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Calendar 2010/11

Next Pack meeting September 23rd

- September 23rd
   - Alka-Seltzer Rockets
  - New Scout meeting
  - Pumpkin Patch FR
 - October 21st
   - Boardwalk Overnight
   - Pumpkin Bonanza
  - Pumpkin Patch FR
 - November 18th
  - Cardboard Racers
  - 2nd Harvest Food Drv
     - Goal 250lbs
  - December 15th
   - Cub-boreeeee!
    - Bobcat ceremony
  - Holiday Parade
     - December 4th
  - January 20th
   - Paper Plane Derby
 - February 17th
   - Blue and Gold Dinner
  - Scout Sunday
      - February 6th
  - March 17th
   - Pinewood Derby
  - Pinewood Car Show
  - Car building Sunday
    - March 13th (12-3pm)
      - Location TBA
  - April TBA
   - Egg Drop
  - BSA 100th Jamboree
      - April 17th
  - May 19th
   - Bridging Ceremony 
  - June 8th
   - BBQ- Elks Lodge
   - Flag Day participation
   - SJ Giants Scout Day
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Next Pack Meeting
Season Opening, September 23rd, 6pm @ the Church - Alka-Seltzer Rockets
Recent Den Activities and News (email me today with your Den's activities)


NON PACK EVENT, BUT YOU CAN GO
Sharks Scout Night
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS ANAHEIM DUCKS
Friday, September 24, 2010 - 7:30PM HP Pavilion at San Jose
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Dates for our 2010/11 season have been announced!
Date: August 22,2010 - Were going to have a wonderful 2010/11 season of Cub Scouts this year. We hope to see everyone at the Pack and Den meetings this year. Let anyone interested in Scouts to Google SC Scouts. Were there and would like them to join. Thanks folks!
2009/2010 Season Highlights. Awesome year Cub Scouts!

Congratulations for another wonderful year!
Date: May 20, 2010 - The Den Leaders of Pack 618 would like to thank everyone for another wonderful year of Cub Scouts. It's your support that is so vital for our young scouts to enjoy these life memories.
 

Bear Den cleanup @ Antonelli's Pond
Date: May 2010 - Our Bears Den doing some wonderful Community Service at Antonelli's Pond. Our various Den's do Community Service projects throughout the year. Good job Bears!  > Pictures <

Our World Famous Egg Drop another success!
Date: April 15, 2010 - Our annual Egg Drop event  was yet another huge Pack 618 success! Many of the Cub Scouts I spoke to said they've waited for this all year. This is truly a one of kind event that everyone should cherish. Thanks again everyone!  > Pictures <

Cub Scouts get together to make thier Egg Drop contraptions
Date: April 11, 2010 - The Webelos and Bears dens got together to share Egg Drop contraption ideas and materials. It was a wet and rainy Sunday but no one seemed to mind. Fun time for all!  > Pictures <
Santa Cruz Cub Scouts Pack 618 Webelos II campout with the BS Troop 618 @ Sunset Beach Date: March 20, 2010 - Some of our Webelos II's camped with the Boy Scouts Troop 618 and moved toward their "Arrow of Light". I attended this campout and was super impressed. Special thanks goes out to the Leaders and Scouts of Troop 618! Scouts Rock!
Webelos II campout with the BS Troop 618 @ Sunset Beach
Date: March 20, 2010 - Some of our Webelos II's camped with the Boy Scouts Troop 618 and moved toward their "Arrow of Light". I attended this campout and was super impressed. Special thanks goes out to the Leaders and Scouts of Troop 618! Scouts Rock!  > Campout Pictures <

The Pinewood Derby Rocked!
Date: March 18th, 2010 - This year's Pinewood Derby races were so well attended... although we only have 48 Scouts it seemed like we had 58 there. Scouts were having fun and the parents seemed just as captivated. It was an awesome night for which I'm certain they'll remember for a long time.

Pinewood Derby "Build a Car" Sunday a success!
Date: March 14th, 2010 - Many of our Scouts joined in the fun of building their Pinewood Derby cars on "Build a Car" Sunday. Thanks for everyone's help... it sure was a success! > Pictures <


Our Annual Blue & Gold Dinner is a success!
Date: February 18th 2010  - It seemed like all 47 Scouts made it last Pack meeting as many of our Scouts and parents attended our annual Blue and Gold dinner. The food was wonderful! I want to thank ALL that was able to bring a potluck item. Your Awesome!


Cub Scouts prove the Airplane Derby is a fan favorite!
Date: January 21th 2010  - The Airplane Derby proved to be a hit again as the Cub Scouts made their very own paper airplanes and raced them all night long. Some of the most creative paper airplanes you'll ever see!


Webelos Den have fun with hand tool safety
Date: January 11th 2010  - The Webelos Den learned the benefits of using hand tool safety while making the very cool Marshmallow shooter. Many Scouts offered common sense safety tips while hearing why using safety when using tools is important. A very Informative meeting!
  - fun project  > click here  Mini Marshmallow Shooter


Cub Scouts volunteer at the Second Harvest Food Bank
Date: January 9th 2010  - Some of our Scouts attended a volunteer day for Community Service at the Watsonville 'Second Harvest Food Bank' to put together food bags. We all had a wonderful time! > Pictures<


Pack 618 has its first ever "Cub-boreee"
Date: December 17th 2009  - Our December Pack meeting was loaded with a ton of fun activates as our Scouts competed against one another in saltine cracker whistle blowing, tug of war, root beer burp competition and some musical chairs Cub Scout style! All great fun for our Scouts!


Scouts honored for the Bobcat Trail!
 Date: December 17th, 2009 - Scouts that completed the Bobcat Trail were honored during our recent December Pack meeting. This lays the foundation for these Scouts and all Scouts to move forward in completion of their current Den's Trail.


Tiger Den makes a perfect cookie gift!
Date: December 12th 2009  - Tigers Cub Den meeting was a blast from what I heard with the young guys making the classic 'Cookies in a Jar' holiday Den project. Way to go Tigers! Those will taste Awesome!
  - easy family project too  > click here Cookies in a Jar project


Wolf Den having fun with the wreath project
Date: December 5th 2009  - I joined the Wolfs for a wonderful Saturday afternoon Den meeting at Ocean View park where all of the Wolf Scouts had a chance to make their very own Christmas wreath. It was a fun time and everyone made some awesome wreaths! > Pictures <
  - easy family project too  > click here christmas_wreath_project.shtml


Santa Cruz Cub Scouts march in the Holiday Parade!
Date: December 5th, 2009  - Its become sort of a tradition with our Pack that we march in the Santa Cruz Holiday Parade. Its the perfect chance for our young Scouts to celebrate being a Cub Scouts with the crowd always cheering the young Scouts on. See web site for all the details
      http://www.bspack618.org/holiday_parade.shtml


  Donated 235lbs
 Second Harvest Food Drive another success!
Date: November 2009  - Our Cub Scouts had yet another successful Second Harvest Food Drive by donating over 235lbs of food for needy families in the Santa Cruz area.
    Way to go Scouts and families, you rock!

Cardboard Racers 2009 pack meeting
 Cardboard racers still a huge hit with Scouts!
Date: November 19, 2009  - It was zoom time as the Nov pack meeting brings our super fun and high energy 'Cardboard Racers'. Also, I wanted to say thanks for all of the 2nd Harvest donations! > Pictures <


Webelos go 'Trekking' at Wilder Ranch
Date: November 16, 2009  - The Webelos got together for an awesome coastal hike. The coastal loop at Wilder Ranch is an amazing walk with most of it being flat and right near the ocean bluffs. It's an awesome site to see at sunset. Fun easy hike with a wonderful view. > Pictures <
 - http://www.bspack618.org/wilder.ranch.trek.shtml

 
Veterans Day Flag Ceremony
Date: November 11th, 2009  - Wow! I was so excited to hear that over 15 of our very own Cub Scouts participated in a Santa Cruz Veterans Day Ceremony at the Surfers Museum near the Wharf. Thanks for all who attended and helped out. I heard our Scouts had fun. > Pictures <


Our Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser was another success!
Date: October 31, 2009  - Thanks again folks!
 We will be releasing the final tallies later but wanted to let everyone know that our fundraiser was yet another wild success. Thanks to everyone that participated. Cub Scouts Rock!

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