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Sign up for Boo-Fest for a Spooky Campout

pumpkinAre you or your son a big fan of all things spooky?  If so, you are welcome to sign up for the Los Angeles Area Council Boo-Fest at nearby Firestone Scout Reservation.  This event is open to all Cub Scouts and their families.   Two sessions are available to choose from:  October 4th-6th, or October 25th-27th.

The event will kick-off Friday; check-in begins 4pm and will last until Sunday morning around 9:00a.m. Events will include:  Haunted Trail, Trick or Treating, Mask Making, BB Guns, Archery, Pack Games, BMX Bike Rodeo, Pumpkin Carving Contest, and Sling Shot.

Individuals provide their own camping equipment, trick O’ treats and food or may choose to purchase the meal option plan. Staff will be available to assist in setting up campsites.

Registration is now open, but spots fill up quickly.  More information and sign ups can be found HERE.  Note that our pack is not organizing this outing, but individual families are welcome to attend.  For more information contact the Danette Verdugo at (213) 413-4400 x344.

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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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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

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Volunteer to Cheer and Earn a Free Disney Pass.

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Greetings Pack Families,

We were just made aware of an opportunity to volunteer at the Disney 1/2 Marathon on Sunday, September 1st, and earn a free Theme Park Pass!  Scouts must volunteer for the event and enthusiastically cheer for the runners for 3+ hours in order to receive the pass. Siblings and family members are also welcome to attend, but they are not eligible for a ticket. The one catch – the deadline to sign up is TOMORROW, MONDAY AT 3PM. Scouts must be at least 6 years old.  

Please sign up HERE right away if you think you even might be able to attend!

 

Here are more details from the event website.  Thanks to Karyn Reed who made us aware of this opportunity.

On Sunday, September 01, 2013 the Disneyland® Resort and the city of Anaheim are happy to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend, the Happiest Race on Earth! This event will welcome thousands of runners to the Disneyland® Resort and the city of Anaheim.

Volunteers are needed to provide Anaheim landmarks with groups that will supply energy & enthusiasm along the route. Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Venture Units part of the Southern California Councils are invited to support the runners by cheering for them along the route. This is a great community service opportunity!

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

      • Volunteers must be at least 6 years of age. All youth must be supervised at all times by an adult, 18 years of age or older.
      • This is a group activity. In order to participate, Scouts must register for the event with their own unit or Troop. That unit must have a minimum of three (3) Scout youth not in the same family and a minimum of one (1) adult over 18 years of age. Groups may not be mixed with siblings or with members of other groups.
      • No additions or substitutions will be accepted after the registration deadline.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Scout groups who meet the following criteria – and who register before Monday, July 29, 2013 (or while space is available) – are eligible to participate:

      • One adult from the unit must complete the online registration prior to the deadline. No substitutions or additions will be accepted after the registration deadline.
      • Registered groups must include at least three (3) Scout youth from three (3) different families.
      • When registering online, you may not mix Scout youth (for instance, Scouts from Troop 10 and Scouts from Troop 12) in the same group. Each Scout youth must be registered with their own unit.
      • Each Scout youth’s identification number or birth date must be provided for the online registration.
      • Every Scout youth must be currently registered/on file with their local county Council (i.e. Orange County Council, Long Beach Council, Los Angeles Council) for either Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
      • Scout youth must be at least age 6 by Sunday, September 01, 2013.
      • Full Scout uniform as approved by your Scouting organization must be worn. No jeans, T-shirts or open-toed shoes (no flip flops or sandals) will be permitted.

ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

    • Scouts from all over Southern California will cheer for the runners in the Disneyland® Half Marathon.
    • Squirt guns or squirt bottles are not allowed.
    • Each participant should bring water and snacks.
    • Runners are not to be approached or touched.
    • Family and friends are welcome to attend but are not eligible for Theme Park tickets.
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BE AN ANGEL!! Pack 811 Service Project~ August 24

boaLiving out the Scout Motto includes helping others. Join us to help feed the less fortunate at Bread of Angels on Saturday, August 24 at the SAM hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Pack to give back to our community, support the Church’s mission and present a wonderful life lesson to our young boys. Please sign up for one shift only. Space is limited so first come first serve.
One parent may join their scout. No siblings please.
Shift 1: 7:00am-9:30am (LIMIT 10 scouts)
Shift 2: 9:30am-12:00pm (LIMIT 15 scouts)

Please sign up HERE.

Any questions please contact Roz Elsenpeter @ rozannaelsenpeter@gmail.com

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Have Some Pizza After Day Camp and Support the Pack.

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Hi Everyone,

Who want’s to cook after a long day at Day Camp?  Join us at Round Table next week (July 22 – 26) and leave the cooking to them.   Round Table Pizza is generously donating 20% of your pizza and sandwich expenses to the pack for every bill that is accompanied by the attached flyer.  Round Table is on your way home from Day Camp – on the corner of Brea Blvd and Central in the Vons Shopping Center.  It is a great way to spend time with pack families and to get an update about the day’s activities.

Come one, two, or all five days (the flyer works for take-out as well!).  For take out, you may call your order ahead at (714) 671-2821.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Ride with Us at the Bicycle Rodeo!

Our next summer Pack event is the Bicycle Rodeo, coming up soon on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 am in the St. Angela School parking lot.  This event is open to scouts and their families, so siblings are welcome to participate as well.   Be sure to bring your bike and your helmet! The Bicycle skills events will take place from 10:00 to 12:30, immediately followed by a potluck lunch. Events will include:

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

Training wheels are welcomed, and you will be given a chance to learn how to ride without them if you wish.  Scooters are also welcomed for those without a bike.  Please RSVP as soon as possible and sign up to bring something to share for the potluck lunch.  Please contact Brad Halderman if any questions. Class B T-shirts are to be worn.

>> RSVP and Sign-up Here! <<

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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.

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Join us at the LAZY DOG on May 15

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Pack Families,

Our next fundraiser will be held at the Lazy Dog in Brea!  The event will run from 3pm-9pm.  As you have experienced in the past, this is nice way to provide extra funds for the Pack and all its Dens to do many of the fun activities that we do all year long.  It also is a great way to see friends from the Pack. We are encouraging everyone to post the flyer on the right (click for full size) to their Facebook page.  Like previous events, you can distribute the flyer to anyone you know… but make sure you, and anyone you provide it to, brings the flyer to the restaurant. I am looking forward to seeing a lot of boys and their families at this fundraising event.

Yours in Scouting,

John Koos
Cubmaster

 

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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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Arbor Day Service Project – April 25th

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All Pack 811 scouts are invited to join us for our Arbor Day service project on Thursday, April 25th at Arovista Park.  We will be assisting the City of Brea with the planting of trees at the park.  Scouts should meet on the east side at the amphitheater in the park at 3:30 in the afternoon in their Class B Tshirts.   This is a great opportunity to help put more trees in our city, and complete a conservation service project for an achievement.  Please contact Peter Gambino with any questions.

 

 

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Memorial Day Service Project

In Honor of our Military Heroes
Hi Scouts,
 
Our pack will be participating in Loma Vista Park’s  75th Annual Memorial Day Program.  We will be laying small flags and crosses on the graves of our brave service men and women who are buried there.  This a wonderful event for both scouts and parents as we say “thank you” to those who served our country so well.
 
We will meet at Loma Vista at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013, dressed in our Class A uniforms.
 
Yours in Scouting,
Christian Lising
Loma Vista Memorial Park
701 E. Bastanchury Road
Fullerton, CA 92835
 
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Let’s Go Fishing!

fishing2Once again, our pack has been invited by the Izaak Walton League to attend their annual fishing seminar and camp-out at Irvine Lake.  For those that have not attended, this is a short, overnight camping trip on a Friday evening, with a fishing seminar early the next morning.  Scouts will learn the basics about fishing and the environment, provided bait, and then set loose to fish.  They are almost guaranteed to catch a fish as they stock the area the night before the event.  No fishing experience is needed.  The cost of the event is only $5 per person.  Only scouts may fish, and adult partners may assist. Here are the details:

Schedule

Friday, March 22:
Campers can arrive any time after 3PM. [At the gate, mention you are with the Ikes Fishing Seminar for Scouts]
Bring your own Picnic Dinners
Informal campfire that evening
Leader Cracker Barrel

Saturday, March 23:
Bring your own quick  breakfast at 6:00AM
Fishing from 6:30AM – 12:30PM at the Lagoon.
Lunch (provided) at 12:30
Depart after lunch

Note that fishing in the Lagoon (which will be stocked the day before) is for scouts ONLY. Adults can fish in the lake for a daily fee of $22, (or help your own son for free).  Volunteers from the Ikes will provide some tackle (bait, hooks, etc) if needed.  They will also show the scouts how to cast, and assist with tying fishing knots.

What to bring for camping:

Tent (the smaller the tent, the warmer you will be.  Expect overnight temps in the mid 40’s).
Ground cloth/tarp for under tent.
Sleeping bags / blanket /pillow
Chairs
Warm clothing (but remember this is just one night).
Flashlights / lanterns if available
Toiletries (including a small towel)
Picnic Dinner for Friday night
Quick breakfast for Saturday morning. (ie Danish/donuts and juice.)
Frisbee / other entertainment for Friday afternoon
Firewood will be provided.

What to bring for fishing:

Class B Shirt
Fishing pole with line
Sunblock and hat
Handi-wipes
Tackle (hooks, weight, pliers, etc if available)
Bucket (and other gear if available)
Sunblock and hat
Handi-wipes

What NOT to bring:

Electronic games
Radios
Bikes
Alcohol
Too much stuff! (this is a quick overnighter).

How to get there:

57 Fwy South to 91 Fwy East to 55 Fwy South
Exit Chapman, head East. Chapman turns into Santiago Canyon Road.
About 8-10 miles from Fwy to Irvine Lake.

Signup

Please signup by Sunday, March 10.  Remember – only scouts and adults on this trip; no siblings.  Signup here:

> SIGNUPS <

Note, if you do not have any fishing equipment, you can purchase a very inexpensive but effective rod and reel at either Big 5 or Fisherman’s Access on Imperial Hwy.  Please feel free to contact me if any questions.  This should be another fun outing!

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Pack 811 Cub Scouts Earn Religious Emblems


On January 26th, Fr. Michael Hanifin, Chaplin for the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, celebrated Mass with Catholic Scouts and families from Orange County, and medals were presented to Scouts who earned religious emblems.

To encourage Scouts to fulfill their Duty to God, two programs for Catholic Cub Scouts – Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei – help boys strengthen their relationship with Christ and the Church, and develop greater appreciation for God’s creation and the importance of serving others.

Pack 811 proudly congratulates our Cub Scouts for earning their well-deserved emblems, and for their parents and families who supported them!

Parvuli Dei (Children of God)

David A.
Jacob B.
Diego B.
Trent E.
Jacob G.
David L.
Ian M.
Jake Q.
Connor R.

Light of Christ

Issac C.
Adam C.
Kai D.
Billy J.
Dean K.
Jeffrey M.
Justin R.
Christopher S.

At the same ceremony, the Catholic Committe on Scouting for the Diocese of Orange also honored Pack 811 with the Pope Paul VI Quality Catholic Unit Award. This year, the award was given to only 2 Catholic Scouting units in Orange County that provide exceptional, all-around recruitment, training, educational, and religious programs for their youth and adults.

Photos from the ceremony can be seen in the Albums.