<![CDATA[BSA Cub Scouts Pack 13 - Mansfield, MA - NewsBlog]]>Sat, 26 May 2012 03:53:57 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Pack Meeting, Picnic, and Hike all rolled into one!]]>Thu, 03 May 2012 21:58:38 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/05/pack-meeting-picnic-and-hike-all-rolled-into-one.htmlOur May pack meeting is going to be something special! We'll be meeting at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA for a day of wandering the boulder field and mastering Fat Man's Sorrow. We'll have a great outdoors pack meeting, acknowledging the many accomplishments of the Scouts while we picnic in the woods!

When:  Sunday May 20 at 12:00pm at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, MA.

This will be a bring your own food event.  The picnic areas have charcoal grills that we expect to be ready for cooking up your favorite grill food.  Due to the exceptionally dry season there may be restrictions on having fires including use of the grills but we will get a final word on that ahead of time and let everyone know through their den leaders and on the website.

You can get more information including directions here:
http://www.pack13.org/pack-mtg-purgatory-chasm---520.html


Info on Purgatory Chasm is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purgatory_Chasm_State_Reservation]]><![CDATA[Reminder - Scouting for Food Drive Mar 17]]>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:05:54 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/03/reminder-scouting-for-food-drive-mar-17.html
Don't forget to collect your non-perishable food items for our Scouting for Food Drive. 

A collection point has been established in the Scout Room.  Please drop any food items off during your den meeting. Your den leader can point you to the proper place.

The food drive concludes on Mar 17.  You may bring your final collections to the Pinewood Derby at Robinson Elementary School, where we will collect all items and get them to the food pantry.

More info can be found here.

Please DO YOUR BEST to help those in need!
]]><![CDATA[Time change for Pinewood Derby]]>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:33:22 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/02/time-change-for-pinewood-derby.htmlPlease note that the time for the Pinewood Derby on Saturday March 17 has been shifted one hour later to try and accommodate those people planning to attend the character breakfast at Jordan/Jackson.  The races will now start at 10:00am instead of 9:00am.  The full schedule and other details for the derby can be found on the Pinewood Derby event page.


]]><![CDATA[Date Change for Council Arrow of Light]]>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:29:46 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/02/date-change-for-council-arrow-of-light.htmlPlease note that date of the Council Arrow of Light Ceremony at Bishop Feehan has been changed to April 12 (Thursday).  

Check-in is at 7:00pm. The ceremony begins at 7:30pm.  Get there early to get the best seats!

Note: this ceremony is for all Webelos II's crossing over to a Boy Scout Troop.  More details will be following, as we get closer to the event. ]]><![CDATA[USS Salem Overnighter - April 28 (deadline is Feb. 28)]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:38:30 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/02/uss-salem-overnighter-april-28-deadline-is-feb-28.htmlWhen: Overnight April 28 (Sat) to April 29 (Sun)
   Deadline: Feb 28
Where: the former Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts
Cost: $45 per person
Join the Pack in an exciting night aboard the world's only preserved Heavy Cruiser, the USS Salem
CA-139.
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The USS Salem Overnight Sleepover includes:
• Personalized Group Orientation
• Admission to all on-board museums
• Special Overnight Adventurers Ships tour
• Participation in USS Salem Activities & Training
• Berthing in crew’s quarters
• Full dinner, breakfast and snacks
• Movies
• Boston Harbor Cruise on Sunday morning
The Overnight Adventure offers participants activities that include simulated combat situations such as radar tracking, damage control and simulated fire fighting. Other activities include scavenger hunts, cold water survival and hoisting as well as first aid. Even though the USS Salem is a museum it's the hands-on aspect of the program that makes itunique.  Adventurers get access to areas of the ship off-limits to regular guests. They even sleep in the same bunks used by naval personnel and eat in the same mess decks!
More information on the program
Please sign-up with your den leader, at the February Pack Meeting or with Mr. Dietel.
]]><![CDATA[MonsterJam Monster Truck - Feb 24 (signup deadline = Feb 10)]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:55:17 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/02/monsterjam-monster-truck-feb-24-signup-deadline-feb-10.htmlCome see the thrilling action of Monster trucks at the Dunkin' Donut center.  You'll see trucks with names, like "Grave Digger", "Maximum Destruction" and "Superman" do their stuff.  The thrilling stunts and raw power of these machines will be sure to take your breath away!

Date: Feb 24 (Fri.) 
Time: 5:00pm (Pit Party)
          7:30pm (Show)
Where: Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI.
Cost: $12 per person (all Scouts, friends and family are invited)
Don't miss out on the fun.  Sign-up with your den leader or Mr. Higgins by Feb 10.
Details Here
monster_-_pack_13_mansfield1.pdf
File Size: 1064 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Harlem Globetrotters - April 1 (signup deadline is Mar 9)]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:46:52 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/02/harlem-globetrotters-april-1-signup-deadline-is-mar-9.htmlThe Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2012 World Tour to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence this Spring 2012. Don’t miss a moment of captivating trick shots, high-flying dunks and ball-handling wizardry.

Date: April 1st (Sun) 2pm
Cost: $15 (all family members are invited)
ALL SCOUTS RECEIVE A FREE PATCH!
Don't miss out on the fun.  Sign-up with your den leader or Mr. Higgins by March 9.
Details here:
globe_-_pack_13_mansfield1.pdf
File Size: 1784 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
]]><![CDATA[Monster Trucks and Harlem Globetrotters!]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:32:37 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/01/monster-trucks-and-harlem-globetrotters.htmlWe are looking into two exciting events for March & April: Monster Jam and the Harlem Globetrotters!  Both events will be at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI.

Monster Jam is an exciting monster truck show.  Come see these big trucks roar around the arena, doing amazing stunts and crushing just about anything!

The Harlem Globetrotters will be bringing their antics to the Dunk.  Get close & personal with the team & see a fun and exciting game.

Both events will be open to the entire family.  Look for details soon ]]><![CDATA[Pinewood Derby Details (& we need your help!)]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:09:56 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/01/pinewood-derby-details-we-need-your-help.htmlPlease see the rules and schedule for the Pinewood derby in our Events page. 

The Race is on Saturday, March 17 in the Robinson School.
All racers must register their car at weigh-in night (Wednesday, March 14).

We need alot of help to run the event.  Parents, please look over the teams on the website, and help out where you can ]]><![CDATA[Ecotarium Details]]>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:52:46 -0500http://www.pack13.org/1/post/2012/01/ecotarium-details.htmlArrival time:  6:15 PM Saturday January 7 - 6:30 at the latest.
**The Ecotarium gates close at 7 PM - please arrive on time!**
Departure time: 8:30 AM Sunday January 8.

**All participants must eat dinner prior to arrival**  There are vending machines on premises, and the Ecotaium will provide a healthy snack (Nutri-Grain bars, animal crackers, fruit, water) at 9 PM and a continental breakfast (cereal, oatmeal, fruit, muffins, bagels, coffee and juice) at 6:30 AM.
What to bring:  sleeping bags, pillow, air mattress, sleepwear, flashlight, toothbrush / paste, light blocking sleep mask (for safety, some lights will remain on during the night).  The staff does not control the temperature, so dressing in layers is suggested.  There will be a visit to an animal in an outdoor habitat, so bring the appropriate outerwear.  The Gift Shop will be open from 6 - 7 PM.  Bring money if you choose.

Activities include:  a digital planetarium show, meet and greet with a live animal, exhibit exploration, hands on activities.

Bedtime is between 10:30 and 11 PM.

**Please let me know if any one attending has any food allergies, or other conditions the staff at the Ecotarium should be aware of.**

It would be great if all adults could have a cell phone, and all chaperones could exchange numbers the night of the event.   Please contact Jen Walsh with any additional questions or concerns. ]]>