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Cub Scout Pack 210
(Newton, Massachusetts)
 
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Here is our current 2023-2024 Pack (all grades) schedule.  Please check back often for updated calendar of events for the 2023-2024 year.  Please see specific Den for Den activities. Some activities may be an additional cost and are marked with $$.
More information on Pack meetings and events is listed below the calendar. It's never too late to get involved!

 

Pack Event Details


Date and Time / Location Pack Meeting Activity
Thursday, September 14, 6:00-7:30pm - Carroll Center
Kick-Off + Welcome
Join us for our first meeting of the year to learn about Pack 210 and the Cub Scouts! We will have Sub Zero Ice Cream come and give us a Science demonstration and create ice cream with liquid nitrogen!  Children with allergies will be accommodated.
https://subzeroicecream.com/
 Saturday, September 23, 3:00-4:30, Middlesex Fells Long Pond Parking lot

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. Please stay posted for updates on rescheduling.
 Pack Hike
Come join us for this beautiful 3 mile loop around the Middlesex Fells. We will see old friends and welcome new friends as we enjoy some fresh air and gorgeous scenery. Families welcome. Please park at Long Pond Parking Lot along South Border Rd in Winchester. 
Saturday, October 7- New England Base Camp, Milton MA

$$
Overnight Camping This is a highlight every year! Kids can partake in various outdoor activities including rock climbing, fire making, archery, BB gun, wood chopping, cooking and more. You can chose to stay overnight in a tent or cabin.

https://www.newenglandbasecamp.org/

Saturday, October 28, 9:10am - 12:30pm
Hemlock Gorge

 Hemlock Gorge Fall Cleanup

Joins us to support our Pack sponsor, with their annual Fall cleanup. Supplies provided, and there will be lunch. Scouts should wear uniforms or Class B shirt
Saturday, November 11, 9:30-11:00am - Cradles to Crayons

281 Newtonville Ave, Newton MA
Volunteer Event

https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/


**note date changes**

Tuesday, December 5, 6-7:30pm for K-2
and
Thursday, December 14, 6- 7:30pm for 3-5

Durant-Kendrick House
286 Waverly Ave, Newton
Colonial Survival Game
Award ceremony, distribute Pinewood derby cars

https://www.newtonma.gov/government/historic-newton/education/school-and-youth-programs/colonial-survival-and-civility 

Given our large Pack size and program/size constraints, splitting into 2 groups:
K-2 on Tues Dec 5 
K-2 on Thurs Dec 14
**note date changes**
 Pack Hike
weekend of Dec 16-17, date/time TBD

 Pack hike
Look out for more info to follow about location (will be nearby Newton) and times

Saturday, January 12, 12pm - 4pm
Danny Yung's house (please see emails for info)
Pinewood Derby workshop at Danny Yung's house
We will pass out cars at the December meeting. If you need saws/woodworking equipment, and other supports, please bring your car to the workshop.
 January, dates by Den
YMCA Swimming session
$
Will be organized by Den, Webelos will fulfill Aquanaut badge, and other Dens will fulfill badges
Look out for more info from your Den leaders

Saturday, February 3, 12 noon - 5pm
Countryside Elementary School, Cafetorium 
Pack 210 Pinewood Derby

This is a favorite every year! Scouts design/build their own car, then will race by Den. We will be passing out cars at the December meetings. Look out for info via email with details!

 Saturday, February 10
11am - 1pm
Snow Tubing, McIntyre Ski
$$
 Snow tubing at McIntyre Tubing in Manchester, NH. This is just a slightly longer drive than MA, and traditionally has much better conditions, more snow. 
Rain date TBA (let's hope we don't need it!).
Look out for email about registration and payment 
Pack Carnival at the Carroll Center
Thursday, March 21
6pm-8pm
 Pack Carnival!  Please join us at the Carroll Center for a fun Carnival.  Webelos and Bears will design their own Carnival games and the Lions, Tigers and Wolves will have some fun playing games and getting a chance to win prizes.  We will provide snacks
Pack Hike Sunday April 7
11a-1pm

Pack Hiking event; this is an approximately 3 mile loop around the beautiful and scenic Middlesex Fells. Families welcome. Please park along Long Pond parking lot along South Border Rd in Winchester.




 
Saturday April 27, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Clean up Hemlock Gorge (our Pack sponsor!)
Hemlock Gorge, Newton, MA


Volunteer event: our semi-annual outdoor cleanup service project, to benefit our generous sponsor, the Friends of Hemlock Gorge. More info to follow - will likely help pickup trash, weed invasives, and other park cleanup and beautification activities. 

Saturday, May 4 5pm - Sun May 5 morning 
Pack Overnight
The Ecotarium Science Museum 
Worcester, MA

Our annual Pack overnight/indoor camping adventure
"Ecotarium Night Journey"
Look out for more details to follow 

Saturday, June 1st 8:30am-noon
Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, 100 Carlson Ave in Newton, MA
Volunteer event
Canine walk/walk for the blind, Carrol Center "Walk for Independence". This includes the walk, food/BBQ and fun activities.
The Carroll Center is one of our Pack sponsors, and generously provides our meeting spaces and other supports for our Pack; join us for this annual fundraiser to give back. 
Please register: The Carroll Center for the Blind's Walk for Independence

 
Sunday, June TBD

Auburndale Cove Park
West Pine St., Newton
** Awards Ceremony + Picnic
This is our annual end of the year cookout/potluck and awards ceremony. Bring the family!.