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“Scouting in Greenwich is hotter than ever. Parents are here now because Covid has made them available to enjoy scouting with their kids. In fact, Covid has encouraged all of us to enjoy the outdoors more, which is a large part of what Scouting is about – Scouting put the outing in Scouting!”– Cindy DiPreta, pack 23 Continue Reading →
For the first time, girls were able to participate in the annual Cub Scout Fall Festival as registered Cub Scouts. Wearing their uniforms, the girls participated in BB’s, archery, climbing, bouldering, and gaga ball alongside their brothers and male counterparts. Continue Reading →
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 →