Indianapolis Zoo Scout Overnighter

How cool is it to sleep over at the zoo?! I have always wanted to do this. Thanks Gina for planning and coordinating this and for the yummy snacks. We have great parents. We got to play games, learn about habitats, see behind the scenes at the ocean exhibit (picture of our instructor, Josh, showing us the kitchen) and see some of the animals the next day before the zoo opened to everyone else. Thursday morning, we got to go to the dolphin show and some of the boys sat in the splash zone - they call it that for a reason.

Zoo Pictures Continued

Even though there were tornado warnings and wind and rain, we had a great time at the zoo. We were tucked safely away in the oceans exhibit or the dolphin pavillion (where we slept). This photo of the polar bear expresses how I felt after a night with everyone - in need of a nap - lol.

Zoo Overnight Pics

Here are more pictures of our zoo overnighter.

Pack 607 Helps Keep Indiana Beautiful

Our charter organization, Franklin Central Christian Church, received 30 trees from Keep Indiana Beautiful this year. Keep Indiana Beautiful has a goal of planting 100,000 trees in Indiana in 10 years. Last year they did about 4,000 and in 2011 they are planning 8,000. Pack 607 got to help with this planting at the church.

Scouting For Food

I know that I have said this before, but I have to say it again: I am so proud to be part of a Pack that has a strong commitment to community service and helping others. We participated in scouting for food and were able to collect bags of food for God's Bounty Food Pantry right here in Franklin Township. This is not just a once a year thing, we are accepting donations for the food pantry all year. Here are the boys with some of the food we collected.

Blue & Gold

Traditionally, most packs have a Blue and Gold Ceremony in February - March. This was intended to be a "Birthday Party" for scouting and a time for the boys to get awards and advancements as well as graduate or "cross-over" to the next rank. Here a some photos of ours.

More Pinewood Derby

The race was held at the FT Informer Office. There were medals for 1-3 places in each rank, with trophies for 1-3 overall and best in show.

Pinewood Derby 2011

Pinewood Derby is one of the biggest events in scouting each year. Scouts, along with help from their parents, make cars from blocks of wood and race them. It is awesome!

Veteran's Day

The boys made a big poster/Thank You card for display at South Creek Elementary for our Veterans. Some of our boys also got to help with the flag ceremony at the program at school. Thank you to all the servicemen and women, past and present, for your dedication to our country!

Cub Scout Overnighter 2011

We are fortunate that the Pathfinder District plans exciting things for scouts to do. Here are some of us at the Cub Scout Overnighter in January.

Science Pack Meeting

At Pack and Den meetings we have a good time and learn new things. We had a Dad from Eli Lilly do a mad scientist show for us. The kids got to learn about dry ice, the different forms of matter and even make their own slime.

Pack Activities

We visited the Franklin Township Historical Society and learned about the history of our community.

Circuit of Fun Events

Here are a few of the Circuit of Fun Events. There was motorcross, the Shrine Circus, Brickworld (Legos), and more.

Grandparents Celebration

Some of our schools don't have a Grandparent's Day, so we decided to do one at Cub Scouts. We had refreshments a craft, and the Grandparents helped the boys complete a family heritage booklet. The boys who participated earned their Heritages Belt Loop.

Summer Camp 2010

Summer Camp is one of the most fun activities (I think) for scouts and leaders. Our Pack goes to Pathfinder District Day Camp at Johnson County Park each June. Here are some photos from last year's camp.

In an effort to get everyone up-to-date on what our Pack has been doing, I will be posting the 2010-2011 photos and events.

This is our Pack at the 2010 Christmas in Wanamaker Parade, with Senator Patricia Miller (middle). It was cold but fun.