Happy 4th of July!

(Picture by Mrs. Rouff; click the picture for a close up)

Congratulations to Pack 961 on their award winning 4th of July float! We had a great turnout with over 30 scouts participating! The design was inspired by the famous "Iwo Jima" monument. It featured patriotic music, over 30 flags, and an actual mountain! Thank you to DS DeWitt and Shademakers for providing the materials and to all the leaders and their families who helped with its construction.

The next Pack event is at "Wally World" on August 4th for go-karts, putt putt, and more! Initial tickets will be provided by the Pack but scouts may wish to bring money for extra rides and or snacks. Den Leaders will have more information as the date approaches.

Any families who are interested in camping that weekend at nearby Whitewater State Park should make their reservations with Den Leaders by Saturday July 21st. Cost for camping is $21 a night. This includes electric hook-up and bath house. WE HOPE YOU CAN ATTEND WALLY WORLD EVEN IF YOU CANT CAMP.

Spring Camp Out

Any way you look at it the Pack 961 Spring Camp out was a huge success: orienteering, geology, hay rides, river stomping, foil dinners, skits, and even a game of 'Quiddich!' In addition to earning map & compass, wildlife conservation, and geology belt loops all scouts in attendance earned their 'Whittling Chip' and received a pocket knife thanks to Mr. Neyman. A special thanks must also go the Drakes for letting us camp at their farm! Hope to see you in August for the Whitewater State Park camping trip (and possible visit to 'Wally World') or at the Fall Camp out; tentatively Sept 14th-16th at Yager Stadium for the Miami football game.