A proud member of the Harvest District of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Chartered since March 1958; Located in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

12/18/13

Pinewood Derby Rules

Pinewood Derby Rules have been posted to the Pack Blog.
Please visit the Pack Blog and at the top will be a tab to view the rules and general information.
Date of event:  Feb 1st

Thanks so much

12/12/13

Pack meeting and cookies

Don't forget to bake some cookies to share at the Pack meeting this Monday!

12/10/13

Hershey Bears!!!

Reserve your tickets NOW!  They sell out quickly.
Deadline to reserve a spot will be the November Pack Meeting 11/24
Please bring your checks payable to "Pack 184"

Pack 184 Hershey Bears Event
Join Pack 184, Cocoa the Bear, and the rest of the Hershey Bears on Friday, March 27th for the 10th annual scout sleepover event at the Giant Center.
Sleepover scouts will receive a Game Day Admission Ticket, a Giant Center Dinner Meal Voucher, a Hershey Bears Scout Patch, and a parking pass.  Plus post game activities (ice skating) and entertainment (movie).  On Saturday morning enjoy a hot breakfast before departing the Giant Center.
Can’t sleepover?  No Problem!   Please plan to join us and purchase a game only ticket.  
This event sells out fast so we need to have everyones payment by the November Pack Meeting. Please make your payment to Pack 184.

Pack Meeting 12/16 Cookies!!!

Reminder next Monday, 12/16 is the Dec. Pack Meeting.
Bring Cookies to share!!
Pinewood Derby kits also are typically distributed during the Dec. Pack meeting, so don't miss it!

11/22/13

Popcorn Money Due

Popcorn money is due 12/2 to Vicky Nguyen.
Click her name to email her with any questions.

11/19/13

Webelos Woods experience Den 5

As part of their Communicator Badge, Nico and Carver would like to share their experiences this past weekend at Webelos Woods hosted by Troop 267.

Webelos Woods - by Carver Goldstein

Last weekend four of our den members attended Webelos Woods with Troop 267. They are based in Hempfield. Webelos Woods is a two-night camping trip. We had a lot of fun.

We slept in tiny two-man tents and the adults slept in the adult part of the camping area. The boy scouts made the food and the parents ate other things that the parents made.  The boy scouts and cub scouts could only have parent food if there was extra. We liked the boy scout food though. We ate hot dogs for lunch and at breakfast we had chocolate chip pancakes and for dinner we made foil packs.

While it was still light out, we did different activities. We divided into groups and did fire building, first aid – the guy who “broke his leg” was really funny!, knot tying, and cooking. At cooking, we stuffed chocolate chips into bananas and roasted them on the campfire. YUM! We also made survival bracelets out of rope. We had a really good time.

I thought the boys were funny. At the end of the first night, we went into a big grassy area to play games in the dark. We played Ghosts in the Graveyard and Manhunt until people got hurt falling on spiky chestnut shells. Then we went back and ate more snacks – called Cracker Barrel. Soon it was time for bed. I had a very good time at Webelos Woods!
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Webelos Woods - Nico Billoni


Webelos Woods was awesome!!!!!  We did tons of fun things!  We learned knot tying and I did well in it.  A knot I learned was the figure 8 knot, which is used in sailing and rock climbing.  I was the only one who could do it.  We also made survival bracelets.  Survival bracelets are made out of two pieces of rope.  You then tie a certain knot with one piece of rope so it fits around your wrist.  After that you get the second piece of rope and tie a different knot around the first piece of rope and keep on doing that until you run out of space on the first piece of rope.  The purpose of this bracelet is that if you are ever stranded out in the wild and you need rope you can just take apart your survival bracelet and use it for rope.
We also did first aid and it was pretty funny when the boy scouts were acting out that they were hurt (not really).  One of them was like “Ow I am injured!” in sarcasm.  We learned to make a brace for the leg.  We also learned how to make a litter (a thing to carry people who are injured badly to safety). 

The boy scouts were also really nice to me and made me want to join troop 267 even more.  They helped me when I needed help with something and they made me feel welcome.  They also cooked us food and gave us a tent to sleep in.  At night time we played ghost in the graveyard in the field which was filled with chestnut holders which are really spiky!  The bad thing was is that I slipped on a log and then the the side of my leg hit another log in front of that so there was two logs and then that same leg that banged on the two logs landed on a spike ball (chestnut holder). 
  
Best of all, the food was really good! My favorite thing I had for a meal was chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast.  They were the best I ever had at camp before.  They were super super super duper fluffy.  The chocolate in the pancakes was so irresistible and it was so good since it was melted.


The closing ceremony was also pretty cool.  We all stood in a circle around the fire circle and shared what was our rose (something we enjoyed about our camping trip), our bud (something we are looking forward to when we join boy scouts) and our thorn (something we disliked about our camping trip).  My rose was that I got to spend time at Webelos Woods.  My bud was going to Philmont , New Mexico.  My thorn was that my tent mate woke me up super early.  When we left I was sad that I had to leave since I had such a great experience and such a fun time.

11/18/13

Popcorn is in!

Pick up your popcorn at tonight's meeting.  Money will be due soon as well, so stay tuned.

10/11/13

Popcorn Orders Due

You have been working hard to sell popcorn, so do not forget to turn in your order on time.  
Popcorn order sheets are due to Mrs. Nguyen at the upcoming Pack meeting Oct. 28th.
If you do not turn in the orders on time, we cannot order the popcorn and your customers will be sad :(
Due: Pack Meeting 10/28

10/10/13

Hershey Bears Hockey and Sleepover

Tickets go very fast for this event, so sign up and pay soon.

Pack 184 Hershey Bears Event
Join Pack 184, Cocoa the Bear, and the rest of the Hershey Bears on Friday, March 28th for the 9th annual scout sleepover event at the Giant Center.
Sleepover scouts will receive a Game Day Admission Ticket, a Giant Center Dinner Meal Voucher, a Hershey Bears Scout Patch, and a parking pass.  Plus post game activities (ice skating) and entertainment (movie).  On Saturday morning enjoy a hot breakfast before departing the Giant Center.
Can’t sleepover?  No Problem!   Please plan to join us and purchase a game only ticket.  
This event sells out fast so we need to have everyones payment by the December Pack Meeting. Please make your payment to Pack 184.

9/26/13

Cub-O-rama 2013

Theme:  "Mad Scientist" (click for more info)
When:  Oct 18-20
Where: Camp Mack
Why:  It's a lot of fun!
How much money?  $15/person (scout or adult) Checks made out to "Pack 184"

How do I register!?  Just let your den leader know no later than Oct 2nd and give them a check for the fee.
Pack coordinator:  Vicky Nguyen (leaders let her know who is going in your den)

Arrival:  Friday 10/18 at 5:00pm  - set up your tent prior to dark!  Please car pool when possible!
BRING YOUR OWN TENTS

Activities will be all day Sat starting at 9am - 5pm

What about food?  Friday: you are on your own, but "Grills gone wild"food truck will be there for BBQ.  Camp food is provided Sat (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) and Sunday AM

7/19/13

Message from Cubmaster Welch


Hello Pack 184 families - I hope your summer is going well!

We're still planning a hike and overnight camping next Saturday, July 27-28 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. We've heard from only a few families who are camping, but know that it is still an option if you'd like. Other families have decided to participate on Saturday and not stay overnight, and that is fine as well. We'll be exploring Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Info and directions can be found at the DNR website here:http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/pinegrovefurnace/index.htm

Please email me back at cubpack184@gmail.com if you are planning to attend at all.

In terms of schedule, you should plan to arrive at Pine Grove Furnace around 1pm. If anyone would like to caravan, I can plan to leave from St. Thomas by 11am. That being said, the directions on the park website (under Find Us) are very clear. We'll meet at our campsites - Organized Group Sites D and E (see map Below).

We'll begin our hike about 2pm. We're planning to attack the Pole Steeple hike. It is steep, and a bit of a climb, but it is short, so we can take our time going up. At the end is a spectacular view - bring your cameras!

After our hike we can plan to have some free time for families to explore the other activities the park has to offer, or simply to hang out and let the kids play.

Then we'll plan for a fire and some dinner. I'm recommending that each family plan a meal for themselves. Bring whatever dinner you'd like to cook/eat, and perhaps a side dish to share. I'll make a fire if you'd like to roast hot dogs or maybe some pre-cooked sausage over the fire, and I have a small two-burner propane stove. For breakfast, plan for your family some kind of easy grab-n-go meal like cereal or donuts or granola bars or fruit. Something easy. I will be making some coffee in the morning.

I'm planning to leave for home after breakfast in the morning. Families can decide for themselves their own itinerary, and are certainly welcome to spend the day exploring the park if you wish.

This is tent camping at a primitive group camping site, so bring your own tent and camping gear.  There is no power and no showers at the group camp site; however, there are flush toilets and showers within a 1/4 mile walk.  The sites have old school pit toilets.  NO PETS ALLOWED.

Cost:  $2 per each person.  (ex family of 4 = $8)  Checks to "Pack 184"  Given the limited space you are expected to come if you RSVP and will be expected to pay the small fee above.
Please email me back at cubpack184@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

Looking forward to it - thanks!  If you decide to camp at the last minute that is fine we have a nice big campsite.

Doug Welch



7/17/13

Pack hikes and camp out

Reminder,
Next weekend 7/27-28
The pack will meet at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Day of fishing, swimming, and pack hike up the Pole Steeple to a great view!
Come and camp with your family, all are welcome.  We have plenty of space
More details to follow

6/8/13

Pack T-shirts ready for pick up!

The new Pack 184 T shirts are ready to pick up!
Bring them to Camp Mack next week.

Pick them up at Rich Brown's home.  Please call to make arrangements.  
Phone:  717-209-1701


Rich will be around until THURSDAY , then Doug will have them.
If you owe $ please bring it with you when you pick up.
There are some extra's in the Classic and Haug design--in case you need more.  $10 each

Thanks a lot, Rich!  

Phil

5/22/13

Pack camping trip!! 7/27 Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Pack 184!  Mark your calendars and plan to attend a pack camping trip!
The sites only hold 40 people, so reservations will be on a first email, first reserved basis.  Families are welcome.
I have added links to emails and websites in the blog below, click them to activate:

Please email Jon Sensenig to reserve your spot.
He needs to know the number in your party.
When:  July 27th.  Arrive at Pine Grove Furnace as early as your like, there are many things to do there, including swimming, fishing, bike riding, and hiking.

What:  Tent Camping.  Bring your own tent and gear.

Location:  primitive group camping site.  Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Site details:  Sites D and E (see map below)

There is no power and no showers at the group camp site; however, there are flush toilets and showers within a 1/4 mile walk.  The sites have old school pit toilets.  NO PETS ALLOWED

Cost:  $2 per each person.  (ex family of 4 = $8)  Checks to "Pack 184"  Given the limited space you are expected to come if you RSVP and will be expected to pay the small fee above.

Meals:  Each Den can decide how to handle meals.  Most likely will be a pot luck style where people bring their own food and share.  Plan to cook out over the fire or dens can bring camp stoves/grills.
On Saturday would need:  Lunch and dinner; Sunday Breakfast and Lunch.  If anyone has Dutch Ovens it is a great opportunity to teach the kids how to cook cobbler for desert.

Pack Activities:  A den day hike is planned.  The rest of the time is free time for dens.  Consider getting fishing or biking belt loops.  Evening campfire with skits and songs.

More info on activities available at the state park



5/21/13

T shirt order confirmation, Pack 184

The T-Shirt orders are in, please review to be sure your order was captured correctly.  If there are any errors, please email Rich Brown ASAP.  Thanks.   click here


5/19/13

Pack 184 Camping Trip 7/27

Mark you Calendars now!!  Saturday July 27th
Pack 184 has reserved space for 40 people to tent camp at Pine Grove Furnace State Park
This is a fun, family park.  Check the link above for details but there is a pond for swimming, fishing, boat rentals, hiking, bicycle trails, and this is located on the half-way point for the Appalachian Trail (1090.5 mile N to Maine and also 1090.5mi South to Georgia.)
The group camping site is primitive style, meaning we need to take our trash with us, no Electric, and pit toilets, but it is a great location.  The parking area, however is right there, so you do not need to pack your gear in.  The parking lot is 50-100yrds from the camp sites.
There is a "modern" campground a few hundred yards down the road with flush toilets if that is a deal breaker.  If you need electric please reserve a site at the main campground, but do it soon as only a few sites remain.
Let your leaders know if you definitely want to attend as space is limited to 40.  We will keep the pack updated on availability.
Cost will be minimal for the site.
Photos from Pine Grove:






5/14/13

Pack 184 News




May, 2013
May 20 Pack Meeting at Overlook Park
  • Park at the Discovery Playground parking lot. We’ll meet at 7:00pm at the fire ring in the woods directly behind Discovery Playground.
  • We’ll enjoy advancements, a campfire, skits & s’mores!
  • Bring camp chairs. S’mores ingredients, wood, etc. will be provided.
  • Rain Gutter Regatta boats will be distributed.
  • (Rain location will be St. Thomas church indoors.)
    Pack 184 T-shirts
    Orders for Pack 184 T-shirts are due at the May 20 pack meeting. More information, including color choices, and order forms can be found at the new pack website: http://pack184.blogspot.com

New Pack 184 Website
Pack 184 has a new website... http://pack184.blogspot.com
You can check out the website to stay updated on pack activities and blog posts. The website contains a calendar with upcoming pack activities, as well as links for scouts, links for leaders, and council and district links.
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Upcoming Events
  • June 7: 11th Annual PA Dutch Council Boy Scout Golf Classic at the Conestoga Country Club. For more information, please visit http://padutchbsa.org/fundraising/events/ or the Pack 184 website.
  • June 14-16 Camp Mack
  • June 15: Barnstormer’s Baseball: Scout Night Sleepover.
    o This is a fun activity if your scout isn’t going to Camp Mack. More information can
    be found at http://lancasterbarnstormers.com by clicking on the Schedule tab and viewing the 2013 team schedule. Leaders are currently trying to find out if there will be a Pack 184 section at the game.
  • July 27-28: Family Hiking & Camping Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
    o Pack 184 families can enjoy a day of hiking together, then either head home for
    the night or stay to camp overnight.
    o Families who camp overnight will need to bring their own tents and other
    camping supplies.
  • August 19: Raingutter Regatta! More information will be provided closer to August.
    Parents... Are you interested in helping Pack 184?
    We currently need to fill these volunteer positions... Please talk to your child’s den leader for more information.
  • Treasurer
  • Assistant Cubmaster
  • Bear Den Assistant Leader or Leader
  • Assistant Racemaster (Pinewood Derby & Raingutter Regatta)
    http://pack184.blogspot.com
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Cubmaster: Doug Welch Asst. Cubmaster: Rich Brown 

5/13/13

Pack Meeting 5/20

Final Pack meeting until August.
The next pack meeting is in 1 week, 5/20.  This will be held at overlook park in the woods directly behind discovery playground.
Map to playground

Park in the playground parking lot and follow the path back into the woods about 100 feet.

Meet at 7pm at the campfire ring
Bring camp chairs and water to drink.
Plan:  Den Skits and songs.
Marshmallow roasting

See you then!!

PS Rain location will default to an indoor meeting at St Thomas Chuch



4/29/13

Den 5 April Hike

Den 5 had a den hike at House Rock, in S. Lancaster.  The boys had a great time finding salamanders in a stream with waterfalls and exploring some caves.







Pack site is back up, new URL

Hey Den leaders!  The pack blog is back up, but under a new URL.
The blog site has a limit of 10 emails that get automatic messages when a new message is posted.  As such, I have all the den leaders on the automatic email list.  Unfortunately cannot set it up to automatically send it to everyone.  So, when you get an email from the pack blog, please forward it on to your dens to keep everyone in the loop.
For some reason our previous URL was dropped, but I was able to find the new URL and the site is intact.
Please let your dens know that the new pack blog is at  pack184.blogspot.com

Thanks!
Phil

3/7/13

CAMP MACK - PACK SUMMER CAMP


CAMP CONFIRMATION AND DEPOSIT DUE!

OUR PACK WILL ATTEND CAMP MACK SUMMER CAMP - FRIDAY, JUNE 14th - 16th

PLEASE RESPOND TO YOUR DEN LEADER BY EMAIL YES/NO ASAP WITH SCOUT AND PARENT PLANNING TO ATTEND!
  • WE NEED TO GET THE DEPOSIT AND NUMBER OF CAMPERS AND PARENTS PLANNING TO ATTEND CAMP TURNED IN BY: 
    • WEDNESDAY MARCH 13TH
  • NO FORM TO COMPLETE AT THIS TIME:
    • We simply need a confirmation of who plans to attend. The Pack will be turning in one form with the total number planning to attend along with the deposit.
  • $25 DEPOSIT FEE FOR EACH SCOUT AND PARENT IS DUE!
    • Turn in your deposit checks to your Den Leader no later than Wednesday, March 11th.
    • Checks can be made payable to PACK 184.
    • PLEASE NOTE: You are committing to a nonrefundable $25 deposit!
  • If you decide later that your scout and/or you will not attend camp you will lose the deposit – this is nonnegotiable. Again, if you commit, the deposit is owed regardless of attendance.

    If you do not reserve a spot with the pack by 3/13, you are not guaranteed a spot! This cannot be negotiated.  We have had problems with this in the past and were not able to add any more campers at a later date.
  • COST OF CAMP:
    • Scout - $180
    • Parent - $100
    • Not due now - only deposit is due at this time 

2/15/13

Golf Classic Sign up


Fellow Pack 184 Parents,

I want to share with you an opportunity for you and/or your employer to get involved in an upcoming event that directly benefits our local Scouting Council.

On Friday, June 7, 2013, the Pennsylvania Dutch Council, will host its 11th Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic at Conestoga Country Club.  The Golf Classic is a scramble-style tournament, which is open to and enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels.  The purpose of the event is to fund the Council’s summer “Campership” program, which assists families in need of financial assistance attend summer camp – including our favorite camp, Camp Mack!  In case you were not aware, the Pennsylvania Dutch Council is providing programs to over 5,500 families through 217 Scouting units (including our own Pack 184) and 140 community partnerships throughout Lancaster and Lebanon counties.  Pack 184 is fortunate to be affiliated with such an engaged and well-organized Council.  The Golf Classic is a great way to get your employer or business to support a program that is not only important to your family, but also important to our community.

The attached flier provides an overview of this year’s Golf Classic and details the various sponsorship opportunities.  It also provides registration instructions if you are interested in playing.  Various levels of sponsorship opportunities exist – with opportunities as low as $150.  Most of the sponsorship levels include a really nice, embroidered golf flag for you or your employer to proudly display at home or in the workplace.  The event is a first class event and “sold out” last year, with over 120 golfers participating – making it a great marketing/advertising opportunity for your employer or business.

If you or your employer would like to support the event or have any questions about the event, please feel free to reply to me or contact me at 717-399-4154.

Sincerely,
Don Geiter
Proud Scout Parent and Committee Member
11th Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic


Donald R Geiter, Esquire
Barley Snyder
126 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Office:717-399-4154
Cell:717-490-1633
Fax:717-291-4660
dgeiter@barley.com
Please forward to the rest of your Den

2/5/13

Thanks to Rich Brown, Pinewood Kingpin

Big thank you to Rich Brown on another successful and organized Pinewood Derby.
Go Rich!

Pinewood Derby Results

Great job to all the scouts!  That was some fine racing at Pinewood '13

Rounding out the top 3:

Third Place:  Dante Billoni
Second Place:  Eric Anderson
First Place:  Jesse Chesnutt

Click to view the final results.

1/30/13

Blue and Gold 2/23

Blue and Gold is coming up!!!
February 23rd, Sat at 5pm, St Peter's Church (corner of Delp Rd and Lititz Pike)
Please click this link for the registration form
See you there!
Forms and Payment will be collected at the Pinewood Derby this weekend

Link to pinewood derby car numbers

In case you forget the number for your Pinewood Derby Car, please click this link to find your number.

Pinewood Derby

Derby is this Sunday 2/3.
Registration is at 1:30 and race starts promptly at 2pm!
Location: Neff Elementary Multipurpose room (located in the newer section of the building)
Please bring your forms and payments for HersheyBears and Blue and Gold banquet with you.

Hershey Bears Sleepover

Please download the form and bring to the pinewood derby or scan and email to Rich Brown next week.


Attached is the Hershey Bears sleepover form.  Please distribute quickly to your dens.  The Bears will not do  a website portal and need a commitment by February 8th for sleepovers only; this means I need to know sleepovers by February 7th.  Rich Brown reserved a section of 40 seats (consistent with past 2 years). 



Join Pack 184, Cocoa the Bear, and the rest of the Hershey Bears on Saturday, April 6th for the 8th annual scout sleepover event at the Giant Center.

Sleepover scouts will receive a Game Day Admission Ticket, a Giant Center Dinner Meal Voucher, a Hershey Bears Scout Patch, and a parking pass. Plus post game activities (ice skating) and entertainment (movie). On Saturday morning enjoy a hot breakfast before departing the Giant Center.
Can’t sleepover? No Problem! Please plan to join us and purchase a game only ticket.

This event sells out fast so we need to have everyones payment by the February 8th; we will have someone at the Pinewood Derby to receive payment for both the Blue & Gold and Hershey Bears Event. Please make your payment to "Pack 184."

Game Only = $13 per person
Sleepover = $41 per person

As my father-in-law would say, "Boy that's salty!" Well if you never did the sleepover it is worth the price, the kids have a crazy fun time!  Not only is there the Hockey game, but then they get to ice skate after the game and usually have a nature presentation with animals from the zoo.  The night caps off with a movie on the big screen with popcorn and bedtime around 2am!  At the crack of dawn, enjoy a pancake breakfast.  Who knows, maybe Doug will lead the adults on a morning run around the complex?  When you factor in the lack of sleep, it is priceless.


1/7/13

Important Dates

Pinewood Derby Feb 3rd, Sunday.

Blue and Gold Feb 23rd, Sat

Please forward to your dens, details to be posted to blog soon