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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.
Water Play, just add scouts! Aug 21, 9am – 11am
Posted in: Events, Pack News, Summertime Activities by kchestnutt on August 1, 2010 | No Comments
Pack 200 is providing the water, the water slides, the firetrucks, and general mayhem. You provide the scout!
- This year we have a 30′ inflated slip n’ slide
- The Cary fire department will show up and hopefully give us a water demo.
- Bucket dunking
- and once again, we will be shooting off water rockets! For your scout to shoot off a rocket, he will have to build it and bring it to Water Play. We will not be building rockets at the event.
Click to download Water Wars instructions
We are still putting a few more things together so stay tuned.
A few things you may want to bring with you:
- Water shoes
- A towel and maybe some dry clothes (for the ride home)
- A drink if you want something other than water.
If it rains, who cares!
This year, we will be having Water Play at the house of John Broughton.
428 Ann Street, Cary, NC (Just 5 minutes from the church where the pack meets)
Pack 200 Kickball & Ice Cream Social
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Summer is winding down. It’s hot. If you are like us, you are looking around for something fun to do. Well, Pack 200 has the answer!
Come out to Bond Park, field #6, in Cary, Saturday August 7 for kickball in the evening. Afterward, we will all gather for an ice cream social.
Everything will get started around 6:30 PM and run to around 8:00 PM when (hopefully) it has started to cool off a bit. We will divide the boys into two groups based on age. We will then go over a few rules and play some kickball. After everyone has enjoyed a game or two, we will break for ice cream on the sidelines. It should be a lot of fun! In addition, all the scouts who participate will earn their kickball belt loop.
Feel free to bring siblings and friends. Everyone can play.
SEE YOU THERE!
Rocket Day at Bond Park
Posted in: Pack News, Summertime Activities by Cubmaster on July 16, 2009 | No Comments
Our annual Rocket Day will be held on the multipurpose field at Bond Park (801 High House Road Cary, NC) from Saturday July 25 from 9am to 1pm. The closest parking to the multipurpose field can be found at the Community Center.
Local stores that carry model rockets include:
- Hungates in Cary Town Center (inventory is very low here)
- Michael’s in Crossroads
- Science Safari in Salt Box Village on Kildaire Farm Road
- Target
Online sources for model rockets include:
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.)
Please note: beginning this year, 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. If possible, please fill this out ahead of time and drop off your completed waiver at the Bond Park Community Center in the mailbox for Bill Eucker.
For more information regarding how to build a safe and stable rocket and how to launch it safely, please read the Estes Model Rocketry Technical Manual (Click to download).
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.)
You are welcome to bring your own launch pad, but be prepared to share it. 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 launch pads. Last year there were far too many launch pads being used and it presented a challenge to keep everyone aware of when a rocket was being launched.
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.)
If you have any questions regarding the event, feel free to email info@pack200.org