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Pack 187 Winter-Spring 2012 Meetings & Events

January 2012

Friday, January 6 7:00pm—Regular Weekly Pack Meeting

Friday, January 13 7:00pm—Regular Weekly Pack Meeting

Friday, January 20 7:00pm—Regular Weekly Pack Meeting

Saturday, January 21 10am—Pinewood Derby Cars Cut Day

Friday, January 27 7:00pm—Regular Weekly Pack Meeting

Saturday, January 28 2:00pm—Ice Skating at Aviator Sports Complex (with Boy Scouts)

February 2012

Thursday, February 2 7:30pm—Cub Scout Leaders Meeting

Fall 2010 Meetings & Events

September, 2010

Boy Scouts Weekly Meeting 9/16 7:00-9:00 PM
Cub Scouts Weekly Meeting 9/17 7:00-9:00 PM
Boy Scouts Weekly Meeting 9/23 7:00-9:00 PM
Cub Scouts Weekly Meeting 9/24 7:00-9:00 PM
Boy Scouts Weekly Meeting 9/30 7:00-9:00 PM

October, 2010

Cub Scouts Weekly Meeting 10/1 7:00-9:00 PM
Catholic Retreat 10/1-10/4
Boy Scouts Weekly Meeting 10/7 7:00-9:00 PM
Cub Scouts Weekly Meeting 10/8 7:00-9:00 PM
Boy Scouts Weekly Meeting 10/14 7:00-9:00 PM

What to Pack for a Group Camping Trip

Before packing, check the weather forecast for the area where you will be. Make sure all items are labeled with your child's name. Make sure your child can identify his/her pack and knows what is in it! Note: this list was created as a checklist in order to not forget anything so it is all-inclusive. You don't necessarily need every item, every trip. Use your own best judgment and remember to check the weather forecast.

Essential Gear

Flashlight (good quality) Optional: headlamp flashlight
Extra batteries for all battery-powered equipment (in a ziplock bag)
Sleeping bag/bedroll Optional: waterproof pad in case of night accidents
Mess kit (bowl/plate, cup/mug, fork, knife, spoon)
Water bottle - suitable for carrying on a hike (such as a Nalgene or sport water bottle)
Pocket/utility knife (folding or w/sheath) IF activities require it - check with scoutmaster or trip leader
Scout handbook (if needed for activities)

Personal Items & Washup Kit

Toothbrush & toothpaste
Soap (all-purpose, biodegradeable)
Lip balm
"Croakies" for glasses
Toilet paper
Tissues
Sunglasses
Bug repellent (if temps above 40F)
Sunscreen (in summer)
Towel
Any prescription medications (in a ziplock bag)

Clothing

Don't forget to label all items! Pack items that can be worn in layers to adapt to varying temperatures. Plan on one of each item per day, with at least one extra set in case clothing gets wet. (Don't plan to change clothing just because it gets dirty - dirt is part of camping!) For example, for a trip leaving Friday evening and returning Sunday, pack 3-4 pairs of socks and underwear, 3 pants/shorts, 3 shirts/tees, 1 pajamas (2 in case of night accidents), 1 jacket. It's a good idea to pack items in plastic bags, or pack a few extra plastic bags to pack dirty/damp items for the return trip.

Year-round:

Pajamas
Underwear
Socks (1 pair per day +extras)
Sweatshirt or fleece
Long-sleeved shirt(s) - at least one long-sleeved shirt or light jacket even in summer, in case of buggy evenings
Long pant(s) - at least one even in summer in case of buggy evenings
Rain gear — hooded jacket or poncho

Additional Summer Items:

Shorts
Swimsuit
T-shirts
Baseball cap or sun hat
Optional: flip-flops or water shoes

Additional Winter Items :

Warm, waterproof boots
Warm, waterproof coat
Mittens/gloves & spares
Hat/ski mask
Thermals/long underwear
Optional: Sweatpants or fleece pants
Snow pants

Optional

Binoculars (not expensive/easily breakable)
Field guide books
Magnifying glass (not expensive/easily breakable)
Compass (not expensive/easily breakable)
Small notebook/sketchbook & pencil
Camera, film (preferably single-use camera in a ziplock bag)
Day pack (small backpack) for hikes

Where to Shop for Scout Gear

In Brooklyn:

TRIANGLE SPORTS
182 Flatbush Ave (corner of 5th Ave.)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 638-5300

Basic Scout gear, including uniforms, handbooks, and Pinewood Derby kits.

LEGENDS SPORTING GOODS
8224 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209-4509
(718) 680-8957

Official Boy & Girl Scout outlet.

In Manhattan:

EMPIRE SCOUT SHOP
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY
Phone: 212-651-3090
HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am to 7:00pm
Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am to 2:00pm

In Staten Island:

STATEN ISLAND SCOUT SHOP
Pouch Scout Camp
1465 Manor Road
Staten Island, NY
Phone: 718-351-5654
HOURS:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Friday - 11:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am to 2:00pm

LEGENDS SPORTING GOODS
6390 Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-6270

Official Boy & Girl Scout outlet.

Shop Online:

The Greater New York Councils has an online Scout Shop.

The BSA Official Catalog is at Scoutstuff.org

Cub Scout Promise & Law

Cub Scout Promise

I promise to do my best To do my duty to God and my country, To help other people, and To obey the Law of the Pack.

The Law of the Pack

The Cub Scout follows Akela. The Cub Scout helps the pack go. The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow. The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

The Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best

Scout Camps

The Greater New York Council's camp facilities are the places that Cub Pack 187 may go for weekend Scout Activity Days or overnight camping trips and Camp-o-Rees, as well as for summer camp. Click the camp name to go to the camp's website.