Welcome to Cub Scout Pack 114!

Scout Sunday at St. Mary’s Sunday, February 5th

Please note: Due to the Patriots game (just another game per Belicheck) the Scout Sunday Mass at St. Mary’s this Sunday is now the 11am Mass. Pews are reserved in the front so Scouts and Scout Leaders in Class A uniforms may sit in the reserved pews.

Scouts interested in attending should arrive in Class A uniform 10 minutes prior to the mass.
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Ecotarium Overnight this Saturday, February 4th

Arrival/Check-in at Ecotarium
Please arrive at the Ecotarium between 6 and 6:30pm. The gates to the Ecotarium will open at 6pm and be closed by 7pm. They will remain locked during the night but can be unlocked for anyone who has an emergency during the night and needs to leave. More info will be provided by Ecotarium staff.

The Ecotarium is located at 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, Massachusetts 01604 (http://www.ecotarium.org/plan-your-visit/directions)

What to Bring
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Air mattress (Pack 114 Experience: Highly recommend bringing an air mattress. Larger than twin size must be shared between two people due to space restraints. One suggestion to purchase is at Ocean State Job Lot)
- Sleepwear
- Warm clothes for a morning outdoor walk or night viewing of stars
- Water bottle
- Change of clothes
- Flashlight

The Night Journey staff does not control the temperature in the building so we suggest dressing in layers. There are bathrooms and sinks, but no showers.

What to expect
Healthy snacks (Nutri-Grain bars, fruit, animal crackers, water) are served at 9 p.m. Or bring your own.

We're up early (6:00 am) for breakfast. (Cereal or instant oatmeal, fruit, muffins, bagels and coffee and juice).

If you have food allergies you may wish to bring your own food.

We'll be "camping" among the exhibits. All children receive a souvenir EcoTarium patch and a child's ticket for a free visit to the museum.

Food for Thought Cafe: Vending machines inside the museum's Food for Thought Cafe are stocked with a selection of drinks, snacks and light lunches or breakfast items, including yogurt, muffins, fruit and sandwiches.

State law prohibits guests from bringing alcoholic beverages onto the museum grounds

During your Night Journey, you'll...
- See a digital planetarium show
- Meet and learn about a live animal up close
- Explore a variety of exhibits
- Sleep among the exhibits
- Enjoy hands-on activities based on your choice of theme

For Pack 114 the theme is: Astronomy! Mission to Mars egg drop challenge, telescope viewing (weather dependent), make a telescope, read star map.

Morning Animal Tour
After the continental breakfast, you will be able to see the animals in our outdoor exhibit area. The tour will take place regardless of the weather, so dress warmly and appropriately for all weather types. Raincoats or winter boots may be required.

Departure Time
The Program will end at 8:00 am. Everyone is expected to exit the museum grounds no later than 8:30 am.

Note: Anyone who needs to contact someone while we are there (or is late arriving) should call Bob Ryan on his cell 508-615-6100

The MISSION of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instillingin them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

It's VISION: The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future, Scouting will continue to:

Offer young people responsible fund and adventure;
Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
Train young people in citizenship, service and leadership;
Service America's communities and families with its quality, values-based program

Get More Information!

For more information about joining Pack 114, contact our scoutmaster or come to any meeting at the First Congregrational Church. Meeting and event dates are listed on the Pack 114 calendar.