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September 2018 Pack 334 Will Welcome Young Ladies

Posted on April 7, 2018
by Editor

After much discussion and obtaining approval from our charter facility it has been approved for young ladies to join our Cub Pack starting September 2018. That being said…Girls and female leaders are needed, CONTACT US TODAY!

Girls Across U.S. Officially Join Boy Scouting Family After Years of Unofficial Participation.  

The BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout

shared from https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/bsa-expands-programs-welcome-girls-cub-scouts-highest-rank-eagle-scout/

Research reinforces interest expressed by families and girls nationwide as organization looks to offer programs that meet the needs of today’s families

Irving, Texas – October 11, 2017 – Today, the Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors unanimously approved to welcome girls into its iconic Cub Scout program and to deliver a Scouting program for older girls that will enable them to advance and earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout. The historic decision comes after years of receiving requests from families and girls, the organization evaluated the results of numerous research efforts, gaining input from current members and leaders, as well as parents and girls who’ve never been involved in Scouting – to understand how to offer families an important additional choice in meeting the character development needs of all their children.

“This decision is true to the BSA’s mission and core values outlined in the Scout Oath and Law. The values of Scouting – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, kind, brave and reverent, for example – are important for both young men and women,” said Michael Surbaugh, the BSA’s Chief Scout Executive. “We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children. We strive to bring what our organization does best – developing character and leadership for young people – to as many families and youth as possible as we help shape the next generation of leaders.”

Families today are busier and more diverse than ever. Most are dual-earners and there are more single-parent households than ever before [1], making convenient programs that serve the whole family more appealing. Additionally, many groups currently under served by Scouting, including the Hispanic and Asian communities, prefer to participate in activities as a family. Recent surveys [2] of parents not involved with Scouting showed high interest in getting their daughters signed up for programs like Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, with 90 percent expressing interest in a program like Cub Scouts and 87 percent expressing interest in a program like Boy Scouts.  Education experts also evaluated the curriculum and content and confirmed relevancy of the program for young women.

“The BSA’s record of producing leaders with high character and integrity is amazing” said Randall Stephenson, BSA’s national board chairman. “I’ve seen nothing that develops leadership skills and discipline like this organization.  It is time to make these outstanding leadership development programs available to girls.”

Starting in 2018, families can choose to sign up their sons and daughters for Cub Scouts. Existing packs may choose to establish a new girl pack, establish a pack that consists of girl dens and boy dens or remain an all-boy pack.  Cub Scout dens will be single-gender — all boys or all girls. Using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts program, the organization will also deliver a program for older girls, which will be announced in 2018 and projected to be available in 2019, that will enable them to earn the Eagle Scout rank. This unique approach allows the organization to maintain the integrity of the single gender model while also meeting the needs of today’s families.

This decision expands the programs that the Boy Scouts of America offers for both boys and girls. Although known for its iconic programs for boys, the BSA has offered co-ed programs since 1971 through Exploring and the Venturing program, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2018. The STEM Scout pilot program is also available for both boys and girls.

For more information about the expanded opportunities for family Scouting, please visit the family Scouting page.

About the Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting organization is composed of nearly 2.3 million youth members between the ages of 7 and 21 and approximately 960,000 volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.scouting.org.

 

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Webelos Duty to God Service Project

Posted on March 24, 2018
by Adrian

When our Webelos 2 Den set out to complete their Duty to God in Action adventure, they wanted to do a service project that was a little different.

With the help of their adult leaders, they create a plan to collect and distribute needed supplies for some of the homeless community in Philadelphia.

In early March, the Scouts collected various supplies like toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouth wash, toilet paper, hand wipes, sock and snacks. These supplies were packed into about 30 individual Ziploc bags.

On Saturday, March 24th, the Scouts got to work today at Suburban Station at 17th and JFK. Together with their parents, they distributed water bottles and the Ziploc bags to some of the homeless people in the station. The Den chose this area because it is a heavily populated area with homeless people; they usually use this station as a place to keep warm on colder days.They quickly learned that they did not have nearly enough bags, but they were happy to help those they could. The Den handed out additional water bottles where they could.

Additionally, one of the adult leaders purchased a few copies of the “One Step Away” newspaper to share with the Scouts. This is a street paper that is sold by homeless people, created as an income means for them.

Our Webelos Den did a good job handing out the supplies and communicating with the people. A few commuters stopped by to thank us for our service. Afterwards, the Den took a bit to reflect on the reactions from the service. All of the Scouts and their parents were truly shocked, and overwhelmed, with the amount of people who needed help. Our Scouts realized that with more participation, perhaps with the whole Pack, more people could have been helped.

At the end of the day, it was a successful program, and the people did thank us for taking the time out to care about them.  Our Scouts indeed learned a lot that day about how to best help the members in their own community, and how that relates specifically to their Duty to God.



Duty to God

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2018 Flag Retirement Ceremony

Posted on March 17, 2018
by Adrian

Our Scouts conducted a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Gorgas Park. This is part of our Troop and Pack’s ongoing commitment to honoring our Flag, resulting in the retirement of over 10,000 United States Flags.

Cub Scouts from Pack 334, Boy Scouts from Troop 334, leadership from both units, and local parental volunteers helped in the ceremony.




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What about Cub Scouts? Stop by our Open House

Posted on September 16, 2017
by Adrian

Cub Scout Pack 334 is Calling All 1st to 5th Grade Boys

Local Roxborough Cub Scout Pack 334 (Philadelphia, PA) will be hosting an Open House for the community on Friday, September 22, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Stop by to learn about the exciting year we have planned and find out if Scouting is right for your son. There will be snacks and games and activities for all who attend, and parents will have a dedicated space to speak with our Cubmaster and have all of your questions answered.

Why Cub Scouts?

Your son can join our active and well-established Cub Scout pack, where he’ll have the opportunity to participate in games, activities, camping, hiking, arts & crafts, leadership opportunities, service projects, and more.

You’ll have the opportunity to see your son grow and interact with other boys his age, to watch him celebrate new achievements, and witness him develop a sense of teamwork and belonging.

Cub Scouting with Pack 334 is for boys in the first through fifth grades, or 7 to 10 years of age. Boys who are older than 10, or who have completed the fifth grade, can no longer join Cub Scouting, but they may be eligible to join our Boy Scouting program.

Open House

Location: Leverington Presbyterian Church, 6301 Ridge Avenue (across from Gorgas Park)
Date & Time: Friday, September 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Questions: Contact Cubmaster Jeff Wong with any questions at (267) 738-4026 or jeffrey.k.wong@L3T.com

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Philadelphia Cub Scouts Get Back to Nature

Posted on April 9, 2017
by Adrian

After a run of cold and dreary weather, Philadelphia finally got a sunny and pleasant Saturday, and our local Cub Scouts didn’t waste it.

Nine Bear Cubs and two Wolf Cubs from Pack 334, led by their Den Leader — and supported by one of their Assistant Den Leaders, two parents, and a grandparent — dusted off their hiking boots and hit the trails.

The boys showed up in uniform in on-time at The Schuylkill Center, located in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. Each carried their backpack with their Cub Scout Six Essentials carefully packed.

Our Bear Cubs were working on their Fur, Feathers, and Ferns Adventure, while our Wolf Cubs were working on their Paws On The Path Adventure. We assigned Buddies, reviewed the Center’s Visitor Rules and Guidelines, as well as the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. We checked our gear, filled up our water bottles, and reviewed the map.

And we had a quick chat about how some days we are better at listening and following directions than others, and that this day needed to be one of the better days.

Then, with high spirits, beautiful weather, and after a quick stop to explore the Visitor Center, our Scouts set out to tackle the Center’s most challenging trail: the Ravine Loop.

The Ravine Loop is 1.0 miles long and is estimated to take 60 minutes to complete. It is known for crisscrossing a spring-fed stream with several rustic bridges… as well as for some steep slopes and tricky climbs. The loop also passes several ponds, the wetlands, Penn’s Native Acres, and the Center’s oldest sections of forest.

Our Scouts found several freshwater aquatic insects, some frogs, some tadpoles, and even a brave little dragonfly.

The descent into the ravine sure was fun and led to several breathtaking spaces that felt as far from urban city life as you could get. Ascending, on the other hand, was a littler more strenuous than some of our Scouts expected. Everyone just cinched up their backpacks, took a deep breath, found a smile, and kept putting one foot in front of the other.

After all, a Scout is Cheerful… so long as there are enough breaks for snacks and water.

And some more breaks…

There was no rush; the goal was to experience as much of the old woods as we could. After discovering some homesteader ruins from the 1890s, our Cubs climbed a long, steep run of roughly hewn stone steps, and just like that they were back at the start point! One mile completed, wilderness explored, memories made.

Although Pack 334 kept busy during the winter months, it is a Saturday like this one that reminds us just how unique Scouting is, how fortunate we are to live in a city full of hidden natural treasures, and how breaking a sweat and physically challenging yourself with friends can build bonds that last a lifetime.

Three cheers for our intrepid Bear and Wolf Cubs!

Cub Scouting with Philadelphia’s Pack 334 is for boys in the first through fifth grades or 7 to 10 years of age. Our Cub Scouts usually meet every Friday at 7:00 pm. You are welcome to stop by and visit during a meeting, talk with our leadership, and have your son experience a night of Scouting. If you are interested in learning more about our program in person, just let us know when you’d like to stop by.

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