raingutter Regatta Kit. The sail may be trimmed and shaped, but may not be larger than the material supplied.
  3. Racers cannot touch the craft or water during the race. 

Please contact Roz for any questions.  

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Get Started on that Summer Reading

Wondering how to get started on that Summer Reading List?  Write a one-page report titled “The Best Book I Read This Year” and enter it in the Boys’ Life 2010 “Say Yes to Reading!” contest.

The book can be fiction or nonfiction. But the report has to be in your own words — 500 words tops. Enter in one of these three age categories:

  • 8 years old and younger
  • 9 and 10 years old
  • 11 years old and older

First-place winners in each age category will receive a $100 gift certificate good for any product in the Boy Scouts official retail catalog. Second-place winners will receive a $75 gift certificate, and third-place winners a $50 certificate.

Everyone who enters will get a free patch like the one on this page. (And, yes, the patch is a temporary insignia, so it can be worn on the Cub Scout uniform shirt, on the right pocket, or on your patch vest.) In coming years, you’ll have the opportunity to earn different patches.

The contest is open to all Boys’ Life readers. Be sure to include your name, address, age and grade in school on the entry.

Send your report, along with a business-size, self-addressed, stamped envelope, to:

Boys’ Life Reading Contest
S306
P.O. Box 152079
Irving, TX 75015-2079

Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2010 and must include entry information and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

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Campers Get Ready!

Cubs and their families are looking forward to our Family Camp-out this weekend, June 18 in Cabrillo Beach.  Check-in time at the camp is between 4:15 and 7:30pm.  Those that arrive earlier will be able to park in closer parking spots.  Be sure to bring a smile and camp fire story to share with the rest of the pack families as this is a great opportunity to bring our large Pack Family closer together.

Click here for a list of essential items to bring:


Click here for a map and directions:
Please contact Mike Glasgow if you have any questions or concerns about camp.
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Day Camp is Coming!

Cub Day Camp is five full days of fun activities, advancement, and fellowship, and is one of the highlights of the Cub Scout Summer.   This year’s theme is Cub Scout Safari and the camp will be held at nearby Craig Park the week of July 19 – 23. Typical days run from 9:00 in the morning to 3:00 in the afternoon.

Just some of the activities planned for this year include :  Archery, Wood Working (including a catapult!), Fishing, Sports Fun, Cooking, Wildlife Conservation, and a variety of Scout Skills (including rope activities, maps, and first aid).

The cost is $120 for the entire week, however, applications and fees turned in by May 14th will receive a discounted cost of only $78 !

Brothers and sisters of scouts may also attend the camp for only $5 per day or $20 for the whole week.  Note that these siblings may only attend with their parents.  Parents are essential to the program – we need to maintain a minimum of 1 adult per 4 campers.   We will need most families to provide an adult for at least one of the 5 days.  Don’t worry, parents have fun at Day Camp too!

Please sign up as soon as possible on THIS PAGE (you will need to log in) so we can insure adequate supervision.  You will also find the application forms on the same page (Note that we will be attending the “Los Amigos” day camp).  Forms and payment can be turned into your den leader, Peter Toller, or dropped in the Scout mailbox in the SAM School office.   Be sure to take advantage of this fun opportunity right away!

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Family Camp 2010 is Coming!

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, we want to have fun!
Activities include boating, kayaks, swimming, horseshoes, volleyball, crafts, marine museum, hands‐on aquarium exhibits, and more (including homegrown entertainment). There will be a series of scheduled events and times, along with free time so that families can adjust their participation according to their own needs.

Dates: Starts on Friday, June 18, 2010, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm check‐in . Ends on Sunday, June 20, 2010, 12:00 noon check‐out

Location: Cabrillo Beach Campground, San Pedro, CA. This is a BSA operated facility that is used by many youth groups from throughout Southern California. This is a relatively small campground close to an urban environment, but it offers some unique features not found at other scout camps. It is well suited for the many younger scouts that we currently have in Pack 811. Camp facilities include mild beach, swimming pool, athletic courts, dining hall & food service, indoor restrooms, outdoor showers,
crafts rooms, scout shop, and outdoor amphitheater.

Food: 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 per camper (scouts and family members) age 6 and older, $30 per camper age 5 and under. There may be some small added costs for some of the crafts, and parents should also anticipate that there will be some assorted parent volunteer task requests to assist the leaders in keeping a large group of kids organized for two days & nights.

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: Download the reservation form here. Sign up and make payment on or before the April 18 Pack Meeting.  Checks should be made payable to “Pack 811”. Reservation requests can be forwarded to Mike Glasgow, Mark Josten or your Den Leader.