Pack 415 News A Publication of Cub Scout Pack 415, Granada Hills, CA Important Dates Camp-o-ree Pack Meeting Camporee is a weekend campout that brings all Boy Scout and Cub Scout units in the district together in fellowship and friendly competition. Units compete in various themed games that test and develop their Scouting skills. Ribbons are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each game and for overall unit performance. Saturday, Mar. 28, 5:00 pm De la Salle Round Table Flag Ceremony Apr. 2, 6:45pm LDS Church 17101 Plummer St. Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Apr. 12, morning De la Salle Camporee Fri. Apr. 17- Sun. Apr. 19 Paramount Ranch Den 6 Hike Sat. Apr. 11, 9:30 - 11:00 Porter Ranch Loop Bear Den Meetings Monday, Apr. 16, 6:00 pm Fassett Residence Or De la Salle Webelos 1 Den Meetings Wednesday, Apr. 8, 6:30 pm Soto Residence Friday, Apr. 3, 7:00 pm McMullin Residence Wolf Den Meetings Monday, Apr. 13, 6:30 pm Kershisnik Residence Tiger Den Meetings Monday, Apr. 13, 6:30 pm Parent Meeting Wednesday, Apr. 22, 7:00 pm De la Salle, Serra Room Issue #45 • March 2015 This year will be a “triathalon” of events that test physical, intellectual and cooperative talents of all of our boys. Plus a fun Dutch Oven demonstration and cook-off, Cub Scout Scavenger Hunt, a rope bridge, and presentations of our other Balboa Oaks District camping events - and lots of other fun things in store - just you wait! WEBELOS To Boy Scouts Congratulations to our Webelos IIs who will bridge over to Boy Scouts this month. Seeing these boys grow from tiny Tigers into full fledged Boy Scouts is amazing to their den leaders, parents and all who know them. The Pack will be sad to see them leave, but excited for their next steps in their scout careers. We wish them well and look forward to seeing them as Eagle Scouts in a few years. Scout Stories Getting the Hang of Hiking My family and I went hiking last spring in the Angeles Crest Mountains. I wanted to tell you about this event because I highly enjoyed it and it shows my bravery as a cub scout. On this hike, I went in the forest and saw a beautiful waterfall. I told my brother and my parents to stop there so we can play at the waterfall and try to catch frogs swimming in the stream. We also saw old trees there that we were able to climb. We were very brave when we found a rope because we used it to swing across the river. At first, it was very bumpy and we were scatting along the river. Then we got the hang of it (no pun intended) and we were eventually able to glide across the river, except for the times we crashed into the rocks. These are some of the things I did to prove my bravery. Brave: Not being afraid of failure and facing your fears. By Evan K., Webelos I Super Ski Trip This is about my first and brave skiing experience. First, I needed to go get my ski boots. Second, I rented my skis and my ski poles. After that, my family and I went to see our ski instructor for our first lesson. We skied down a few courses with the instructor then we were out on our own! I went up the ski lift twice which led to a large hill. On my first time down the slope, I was skiing down very fast. I may have even caught air! However, on my second attempt, I fell down and injured my lip. I still had the time of my life and I can’t wait to go back again. I think showed bravery going down a ski slope at 30 mph! By Preston K. Webelos I Monster Jam On Saturday, February 7, I went with my mom and dad to Monster Jam in Anaheim. It is a Monster truck rally. The show was competition and free style. Some of the trucks were Max D, Madusa, Grave Digger, Monster Mutt, Monster Energy, El Toro Loco, Lucas Oil, Zombie and a few others. My favorite truck was Grave Digger, but Max D won. Madusa is a pink truck driven by a woman who was brave to do a back flip off the wall. She was the only one to land a flip. Her back wheel got stuck, but it was really cool. The reason Max D won is because when he landed on his side he spun himself upright... twice! He looked like a break dancer. This was my first time at Monster Jam. I want to go back next year and bring my brother Steven and my friend Nick because they would really like it. By Matthew S., Webelos I Did you or your den do something really interesting? Please submit your story and pictures to your den leader and you could star in your own story too! A Scout is Helpful A scout is 12 things according to the Scout Law. Some are difficult to be and some are easy. “Helpful” is certainly an easy one. How are you helpful? Do you help you teacher by keeping your desk clean? Do you help your parents by cleaning your room or the house? Do you help your friends by sharing your lunch? Being helpful means being concerned about other people and doing things for other people, without pay or reward. What was the last helpful thing you did, without asking for anything in return? Why don’t you take a “helpful oath?” You can decide however you want to be helpful, and then do it. Don’t ask for anything in return and just do your helpful chore when it will be most helpful. Monster Jam 2015! One of the benefits of selling popcorn as well as Pack 415 does, is that we get to spluge on a fun event just for ourselves. This year we got to all go to see Monster Jam in Angel Stadium. Tons of dirt were trucked in, a huge track was built and major jumps were installed. Giant monster trucks raced around the track then showed off their driving talents with jumps, spins and even full fledged flips. These trucks danced to the point of falling apart. Some flipped over, others caught fire, but all were impressive. The Pack loved it! The boys were able to go into the pits and check out the trucks and drivers up close and personal. Some got to go into the midget racers and even write on the demolition derby cars. It was truly a night to remember for all who were able to join. USS Iowa Overnight Trip In 1942 a number of battleships were built to fight the Axis powers in World War II. One of those ships is berthed in San Pedro and is now a floating museum. The Pack was able to take a weekend and have a behind the scenes tour the USS Iowa. We ate dinner and breakfast in the enlisted mess and sleep in the same beds enlisted men slept in. The boys not only saw the normal tour, but were able to visit the ships brig (jail) and barbershop. An early morning meant seeing the sun rise over the Vincent Thomas Bridge before a breakfast of eggs, bacon and pancakes. The boys all had a great time. Build Something! One of the Wolf requirements is to build something useful. Most boys build a simple tool carrier or bird house, but Andrew B. took building to a whole new level. His wooden wheelbarrow is nearly bigger than he is! It now sits majestically in his parents yard holding flowers and plants for all to see. Great job Andrew!
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