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The March 13th Hike has been Canceled due to my work schedule.

I am truly sorry this has happened.

So we will see you on April 24th

Thank you

Rob Potthoff

Hiking Chair

 

Welcome to the Cub Scout Pack 340 web site.
Chartered by The Yorkville Lions Club 

We invite you to browse and learn about the opportunities we offer our scouts.  

If your son is interested in joining our pack please email Craig Soling or Jeff Shawl
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January Newsletter

 

 

Pinewood Derby

February 27, 2010 Beecher Center

Pinewood Derby is a racing event for Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts, with the help of parents, build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine, plastic wheels and metal axles. The cars are powered by gravity and run down a regulation track. Every boy can design and build his own "grand prix" car to enter in the race. Pinewood time 9am check in. Races starts at 11:30am. Troop 40 will be providing concessions for purchase. The Potthoff’s have kindly offered their home for two "Build Days" to assist Scouts and their fathers. The dates are January 16th and February 13th from 10am– 5pm.

Click Here for Pinewood Derby rules.

 Look for more information in the January Newsletter.

 

 

 

 

Pack 340

 Hiking Program Announcement

 Parents - As children, do you remember the areas around Yorkville being so built up?  Do you remember spending hours and hours running or riding your bikes along hidden trails or through vast acres of untouched woodland and fields without a care in the world?  

 All around us, our environment is constantly changing and being developed.  Roads are getting busier making it more and more unsafe for our children to ride their bikes other than just within our local neighborhoods.  Video games and TV programs are enticing kids to stay in doors rather than running around outside burning up their endless reserves of energy. 

 Hiking provides exercise and interest for people of any age.  Just getting out and walking around is a wonderful way to see nature and to explore what natural countryside still remains tucked away behind the vast sub divisions and shopping areas which have sprung up seemingly over night around us.

 Each month, our Hiking Program will go out and explore the many trails, which are hidden around our local area.  We shall explore areas along the Illinois and Fox Rivers, the Illinois & Michigan Canal, our State Parks, our vast forest preserves and other areas of protected land. 

 Initially the hikes will be kept to between 2 and 5 miles in length and over easy to moderate terrain.  As the boys (and parents) increase in strength and stamina, the hikes will gradually become more challenging.  As with all physical activities, there are risks associated with hiking.  Please take a moment to read the following safety rules and guidelines each of us should follow to ensure that we all have safe and fun hikes.

OurSixth Hike will be

Saturday Apr. 24th Starved Rock.

Safe Hiking Rules can be found here

 

Pack 340 is proud to announce that we were awarded the 2008 Centennial Quality Unit Award.

Great Job Everyone!!

 

 

 

 
 
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 Calendar

3/17/2010 7:00 PM   Pack Meeting 
4/5/2010 6:30 PM   Pack Leadership Meetings 
4/21/2010 7:00 PM   Pack Meeting 
4/24/2010 8:00 AM   Pack Hike 
1.  All Hikes Start at 9am SHARP (unless otherwise noted).  Plan on being there at no later 8:30am to check in with the group     
and to do a final check of your gear.  As a courtesy to others, we will leave on time...
5/3/2010 6:30 PM   Pack Leadership Meetings 
5/14/2010 12:00 AM   Scout O Rama 
5/19/2010 7:00 PM   Pack Meeting 
5/19/2010 7:00 PM   Pack Meeting 
7/4/2010 12:00 AM   Independence Day 
9/6/2010 12:00 AM   Labor Day 
(More Events...)





We need your help!!! Pack 340 is in need of Parent Volunteers to help with upcoming activities.

 

Trust me when I say your boys will love you for it.  I have never had a better time with my son then I have had in Scouting.  In fact the whole family gets into it.  Please don't let your boys miss out on all the scouting fun.  We are currently looking for a parent to coordinate the Pack Picnic, 4th of July, Blue & Gold, Pinewood Derby and Cub Mobile.  These are fun events that the boys love.


We are also looking for Co-Den Leaders, Membership Chair, Camping Chair, Activities Chair, Public Relations Chair and Pack Secretary.  These positions need to be filled soon. 


If you are interested in any of these positions please email Mrs. Jennifer Bennett 


Put a smile on your sons face become a volunteer with Scouts.  The reward is well worth the sacrifice!!

 Links

  Three Fires Council Website
  Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training
  Youth Protection Training
  Maramech Hill District Website
  BSA Online Learning Center
  Three Fire Council The Flame Newsletter
  Pack Newsletters