Cub Master

2018 Hot Dog & Movie Night!

By Matt Weitzel | August 21, 2018

If you are a returning scout to Pack 279, you’re not going to want to miss our Movie Night on Friday, August 24. The movie night is the last event you need to attend this summer to qualify for the Pack Summertime Activities Patch (if you attended other scout events in June and July).

Let us know you are coming by completing the TimeToSignUp.com form.

On movie night, we gather as a pack and award recognitions earned at Cub Camp and Webelos Camp. We eat great food, we preview popcorn sales. We give parents a chance to sign up for popcorn Show and Sales. We watch a great movie on a screen under the stars.

Returning scouts who complete all paperwork and are paid in full on Scout Movie Night receive a very special bead for their wampum.

The 2018-19 Scout Year is shaping up to be a year completely full of fun, adventures, and activities!

We welcome new families to Hot Dog and Movie night. Especially if you are feeling out scouts to decide if it is the right program for your boys. Here’s what to bring:

Water bottle and snacks for the film
Comfy chairs for each member of the family
Boy Scout Application Forms and Dues if you are committing to joining the pack
Bug spray
Comfy clothes
Pillows, blankets (If it rains, the movie will move inside. Consider adding a bit more cushion to your seating on the hard gym floor, such as pillows, blankets, and an air mattress or bed roll).

Be a Giraffe!

By Matt Weitzel | June 3, 2018

The giraffe can teach us a lot about responsibility. First of all, it stands tall – and when the giraffe is out on the African plains, there’s no doubt where he stands. Each of us should also stand tall, and make sure that whatever we do is something we can be proud of – so stand tall! The giraffe is adaptable – willing to bend his long neck and stretch out his legs when he needs water. So be willing to bend – to adapt to change or follow a needed “Plan B.” The giraffe is willing to stick his neck out to accomplish something – like eating the best leaves high in the tree. And we should also be willing to stick our necks out – to reach the highest goals and take responsibility for all that we do. So, do your best and be a giraffe!

Summer Camp

By Matt Weitzel | January 21, 2018

Youth join scouting to go camping! …and Scouts who attend summer camp are more likely to stay in scouting.

Camping at the Cub Scout level introduces scouts to the outdoors and helps them develop outdoor skills at an age-appropriate level. Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resident camp is a council-organized, theme-oriented overnight program that runs from two to four nights. It is conducted under a certified National Camping School-trained director at the New Birth of Freedom’s flagship camp, Camp Tuckahoe.

Please take a few minutes to share the video below with your scout to learn more about all the exciting opportunities at summer camp.

Talk to a leader today about summer camp and how you can reserve your scout’s spot at camp this year.

Santa & the Scout Law

By Matt Weitzel | December 20, 2017

With the holidays upon us, I thought tonight we would try to answer an age-old question regarding Santa Claus: Is it possible that Santa Claus was a Boy Scout? Let’s take a look at how The Old Man stacks up against the Scout Law;

Trustworthy – He shows up every year, just like he promises.
Loyal – He’s very dedicated to his craft and his mission.
Helpful – Saves many Dads from last-minute shopping. Dads are notorious for leaving things to the last minute, just ask a mom.
Friendly – How many people would let millions of kids sit on their lap and listen to what they want? …And smile while doing it?
Courteous – He always says “Thank You” for the billions of calories he gets in milk and cookies each year.
Kind – Delivering gifts to children is a great act of kindness. Except for the drum sets. …That’s not too kind, at least to the parents.
Obedient – We tried to emailed Mrs. Claus on this one. No reply, but seeing he’s been married for all those years, I’m going to bet he does what she tells him.
Cheerful – Ho ho ho! Need I say more?
Thrifty – Makes his own toys and saves a bundle on shipping costs.
Brave – Would you get in a magic sleigh pulled by flying reindeer?
Clean – Not sure how he does it, but that red suit looks great even after the millionth chimney has been gone down.
Reverent – Does his thing on a very special night for his religion and represents the spirit of the day.

So yes, it looks like Santa Claus may have indeed been a Boy Scout. This time of year no matter what holiday you celebrate, remember that doing your best every day and living the Scout Oath and Law is what really makes each of you a Boy Scout.

Binoculars

By Matt Weitzel | September 21, 2017

Did you know that you can look through either end of a pair of binoculars? If you look through the wrong end, everything is very tiny and distant. You don’t see things the way they should be seen. The binoculars make the view look worse instead of better. But if you use them the right way you see things as they are supposed to be seen. In fact, you even get a better perspective of how things look, things look closer and clearer.

As we take this year’s scouting journey, think about how you look at achievements and badges, people and things in everyday life. Do you see them distorted and distant or do you see them in the best possible light? Remember, “Look well and “Do your best”!

Aim for the Stars

By Matt Weitzel | June 4, 2017

The words “Aim for the Starts” have an important meaning to Cub Scouts. Think of Thomas Edison who tried and failed hundreds of times before he perfected the electric light bulb. He never quit trying. A Cub Scout who tries to do his best and keeps trying is preparing himself for greater responsibilities when he becomes a man. What you do and how well you do it becomes your launching pad to “aim for the stars”

Author: Matt Weitzel