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Cub Scouts Build Skills at Pinewood Derby Workshop at Camp Seton

On Saturday at Camp Seton about 80 Cub Scouts and their parents gave shape to race cars crated from wood blocks during the second of two Pinewood Derby workshops.  In anticipation of the March 11 Pinewood Derby, the boys each selected a template and stenciled the pattern onto a block of wood. From there, they put on safety goggles and cut out their cars in the woodshop. Lastly, the process of sanding began. “They learn the fundamentals of woodworking and safety, and make a cool car,” said special events coordinator Emilia Schiro, who was overseeing the event with District Director Ray Garrison. The boys also had a chance to purchase decals, weights, and colored wheels to enhance their cars before taking them home to assemble and paint. Continue Reading →

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School Night for Scouting: Tuesday, Sept. 16 — Join a Pack!

Scouts are making it easy to join a pack or troop. This week is “School Night for Scouting,” and there is a pack or troop for everyone interested. The Unit that you join is your choice and is commonly based on what school you attend or what Unit is closest to your home. Cub Scouts must be at least seven years old or in grades 1-5 to join and Boy Scouts must be at least eleven years old. Continue Reading →

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