May 2014 – Pack 106 in Grafton, Mass

The 2013-2014 Cub Scout year for Pack 106 has come to an end. Another year in the books! All of our boys have crossed over into their new ranks and are on to new scouting adventures. Even though the rain kept us from being outside, it still didn’t keep us from having fun! We still had our bridge ceremony, hot dogs and who can forget about CAKE!

The weather turned completely around so that the Pack was able to enjoy a fabulous hike up Mt. Watatic. The bugs were not as bad as last year, but they did make their presence known. The view at the top made the trek even more worth while.

We would like to thank each and every one of you who has a part (no matter how small or how big) in making Grafton Pack 106 as successful and as fun as it is. We rely completely on volunteers who take time out of their personal lives to help run meetings, popcorn fundraising, setting up sleepover events and so much more!

Don’t forget, we have a lot of events happening this summer!! Most importantly, we are looking for volunteers to help out at the Community Farm on Saturday, May 31. Details and sign up are located here.

We are also currently taking reservations for Battleship Cove sleepover being held on Saturday, August 23-Sunday, August 24. You can make your reservation here.

For a complete list of summer activities, please visit our Summer Activities page.

Have a WONDERFUL summer and see you in the Fall!!!

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Pack 106 had a fabulously fun day/night of camping at the Treasure Valley Scout Reservation in Rutland, MA. We first off would like to thank the weather for cooperating so that we were able to enjoy the weekend outside and the bugs for reminding us of their constant presence! (Thanks to the campfire for keeping them at bay.)

After everyone set up camp, the boys made their own bean bags out of socks and beans and participated in the annual let’s hit Cubmaster Alderton contest…I mean… the bean bag toss contest. This typically turns into who can avoid getting their bean bag into the pond contest as well!

A 3 mile hike around the lake was enjoyed with lunch and a great demonstration of echos from the Boy Scout Council Ring. There was some free time which offered the boys and their parents time to fish, participate in relay races, play ball or monster trucks in the dirt and so much more. To end the night the scouts made s‘mores, watched a movie and relaxed by the fire. This annual event is held to teach the boys about nature conservation and the importance of “unplugging” from technology to enjoy the outdoors!

Thank you to all of the leaders and parents for their hard work to make this event possible and run so smoothly. An even bigger thank you goes out to James A. and Joshua R., two Boy Scouts from Troop 106, for helping to clean, tend to the fire and teach the cub scouts about hiking. Congratulations to Noah and Liam for winning the hiking award presented by James and Joshua for picking up the most trash and staying on the trail.

Til Next year!

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Photos Courtesy L.Alderton and J.Mariano

Monthly Archives: May 2014

Pack 106 Crossover Event!

Treasure Valley Campout Recap!