Cub Scout Pack 497 in Eden Prairie

Wood Duck Walk

Lori Hasan — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:18:42 +0000

Our next summer time activity will be a Wood Duck Walk at Richardson Nature Center. We will be hiking through approximately ¾ of a mile through a mature forest, a small section of a 40 acre prairie and along the edges of several wetlands. You will learn about what is being done to preserve the habitat of these beautiful birds and have a chance to see them in their natural environment.

Our hike will begin at 6 p.m. at Richardson Nature Center is located at 8737 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington, MN 55438 on Wednesday, August 11th and take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and you will have the opportunity to earn the Wood Duck Patch. We need a count in order to get the necessary materials. The pack will pick up the costs of scouts Siblings are welcome and are required to pay $1 for the materials.

Please RSVP to Troy Noor at troy {at} brenwin(.)com by Monday, August 9th.

Rocket Launch

Lori Hasan — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:38:13 +0000

On Sunday, July 25th, we have our annual Rocket Launch, at the CMS fields from 3-5 pm. Bring your own rocket, the pack will supply the engines and the launch pads. This is a joint venture with Pack 479, so be sure to wear your blue pack t-shirts or uniform. You can make your own rocket from a kit, or buy one all constructed and ready-to-go. You can find rockets at hobby stores like Hub Hobby or Hobbytown, or even at Walmart. Pick one that uses an A or B sized engine — no C engines are allowed.

Please RVSP to MARY VAN BEUSEKOM (vanbeusekom1 {at} msn(.)com) by July 20. –

Adults, you will want chairs, and if you have portable shade (like a canopy), you might want to bring that, too. Siblings can participate, too — we ask for a $2 donation to offset the cost of the engines.

********VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**************

- Volunteers to help assemble the barrier area before the event

- Volunteers to help the boys assemble the rockets and the igniters properly.

- Volunteers to help launch the rockets – adults only inside the firing zone

- Volunteers to help keep the boys in order at first while they wait their turn

Parents – if you are able to come to the event, we hope you will think about volunteering to make the event more successful!

Thank you,

Lori Hasan

Fossil Hunting at Lilydale

Lori Hasan — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:31:47 +0000

Please join us for a fun evening fossil hunting at Lilydale Regional Park!
When: Wednesday, July 14 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Lilydale Regional Park off of 35E & Hwy13. Meet in parking lot off of Lilydale Road

RSVP: Karol Joos (kajoos {at} comcast(.)net)

Cost: FREE!

To Bring: Water, Sunscreen, buckets/shovels

Please wear either your Pack 497 T-shirt or uniform.

The Wild Wild West comes to Pack 497!

Lori Hasan — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:32:43 +0000

Please join us for a fun filled afternoon horseback riding and learning more about horses!
When: Sunday, June 13 1:00pm – 3:00pm
RSVP: By Friday, June 11 to Lori at lahasan {at} yahoo(.)com
Cost: FREE!
To Bring: Water, Sunscreen, appropriate dress
Location: See Directions below:
Take 212 West
Follow this until the highway goes from the new 4 lane to the old 2 lane.

Once it goes down to the two lanes on your left you will see a Nursery called “The Mustard Seed” this is an indication you will be turning left shortly.

After the Mustard Seed you will turn left on County Rd 43
Follow this all the way to the end. In the distance when you are coming to the end of 43 you will see a large home with a green roof under construction.
At the end you will come to a stop sign. Go straight onto the gravel road you will take your first right into a driveway where the horses will be.
There are two lights at the end of the driveway and Old Fashion Wagon Wheels at the base of the lights.

Should you get lost on the day of or need better instructions please call Bruce’s cell 612-986-3044.

Summer Activities!!

Lori Hasan — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:04:36 +0000

June
Saturday & Sunday, June 5-6, Annual Family Camp
This is our annual warm-weather pack camping trip. It’s not just for the scouts, but for the whole family. Come out on Saturday and enjoy time with the pack as we stay overnight. If you’re new to camping, that’s OK – we have lots of experienced friends that can help you and your scout get going.(The boys all LOVE this!) And if you’re experienced, come ready to help!

June 13 – Horseback Riding

July
July 14 – Fossil Hunting

July 25 – Rocket Launch

August
August 11 – Wood Duck Hike
August 22 – Annual Summer Family Picnic

Crossover Pack Meeting!

Lori Hasan — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:38:35 +0000

Monday May 17th at 7:00 pm, is our much anticipated Crossover Meeting! This is where the boys receive their neckerchiefs and books for the next rank. It will be held at the grassy area next to Staring Lake Outdoor Center if the weather is good. We will be gathering, congratulating everyone and then the boys cross over a nearby pedestrian bridge to go find their neckerchiefs in the trails off the bike path. The new Senior Webelos will assist all the younger ranks (and hang the neckerchiefs from branches). We will return to the grassy area and roast marshmallows to cap off the fun evening.

If weather is bad, please check your e-mail for a notification of location change or just show up at the Lake Riley Picnic Shelter.

Annual Egg Drop!

Lori Hasan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:24:53 +0000

Please join us at our Annual Egg Drop!
Date & Time: 7:00 pm on April 26, 2010
Where: Cedar Ridge Elementary Parking Lot

Directions on how to make an Egg Parachute:
Remember — your egg will be dropped from the top of an Eden Prairie Fire Truck’s ladder! Build a contraption that will protect your egg from the fall! General rules are no bigger than one cubic foot, no heavier than a pound, egg must be raw and no dangerous or breakable (other than the egg) items involved. A great idea for a parachute is a plastic bag. Any eggs that survive will get to put into our special slingshot!

Pack Swimming Event

Cubmaster — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:24:10 +0000

Scouts! Can’t wait ’til summer splash fun? You don’t have to! We will be having a Pack Swimming Event and here are the details!

Where: Chaska Community Center
When: Sunday, March 21 at 1 pm until we get tired out! (open swim ends at 4:55 pm)
Cost: scout – free (the Pack is funding this event!)
non-member youth and senior – $6.75
non-member adult – $8

Come join us for an afternoon of slipping and sliding and lots of splashing. See you there!!!

Winter Cabin

Webmaster — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:32:48 +0000

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Looks like we’re going to have some great weather this weekend!

Please make sure to complete the attached health form… one for your scout and one for you.

Also, if you haven’t yet paid, please bring along your checkbook.

I’ll have my cell phone with me this afternoon and throughout the weekend. If you need to reach me please call me at 952-353-3641.

See you this afternoon!

Rick

Family Snowshoeing

Cubmaster — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:39:32 +0000

Don’t forget that you have the opportunity to go snow shoeing on Monday, February 15th, at The Richardson Nature Center within Hyland Park in Bloomington.

If you are able to make it, please send an email to Joe Thomas (jthomasfamily {at} comcast(.)net) and Arjen DeBoer (arjendeboer {at} comcast(.)net) and let them know how many from your family are attending. Please plan on meeting at the park at 2pm. We should be finished by 4pm. Directions, rental fees ($5/hour) and more details can be found here.

We look forward to seeing you then!