posted Jan 18, 2012 8:42 PM by Pack 124
Scouts get ready for the race of the year! Here are the scheduled events for our Pack 124 Pinewood Derby. Derby rules attached herein below. Pinewood derby is a chance for the boys to compete in a friendly and low pressure environment while exercising some of the values of Scouting...cooperation, honesty, resourcefulness, perseverance, respect and positive attitude. Just as important is the opportunity for Scouts and their Akela's (parents or other adults) to build a car and memories together. See you there!
Car Clinic - Saturday 1/14 @ 10AM
Meet in the Church Hall to get started building the car with your Scout. Bring tools to share or just bring your car kit.
Setup - Tuesday 1/24
6-7pm: The derby track and decorations will be setup.
7-8pm: Scouts are invited to bring their cars for a preliminary weigh in and test run.
Race - Wednesday 1/25:
6:00pm: Doors open! Bring the whole family! Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase.
6:30 -7pm: Derby cars will be weighed in
7:00pm-8:30: Race Time!
In addition to awards for the fastest cars, there will also be awards for Best in Show from each den. Everyone is invited to judge the derby cars to pick their favorite!
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posted Sep 13, 2011 10:26 PM by Pack 124
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updated Sep 13, 2011 10:47 PM
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Come learn about Scouting and sign up for Pack 124! Boys in grades 1-5 can join Cub Scouts for fun and adventure!
7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 21st
at St. Isaac Jogues Church
9215 Old Harford Road Carney, MD 21234
Can’t make it? No Problem!
Please contact pack124md@gmail.com
And we’ll tell you how you can get involved! |
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posted Jul 12, 2011 7:20 AM by Pack 124
Blast off with Pack 124 on Rocket Night to be held July 20th at 6PM. Bring a rocket and enjoy the evening wi th friends and family as we shoot for the moon.
- Wednesday, July 20th @ 6PM
- Ball Fields behind Pine Grove Middle School
- Bring your own rockets & engines
- Bring a friend!
- New scouts joining get a free rocket (while supplies last!)
In case of rain or high winds we will reschedule. Parents are responsible for their own child's transportation and supervision. |
posted May 10, 2011 9:00 AM by Pack 124
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updated May 10, 2011 9:31 AM
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Every year Pack 124 Scouts participate in the wonderful and patriotic
Flag Day celebration, "Pause for the Pledge". This year the event will be held at Ft McHenry and is organized by the American
Flag Foundation. Join us for the 32nd Annual National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance!
This is truly a special event unique to Baltimore. Event is from 6:30
p.m. - 9:00 p.m. featuring Band Concert and a Spectacular Fireworks Display.
We will ride the Troop 124 Bus, leaving from St. Isaac Jogues Church. You may also feel free
to drive yourself. - Tuesday, June 14th
- Troop 124 bus departs ~4:30 PM
- Family Event
- Bring a
picnic dinner & camp chairs
- FREE TRANSPORTATION & ADMISSION
Parents
are responsible for their own child's supervision. Wear class A uniform! | |
posted Mar 30, 2011 6:48 AM by Pack 124
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updated Mar 30, 2011 7:30 AM
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Join
us for our Spring camp out at beautiful Patapsco State park! Family
camping is a relaxing, low
pressure Pack event and a fun way to get to know other families in Pack
124. Siblings of all ages may attend with their parent and Scout.
Note: All adults attending family camping must be STAND
certified. April 8-10
- Sign up in advance!
- Sites near
clean restrooms; hot and cold running water
- Arrive Friday after
3PM, leave Sunday before noon
(or come and go as you please) - Pack will provide four meals and campfire snacks
(Friday - Snack; Saturday -
Breakfast Lunch & Diner; Sunday - Breakfast) - Bring your own
drinks and other snacks
- Bring your own tent and gear
(please
ask if you need loaner equipment) - We will be on an open Youth
Site (non-electric/Non-water)
- Pets are NOT allowed
Sites
are bought and paid for; food will be bought the day before the trip.
Substantial rain or temperatures below 45 degrees will likely cancel the
trip. |
Click here
to link to the Maryland DNR site for more info. |
posted Mar 30, 2011 6:22 AM by Pack 124
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updated Apr 26, 2011 12:45 PM
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Join Cub Scout Pack 124 for a service project as we partner with the
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Project Clean Stream. Our
Pack’s task for the morning will be to clean up Putty Hill Park and
to pick up litter in the stream basin that runs on the western edge of
the park. There is a steep bank on the western edge of the stream
closest to Perring Pkwy. as well as a fence that will prevent our boys
from getting into trouble. However, we will need parents to oversee our
boys as we clean up the stream. Let’s do our part in keeping our water
supply clean and in “doing a good turn.” NOTE: This is the reschecduled rain date:- May 1, 2011
- 2PM
- Putty Hill Park, Parkville, MD
Boys should wear class B uniform with pants. Dress warmly.
Wear Rubber boots. Friends, family
and siblings are all welcome.
Bags and gloves will be provided. Let's do our
part to keep our drinking water clean For More Information:
Contact Steven Badorf 410.375.5316 or SBadorf@aol.com |
posted Feb 21, 2011 8:19 PM by Pack 124
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updated May 10, 2011 9:37 AM
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Come have fun with Pack 124 at DULANEY DISTRICT CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP 2011!
Camp is held at the Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective
Association at 3400 Northwind Road ✧ Baltimore, MD 21234 ** Adult Training for Day Camp VolunteersMay 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM or June 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM -- both held at 6622 Loch Raven Boulevard. Baltimore, MD 21239- Day
Camp is a Summertime Event for Pack 124.
- Pack 124 has a goal of
sending every Cub Scout in our Pack to Day Camp this year.
- Dulaney
District Cub Scout Day Camp is open to all registered Cub Scouts,
including incoming Tigers.
- Be sure to sign your boy up for the
rank that he will be next year.
- Day Camp includes five days
LOADED with lots of FUN!.
- Boys will be able to participate in
activities such as fishing, archery, sports, science, BB target
shooting, and crafts. What could be better?
- Boys who attend Cub
Scout Day Camp will get a heads up on advancements, enjoy Scout
camaraderie, and have lots of FUN!
- Day Camp is staffed entirely
by volunteers so Parent Participation is a MUST.
- Adults who
volunteer get a reduction on camp fees for their son, plus they get to
spend a great week with their son in the outdoors. Awesome!
- We
need 1 5-Day Adult Volunteer for every 4 boys who attend.
*Camp Cost FREE if your son sold more than
$450 worth of popcorn (Only the first
$150 will be covered.) Full Week $150 If accompanied by an adult who is a: 3 Day Den Walker or Station Helper $120 4 Day Walker or Station Helper $110 5 day Walker or Station Helper $100 Den or Station Leader $75 Applications are due:
Wednesday Night 3/9/2011
Pack 124 Camp Coordinator:
Angel Smith – ac8smith@bcpl.net ✧ 410.665.1520 | Pick from 2 great dates:
June 20-24
(set up on June 19)
7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Bonfire Program
Wed. Evening
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or
| July 11-15
(set up on July 10)
7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Bonfire Program
Wed. Evening
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posted Feb 21, 2011 7:44 PM by Pack 124
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updated Feb 23, 2011 7:49 AM
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Do a good turn! Scouting for food is one of America's largest food
drives. It also represents a core part of the Cub promise in action,
helping other people. Scouts all over the Baltimore area will
participating.
Pack 124 teams up with Troop 124 Boy Scouts for
this service project. Dates below:
February 26th at 8:30 AM
Scouts will distribute bags in local neighborhoods. Meet at the
church hall.
March 5th at 10:00 AM
Scouts
will collect bags filled with food for donation to local food pantries.
Meet at the church hall.
Scouts should wear Class A
uniforms. | |
posted Feb 21, 2011 7:42 PM by Pack 124
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updated Feb 21, 2011 8:17 PM
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Join us for the birthday of Cub Scouts! Blue and Gold is a very special event for the whole family
with lots to see and do. When: Saturday, Feb 29th @ 9:30 Where: St. Isaac
Jogues Church Hall Who: The whole family...grand parents too! Scouts wear class
A uniform!
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posted Dec 12, 2010 10:17 AM by Pack 124
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updated Dec 12, 2010 10:49 AM
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Scouts get ready for the race of the year! Here are the scheduled events for our Pack 124 Pinewood Derby. Derby rules attached herein below. Pinewood derby is a chance for the boys to compete in a friendly and low pressure environment while exercising some of the values of Scouting...cooperation, honesty, resourcefulness, perseverance, respect and positive attitude. Just as important is the opportunity for Scouts and their Akela's (parents or other adults) to build a car and memories together. See you there!
Car Clinic - Saturday 1/8 @ 10 AM
Setup - Tuesday 1/25
6-7pm: The derby track and decorations will be setup.
7-8pm: Scouts are invited to bring their cars for a preliminary weigh in and test run.
Race - Wednesday 1/26:
6:00pm: Doors open! Bring the whole family! Pizza, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase.
6:30 -7pm: Derby cars will be weighed in
7:00pm-?: Race Time!
In addition to awards for the fastest cars, there will also be awards for Best in Show from each den. Everyone is invited to judge the derby cars to pick their favorite!
Pack 124 Pinewood Derby Rules 2011
1.
The car weight
shall not exceed 5.0 ounces. The official race scale shall be considered final.
2.
The overall
length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches.
3.
The overall width
of the car shall not exceed 2 ¾ inches.
4.
The car must have
1 ¾ inches between the wheels
5.
The wood provided
in the kit must be used. Previous year’s cars may not be used in the race.
6.
Only BSA provided
wheels and axles may be used. The wheels
and axles may not be modified in any way except to remove the molding seam from
the wheels.
7.
Wheel bearings,
washers, or bushings are prohibited.
8.
The car must not
ride on any type of springs.
9.
The car must be
free wheeling, no starting devices.
10.
No loose material
of any kind such as lead shot or water may be used.
11.
The car body may
have no moving parts.
12.
If during the
race the car leaves the track without interfering with its opponents, it shall
be considered to have ended its race at the point it left the track.
13.
If a car leaves
its lane, at his sole discretion, the track chairman may inspect the track and,
if a track fault is found which probably caused the initial violation; the
track chairman may order the race to be rerun after the track is repaired.
14.
If, during a
race, a car leaves its lane and, in so doing, interferes with another racer,
then the race will be run again.
15.
Details such as
the steering wheel, driver, decals, painting and interior detail are
permissible as long as these details do not exceed the maximum length, width
and weight specifications.
16. Axels may be lubricated.
Only dry lubricants such as graphite or powdered Teflon “white lube” will be
allowed for lubricating the axels. All lubricating must be done outside!
Lubricating is not allowed after the car has been inspected. Lubricants may not foul the track.
17.
Scouts may wish
to present their cars in a diorama display. Displays must be no larger than
30”x36”x30” high.
18.
Have fun!
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