Cub Scouts Pack 802

"Halloween-o-Ree" Family Camping - Elk Neck State Park
2020-10-29 - 2020-11-01 | Elk Neck State Park, 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD, 21901, United States
Please join us for a weekend full of Halloween themed games and activities at Elk Neck State Park. Scouts have the option of camping on Friday and/or Saturday nights or joining us for the festivities on Saturday. Tentative activities will include a spook-tacular orienteering course, a dessert bake-off, a full moon hike, a costume contest, and tent-or-treating.
See event page for menu and additional information/directions to campsite:
2020 10 30 Elk Neck Haloween-o-Ree Info Sheet Oct 2020
Cost: $10 per person for the weekend (flat rate)
Please sign up below to attend and please be careful to choose the correct line for what your family is signing up for (ie. camp 1 night, 2 nights, or day only). Sign up is due by Friday 10/23 and refunds are not given after this date.

Hike at Anita C Leight Estuary Center - Tiger (1st graders) and Wolf (2nd graders) Dens
2020-10-25 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Rd, Abingdon, MD, 21009, United States
Our Tiger and Wolf dens will meet Sunday, October 25th at 1 pm at Anita C Leight Estuary Center.

We are going to hike the Lavendar trail which will take about an hour and 15 mins to hike. We will meet in the parking lot. Have each scout pack his/her own hiking gear, with their six essentials. We will be talking about this as well as our outdoor code.

Resources for hike:
Anita Leight Trail map brochure 2018
Estuary Center Discovery Trail

Washington D.C. History of Scouting Trail (HOST) History Hike
2020-10-10 - 2020-10-11 | MD
Join us for a day trip to Washington, DC. We will be completing the History of Scouting Trail (HOST) History Hike. Scouts will work together to solve clues while learning about the origin of scouting in the U.S. All scouts should come prepared to wear a mask for the duration of the hike in accordance with current Washington D.C. mandates. Scroll to the bottom to use the sign-up to indicate you plan to attend this event. It is very important that you sign up in order to attend so that we know which families to look for especially since we are meeting in DC.

Overview and Cost: During our visit we will complete an approximate 2-mile walk called the History of Scouting Trail (HOST). There is no cost to participate in this event aside from parking/public transportation, individual food expenses, and souvenirs.

Meeting Location and Time: We will begin the walk outside of the National Geographic Museum promptly at 10:30 am. If you would like to drive to Washington, there are numerous parking garages in the vicinity of the walk start with costs approximately $15-$20 for the day. Alternatively, the Farragut North Metro station on the Red Line is approximately one block from the trail start. However you plan to get to the start, please provide yourself plenty of time and plan to arrive at the National Geographic Museum no later than 10:15 so that we can begin our walk promptly at 10:30am.

Parking Info: If you plan to park, a list of garages near the National Geographic Building along with their availability and rates can be found on the following site: Parking

Metro Info: Alternatively, if you plan to arrive by metro, you can plan your trip using the MTA trip planner. For example, this trip plan leaves Greenbelt Metro station at 9:15am and arrives at Farragut North station at 9:58am: Trip Planner

Hike Details: While completing the HOST hike, each scout will be required to individually write down answers to ten questions and individually take 6 photographs at designated locations. Additionally, each scout must perform a “good turn” and collect litter found during the walk. In order to facilitate this process each scout must bring with him or her the following items:

1) One plastic bag (small grocery type)2) 2 Pencils/Pens3) Camera or ability to take your own 6 photos
4) One Answer card (http://www.ncacbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HOST-_History_Hike_Response_.pdf)
5) Copy of Hike Challenge Questions pamphlet (http://www.ncacbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/History_Hike_Challenge_Quest.pdf)
6) Proper hike clothing, hat

7) Water bottle
8) Remainder of 6 essentials. Snack, whistle, first aid kit, sun protection (shouldn’t need a light).

We will bring a few extra copies of the answer card and challenge questions, but please plan to bring your own copy if possible.

Uniform: Scouts should wear field uniform (previously referred to as class A uniform) during the hike.

"Back to the Pack" Fall Camping Event - Steppingstone Farm Museum
2020-09-25 13:00 - 2020-09-26 08:00 | Steppingstone Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, United States
Please join us for our “Back to the Pack” Camping Event on Sept 25-26 at Steppingstone Farm Museum. This will be our first fall pack meeting and scout re-registration will take place as well as a fun-filled night including a fire with dessert and an outdoor movie. We will not have a formal dinner so please come having eaten dinner prior. We will be tent camping for the night on Steppingstone Museum’s grounds and having a light grab-n-go breakfast in the morning followed by a service project for the museum (project has not been decided yet). Families can arrive anytime after 5pm on Friday and we will plan to be done by noon on Saturday. You are welcome to join us for Friday or Saturday only if your schedule does not permit you to camp overnight. This is a great first camping trip for scout families who have not camped or don’t have much experience and you are also welcome to invite a friend! Use the sign-ups below to indicate you plan to attend. Please ensure you enter on the correct sign-up line as there are 3 options available. Please sign up by Sept. 23rd if you plan to attend.
This event is FREE!
Info sheet: 2020 09 25 – Steppingstone Info Sheet
Reminders for registration:
Dues are $100/scout which cover the full scout year.
Payment via scout account, card, or check is preferred over cash.
Please print BSA medical forms Part A and B, fill out, and bring to registration for all members in your family who will be attending our events/meetings (scouts, siblings, adults). Since all our meetings are off site (not at Grove Presbyterian Church) we need a medical form for each person at any event/meeting. This form has been sent via email but reach out to Kim if you need assistance.

Pack Camping - Calvert Cliffs State Park
2020-08-28 14:00 - 2020-08-30 09:00 | Calvert Cliffs State Park, 10540 H G Trueman Rd MD, Lusby, MD, 20657, United States
Please join us for our summer camping trip to Calvert Cliffs State Park and use the sign-up sheet below to indicate you plan to attend! You can choose to camp Friday night, Saturday night, both nights, or just join us for the day on Saturday. Please sign-up by Friday, August 21st so that we can plan accordingly for food/supplies. All meals are provided. Payment will be collected at time of arrival and check and credit are preferred!
Cost is $5/person per day (i.e. $5/person if you camp 1 night, $10/person if you camp both nights)
We have reserved youth group camping sites #2 & #5 for the weekend. Detailed agenda to be added soon but a highlight of this trip will be fossil (including shark teeth) hunting.
*Dogs are not allowed at the youth group site.
Facilities: Camping is primitive. Showers and flushing toilets are NOT available. Pit toilets are located at sites 5 and 7 and must be shared by all groups. Note that pit toilets are locking, enclosed structures, but there is no running water and the toilets do not flush. Running water is available at the water spigot. A flush toilet and sink are available in the public area of the park.
Park Website: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/calvertcliffs.aspx
Youth Group Sites (our reserved sites are marked with red x):

Info Sheet Calvert Cliffs Info Sheet Aug 2020
We will need to abide by the Governor’s expanded mask policy and maintain social distancing as much as possible. 2020 Expanded Mask Policy Governor
Sign-up here to attend:

Pack Hike - Rocks State Park White Trail Loop
2020-07-18 05:20 - 08:00 | Rocks State Park
Join us for a Pack Hike at Rocks State Park on Saturday, July 18th at 9:30am (plan to meet at 9:20am and head out on trail at 9:30am). We will meet at the Rock Ridge Picnic Area off rocks chrome hill road at the following coordinates (this is also the location of the Park office building):
https://goo.gl/maps/TFcxrcToLA9kh2Ff6
This is considered a moderate hike and about 2.75 miles in length (can be shortened for those that request a shorter hike by taking the red trail)

Don’t forget to bring plenty of water, sun protection, bug spray and it is suggested that you wear supportive footwear due to walking on rocky/uneven trail surface.
Attire – comfortable clothing, Pack activity shirt (class B t-shirt).
Note that we will be visiting the King & Queen Seat area of the park however scouts will only be able to climb safe portions of the rocky structure and with hand-holding from their adult partner and in small groups only!
Please sign up to attend this hike below:

Rank Advancement Walk-Through at Susquehanna State Park
2020-06-12 - 2020-06-13 | Susquehanna State Park Deer Creek Picnic Area, 948 Stafford Rd., Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, United States
We will be hosting a walk-through rank advancement ceremony on Saturday, June 13th at Susquehanna State Park Picnic Area for all scouts. Our formal rank advancement ceremony plans keep getting cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns but we don’t want to delay any further in getting our scouts the awards and achievements they’ve worked so hard to earn. Although this is not an ideal situation and we wish things were different, it’s a way to put closure to this past scout year and begin working on the next year’s rank along with summer activities!
It is important that you attend at your designated time so that we can maintain social distancing requirements and avoid a gathering of more than 10 people at a time (per current Governor’s order). If you have more than one scout, you can choose which time works best for you and attend at that time.
Scouts and their Families in each den should arrive for a walk-through during the following times:
Lions/Tigers/Wolves: Arrive anytime between 10am and 11:30am
Bears/Webelos: Arrive anytime between 11:30am and 12:30pm
Format: Families will drive into parking lot and a pack member will direct you where to park and wait depending on how many cars are ahead of you. You and your scout(s) once given the go-ahead will exit your vehicle to then honor your scout and have him/her receive any outstanding achievements (belt loops or pins), awards, and rank earned. We will have a photo opportunity for scouts and their families along with a few take-home keepsakes.
Pack families need to adhere to social distancing requirements and limit physical contact. All attendees must wear a face covering when within 6 feet of another individual.
Please have your scout dress in field uniform (class A formal uniform).
Please be patient if others have arrived before you creating a wait. We plan to move quickly though with each scout to minimize contact time but want to give each family time to enjoy the moment.
Location:
Susquehanna State Park Deer Creek Picnic Area
948 Stafford Rd. Havre de Grace, MD 21078
*If you are unable to attend this event or do not feel comfortable attending, we can hold onto your scout’s achievements/awards till a later date. Please contact Kim if this is preferred.

C&O Canal Bike-Packing Trip for Webelos/AOL dens
2020-03-05 - 2020-03-08 | MD
Webelos Scouts (Jr. Webelos and AOL dens) and their families are invited to a Webelos C&O Canal Bike-Packing Trip. This event will be held from Friday, March 6th to Sunday, March 8th 2020. See attached info sheet for details. We request you sign-up and pay by Friday, February 28th if you plan to attend. Note that the sign-up sheet has several options for the weekend so please ensure you sign-up correctly with what you plan to do for the weekend. You may need to sign up on more than one line if part of your family is doing one thing, and other family members plan to do something else (for example – scout and parent are camping both nights but other parent is only coming up for the day on Saturday).
Cost: $5/person for the weekend.
Food Provided by Pack: Snack Friday, breakfast/lunch/dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday.
2020 C&O Bikepacking Info Sheet March 2020 draft
Sign-up here to attend:

Delaware Museum of Natural History - Girl Scout and Cub Scout Night
2019-11-09 12:00 - 14:30 | Delaware Museum of Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19807, United States
Check out this fun opportunity on November 9th 5-7:30pm at the Delaware Museum of Natural History! Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts can fulfill a variety of requirements, all while having fun at the Museum! Hands-on activities, games, and live animal encounters will help Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts earn certain requirements towards different Journeys, Badges, and Adventures.
Admission is $10 per person (including leaders and family members).
Register here: https://www.delmnh.org/event/girl-scout-cub-scout-night/?fbclid=IwAR2oY-Lt6VIdZQMgTv8Wx6tcxtVJ7-4i3-LUWcyYIT3chC0vSCheObqk6zg

Camping Trip - Gettysburg Artillery Ridge Campground
2019-10-17 11:00 - 2019-10-20 09:00 | Artillery Ridge Campground & Horse Park, 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
Join us for an exciting trip to Gettysburg! We will be staying at Artillery Ridge Campground & Horse Park Thursday, Oct 17th through Sunday, October 20th which is very close to the Gettysburg National Military Park. You can choose to camp 1, 2 or all 3 nights. We have reserved 5 adjacent tent sites in the Cedar Grove area of the Park. Event details are linked below:
Gettysburg Info Sheet October 2019
Cost to Attend: $5/person per night (ie. camping all three nights = $15/person, camping 1 night = $5/person). Sign up and payment due by Tuesday, October 8th!
Campsite will have full bathhouse nearby with running water/hot showers.
Note that dogs are NOT permitted to camp at the group site.
Campsite Map:
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Campground website: https://www.artilleryridge.com/
Sign-up to attend here (make sure you use correct line item as there are multiple camping options!):

Harford District Fall Camporee (Webelos and AOL dens only)
2019-10-10 - 2019-10-13 | Camp Oest, 1800 Robinson Mill Rd, Darlington, MD, 21034
The Harford District is hosting a Fall Camporee at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation’s Camp Oest Oct 11th-13th. This event is for all Webelos, AOL, and Scouts BSA age groups. The Pack will be subsidizing the cost of this event for all Webelos scouts (Jr. Webelos and AOL dens) and their parents. You have the choice of attending the day event only, camping one night, or camping both nights. We will be camping at the Navajo Canyon site.
Cost is $5 per person per night and sign-up and money is due by Tuesday, October 8th.
Note that it’s preferred that this remain an older scout (webelos) event but if siblings need to attend in order to allow the scout to attend, that is permissible. Family members who are also not camping may visit as long as leadership is aware and plan accordingly. We expect however that each scout attending does have an adult partner with him/her or coordinate in advance for direct supervision. Webelos scouts are permitted to camp without a parent/guardian if parent/guardian signs a permission slip and scout is supervised by another adult. One supervising adult however can only supervise one child other than their own.

This year’s theme is “Scouts BSA Games”. There will be a combination of individual activities and team sports. Individual activities will include push-ups (1 minute time), sit-ups (1 minute time), baseball throw for accuracy, baseball throw for distance, football punt, pass, kick, soccer kick for accuracy, basketball throw for accuracy, 20 yard dash, 50 yard dash, and 100 yard dash. Team games include wiffle ball, soccer, touch football or kick ball.
Sign-up here to attend:

Pack Camping Trip - Susquehannock State Park
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-15 | Susquehannock State Park, 1880 Park Drive, Drumore, PA, 17518, United States
Please join us for our first Fall camping event for 2019-2020 scout year at Susquehannock State Park in Pennsylvania. You can choose to camp 1 night, 2 nights, or attend the day only events on Saturday.
The fee to attend is $5/day per person with any of the above attendance options and all meals will be provided by the Pack. Sign-up and fees due by Tuesday, Sept. 10th! Payment in form of cash, check, credit/debit, or scout account funds.
Event Flier: Susquehannock Camping Info Sheet

Park website: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/SusquehannockStatePark/Pages/default.aspx#FindUs
Park Map: susquehannock state park map dcnr_003062
Our site is right next to the “ball field” located on state park map.
Sign up here to attend:

Webelos/AOL dens outing to Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts
2019-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Sheffield Studios, 13816 Sunnybrook Rd, Phoenix, MD, 21131
All scouts in the webelos and AOL dens (boys and girls) are invited to attend an outing to the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts on Saturday, Sept 7th at 1pm. The visit will last approx. 1 hour. The studio audio engineer will discuss the process of making a music recording and follow up with a quick demo of an actual music recording session. A musician will be present for the recording session. If time remains, the scouts will have the opportunity to record the scout law and/or oath! Registration with sign-up below is required to attend this event. Sign-up is due by Friday, August 30th! There is no cost to attend. Families provide own transportation to studio.
Note that this event is for scouts and their parent(s) in a Webelos/AOL den only due to limited space in the studio. Only 20 people can fit in the studio – if space is limited for parents, they can watch from outside the studio glass barrier. Closer to event date, we will review attendance numbers and determine if siblings can attend as well.
Sign-up here to attend:

Pack Paddling Trip - Swan Creek Aberdeen Proving Ground
2019-08-10 11:00 - 14:00 | MD
Join us on Saturday, August 10th at 3pm for a Pack Paddling Trip up Swan Creek on APG. We will meet at the boat launch before Shore Park adjacent to the APG campground. You are welcome to bring your own boats or you can rent them from APG MWR. Note that scouts/siblings will need to be in a boat with their adult partner for safety unless they demonstrate passing a swim test prior conducted at a BSA summer camp or with our pack leadership. All adults and youth participants must wear a life jacket during this paddle. We will need to know if you plan to rent so that we can reserve the boats ahead of time. Life jackets are included with any rental. Please use the sign-up to indicate if you plan to attend this event and if you will need to rent one or more boats and which style. There is a line to sign-up for attending with your own boats, needing to rent a canoe, needing to rent a single kayak, or needing to rent a tandem (double) kayak. If you need multiple boats to meet your family’s needs, then please sign up on each line item that is applicable. We will be renting from APG MWR with the following prices per their website EquipRental_List2018-2:
Canoe $20

Kayak, Single $20
Kayak, Tandem $25

Kayak/ Canoe Drop off Fee $5
Once we have a better idea of how many people plan to attend, we can discuss the logistics for getting the boats and if the Pack will be able to subsidize the cost of rentals at all.
Please sign-up here:

Pack Event - Family Nature Walk at Harford Glen Park
2019-08-03 05:00 | Harford Glen Park, 502 W Wheel Rd, Bel Air, MD, 21015, United States
Join us for a family nature walk on Saturday, August 3rd at 9am at Harford Glen Park (meet in parking lot). Note that this event is hosted by the Susquehannock Wildlife Society and the Harford Bird Club. There is no fee to attend but donations to the above organizations are welcome.
The Glen is always beautiful and offers diverse habitat in a compact area. Do not miss a chance to see the variety of wildlife species found in this Harford County gem. Two experienced and knowledgeable leaders, Scott McDaniel of the Susquehannock Wildlife Society and Matt Hafner of the Harford Bird Club will help us find and learn about the herps, insects, mammals and birds that this exceptional site offers.
Please sign-up below if you plan to attend:

Cub Scout Resident Summer Camp at Broad Creek - Webelos Week
2019-07-27 - 2019-08-03 | Camp Saffran, 1929 Susquehanna Hall Rd, Whiteford, MD, 21160
Cub Scout Resident Summer Camp at Broad Creek (Camp Saffran) will be held for Webelos July 28-Aug 3 2019. The theme this year is Wild Wild West.

Cost:
$100.00 per Adult
$325.00 per Female Cub Scout
$325.00 per Male Cub Scout
$325.00 per Sibling Cub Scout Age or Older
$100.00 per Sibling Under Cub Scout Age

** Cub Scouts attending District Day Camps and Cub Camp at Broad Creek can receive a 20% discount on their Broad Creek registration.

Early Discount:
Before 5/16/2019 a discount of $25.00 will apply to all Female Cub Scout Registrants.
Before 5/16/2019 a discount of $25.00 will apply to all Male Cub Scout Registrants.
Before 5/16/2019 a discount of $25.00 will apply to all Sibling Cub Scout Age or Older Registrants.

Late fee:
After 7/16/2019 a fee of $25.00 will apply to all Female Cub Scout Registrants.
After 7/16/2019 a fee of $25.00 will apply to all Male Cub Scout Registrants.
After 7/16/2019 a fee of $25.00 will apply to all Sibling Cub Scout Age or Older Registrants.

Camp website: http://www.baltimorebsa.org/summer-camp/cub-camp/about-cub-camp/56629

Register here:

https://baltimorebsa.doubleknot.com/event/2019-cub-scout-summer-camp-session-6-july-28-august-3-2019/2306827

Pack Tubing Event - Deer Creek Rocks State Park
2019-07-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Rocks State Park – Wilson’s Picnic Area, 3805 Saint Clair Bridge Rd, Street, Maryland, 21236, United States
Please join us on Sunday, July 21st for an exciting day of tubing on Deer Creek in Rocks State Park. We will plan to meet at 1pm at the Wilson’s Picnic Area, inflate our tubes, and walk (less than a mile) to the Hill’s Grove Picnic Area to launch. We will float down river and exit near our vehicles. You will need to come with your own inflatable water floats/tubes. The Pack does not have any to loan out. They can be purchased inexpensively at local stores (Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon.com with Prime Shipping, etc).
Please note that there is a small fee ($3/Maryland vehicle) to enter the picnic area where we will be parking.
Map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Documents/Rocks_Map.pdf
Meeting address: 3805 Saint Clair Bridge Road, Street, MD
Sign-up below to attend:

Pack Event - Camping at Assateague State Park
2019-07-12 10:00 - 2019-07-14 07:00 | Assateague State Park, 6915 STEPHEN DECATUR HIGHWAY, BERLIN, MD, 21811, United States
Join us for a summer Pack camping trip to Assateague State Park on the Eastern Shore of MD (Berlin, MD) July 12-14th. This is tent camping only – no RVs or pop-up campers allowed on site.
Cost to attend:
Scouts, Siblings, Adults are all $5/night ($5 per person to camp 1 night, $10 per person to camp 2 nights). Sign-up and all money is due by Tuesday, July 2nd!
Description of Assateauge State Park from their website: Assateague State Park is Maryland’s only oceanfront park. It is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Sinepuxent Bay on the west. Its two miles of ocean beaches offer swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. The bayside offers visitors the chance to explore secluded coves by canoe or kayak. The marsh areas have a variety of wildlife, including deer, waterfowl and feral horses.

Restroom Facilities: An outside rinse platform is located adjacent to the camping area. Restrooms and showers are available in the Day Use Bathhouse a short walk away.
We have reserved Youth Group Site 1 – see map below.

Check in time is anytime after 2pm Friday and Check out is by 11am Sunday.
Agenda and meal menu will be added once further planning for this trip has taken place!
Sign-up to attend below:

Pack Event - Overnight Visit on the Battleship New Jersey Museum
2019-06-15 13:00 - 2019-06-16 08:00 | Battleship New Jersey Museum, 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ, 08103, United States
Join us for an overnight on the legendary Battleship New Jersey located in Camden, New Jersey (across the Delaware River very close proximity to Philadelphia) on Saturday, June 15th. The arrival time for the overnight is between 5pm and 6:30pm Saturday and will end at noon on Sunday. The overnight includes, dinner, breakfast, overnight accommodations, guide led tour of the ship, overnight encampment patch, morning and evening colors (flag ceremony). and time for a self guided tour Sunday morning. Minimum age for this event is 6 years old so please keep that in mind when signing up to attend as young siblings will not be allowed on the ship (museum policy not something we put in place).
This trip was just added to the Pack’s calendar this year because of the amazing outcome of our Fall popcorn fundraiser. We exceeded our fundraising goal and are able to support sending any scout who sold over $1,000 total sales on this trip for free – the scouts who qualify will be listed in the email you received regarding this event. Adult partners and siblings are required to pay their own way to attend. The cost for Adult partners and siblings is $69 each. This event is open to the entire Pack and therefore, if your scout(s) did not earn this trip with popcorn sales, he or she can still attend at a cost of $69 each.
The Pack needs to reserve our spot on the ship by paying $20 per person non-refundable deposit and therefore we need preliminary attendance numbers by Tuesday, January 15th. We will be collecting $20/person down payment from you for those attending (no down payment needed for scouts who earned this for free) by this date as well to hold your spot. The remaining total ($49/person) will be due by April 30th.
If you sign-up but need to cancel before the April 30th deadline, you will receive your $20 down payment back in full however if you cancel afterwards, we cannot guarantee a refund. Once we make our booking, we are only able to add additional numbers to our headcount if space is available on the ship and therefore you are encouraged to sign-up in advance if you are hopeful of attending because we may not be able to add spots later. It’s easier to cancel spots as long as we know well in advance.
There is an additional $12.50 fee per vehicle to park in the Camden City Parking Authority Garage designated for Battleship overnight parking.
Additional information about overnights on the Battleship New Jersey can be found at the museum’s website: https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/visit/overnights/
Note that the ship’s birthing areas for sleeping arrangements will be co-ed (families sleep together) but there are separate male and female bathrooms.

We will be meeting up in Philadelphia to sight-see earlier in the day Saturday for those interested (optional) – see that event on website for details.
The overnight museum trip is a rain or shine event.
Please use the following sign-up sheet to attend this event. Please sign-up all who plan to attend even if your scout’s fee is covered…we need to know that you plan to attend. Preliminary sign-ups and down payment fees due January 15th!

Scout Walk through Independence National Historical Park - Philadelphia
2019-06-15 06:00 - 11:00 | Independence Hall Visitor Center, 599 Market St, Philadelphia, MD, 19106, United States
Please join us in Philadelphia for a scout walk through the Independence National Historical Park on June 15th. We will meet at the Independence Visitor Center (Corner of Sixth and Market Streets) at 9:45am to begin our walk at 10am (please plan accordingly for time required to park). We will plan to conclude our walk by 3pm (time flexible based on desires of our group). Lunch will be on your own. Please sign-up by Tuesday, June 11th if you plan to attend this walk so that we have time to plan specific stops based on our group size (see below for the general locations we plan to visit). Note that there is no fee to attend the walk with the Pack but parking, food, and other personal purchases are not covered.
Parking is available at the Autopark at Independence Mall (underground garage located directly below the Independence Visitor Center – $21 for 10 hours) http://www.philapark.org/autopark-at-independence-mall/ located at:
5th & Market Streets
41 North 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Other parking opportunities exist so please do your research prior to determine what will fit your needs the best.
We will plan to start our walk at the Independence Visitor Center and stops along the way will be:
Independence Hall (may be able to get walk-up tickets to attend a tour but they are only given out on day of starting at 8:45am and therefore, we will have to see if there are tickets available when we arrive)
Liberty Bell Center
Independence Square
The Second Bank of the United States
Carpenter’s Hall
Franklin Court
Christ Church
Independence National Historical Park Info: https://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm
*Note that this event will take place prior to the Battleship New Jersey Overnight event but all are welcome to attend this portion of the day even if not staying for the Battleship event. Registration is closed for the Battleship event.
Sign up below to attend this scout walk through Independence National Historical Park:

Pack Hike - North Park Joe K's Trail Havre de Grace
2019-06-11 14:30 - 16:00 | North Park, 817 Conesteo Street, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, United States
Join us for our first summer event on Tuesday, June 11th which will be a hike along the Joe K’s Trail at North Park in Havre de Grace! We will meet at 6:30pm. You can park at the Park Drive parking lot which is to the left from the Susquehanna Lock House Museum address provided in this post.
We will plan to perform a litter clean-up service project along the hike as well. The Pack will provide bags and gloves.
Please sign-up to attend below:

Elk Neck State Park Day Event and Camping Trip
2019-05-10 14:00 - 2019-05-12 09:00 | Elk Neck State Park, 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD, 21901, United States
Join us at Elk Neck State Park on Saturday, May 11th for a fun-filled day of hiking and sightseeing with optional camping at the youth group campsite Friday and Saturday nights (can choose to camp 1 or both nights). We will be meeting at the youth group campsite to depart at 11am for the Saturday hiking event and we will take a lunch with us. If you are not camping, please come with a bagged lunch/snacks/drinks so that you have something to eat when we stop for a break. Campers will be provided with a bagged lunch option to take along.
* Additional information regarding the hike will be added once we finalize the plans!
Please wear class B uniform (Pack t-shirt) for the Saturday day event.
Cost for Campers:
Scouts FREE, siblings $5/night, adults $5/night
Sign-ups and Fees are due by Tuesday, April 30th!
Map of Elk Neck State Park and Campground Map:
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Elk Neck State Park Campground Map ENSP_campmap
Information for Campers:
The Pack has reserved Youth Group Sites “Red Fox” and “River Otter” which are both to the left of the driveway entrance.
The bathroom is approx. 150 feet away from the campsites and has full running water and showers.
No pets are allowed at the group campsite (they are allowed in day use areas of park but not our group site)
Sign-up for the day event and camping here:

Harpers Ferry Pack Camping Event - Treehouse Campground at Maple Tree
2018-10-19 10:00 - 2018-10-21 09:00 | The Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree Campground, 20716 Townsend Road, Rohrersville, MD, 21779, United States
Overview: Join us for our premier fall camping trip to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The Pack will camp two nights from Friday, 19 October to Sunday 21 October. The group will enter the Harpers Ferry National park and complete a scenic hike on Saturday morning followed by a visit to historic Harpers Ferry on Saturday afternoon. Scouts will have the opportunity to complete the Harpers Ferry Heritage Trail program during our walking tour of the town as well as speak with a guide at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy headquarters. At camp we will have some games and crafts for the scouts to complete as well as a fun team-building event for everyone!
Campground Notes: We will be staying at the Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree Campground in Rohrersville, MD and have reserved the Camp Pavilion which is furnished with a small stage, electricity, and large adjacent cook house to use during our stay. We will have space along the outside of the pavilion to set up our tents. There is a bathroom with flushable toilets/running water and both indoor and outdoor heated showers. Cost for scouts and siblings is $5/night and adults $10/night and includes all meals from Dinner Friday through Breakfast on Sunday. Check-in is anytime after 2pm Friday and Check out is by 1pm Sunday.
Maps/Address: Address for campground is: 20716 Townsend Rd, Rohrersville, MD 21779.
Address for visitor center is: 171 Shoreline Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Detailed Google map with all points of interest for our hike and the heritage trail is located here: Harpers Ferry Google Map

Agenda:

Friday afternoon: Arrive to Treehouse Camp anytime after 2pm. We plan to have dinner around 6pm. We will play some group games and launch rockets (weather permitting). If it rains we will use the pavilion and work on one of the craft projects. This time will also be a great opportunity for scouts to meet with their dens to discuss any scout achievements that may be completed during the weekend.
Saturday morning: We will be starting breakfast at 7:00 am so that we can depart the campsite early and enter the park when it opens at 9:00 am. Families joining us on Saturday morning can either meet us at camp early or meet at the visitor center at 9:00am. The primary activity for Saturday morning will be completing one of two hike options. The entire group will meet at the Harpers Ferry visitor center and parking lot at approximately 9:00am where we will board a park service shuttle taking us to lower Harpers Ferry. There is a parking fee of $10 per vehicle entering the national park that you will be responsible to pay; however, if you keep your receipt the Pack will reimburse you. Additionally, if you are a parent of a fourth grader, you are eligible to receive a free National Park pass good for one full year (every kid in a park). After riding the shuttle bus to town, the entire group will walk approximately 1 mile across the Potomac river and Westbound on the C&O canal trail before splitting into two hiking groups.
A majority of the group will hike the “Overlook Cliff Trail” section of the Maryland Heights trail. This is a 3 mile out and back hike to a rock face overlooking Harpers Ferry. The hike follows a civil war military road 700′ uphill in the first mile before descending 300′ on a narrower path to the overlook in the last 1/2 mile. The hike may be challenging for our youngest scouts but we will set our pace based on the slowest hiker and will not leave anyone behind. Additional details are located at the following link: Overlook Cliff Trail.
Hikers that would prefer to stay on flat terrain may continue to walk on the C&O canal trail and experience views of the canal and the Potomac River. The river has several rock outcrops in this area creating some white water. There are likely to be rafters and other paddlers taking on this section of the river.
Regardless of which hike you participate in, you will bring your lunch with you and eat it during the hike. The group will aim to meet back at the Point in Harpers Ferry at approximately 1:00-1:30 pm.
Saturday Afternoon: The group will tour the historic Harpers Ferry town by completing the Harpers Ferry Historic Trail program. This trail is an approximately 2 mile self-guided walking tour that visits numerous sites in Harpers Ferry to include the Armory Square, John Brown’s Fort, and several small museums/historic shops. Scouts that complete this program will earn a commemorative Harpers Ferry Heritage Trail patch. Additional information about the Heritage Trail is located at the following link: Harpers Ferry Heritage Trail Guide
At the approximate half-way point on this walk, we will stop and take a break at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy headquarters. Scouts will have an opportunity to view a 3D topographical map of the entire AT, speak with a trail guide, and learn about the history of the AT.
A majority of the locations on this trail are within a half mile of the shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off so scouts that are unable to complete the walking tour may return to the campground via the bus at any time.
Saturday Evening: The entire group will return to the campground by approximately 5:00 pm where we will prepare dinner and relax for the evening. Scouts that have not already done so will have a chance to create a paracord neckerchief slide. Additionally, all scouts will participate in a team-building exercise that will be a lot of fun. After dinner, we will have a campfire program where scouts will have an opportunity to participate in skits/run-ons or tell a joke or short story to keep us entertained.
Sunday Morning: There are no formal activities planned for Sunday morning but the pack is welcome to stay at the campground until checkout at 2:00 pm. This time may serve as a good opportunity for scouts to meet within their dens to discuss any achievements that were completed during the weekend.
Menu:

Friday dinner: bbq chicken, baked beans, pasta salad, macaroni salad, corn.
Saturday breakfast: pancakes, eggs, sausage, oatmeal.
Saturday lunch: sandwiches (turkey, ham, PBJ) chips, fruit snacks, apples, banannas.
Saturday dinner: chili, chicken and dumplings, hot dogs, rice, green beans. Possible extra sides from Friday.
Sunday breakfast: quiche, bacon, pancakes, eggs, oatmeal.
Desserts: lava cake, cobbler, s’mores, brownies.
Drinks: OJ, apple juice, water, lemonade, coffee, tea

General Camping Notes:
Dress code for this event will be class B uniform (T-shirt) if you have one otherwise just wear comfortable clothes (we will be placing an order for new T-shirts soon so don’t worry if you don’t have one for this trip). Pack 802 requests that all scouts bring their six essentials with them on every outing, but most importantly all scouts must have a water bottle. We will be on our feet for most of the day on Saturday and everyone will need to drink water. Similarly, please wear comfortable shoes. The weather for the weekend looks generally nice but there is a chance of a small amount of rain Friday night into Saturday morning. Unless the weather becomes hazardous we will stay on schedule and start our hike in the rain. Having a rain jacket and a change of clothes in your pack would be a good idea. Finally, the weather is likely to be even cooler in Western MD than at home so please be prepared with layers of clothing. If you are a cold sleeper, you may want to consider wearing thermal pajamas while you sleep to stay warm. If you have additional questions about camping, please visit the camping 101 section of the website or email the Cubmaster at cubmaster@pack802md.com.
Please use the following sign-up to attend this event:

Let me know if you have questions!
~ Kim

Harford District Fall Camporee (Webelos/AOL only)
2018-10-11 - 2018-10-14 | Camp Oest, 1800 Robinson Mill Rd, Darlington, MD, 21034
The Harford District is hosting a Fall Camporee at Camp Oest Oct 12-14th. The theme this year is “Building Leadership” and this event is for all Webelos, AOL and Boy Scout age groups. The Pack will be subsidizing the cost of this event for all Webelos scouts (Jr. Webelos and AOL dens) and their parents. You have the choice of attending the day event only, camping one night, or camping both nights. We will have campsite “Navajo Canyon” which is the same site we’ve had the last two years at the Spring Camporee.

Sign-up and Payment is due by Tuesday, Oct 2nd so that we have time to report our final head count to the District.

Cost for scouts is $5.00 per night. Cost for adults is $10.00/night. This covers campsite, meals, and day event fee. Note that if you only plan to attend the Saturday day events – you can do so however the cost is $5/scout and $5/adult and lunch will be provided at the campsite.
There will be games throughout the day. Examples of some activities will be: orienteering, physical fitness, knot tying, teamwork, first aid. Our Webelos Dens (Jr. Webelos & AOL) will be camping together at this event and we will be cooking our own food. This is a great opportunity for the older scouts to experience the outdoors together and work toward their specific achievements as well as learn from and interact with Boy Scouts during the activities.
Please use the sign-up below to attend this event and be sure to choose whether you are camping both nights, camping Friday only, camping Saturday only, or attending day only events:

Den Meetings
2018-10-09 14:30 - 16:00 | Grove Presbyterian Church, 50 East Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, MD, 21001, United States
Regularly scheduled Den meetings at Grove.

Harford District Roundtable
2018-10-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD, 21001, United States
Attend the District Roundtable to meet and share information with other local scouters. There will be Den Leader & Cubmaster training along with IOLS orientation available at this session. All interested parents and leaders are invited to attend!

Harford District Camporall at Broad Creek
2018-09-28 13:00 - 2018-09-30 08:00 | Broad Creek, 1929 Susquehanna Hall Road, Whiteford, MD, 21160, United States
Harford District is hosting a Camporall for Broad Creek’s 70th year celebration. Per the district flier there will be boating, shooting sports, hikes, volleyball, basketball, demonstrations, etc planned for scouts to participate in and can expect much of the day to run similar to cub fun day and camporee layout if you are familiar with those events from prior years. The cost per person if registering with district individually to attend is $15 per person for the weekend if supplying your own food or $40 per person if you take part in dining hall meal service. Our Pack will not be registering as a unit for this event, however scouts are encouraged to attend individually with his/her family.
The last day to register for this event on district website is 9/22!
Please click the following link to register and pay on the Broad Creek BSA website:
http://pop._www.broadcreekbsa.org/event/70th-anniversary-camporall/2374795
Please sign up here as well so the Pack leaders know you are attending:

Gunpowder Falls State Park - Camp Wood Camping Event
2018-09-21 13:00 - 2018-09-23 07:00 | Gunpowder State Park Camp Wood
Overview: Please join us for our first fall camping trip of 2018 at Camp Wood, located in Gunpowder Falls State Park (Hereford Area). The Pack will be tent camping from Friday evening to Sunday morning but your family has the option to attend one night, both nights, or just for the day on Saturday. We will be providing dinner Friday, three meals and snacks on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Cost is $5 for scouts and siblings per night, and $10 for adults per night.
Agenda:

Friday Evening: Families may arrive at camp anytime on Friday evening but our target arrival time for the pack trailer is ~6:00pm. The parking lot is approximately 1/4 mile walk from the campground so we will be required to carry/wheel all of our equipment in. We have a couple of wagons available to help transport gear. We appreciate assistance unloading the trailer and setting up camp. We will plan to begin dinner as soon as camp is setup.
Saturday Morning: We will plan to serve breakfast between 8:00-9:00 am. Following clean-up, the scouts will have an opportunity to learn and practice various scout skills including tent setup, knots, fire building, water purification, basic first aid, and plant/animal identification. We will perform these skills in small groups using a round-robin approach and will incorporate a few games to keep it fun.
Saturday Afternoon: We will plan to cook and serve lunch between 12:00-1:00 pm. We will have a little down-time after lunch and will plan to start a hike around 2:00pm. We will complete an approximate 2-3 mile hike along the Gunpowder River. While not mandatory, scouts should get in the habit of having their six essentials with them whenever we are hiking. Six essentials include (water, trail food, sunscreen, whistle, first aid kit, and a light).
Saturday Evening: Before dinner, we will have time for some group games at the campground. We will plan to cook and serve dinner around 6:00 pm. Following dinner we will have a campfire program which will include some songs, scout and leader skits, and other entertainment. We will also use this opportunity to hand out several special awards earned by our scouts over the summer.
Sunday Morning: We will cook and serve breakfast between 8:00-9:00 am on Sunday. We plan to break camp shortly after breakfast on Sunday morning and appreciate assistance with cleanup and loading the trailer.

Menu:

Drinks: Water, kool-aid, coffee, and tea
Friday dinner: Dutch oven pizza and salad
Saturday breakfast: Dutch oven egg casserole, pancakes, sausage
Saturday lunch: Peanut-butter and jelly, grilled cheese, turkey, chips and watermelon
Saturday dinner: Hot dogs, burgers, beans, mac n cheese and green beans.
Sunday breakfast: Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon
Desserts: S’mores, cobbler, dutch oven brownies

Facilities Notes:
There are restrooms on-site with electric lights, flushing toilets, and potable water; however, there are no showers at this location. Your family may want to consider bringing wet wipes. Additionally, the campground is located about 1/4 mile from the parking area so all equipment must be carried or wheeled in. Finally, there is a possibility that some of the ground surrounding the campground will be soft because of the high level of rain we have experienced lately. We completed a site survey on Tuesday, 18 September, and there was some standing water in a few of the lowest areas. I’m hopeful that the water will be gone by Friday night but the ground may still be soft. Having a tarp or ground cloth under your tent can help to mitigate this.
Directions:
Via I-83. From I-83N, take exit 27 to route 137 East (Mt. Caramel Rd). Proceed for about 1/2 mile and turn left on York Rd Northbound. After passing the Herford High School, turn left on Bunker Hill Rd. Bunker Hill Rd transitions from a paved road into a narrow dirt/gravel road so drive carefully. The campground parking lot is at the end of Bunker Hill Rd.
Via Fallston. From I-95S, take MD-152N (Mountain Rd) to Fallston. Turn left on Hess Rd and continue onto Monkton Rd. Turn right on York Rd. Northbound. After passing the Herford High School, turn left on Bunker Hill Rd. Bunker Hill Rd transitions from a paved road into a narrow dirt/gravel road so drive carefully. The campground parking lot is at the end of Bunker Hill Rd.
Google map directions from Aberdeen are provided below:
Google Maps Driving Directions
Gunpowder Camp Wood Map

Pack Picnic at Steppingstone Museum with Service Project
2018-08-25 09:00 | Steppingstone Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre de Grace, MD, 21078, United States
Please join us for a Pack Event at Steppingstone Museum to get us all back together again before the new scout year begins! We will meet at the Museum at 1pm to start with a service project and then have a picnic afterwards (approx. 3pm depending on how long it takes to complete our service project) along with a fun activity or two.
Sign-up for this event is due by Tues. 8/21 to allow us enough time to purchase the food/supplies.
The Pack will provide the grill meat (hot dogs, burgers, chicken) and we are asking for each family to bring an item to share. Please use the two sign-ups below (one to sign-up to attend and one to sign up for what you plan to bring).
The service project will consist of beautifying the Museum’s Tractor Playspace. The Playspace has several small lawnmowers and tractors parked on it that could use a wash and wax. This area is popular for the Fall Harvest event so it is a great time to get them sparkling!
Please use the sign-ups below:

Washington DC Day Trip
2018-08-19 06:15 | National Geographic Museum, 1145 17th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20036, United States
Join us for a day trip to Washington, DC. We will be completing the History of Scouting Trail (HOST) walk followed by visits to the National Museum of Natural History and Air and Space Museum.
More information about the HOST walk can be found at: https://www.ncacbsa.org/activitiesevents/host-hike/history-hike/

Overview and Cost: During our visit we will complete an approximate 2-mile walk called the History of Scouting Trail (HOST) followed by visits to the national mall area and some of the Smithsonian Museums. There is no cost to participate in this event aside from parking/public transportation, individual food expenses, and souvenirs. There are no fees to enter the museums that we plan to visit. The Pack will purchase award medals for all of the scouts that complete this hike in accordance with the instructions. Scouts can earn the History of Scouting Trail Hike Medal by completing 85% or more of the activities associated with the hike.

Meeting Location and Time: We will begin the walk outside of the National Geographic Museum promptly at 10:30 am. If you would like to drive to Washington, there are numerous parking garages in the vicinity of the walk start with costs approximately $15-$20 for the day. Alternatively, the Farragut North Metro station on the Red Line is approximately one block from the trail start. However you plan to get to the start, please provide yourself plenty of time and plan to arrive at the National Geographic Museum no later than 10:15 so that we can begin our walk promptly at 10:30am.

Parking Info: If you plan to park, a list of garages near the National Geographic Building along with their availability and rates can be found on the following site: https://www.ecolonial.com/parkers/parking-locator/?pm_s=National+Geographic+Museum%2C+17th+Street+Northwest%2C+Washington%2C+DC%2C+USA

Metro Info: Alternatively, if you plan to arrive by metro, you can plan your trip using the MTA trip planner. For example, this trip plan leaves Greenbelt Metro station at 9:08am and arrives at Farragut North station at 9:58am: https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/trip-planner-results.cfm?locationLatLng=&destinationLatLng=&location=GREENBELT&destination=FARRAGUT+NORTH+METRO+STATION&travelby-trip-planner=CLR&arrdep-trip-planner=A&hour-leaving-trip-planner=10&minute-leaving-trip-planner=00&period-leaving-trip-planner=AM&month-leaving-trip-planner=8&day-leaving-trip-planner=19&route-trip-planner=T&walk-distance-trip-planner=.75

Hike Map: The following map includes a detailed list of every point of interest along the HOST hike, places where the scouts are required to answer questions, places where scouts are required to take a photo, and turn-by-turn directions of our route. Based on the map, I anticipate finishing the walk at approximately 12:00 noon at Freedom Plaza.
Washington DC H.O.S.T. Hike – Google My Maps

Washington DC H.O.S.T. Hike – Google My Maps
Washington DC H.O.S.T. Hike

Hike Details: While completing the HOST hike, each scout will be required to individually write down answers to ten questions and individually take 6 photographs at designated locations. Additionally, each scout must perform a “good turn” and collect litter found during the walk. In order to facilitate this process each scout must bring with him or her the following items:

1) One plastic bag (small grocery type)2) 2 Pencils/Pens3) Camera or ability to take your own 6 photos
4) One Answer card (http://www.ncacbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HOST-_History_Hike_Response_.pdf)
5) Copy of Hike Challenge Questions pamphlet (http://www.ncacbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/History_Hike_Challenge_Quest.pdf)
6) Proper hike clothing, hat
7) Water bottle
8) Remainder of 6 essentials. Snack, whistle, first aid kit, sun protection (shouldn’t need a light).

We will bring a few extra copies of the answer card and challenge questions, but please plan to bring your own copy if possible. The instructions request that scouts complete the walk in uniform; however, it will likely be hot and humid and I would rather the scouts be safe and comfortable than be in uniform. Class A uniform is optional if you want to look classy while completing the hike, Class B T-shirts or other comfortable scout-related clothing is recommended.

Lunch: At the conclusion of the hike, we will make our way to the national mall area where we will take a break for lunch. There are typically numerous food trucks available with a variety of food options in this area. If you do not want to buy your lunch, you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Please come prepared with either a packed lunch or money to buy lunch as the Pack will not be providing food on this trip.

Museums: Following lunch, we will have the option of viewing the national mall area and/or visiting some of the Smithsonian Museums to include the Museum of Natural History and/or the Air and Space Museum. Ideally we will remain as a group and have the opportunity to view both museums but I advise parents to monitor the ability of their own scouts and be prepared to break when necessary. Everything looks much closer than it really is on the map and there will be a lot of walking above and beyond the hike. I anticipate easily clocking over 5 miles during the hike and our museum visits. Please plan for your return to either a metro center or your parking garage.
