Re: Cub Summer Activities

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> Hi Don,
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> Congratulations and good luck on becoming a Cub Master!
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> Our Pack has run a successful summer program for several years.
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> In June, we go to our local baseball stadium for a game. They actually
> have this set up as Scout Night! We also have a Bike Rodeo where we ask
> our local police dept. to run it.
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> In July, we have a fun family night at our local FunScape (an indoor
> amusement center). We also count our summer camp program as one of our
> Pack summertime activities.
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> In August, we have a fun family night at a local putt-putt course and then
> we have a family picnic combined with our Raingutter Regatta.
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> So, we plan two activities per month so that each Cub has an opportunity
> to attend at least one each month and therefore earn their Summertime
> Award.
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> Just be sure you have other parents out there willing to help organize
> these events.
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> Our events don't take much organizing with the exception of our Raingutter
> Regatta. Basically you just need a parent to keep track of attendance,
> someone to arrange dates and group rates, someone to maybe make
> certificates (for the rodeo and regatta), someone to organize the food for
> a picnic, etc.
>
> Hope this all helps and good luck! It's important to have a summertime
> program to keep kids interested and willing to continue in Scouting!
>
I also wanted to let you know of another list geared specifically toward Cub
Scouts. It's not as active as Scouts-L but your posts are always responded
to. It is called Cub Scout Talk and you can subscribe at
http://www.onelist.com. Just do a search for Cub Scout Talk.

> Mary
> Committee Chair
> Pack 180
> North Syracuse NY
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