The scout scoop

Cub Scout Fall Rally Night

Pack 1550 will hold it's Fall Rally on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Come find out what the Cub Scout program is all about!

A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference.

By demonstrating dedication to five of Scouting’s core values, Cub Scouts and others can earn award ribbons to hang from the 100th Anniversary Commemorative patch. A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference is fun, engaging and—most importantly—shows America the impact of Scouting through its commitment to these values. A Year of Celebration will be in effect from Sept. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010.

To get the requirement click here to download the pdf.

Shac information

The BSA 100 patch (earn the ribbons) is available at the scout shop for 1.99 each. Leaders track and will need to purchase the ribbons through the website.

Check out these summertime activities.

The summer schedule is out for the pack. Signup starts on May 21st at the Graduation ceremony. Some of these events require advance payment.

Have a great summer. Download the schedule here.

Cub Scout Rocket Day at the George Observatory Challenger Center

Bring your cub scouts out for a day of rocket launches and a mission to the Moon! Boys learn about how rockets work by building a water rocket and launching it. Then the boys will blast off into space aboard the SS Observer for a simulated space flight. As astronauts, the boys will use teamwork and problem-solving to accomplish their mission. Fun for all!

Location: Brazos Bend State Park at the George Observatory Challenger Learning Center

Cost: $20 per child

Reservations: Call 281-242-3055 and ask for Peggy or email phalford@hmns.org

Dates: Saturday, July 10 and Saturday, August 14

Times: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Oakwood Glen 4th of July event.

July 3, 2010 the Oakwood Glen association wil be holding there annual 4th of July parade. Starting at 8:30am there will be a flag ceremony followed by the parade.

Class A uniform is required for this event.

We will get together the day before to decorate the trailer and run through the ceremony with the boys.

For those of you unfamiliar with this activity, it starts at the OWG back park around 8:30 a.m. and ends at the OWG swimming pool where everyone gathers to swim and eat. There are usually hotdogs, nachos or pizzas provided by the neighborhood association. So bring your swim suits too!