Scouts worked on advancements, practiced knots, played Kahoots to prepare for the Klondike Derby and watched 2 cyber chip presentations. Please attend next Monday for a cold weather camping demonstration from Mr. Walsh.
Upcoming Events
Pack 623 Pinewood Derby Volunteer Opportunity!
Friday Jan 27, 5-7pm help check in and inspect cars
Saturday Jan 28th, 9-11am help run races and keep kids busy
Wear your Class A’s!
Mackinac Trip info
Our time at Mackinac is July 15-22, 2023. It is $200 per Scout. Attend an In-person info session, Q&A, Signup: Feb 16 or Feb 21, 2023 7pm at the Church. We could use one or two more adults for this trip.
Feb 10-11, 2023
Klondike Derby! Bring trophies from last year to put on your sled to defend your victory!
Feb 12th Scout Sunday
Scouts wear Class A’s and help with the service. Arrive at 9:30am to set up and do some work before the 10:30am service. They will usher, hold doors, welcome guests and help in any other ways requested. Doughnuts!
Summer Camp!
We need to decide quickly what camp to go to this summer and need at least 2 adults to lead it. We can’t sign up without the leaders so tell Bobby Hill or Kurt Sparkman if you want to lead quickly! Here are some dates and prices for camps we are considering.
D-Bar-A $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 3 hrs away
Session #1 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET
Gerber $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 2 hrs away
Session #1
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-02-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-08-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #3
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #4
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-16-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-22-2023 12:00 PM ET
Tamarak $335 for Youth, $125 for Leaders about 1 hr away
Scouts BSA Week 1
June 18th – 24th
Scouts BSA Week 2
June 25th – July 1st
Scouts BSA Week 3
July 9th – 15th
Scouts BSA Week 4
July 16th – 22nd
Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.