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2012 Rocket Day
Posted in: Pack News, Summertime Activities by rlgray on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
When: Saturday, July 14th, 4pm-6pm
Where: Bond Park multipurpose field (next to the dam)
The closest parking to the multipurpose field can be found at the Community Center.
Required Waiver Forms
The Town of Cary requires that all participants read the town’s Model Rocket Guidelines (click to download) document and sign the waiver on the last page. Rob Wilson will be collecting these forms and submit them to the Parks Dept. on behalf of the Pack.
Where can I find rocket kits?
Local stores that carry model rockets include:
Hangar 18 hobby shop on Kildaire Farm Rd (website)
Michael’s in Crossroads
Online sources for model rockets include:
amazon.com
estesrockets.com
hobbylinc.com
Most kits will require some level of assembly, but this is usually limited to just gluing parts together. Be sure to allow at least 24 hours for the glue to dry before using the rocket.
(If you know of any additional locations, please submit them using the comment form at the bottom of the page.)
Building Guidelines
Due to the size of the launch field, please limit your rockets to “A” or “B” sized engines. If you use anything larger, your rocket will probably end up in the trees surrounding the field. Depending on how windy it is, it’s possible that you could lose a rocket even with the smaller engines, so please don’t purchase any rockets that are too expensive or complicated to assemble.
In addition to the rocket and engines, you’ll also need to bring engine igniters and wadding (these are usually included with the engines, but double check just to be sure.)
Please bring your own launch pad to share! The Pack doesn’t have any launch pads. This year, we will designate specific locations for where the launch pads can be set up. Once all those locations are taken, we would like everyone to share.
The pack will provide shade canopies, water, and some frozen treats for the scouts and siblings. If past years are any indication, it will probably be quite sunny, so please make sure your family wears plenty of sunscreen. Boys are encouraged, but not required, to wear Class C uniforms (scouting T-shirts.)
The pack will provide popsicles for scouts, siblings and parents.
If you have any questions regarding the event, feel free to email info@pack200.org
2012 Summertime Swimming
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What: Swimming Party
When: Sunday, June 24th 5pm-7pm
Where: Medfield Recreation Club Pool, 1404 Baker Rd., Raleigh NC (map)
Why: This is the first of our summertime events.
Feel free to bring a picnic supper (NO GLASS), or purchase from the snack hut.
The pack will provide popsicles for scouts, siblings and parents.
Floats and other pool toys are allowed.
NO running or horseplay.
Pack 200 Fall Family Camping Sept 9-11
Posted in: Camping, Events, Pack News by rlgray on August 14, 2011 | No Comments
This fall, the pack will be camping at Medoc Mountain State Park, just an hour and a half from RTP.
The camp features miles of hiking trails, and some of the cleanest streams in the state; if you bring your fishing gear, don’t forget your license!
Saturday we’ll visit the Roanoke Canal Museum; bring a picnic lunch!
Printable flyer.
Pack-O-ween Pack meeting!
Posted in: Events, Pack News by kchestnutt on October 11, 2010 | No Comments
As always, the October pack meeting is a special event. All the scouts come to the pack meeting dressed in their trick-or-treat costumes and go trick-or-treating! Each den sets up games, displays, or both in their room and the scouts move from room to room, having fun and collecting candy!
Feel free to bring your siblings, it’s a lot of fun. Sometimes we run a little past 8:00 but as up yet, none of the scouts have complained.
Camping Expo or An Introduction to Camping with the Pack!
Posted in: Camping, Events, Pack News by kchestnutt on August 18, 2010 | No Comments
For a lot of people, scouting is synonymous with camping. Unfortunately, also, for a lot of people, camping is synonymous with rain, snakes, bears, and generally not having a good time. If you are one of those people, we would like an opportunity to change your mind.
On Sunday, August 29th from 5 to 7, Pack 200 will hold a camping expo in the playground area at First church. We will have people there to talk about tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, cooking out doors, and generally talking about the Pack 200 camping experience.
There will even be food to eat and tents to crawl through.
Come on out and see what camping with Pack 200 is really about. It’s fun for everyone!