April Pack Meeting

Date:  Thursday, April 24, 2014
Place:  Glacier Edge Elementary School
Time:  6:30pm

Theme: Fun with Science, engineering and math!

Games and activities to learn about being kind and considerate and showing concern for the well-being of others.

Spring and Summer Camps

The camping season has officially/ will soon begin! Camp information and a brief description are attached. Email or call me with questions. Registration is now open for all camps. On your mark (your calendars), Get set (check your camping gear) Go C-A-M-P-I-N-G!

2014 Cub Scout Spring and Summer Camps

We are pleased to offer six Spring and Summer camps to our Cub Scouts this year.  See the detailed information below on dates, times, location, cost and when payment is due.  If you have questions or want to sign up for a camp, contact Pack 549 Camp Coordinator, Kari Westphal at kariwestphal@hotmail.com or call (608) 270-1683.

This year Pack 549 Leaders have decided to offer a subsidy of $65 per Cub Scout for pack and council sponsored camping events between April 2014 and October 2014.

The goal of these monies are to offer each scout the opportunity to participate in camping activities to enrich their scouting experience through activities, games, campfire stories, skits, songs, food and friendship.

The family of the Cub Scout may use the $65 subsidy towards any of the following camps listed below.  Families may identify how they want to use the subsidy towards multiple camps for their Cub Scout.  For example: $30 for Rokilio, $35 for Webelos Expedition for a total of $65.  Any unused subsidy monies that are not used by the scout will be returned to the Pack 549 treasury after October 2014. Please speak to Kari Westphal about how much your Cub Scout has in his camping subsidy account. Note: If a family has 2 Cub Scouts, each boy is offered $65 subsidy per individual scout, the account is not a family subsidy.

Pack 549 Sponsored Camp:

Rokilio—Viking Camp

Date: Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13

Cost: $30 for Cub Scout (any rank), $40 for adult

Date due: Payment and completed health forms due to Kari Westphal by 7:00pm on Sunday, March 30th.

Information about the camp: Are you ready to spend the night in a Viking Ship and live out the adventures of a Viking?  Campers will experience campfire cooking, songs, skits, games, activities, and challenges of a Viking warrior.  This camp offers indoor sleeping quarters at Camp Rokilio in Kiel, Wisconsin.

Glacier’s Edge Council Sponsored Camps:

•      All payments and completed health forms for Council Sponsored camps are due to Kari Westphal by 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6th.

•      Any late entries received after 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6th will be the responsibility of the family of the scout.  Any late entries will incur a $10-25 late fee depending on the camp. The family of the scout will be responsible for turning in all payments and completed health forms directly to GlacierÂ’s Edge Council.

Webelos Expedition

Rank: required camper must be Webelos II in Fall 2014

Date: Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, May 4

Cost: $30 per scout

Due date: Payment and completed health forms due to Kari Westphal by 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6th.

Information about the camp: The 4th Annual Webelos Expedition is for boys who are registered fourth grade Webelos Scouts, their parents, Den and Pack Leaders. This camp will feature opportunities to have fun, participate in a meaningful ceremony and will provide a glimpse of what Boy Scouting has in store. While sharing a campsite with another Den, Webelos will participate in many outdoor activities to prepare for their Boy Scout career.  This camp is at Camp Indian Trails in Janesville, WI.

Regional Day Camp

Rank: recommended camper rank Wolf, Bear, and Webelos I

Date: Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14

Cost: $70 per scout

Due date: Payment and completed health forms due to Kari Westphal by 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6th

Information about the camp: Day Camp consists of many program include Sports, Scout Skills, Obstacle Courses, and many more. Each Den will rotate through the stations over the course of a day and have the opportunity to participate in a unique lunch time program over the course of their stay at camp. The check-in process runs from 8:00 am to 8:30 am and the day wraps up between 3:30 pm to 4:00pm. This camp is at Camp Carlson in Sauk City, WI.

Webelos Shooting Sports Camp

Rank: required rank Webelos I or Webelos II

Date: Sunday, June 15

Cost: $35 per scout

Due date: Payment and completed health forms due to Kari Westphal by 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6th.

Information about the camp: Shooting Sports Camps are geared towards boys who will be Webelos in the fall. Cub Scouts are only allowed to earn their BB-Gun and Archery pins at a certified Cub Scout Camp with nationally trained Range Staff and that is exactly what the Shooting Sports Camp offers. Throughout the program, the boys attending this camp will move between the two ranges as well as participant in a workbook session in order to ensure the maximum amount of training and achievement. At the end of the day, boys will be awarded the pin(s) they have earned.  This camp is limited to the first 48 scouts that sign up.  Space is limited.  The camp will run from 8:00am until 2:30pm. This camp is at Camp Carlson in Sauk City, WI.

Cub Resident Camp

Rank: recommended camper rank Wolf, Bear and Webelos I

Date: Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28

Cost: $125 per scout, $50 per adult/leader

Due date: Payment and completed health forms due by 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6th.

Information about the camp: Cub Scout Resident Camp is targeted at Cub Scouts who are Wolf through Webelos rank along with their parents and/or leaders. This fast-paced three day, two night camp offers a variety of structured programs for all to enjoy. As an introduction to the Boy Scout Program, Cub Scout Resident Camp revolves heavily around traditional Scout skills. Check-in will run from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on the first day and will conclude with a flag ceremony on the third day at 5:00 pm.

Webelos Resident Camp

Rank: required rank Webelos I or Webelos II

Date: Saturday, August 9 through Tuesday, August 12

Cost: $135 per scout, $50 per adult/leader

Date due: Payment and completed health forms due to Kari Westphal by 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6th.

Information about the camp: Webelos Resident Camp is open to Webelos Scouts and their parents and leaders. This camp offers a more in depth Boy Scout experience with a focus on preparing Webelos Scouts for their Boy Scout career. With both structured and open program time, Scouts will have freedom to choose which activities they want to participate in including Activity Badges and other requirements, which they can register for upon arrival at camp. Camp-wide games, campfire programs and pioneering are just a couple things to look forward to at Webelos Resident Camp. This camp is at Camp Indian Trails in Janesville, WI.

Questions? Contact Pack 549 Camp Coordinator, Kari Westphal at kariwestphal@hotmail.com or call 270-1683

Required is the 2014 BSA medical form. This version of the health form is required by the council for any and all spring and summer camps.Unless noted, attach a new health form for each participant to every camp registration you submit.

Click below for forms.

http://www.pack549verona.blogspot.com/search/label/forms

 A few reminders so your health forms do not get denied by the council.

1. List the date(s) of immunizations on each line for each participant.

2. A copy of the front and back of your health insurance card needs to be attached to the health form in the section provided or write in "none" if that applies.

3. At least one approved driver needs to be listed including phone number.

4. The forms need to be signed and dated.

Scouts are not registered for camp until these items are received.  Please comply with the registration due dates.  

March Pack Meeting BLUE AND GOLD

Event:       Pack Meeting for Cub Scout Pack 549/Verona

Description: Blue & Gold Banquet and Webelos II Crossover

Location:    Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St

When:    Friday, March 28, 2014  5:30 PM (CDT) - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Additional information:  ** Please plan to arrive between 5:30-5:45pm so the event can begin promptly at 6:00pm. **

Come & celebrate the anniversary of scouting and join the Webelos IIs as they Crossover to Boy Scouts! Dinner will be provided.

This is a wonderful event to experience and we hope to see you there!