Hello Pack 125!

We are excited to announce some of the details surrounding this year's Pinewood Derby. This year's PWD is taking place on Saturday, March 4 from 8AM -3PM, located at the Wellington Community Center Waterfront. We highly encourage everyone to participate in this memorable scouting experience.

The pack will be offering two workshops to help scouts make their designs come to life. The workshops will be held on two separate dates so you can choose whichever is most convenient for your family.

Workshop #1 --- 2/4/23 from 10AM-1PM @ Dre Reynolds Residence: 16421 Rembrandt Rd, Loxahatchee
Workshop #2 --- 2/11/23 from 1PM-4PM @ Jennifer & Will Reynolds Residence: 3147 Custer Ave, Lake Worth

The pack will be providing all the power tools necessary to cut, sand, and decorate the scout's cars.

Please go to the event registration and pick a day/time to attend. We need to stagger the arrival times so the workshop can run smoothly. please limit 10 scouts per hour time slot. If the slots fill up we can add more as needed.

On 3/4, for the actual pinewood derby event, The Pack will have lunch Catered from Chic Fil A. Lunch will be provided for the scouts, and parents & siblings can purchase meals (payment options TBD).

In addition, the pack has some other activities planned for the scouts to participate in while they have down time in between races.

See below link for the rules and regulations for pinewood derby:

https://www.scoutshop.org/pwd-rules

Scouts are free*! Parents and siblings aged 5 and up are $30 each. Children under 5 are free. Please note: there is a $30 per car fee to enter Everglades National Park.

Have a 4th grader? Your entry is free! Just register for a free park pass here: https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm

Please register and pay here: https://www.pack125.com/node/4538 No PayPal fee for this event! Registration closes February 7th, no refunds after February 6th.

Activities include:
• Boat Ride through the Everglades!
• Nature talks with the Park Ranger
• Explore nocturnal life and a have Star Party at the Flamingo Amphitheater
• Visit a relic of the Cold War at the Nike Missile Range (https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/historyculture/hm69.htm)
• Become a Jr. Ranger!
• Paper Airplane Contest and Pool Noodle Boat Design

We will be working on these awards:
• NOVA Out of this World (Wolf through AOL)
• Sky’s the Limit (Tiger)
• National Parks Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Award (all ranks) (https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/scout-ranger.htm)

You will need:
• Camp chair
• Bug spray
• Mess kit
• Light jacket (it may get windy on the open field we camp on)
• Crayons/markers for the Jr. Ranger workbook

National Park Rules: NO Weapons
Cub Scout Pack Rules: No Fixed Blades, No Alcohol, No Smoking in or around campground or activities
*New Scout fee must be paid to earn free camping status.

Topic: Pinewood Derby Committee
Time: Jan 25, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82363407872

Pinewood Derby is one of the most fun and exciting events of the scouting program. Please consider joining if you think you can contribute to any of these needs:

• Workshop event – we need to organize a date/location to offer a workshop for the scouts. We will need parents with tools and skills to help scouts execute their ideas.
• Computer software operation – we need a couple people proficient on how to load data into the software and conduct the races. This will require us to practice using the software ahead of time
• Track setup / Testing – if you have any prior experience setting up the track we would really appreciate your help
• Activities – things to keep the kids busy when they aren’t racing. Last year we did driver license photos, which the kids loved. Any other ideas are welcomed
• Food – we either need someone to coordinate the ordering of food from a vendor, or possibly leading a team to cook hamburgers/dogs at the event.
• DJ/MC for the event – we have to check with Randy, but the person we used in the past may not be available. It will be nice to have music in between races
• Check in station volunteers – we need 3-4 people to help inspect/weigh the cars and organize the check in line

Information, itinerary, and e-tickets will be sent out this week as soon as it is received from the International Speedway! Be on the lookout!

https://www.pack125.com/paypal/pay

$25 per person - including Scouts and any family members! You must be registered by January 11th. No walk-ins allowed.

The class times vary by rank (see below), but your family can enjoy the entire park, water play area, zoo, and drive thru safari until 4:30! Plus 10% off gift shops and food!

Info found at: https://www.gulfstreamcouncil.org/SITW
Scouting in the Wild is a fun-filled day of adventure and advancement geared for Cub Scouts. Mark your calendars for January 14, 2022 at Lion Country Safari!

Lion Country Safari has a classroom adventure program for all Cub Scouts (Lion–Arrows of Light)
All youth participants will receive a special edition event patch.
Drive-Thru Safari (unlimited until 4:30pm)
Rides, water park, and animal feeding attractions will be open!
Feeding attractions have an extra charge
Free Parking PLUS 10% off all food AND retail purchases in the park

Registration - $25 per person
Everyone entering Lion Country Safari for this event must be registered and paid. Children under 3 are free and do not need to be registered.

Class Schedule
All day – Lions: Fun on the Run
Requirements covered: 4
NOTE: There is no class for Lions; requirement will be completed through attendance. Participate as a Den in Jungle Field Day.
10:00 am–10:30 am – Tigers: Tigers in the Wild
Requirements covered: 1, 3A, 3B, 7
11:00 am–11:30 am – Wolf: Digging in the Past
Requirements covered: 1, 3A, 3B, 2
12:30 pm–1:00 pm – Bear: Fur, Feathers, Ferns
Requirements covered: 3, 4, 5, 6
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm – Webelos/Arrows: Into the Wild
Requirements covered: 6, 7A, 7C, 8

January 20-22, 2023. The cost is $30 per person - including the Scout!

Since we are in the holiday season, I'm waiving the Paypal fees for this event! Registration closes Dec 15th.