2010 Spring Camping Results
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Pack 353 took our spring camping trip to Brazos Bend near Needville, TX. This was perhaps our closest camping trip in about 4 years, and it drew over 67 campers from our pack. We skirted weather problems throughout the weekend, but we were blessed with cloudy skies during the day (to keep the temperature down) and clear skies at night (to allow us to do some stargazing). Although there was a scare for thunderstorms early Sunday morning, they were slow moving which allowed almost all of us to pack and get home before it started to rain.
We had a great campsite with a large field for games, HUGE trees for climbing, and plenty of amenities for amusement. Our kids had the chance to go on several hikes to view the famous alligators at the park. In addition to the 'gators, we saw an incredible amount of wildlife including birds, turtles, caterpillars, and insects to make any conservationist happy. The skies were clear each night that allowed some amateur stargazing and instruction on how to find the major constellations as well as the ability to look through the HUMONGOUS telescopes at the George R. Brown Observatory on Saturday night. This was a unique opportunity to not only see the equipment, but to see it in action.
As usual, the trip included fun den activities, some masterful outdoor cooking (including a meringue pie) and some experimentation with new outdoor cooking techniques like Box Ovens, Dutch Oven Desserts, and a Chili Cookoff! As the weekend wound down, the campfire provided a great chance for our scouts to show their theatrical side with skits and jokes.
Press the "Read More" button to view some pictures that were taken throughout the weekend:
Last Updated ( Monday, 19 April 2010 20:58 )
Volunteer Request!
It's that time of year again, and Pack 353 needs your help to keep the pack moving forward. By joining our team you'll be a key member of creating the fun and safe environment for our kids to continue their journey towards adulthood. We have a variety of needs, each with a different level of skill and commitment. Some are year-round, while others only require your help for a single event.
Not to worry, you won't be left alone, and this is not a never-ending position. In most cases, you'll have the opportunity to "shadow" the current person for a few months so that you can learn all about it. If the position is currently vacant, then you'll get help from the rest of the leadership team. If you have any interest or want to know more, please call or email Amy K.
Here are our needs:
| Position | Commitment | Description / Skills Needed |
| Committee Chair | 2-3 hours per week | The Committe Chair works with the cubmaster, charter organization and other leaders to create a fun program for our boys. Key responsibilities are to coordinate monthly meetings, submit annual "charter" information to district, and to help leaders fulfill their responsibilities. Scout's rank should be a Tiger, Wolf, or Bear. |
| Treasurer | 2-4 hours per month | The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the pack's financial records, depositing dues, and issuing checks for approved expenses. Scout's rank should be a Tiger, Wolf, Bear. |
| Advancement Team | 2-4 hours per month | The Advancement Team is responsible for working with den leaders to track achievement's by the scouts and to purchase patches, loops, and pins. |
| Public Relations | 1 hour per week | Work with Webmaster (John Baldwin) to update the website with articles and pictures and maintain contacts with local newsletters and media with pack activities. Necessary skills include writing, editing, and communications. |
| Summer Activities Team | 1 hour per week | We can use 2-3 people to plan at least 3 summer activities this summer as well as our Back to School Swim Party in August. |
| Cub Buc Team | 2 hours per month | Coordinate Cub Buc Auctions and distribution of cub buc's to pack leadership. |
| Camping Team | 2-4 hours per month | We need another person to work with Chris Fowler to identify and plan pack camping activities. |
| Special Events Team | 1-2 hours per month | We need 2-4 people to plan and coordinate spevial events throughout the year, including Service Projects, Raingutter Regatta, Pumpkin Contest, and December Crafts. |
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 March 2010 19:48 )
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