| Date and Time / Location | Pack Meeting Activity |
Thursday, September 19, 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 a WhizKidz science presentation from Metric Mark, followed by ice cream/popsicles (children with allergies will be accommodated). Join to meet new friends, and learn more about our Pack and year ahead!
http://www.sciencebirthdayparties.com/about.html |
Sunday, September 29, 3:00-5:00,
Cold Spring Park,
Main entrance - 1094 Beacon St, Newton Centre
meet at Kiosk at trailhead
*raindate of Oct 6 | Pack Hike
Come join us for our first Pack Hike of the year. We will see old friends and welcome new friends as we enjoy some fresh air and gorgeous scenery. Families welcome.
Our first hike of the year will be at Cold Spring Park, so that we may easily welcome new families and reconnect with our existing families. Look forward to future adventures farther from home! |
Saturday, October 19 - 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. We will also go on a Pack Hike in the Blue Hills.
Look out for email with further details, signup info, etc.
https://www.newenglandbasecamp.org/ |
October Popcorn sales
Sat Oct 5, 9am - 1pm, Star Market Chestnut Hill
Sun Oct 6, 9am - 11am, Waban Starbucks
| We will have several group popcorn "storefront sale" events. Scouts will learn valuable skills, including goal-setting, communication, and financial management, and will build confidence, as well as help support our Pack. This is our only fundraiser of the year, and helps offset trips and dues costs.
Scouts will have the opportunity to sell popcorn individually, as well as scheduled group events. We ask that all Scouts either participate in a storefront sell, or sell 5 boxes individually.
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Saturday, October 26, morning
Hemlock Gorge
| Hemlock Gorge Fall Cleanup
Join 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
Time/details TBD |
Saturday, November 9, 10am - 12noon
(date confirmed)
Cradles to Crayons
281 Newtonville Ave, Newton MA | Volunteer Event
at Cradles 2 Crayons
We will have our annual fall volunteer event at Cradles 2 Crayons. Scouts are encouraged to bring donations, and participate in the event. Families welcome.
https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/ |
Saturday, November 23, 1pm
Pack Hike
Noanet Woodlands, Dover MA
| Pack hike
Join for our monthly Pack hike. We will hike the loop trail at Noanet Woodlands in Dover - this is a 32 mile loop trail, that passes thru varied habitats/landscapes and includes a beautiful skyline view.
Look out for more info to follow about timing and other details. |
Thursday, December 5, 6-7:30pm
Pack meeting - Zoo animals
The Carroll Center
| Pack meeting
"Zoo animals" - learn about protecting animals and habitat, conservation, and our environment! Scouts will experience an interactive program and meet native animals from Zoo New England.
We will meet in 2 groups (K-2 and 3-5), to facilitate meeting the animals.
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Saturday, January 4, 12pm-4pm
Julie & Adam's house in Newton Highlands
(see email for address)
| Pinewood Derby workshop
If you need saws/woodworking equipment or other supports, please bring your car to the workshop and we cna help. We will have a bandsaw, file, and sanding block. If you have a sander or other equipment, or woodworking expertise to help, please reach out.
We will pass out cars at the December meeting. If you didn't get your car then, we will have them at the workshop (or email to coordinate). |
Saturday, January 12, 2-3:50pm
Jim Roche Ice Skating Arena
1275 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury MA
| Pack ice skating
Join for this fun winter activity. We will provide free ice skating passes for scouts; families and siblings are welcome to join ($) and rentals are available on-site. We will be skating during the public-skating calendar; in order to get free tickets, Scouts must register 2 weeks in advance, but tickets will be available for purchase up until the event.
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February 1, ~1-4pm
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, rules etc!
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Thursday, February 13
Pack meeting - Carroll Center
| Our winter Pack meeting will feature a Police theme - look out for details to follow. |
Saturday March 29 - Sunday March 30
Battleship Cove, Fall River MA
$$ | Winter/spring Pack Overnight
Battleship Cove, Nautical Nights
This has been the Pack's most popular sleepover! Scouts can spend the day touring the Battleship, fun activities including knot-tying, and will get to sleep in the original sailor barracks. Look out for info on how to register in your email.
https://www.battleshipcove.org/
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April
Pack Carnival, Date TBD
Carroll Center
| 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/prizes.
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March, date/location TBD
| Pack Hiking event
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| April, Date TBD | Vernal Pools Hike
Outdoor exploration, ponds & pools
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April date TBD
Hemlock Gorge, Newton, MA
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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.
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Saturday, May 31, 9:00am-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.
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June, date TBD
Auburndale Cove Park
West Pine St., Newton | Blue & Gold Picnic
Our annual end of the year cookout/potluck and awards ceremony. Bring the family! |
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Please check back for frequent updates, as we plan our year's schedule!
| Please check back frequently for more!
We have a fun year ahead, and will be updating our calendar more shortly. |