A quick reminder that the Pack will hold its own Kub Kar races on Tuesday Feb 7th 2012. Bring your Kub Kar… they do not need to be finished.
The Dartmouth Area races will take place on Saturday 25 Feb 2012 . More details to follow.
This is a reminder that the Cub Scouts will be finishing their Lair sheets tonight. They are to bring additional clothing that can get dirty along with their uniform.
As you may have heard, Scouts Canada is currently reviewing our five core programs (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, and Rover Scouts) and we want your input!
The "Program Review Youth Survey" is already underway, but we really need to hear from more Youth!
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes and give Scouts Canada vital feedback. The survey will close on Sunday, February 5, 2012.
Here’s the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SC_Youth_Survey_2012
Parents/Guardians can help their Cub Scouts take the survey.
On Tuesday, Cubs received their Kub Kar kits.
Did you know that Kub Kar is an old Scouting traditions going back more than 30 years?Cubs all across Canada and in the US design a vehicle starting from a block of wood, carve or cut it into a desirable shape and then race it against other Cubs. Cubs learn how to use woodworking tools and important aspects of wood shop safety while under the supervision of leaders and adults. The work can qualify for badge requirements for the Tawny Star, the Carpenter Badge and the Handicraft Badge.
Kub Kars are to be made by Cubs – not the adult helper. Initial cuts by adults are permitted but all finishing, that is shaping and painting, is to be done by the Cub.
Avoid embarrassment at race day… follow the rules included in the Kub Kar Kit. Last year, some of the wood blocks came out of the box longer than the permitted length. Please check yours to avoid surprises.
Important dates:
Maritime Hobbies & Crafts have the complete line of Pinewood Derby items for kub kars. These include supplies, tools, weights, wheel axel lubricants, decals, car designs, accessories, etc… This store is located at 1521 Grafton St, Halifax NS, B3J 2B9. Their phone number is 423-8870.
The Pack hike scheduled for tonight is cancelled. Trails and their approaches are very icy. The risk of falling and hurting oneself tonight is too high.
The Pack will still meet and we will work on the Trailcraft and Hiking badge and talk about:
Cub Scouts are to bring their survival/first aid kit to the meeting.
The Pack will be going on a hike in the Portland Estates trail system tomorrow evening. Cub Scouts are to dress for the weather and must bring/wear the following items with them:
Drop off and pick up will be at the regular times in front of the school. The event will be conducted rain, snow or shine unless there is extreme weather conditions.
Please mark your calendar for the weekend of 18 to 20 May. We will be heading to Camp Harris for an exciting weekend.
Note that the Cub Scout Pack does not meet if the school is closed – check the Halifax Regional School Board web site for school cancellation information or call (902) 464-INFO(4636). If a field trip is scheduled on a Cub Scout meeting evening, we will inform you around 3pm.
Happy New Year – may 2012 bring you and your loved ones peace, health, and prosperity.
Cub Scout activities resume tonight. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Please ensure the Cub Scouts are at the Halifax Planetarium in their uniform for a 6:45pm start tonight.
The Halifax Planetarium is located in Rm. 118 at the South end of the (Sir James) Dunn Building, which lies beside Coburg Road; this appears as building C260 near the top of the Dalhousie Studley Campus Map at http://fm.dal.ca/campusmap You may enter from the East side of the building, where there is free parking after 7 p.m., or from the West side off Lord Dalhousie Drive.
It takes 10-15 min. for the eyes to properly adapt to the darkness in the planetarium and permit the viewer to appreciate the display of projected stars. Any extraneous light may
immediately ruin the viewing. So:
