Graduation Campout 2021

Pack 80 would like to invite the whole family for a weekend filled with fun. This year's Graduation Campout will be June 4th - June 6th at Colonial Park in Somerset NJ.

Activities will include a fishing derby, rain gutter regatta races, potato sack races, field games, campfire, den skits, & most importantly smores!

Rank Advancement Ceremonies will be conducted on Saturday night. Bring your Class A uniforms. A more detailed schedule will be sent out at a later time.

The cost will be $20 per person if you are staying over (children under 5 are free). No cost if you are just coming for the day.

To register and for additional information, please see visit the link below:

https://forms.gle/Po6cGnu4mwT4DwRd8

Camp Acahela 2021

Spring is just around the corner and that means it's time to start thinking about summer camp. This year we are heading back to Camp Acahela for a week of fun! See the attached file for additional information.

We do not have all the answers about what changes or new policies they will have this year, but I have been in touch with the camp leadership and they are working to provide a safe and fun environment for everyone. I will send out any updates as soon as I receive them.

Here are the basics:

Where: Camp Acahela, Blakeslee, PA
When: Sunday, June 27 – Friday, July 2, 2021

2021 Camp Fees
Price: There are two options for camp: full week (Sun-Fri) and 4-day camp (Sun-Wed)

Scout Cost:

  • Full Week - Youth ($380 before May 1, $405 after May 5)

  • 4 Day - Youth ($290 before May 1/$315 after May 5)

Adult/Den Chief

  • Full Week - Adult/Den Chief ($125 before May 1/$145 after May 5)

  • 4 Day - Adult/Den Chief ($100 before May 1/$120 after May 5)

(*Including parents with pack registration and Youth Protection training)

As you can see, prices are cheaper if paid in full by May 5th.

If you are interested in an awesome week of summer fun, please register here: 2021 Camp Acahela Registration. Please fill out separate registrations for each person attending.

We can accept payment in 2 installments to make it easier. Please submit ½ of your payment by April 5th. Balance of payments due by May 5, 2021.

Checks (made payable to Cub Scouts Pack 80) or Venmo (@PackEighty-SomervilleCubScouts) only. No cash please.

MEDICAL FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERY PERSON (SCOUT AND ADULT) THAT ATTENDS SUMMER CAMP. Parts A, B, & C of the BSA Medical Form must be completed. (Part C must be completed by your doctor -NO EXCEPTIONS). Medical forms can be found here. These forms are due June 13, 2021.

*Any adults that want to attend summer camp and are not already registered as a leader need to register with BSA and do the YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING on-line. See here for instructions. Please forward me a copy of your certificate when complete.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Thank you,

Andrew Tiplady

Cubmaster
Cub Scout Pack 80
Somerville, NJ
www.SomervilleCubScouts.com
PACK 80 Facebook Group
CubScoutPack80@gmail.com

Easter Pack Meeting Moved to Saturday April 17th

Hello Pack Families,

The forecast for tomorrow doesn't look too promising. I'm going to go ahead and postpone tomorrow's meeting until next week.

We will plan to meet up Saturday, 4/17 at 1pm at First United Methodist Church.

Sorry for the late notice.

Scouts and their siblings are welcome to attend! Each family is asked to bring one dozen plastic eggs filled with nut-free candy and taped closed per child. 

We will also have games and pictures with the Easter Bunny! Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag for the Scouts to collect their eggs in.

Thank you,

Andrew Tiplady
Cubmaster
Cub Scout Pack 80
Somerville, NJ
www.SomervilleCubScouts.com
PACK 80 Facebook Group
CubScoutPack80@gmail.com

This Saturday - January 23rd - Pack Hike!

Good evening Pack 80!

Our hike for this Saturday, 1/23/21, is on. The weather looks like it will be pretty good; a little cold but that's what jackets are for. The plan is to hike the route below. It is only 1.6 miles.

We can certainly do more if you are feeling up to it. The complete park map is attached.

Where: Duke Island Park (meet in parking lot A). 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807
When: 1:30 pm, Saturday, January 23rd


Masks required.

Please make sure to dress appropriately for the terrain (the walk along the canal is not paved) and weather.

Hope to see you there.

Thank you,

Andrew Tiplady

Cubmaster
Cub Scout Pack 80
Somerville, NJ
www.SomervilleCubScouts.com
PACK 80 Facebook Group
CubScoutPack80@gmail.com



Upcoming events January 2021

Good evening Pack 80!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday. I wanted to reach out to you and let you know a few things.

 

First, I would like to thank Sean O’Neill for his hard work these past few years as Pack Committee Chair. He has done a lot of work to help keep the Pack running. Thank you, Sean, for your dedication and effort to Pack 80. Taking over the position of Pack Committee Chair is Ed Webber. Welcome Ed!

 

Secondly, I know that traditionally the big event in January is the Pine Wood Derby.  As with many of the events in the past year, we will need to make some changes to comply with COVID-19 regulations and safety measures.  In order to better plan, we are postponing the Pine Wood Derby until March. Additional information on this will be sent out at a later date. Think of it as more time to work on your car. If your scout has not received their PWD kit (it was included in their holiday present) please reach out to me.

 

Finally, in lieu of the Pine Wood Derby this month, we will be planning on a Pack hike on Saturday January 23rd (rain/snow date of Jan 30th). Additional info to follow. 


Thank you,

Andrew Tiplady

Cubmaster
Cub Scout Pack 80
Somerville, NJ
www.SomervilleCubScouts.com
PACK 80 Facebook Group
CubScoutPack80@gmail.com

November Pack Meeting

Good evening Pack 80,

Our next Pack meeting will be Sunday, November 22 at 3pm in the parking lot behind the church at 48 W High St Somerville.

We will be announcing the winners of the Pumpkin Carving Contest at this time.

 

As with our previous few Pack meetings please remember:

·         Masks Required for all in attendance.

·         We will need to social distance as best we can.

·         You will need to bring your own chair.

·         We will not be providing drinks or snacks.

·         The bathrooms in the church are off limits to everyone. Please “go” before you arrive.

·         Please park your car in front of the church or across the street.

 

Also, don’t forget to register for the 2021 calendar year.  You can register at the link below. Registration and dues are required by Dec 1st.

https://www.somervillecubscouts.com/join-scouts


Thank you,

Andrew Tiplady
Cub Scout Pack 80
Somerville, NJ
www.SomervilleCubScouts.com
PACK 80 Facebook Group
CubScoutPack80@gmail.com

Vote for your favorite pumpkin!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their pumpkin carvings.

Voting for your favorite carving can be done at the following link:

https://forms.gle/BPWVKe7wUvTMzGsB9

We will keep the voting open until 9pm on Wed, Nov 4th.

Feel free to send the link to your friends and family but please limit your vote to one per person.

We will have prizes for the top vote earners.

Thanks,
Andrew Tiplady
Cubmaster
Cub Scout Pack 80
Somerville, NJ
www.SomervilleCubScouts.com
PACK 80 Facebook Group
CubScoutPack80@gmail.com

Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Attention Pack 80 Scouts!

Get your carving knives ready! Pack 80 is hosting a pumpkin carving contest!

How to participate:

It's easy! Help your scout carve a pumpkin. It can be any kind of carving you want. Submit a picture of your scout’s pumpkin carving to cubscoutpack80@gmail.com by 10/25/20. Starting on 10/26/20 you will be able to vote on your favorite pumpkin (more info to follow). Voting will close on 10/31/20 and winners will be announced soon after. 

Calling all Somerville Girls and Boys! This Sunday!

If you or your child are interested in joining the Somerville Cub Scouts and are in Kindergarten to fifth grade. Come join us outdoors for some fun social distancing scouting adventures!

We will be holding our first pack meeting for the 2021 season and all families are welcome to attend to find out more information on our program.

What: Pack Meeting

When: 3 pm, Sunday 9/27/20

Where: Parking lot behind First United Methodist Church,

48 W High St., Somerville, NJ

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Welcome Back! The 2021 Scouting Season is On!

Thanks to everyone that was able to make the scheduling meeting this week.

Below are some of the highlights of the meeting.

New Committee Chair

  • We are looking for someone to take over as Committee Chair.

  • Sean O’Neill to step down at the end of the year. Please reach out to Sean if you are interested.

New Leaders

  • Chris Hanafin to help with Den 1.

  • We are looking for two Den Leaders for the Tiger Den. Please let us know if you are interested!

Recruitment

  • Back to School night recruitment event will most likely not happen.

  • We will ask the schools if we can send virtual messages to the students.

  • See if we can give flyers to schools to send home with BTS paperwork.

  • 1 interested scout for New Lion Den. Please let us know if you know of more interested!

Fundraising

  • We are not doing popcorn this year.

  • Here are some possible replacement fundraising activities we have in mind.

  • Pack 80 Chipotle Night

  • Day at Rita’s

  • WaWa Hoagie Coupons

Pack Meetings

  • To be held outside at a park, weather permitting.

  • Location is TBD.

  • Current BSA recommendation is to have outside or virtual meetings.

  • Masks required

  • Social distancing as much as possible

  • Families will need to bring their own chairs or blankets

Den Meetings

  • Dens will decide how best to run meetings.

  • The current BSA recommendation is to have outside or virtual meetings.

  • Can be done at park or leaders’ homes as long as leaders/parents are ok with it.

  • If Dens want to meet at a park, please let me know.

  • We need to get permits from the town.

  • Should be outside, weather permitting

  • Masks required

  • Social distancing as much as possible