Chartered by the Branford Gun Club, Supported by the Branford VFW
2023 Health Forms
Below is the link to 2022-2023 health form
This form needs to be filled out in full to be properly registered and insured.
This health form MUST be filled out in FULL!
Please take note of the below
regularly missed items.
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ALL 8 pages need to be attached
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ALL signatures in all locations need to be filled out in pen and dated by the physician, parent and scout (NO STAMPS!!!)
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Copy of both sides of the insurance card needs to be attached
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If self administer page doesn't apply please write N/A and sign and date
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Be sure all of both sections of B are filled out completely
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Immunizations must be filled out in full (you can attach an additional health form but it can not be in place of.
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If you are immunization exempt please confirm proper paperwork is attached.
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A head shot picture wallet size of each scout or leader needs to be attached to the front of health form
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ANYONE that may drive your child needs to be noted in that section, think scout leaders.
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Keep an up to date copy for home
Catholic Religious Emblems Workbooks
Due May 1, 2024
Pack 633 - Religious Emblems
printable version of this info
Light of Christ Parvuli Dei Emblems
Grades 1-2. Grades 3-5
Obtain booklet from scout store appropriate to your scout’s grade
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Complete booklet with your scout (have it signed by your parish priest)
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Mail in Booklet:
Along with payment to“OEEC”
Light of Christ $10.00
Parvuli Dei $10.00
Parent Pins are an additional $4.00 each.
(must be received by April 1st)
Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis
467 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
c/o Jennifer McClintock
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Receive confirmation in the mail
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Attend Ceremony (Bring all of your loved ones to share the event)
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Date TBD & Time (usually early June)
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Cathedral of St. Joseph
140 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
**for information on other religious emblems work please see Cubmaster Crystal
Registration Night
Friday 9/8/23 6:30(new families)7:30 returning families
VFW Branford
Here is where you will learn all about our program.
Some basics on how the 2023-2024 scouting year will look like. You will get all the basics on how to have an awesome year. What scouting is going to bring to your child and your family and the opportunity to ask any questions.
633/1633
Awards night ~ Court of Honor
Friday 9/15/23 6:30
for those in pack who earned summertime awards
A fun night of Awards and ceremony
for the whole family.
Celebrate with Pack 633 / Troop/633 / Troop 1633
our summertime scouting achievements.
Court of Honor & Awards Potluck
VFW Hall
6:30 Dinner & Ceremony
All families are asked to bring a dinner item to share (appx 25 families)
*** Be sure all foods are nut free ***
Provided by 633/633/1633 - pizza and drinks
Class B Orders
Info coming soon
Pack 633 Class B's
Be sure to get some for your scout, sibling and even mom and dad. These class B's can be seen from a mile away and are super comfy and durable. If you are an arrow of light we suggest to purchase boys/girls troop gear.
Police Department visit
Branford Police Department
Friday September 29, 2023
6:30 sharp
(only for signed up dens)
- 33 Laurel Street, Branford
- Meet at the main entrance
- Full class A uniform required
- Parents if possible - please have only scouts and older siblings attend (it may be unsafe or difficult for younger siblings)
-Please check with your den leader if you are to attend this event and what requirements would be covered.
-Please always be on your best behavior remember you are scouts and it is a privilege that we get to do this tour as well as you represent pack 633.
Fall Pack fundraiser
9/29/23-10/27/23
pick up for delivery
11/24/23 am
A wonderful way for your scout and our pack to fundraise. The profits will be split between pack and scout with their portion put in their scout piggybank to help pay for a multitude of scouting events like camping, summer camp, registration and much more. this is a great way to cover all those fun extras through the year.
The scouts will collect names, addresses, phone numbers and monies through the sale dates above. Then on 11/24 9am pick up their wreath orders to deliver over the thanksgiving weekend 11/24-11/26
These beautiful long lasting fresh pine wreaths and lovely red bow are only
$____.
A perfect way to show your Joy to the World this Christmas season.
Purchase your wreath online here - coming soon
Scout Day at Lime Rock
Saturday 9/30/23
registration ends 9/17
A favorite annual event of Cub Scouts, there is no better way to spend an early Fall day than out and enjoying a Saturday of racing at Lime Rock Park.
Saturday’s races will provide hours of racing excitement, featuring Vintage Sports Car Club of America’s Fall Finale as well as the exotic sports cars of the Lime Rock Driver’s Club. Come see vintage and collectible sports cars of all types spanning many years of automotive history – all in tip top condition and in action on the track.
Cost: older Scouts/Adults 11 and up= $20
Cubs & not registered youth ages 5-10 = $10
Event happens, rain or shine.
Cubscout family campout
October 15-16
Camp Sequassen
Spend the weekend with your 633 family up at beautiful camp Sequassen. Lunch, dinner Saturday and Sunday breakfast will be included. Hiking, fun, games, campfire, friends. This is an even surely not to be missed.... its what scouting is all about
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PS. this is for the whole family bring mom , dad, siblings on this fun adventure with your scout friends.
Pack Hike
Saturday 10/14/2023
Location TBD 12:00pm
Click Here to Download info
Click here for Trail Map
Directions
Cub - O - Ree
Sat 10/15/2023
Registration opens 9/18 12am (popular event sells out in a few hours)
Greetings all Cub Scouts and Parents! The 2023 Cub-O-Ree will be at Old Mine Park in Trumbull, CT on October 15th. This event is a shooting sports camporee.
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BB Guns
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Archery
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Slingshots
Participants will be split into dens and rotate to the different stations together throughout the day. Scouts from the same pack will be grouped together but may be grouped with other units as well.please pick 1 time slot talk to your scout friends in pack and coordinate.
October Pack meeting
Fall Party
6:30 October 20, 2023
This years October pack meeting
will be our fall party
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All families are asked to bring a nut free dessert /snack to share with all of our 25 families (pack and both troops)
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Glow in the Dark, bring your favorite glow in the dark items for yourself and to share
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All Families attending are asked to bring a station game
What to Wear
Scouts & Family : wear your favorite costume but please nothing scary or gory as there are many littles... you will be asked to remove
* also if you like you can bring your already carved pumpkin to be lit (please bring light) for everyone to enjoy.
*cider and treat provided by pack
Battleship Cove Campover
3/9-3/10
Registration deposit deadline - 10/20/23
Battleship Cove
AMERICA'S ORIGINAL MARITIME
CAMPING PROGRAM
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$75pp ($40pp dep. due 10/20 and final $35pp due 1/26)
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Your overnight adventure consist of:
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Exploring every nook, cranny and exhibit of the entire Battleship Cove fleet
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Sleeping in the same authentic bunks that the sailors slept in
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Learning how the sailors lived and worked on board
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Participating in engaging special activities
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Gathering 'round to watch an action-packed feature film
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Mingling with veterans who made history
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Having a full dinner and breakfast in the Officer's Wardroom (all included in the price of your stay)
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and more!
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click here to register
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battleship itinerary
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safety and rules
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battleship packing list
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ship map
Webelos Outdoor Weekend
October 21-22
Camp Sequassen
SAVE THE DATE!!
Webelos ONLY event
This is a must attend Webelos event
5 adventures will be covered
This will be an awesome event filled with fun, learning and adventure at Hoyt Scout camp
**a parent is required to attend with their Webelos
please come with a bagged lunch for the event and sign up below for meals for the campout.
register Here for the event
click here to pay for sat dinner & sun breakfast
Fright Night
10/26/2019
5:00pm-10:00pm
Fright Night 2023
A spooky good time at Camp Sequassen
A frightening walk through camp! Paint Pumkins, Enjoy hot dogs & Hot Chocolate. Cub Scout Friendly "Fright Light" between 5-6PM also available. Weekend camping available - please book a site with Camp Sequassen's registration system. This is separate from the Fright night Per Person cost. Scouts: $20; Adults: $10; Families $50 (Max 4 Per Family). *All youth must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.*
Halloween Fun for the whole family!!
To register online
Veterans
Flag Placement 10/28/2023
Flag Removal 11/18/2023
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Scouts in Full class A Uniform (Uniform shirt, hat, neckerchief, and slide) – Navy Blue pants (webelos green pants)
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Arrival7:45 am
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Flag Placement: St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford (Next to the Ford Dealership)
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bring a long Philips head screwdriver to aid in opening the ground for the flags
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The scouts from troop, leaders and parents may assist the cubs in the Flag placement. Remember this is a solemn and reverent event, not a race or time to play.
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Parents:Under uniform dress weather and activity appropriate for both events: (may want to layer) (parents use discretion as to the weather).
These should all be worn under the Class A uniform
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Scouts We must remember we are representing the 633 family and should always be on our Best Behavior. At the cemetery:to be calm and respectful of the deceased and to remember the veterans for whom we are placing the flags.
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A Parent for each Scout is required for this activity.
Can and Bottle Drive
11/3/23-1/5/24
Come and recycle your $.05 redeemable bottles and cans and support your local cub scouts. A little bit can go a long way. Scouting creates leaders and instills character through fun and adventure. Your cans and bottles can help support our program and in turn you can help to be the change we wish to see in the world..... for just a $.05
Old Sturbridge Village - Scout Day
November 4, 2023
Sout Days offer Scout troops and their families the opportunity to explore Old Sturbridge Village and participate in hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity for Scouts to gain exposure to many aspects of 1830s New England life in an interactive way.
Also available on Scout Days are scout-specific workshops designed to fulfill some but not all of the badge, patch and elective requirements. Some requirements will need to be completed outside of the visit to Old Sturbridge Village.
We recommend that you allow three hours to visit the Village in addition to scheduled hands-on workshops. Online registration opens one month prior to each event, and pre-registration is required for all workshops. Open to Scouts ages 5 to 17.
Scout Days Admission:
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Cost is appx$14 per Scout for full-day admission to Old Sturbridge Village. One adult per Scout ages 5 and above is admitted at the rate of appx $15. Additional adults pay the full price rate. Hands-on workshops are an additional fee.
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Hands-on workshops are an additional appx$5-10 per student
633 Campfire & Flag Retirement Ceremony - Sat 11/4/23 7:00pm
7:00-9:00
14 Piscitello Drive Branford
*Bring individually wrapped store bought snacks to share (appx 25 families)
*Bring your own chair and blankets
Super fun night for the 633 family. Bring the whole family young and old. The evening begins with a solemn retirement of tattered American flags on a dedicated fire. Then we move to our second campfire program run by our cubs and older scouts.... you will be sure to be rolling in laughter and beaming with pride as all our scouts bring to life true scout spirit!
Marshmallows, Smores' & drinks will be provided
Branford Veterans Day parade
11/5/2022 12:45
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Scoutsin Full class A Uniform (Uniform shirt, hat, neckerchief, slide) – Navy Blue pants(green webelos)
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Arrival 12:45 Branford Town Hall
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Parade route: begins at the Branford Green circles around by Richlin and ends back at the Branford Green.
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Parents:bring Water bottle and simple snack for each of your parade marchers (like a package of nut free crackers). Parent will carry these items; there is a stop half way for a break.
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A Parent,for each Cub Scout can march behind the pack or watch from parade route and to be responsible for them before and immediately after the parade. We meet a the flagpole on the green directly after marching.
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Parents choosing to march stay behind and not next to the scouts during ceremony and parade. If bringing a sibling they need to stay with parent or be inside a wagon pulled by parent.
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Den Leaders & ParentsDuring the parade the cub scouts will be directed by their leader.
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Scouts:This is a time of respect and reverence; we are remembering those who risked their lives for our freedom and also for those who lost their lives to that cause. We must remember we are representing Pack 633 and should always be on our best behavior, to stay in parade line, to stay behind your den flag and to Salute ALL Veterans in parade and on route.
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Departure- Gather around Flagpole immediately following the parade line.
Parentsign off with cub masterbefore scout leaves with parent.
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Den LeadersBring Den Flags. Cub master will be responsible for Pack and American Flag.
Webelos Adventure College
Saturday, November 11, 2023
8:00-3:30
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Join us for a action packed day of earning adventure pins, special programs, and lunch.
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Art Explosion
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Aware and Care
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First Responder
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Build A Better World
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Earth Rocks
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Engineer
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Game Design
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Sportsmanship
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Preview Adventure Protect Yourself Rule
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YoYo Preview Adventure
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THE YO-YO GUY IS COMING! To preview the YO-YO Adventure Pin. We are bringing in Yo-Yo entertainer John Higby during the lunch period. John holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records. The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, a unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on!
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Schedule:
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8:00 AM -12:30 morning session
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12:30pm -3:30 afternoon session
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Webelos/AOL ONLY
Thanksgiving campout w/Troop
11/11 - 11/12
This is a Webelos/AOL event only
Thanksgiving cooking in the woods.... yah you heard right! Webelos/AOL will work with our older troop Boys & Girls to create a full thanksgiving dinner. From turkey to pie and washing the dishes they all do it all. Then enjoy a great night camping out at Sequassen Scout camp.
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This event is only open to Webelos and AOL scouts and their parents only
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a parent is required to attend for each Webelos/ AOL scout
winter camping packing check list - coming soon
Stony Creek Christmas Pageant
12/___/2022
6pm-8pm Free
Annual Stony Creek Christmas Pageant.
(Stony Creek Branford, CT)
This beautiful outdoor event begins at the Stony Creek Museum and ends at the Stony Creek Dock. Seven beautiful biblical scenes of the infancy narrative of the incarnation of Jesus many scenes include live animals and all with children in character. Stony Creek Fife and Drum Corp kick off the event at 6 pm.
*Dress warm as it is fully outdoors
*This is something to enjoy with the whole family
December pack meeting
Better to Give then receive
Friday 12/22/23 6:30
633 Christmas Party
Better to Give than Receive
Friday, December 22, 2023
6:30-8:00
All our asked to bring the following (25 families attending)
We are asking all Pack and troop families to bring an
Appitizer, Finger Food or Dessert to share
(nut free please)
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Each family bring a Box of Christmas cards... also a package of socks
We will enjoy time together
Decorate our stockings from our stocking tree to give to the needy in New Haven
Decorate cards to deliver to hospitalized Veterans to brighten their Christmas
Pinewood derby carving day
Wednesday 12/27/23
9am-12pm
VFW
This is a service open to our 633 families. Our wonderful volunteers will bring their tools and work with you and your scout to turn your block of wood into your favorite pinewood derby car. No experience necessary just come with a printout/ drawing of what you are dreaming of and we will help you get there.
XXX - Past Events - XXX
Registration night
Awards night
Class B orders
Closed
Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day
Sunday, September 15, 2019
10:00am - 4:00pm
Discover Outdoor Connecticut Day
This FREE event is sponsored by the DEEP Bureaus of Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
Sunday, September 15, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rain or shine
Where: Hammonasset Beach State Park
(Meigs Point Area), Madison
Parking will be on-site.
Closed
Yale Football Community Day
9/21/19 1:00 pm
Yale Football’s home opener is Saturday, September 21st , and it is also community day!
General admission tickets are $5 if you use the code: COMMUNITY online when purchasing tickets.
In addition to the game, there will also be Inflatables, Face Paint, Free Cotton Candy for 1st 200 Kids, Photo Booth, and Yard Games at Hospitality Village, and post-game autographs with the team.
Register Here
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Pack Apple Picking Day
Saturday 9/25/2021
10-12 Bishops Orchard Guilford
Lets come together for a fun day of apple picking with our 633/1633 family.
*We will meet at the orchard parking lot at 10am
*each family will pick and purchase the apples they would want for their family bags are pre purchase $22 for 8qt bag and $40 for 1/2 bushel bag
location: 526 New England Rd, Guilford CT
This is a time just to share a fun experience together this fall.
Police Station Visit
Wreath Fundraiser
Limerock race track
Cub family campout
Pack hike
Campfire and flag retirement
cub - o - ree
closed
Nursing Home pen pal
10/9-12/31
633 scouts you are being called.
Our seniors have spent many months alone during the past few months. This loneliness is really taking a toll on their health and spirit. We are asking scouts to take up the call and help mend their broken hearts by being a pen pal over the next few months. Your writing, encouraging words and pictures will truly make a difference in their world. The only thing we ask is that if you sign up you follow through for the duration. We are hoping to wrap up our pen pal time with Christmas caroling at their facility ❤️.
Information and starter kits will be handed out on 10/9
1st one due back 10/30
2nd one due 11/27
3rd Christmas card 12/18
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Box of Joy (10/14/22 start)
Due back Friday 11/4/22
Help make a child's Christmas a bit brighter in a third world country with a wonderful gift box.
Battleship campover
closed
SCOUTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY - A RETURN TO BASIC
October 19-20, 2019
Hoyt Scout Reservation
Cub Scout Field Day Campout
$33.00 Youth p/p
$27.00 Adult p/p
must be paid in full by Sept 27, 2019.
includes:
*activities
* patch (for youth)
*camping
* lunch @ canteen
*sat dinner & sun breakfast with pack
Highlights: Eight Action Stations:
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Vertical Run Inflatable Obstacle Course: Squeeze through tunnels, jump over barriers, slip underneath bars, and push your way past any obstacle that comes your way while trying to move as fast as possible with this new course!
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BB Shoot: Cub Scouts will learn the safe and responsible use of BB guns, and to have fun in a safe range conducted by qualified adults.
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Compass/How to Use a Compass: Explain the parts of the Compass. How to find North. What that means, and how to navigate with one around a simple course.
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Knots/Knot Tying/The Six Scout Knots: Have fun learning the basic Scout Knots.
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Leave No Trace for Every Kid/Leaf What You Find (Leaf Tracing):Discovering the fun of spending time outdoors and learning about responsibility for the environment.
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Campfire How To & Safety/Smokey the Bear for Kids: Having a campfire fire is a big responsibility. Scouts will learn the fire-making process and about campfire safety. We are working on a special appearance by Smokey the Bear.
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Flag Folding/Flag Ceremony: Scouts will learn Flag etiquette and ceremonies.
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Cub Scout Games: Special Guest will lead Cub Scouts through a series of repeat after me songs and fun Cub Scout games.
PLUS….
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Campfire Program with a special appearance of Lord Baden Powell and Smokey the Bear.
Register here
Fall party
Webelos woods
Closed
Medieval Times Pack Meeting
"Knights in the night"
Friday 10/25/2019 6:30
This is a "coffee and....."
What to Bring
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All families are asked to bring a nut free dessert /snack to share with all of our 25 families (pack and both troops)
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Glow in the Dark, bring your favorite glow in the dark items for yourself and to share
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All Families attending are asked to bring a medieval themed station game (example: beanbag toss into the dragon)
What to Wear
Scouts & Family :Dress as Knights, Dragons, Princess, King, Queen, Archer, Friar
Closed - TBD if attending
Webelos/AOL Assist at fright night
10/28/23 1:00pm-11pm
Come work with out 633 troop and create a frighteningly scary experience for all the younger cubs. You need to stay for the entire time to work as you will be part of the troops scare event.
Please RSVP via text to cub master crystal
Fright Night
Veterans flag placement
Bottle and can Drive
Old Sturbridge village
Closed
Stocking Tree Masses
Sat 11/2/19 3:40-5:30 pm
Sun 11/24/19 9:10-11:00 am
Please wear full class A uniform
Branford Veterans Day Parade
Closed - 2020 event
Old Sturbridge Village Campover
March 28 - 29
Sturbridge, MA
Payment deadline Friday 11/8/19
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Our Hop into History Overnight program fee is $68 (includes PayPal fee) per person. This fee includes:
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Two-day admission into Old Sturbridge Village (day of and day after your overnight)
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Overnight accommodations in our Museum Education building
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Evening program and activities
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A light evening snack
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Catered hot breakfast at the Bullard Tavern
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Morning activities before the museum opens
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A special OSV patch!
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scouts/siblings ages 6+ (no exceptions due to safety concerns per OSV)
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At least 1 parent is required to attend per family
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Spaces are limited
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More info and to come
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Registration
Webelos College
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Westpoint Football - Scout day
11/11/2023
payment due - by10/5/2023
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Great football and scout event
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Not to be missed
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GO ARMY.... !!!!!
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November 11, 2023 vs. Holy Cross
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Scout Day: Bring your scout group to experience gameday at West Point! Scouts will have the opportunity to interact and participate in activities with cadets from West Point's Scoutmasters’ Council. All scouts in attendance receive an Army Football Scout Day patch! Scout days are open to both boy and girl scout organizations.
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CLICK HERE TO PAY
Closed
Monster Jam - Scout Night
Friday 11/15/19
Registration closes 4:00 Friday 11/8
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A roaring good time for the whole family. Watch your favorite monster trucks compete and cheer them on while they do amazing stunts and even crush cars!
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******Noise canceling ear muffs are necessary for all attending!!!!*****
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Click below to print form and mail in to register for this AWESOME event (be sure to write in PACK 633 to try to get seating along with your pack friends)
Registration
Webelos/AOL Thanksgiving Campout W/Troop
closed
Norwalk Maritime Campover
3/24-3/25/2023
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Come campout with your 633 friends and some amazing sea life. Spend the night in Norwalk Maritime Aquarium.
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*a parent is required to attend for each scout family
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Overnight Schedule
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The exact timing will depend on the total overnight group size.
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Check-in: 6:00pm
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Orientation: 6:45pm
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Evening Activities: 7:00pm-10:15pm
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Dinner, Tour, Movie and Craft
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Snack: 10:15pm
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Get ready for bed: 10:30pm
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Wake-up: 7:30am
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Morning Activities: 8:00am-9:30am
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Breakfast, private seal training demonstration, self-guided tour
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$75 p/p includes full event, 2 meals and next day admission
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register here
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Important Info and packing list
Stonycreek Christmas pageant
December Pack meeting
closed
Christmas cards & carols
time, date and location TBD
Let's spread some Christmas cheer this Christmas. We will deliver their Christmas cards and sing our favorite Christmas songs for them this holiday season
Closed
Veterans Christmas Card Delivery
Saturday, 12/22/19 1:00
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633/1633 Veterans Card Delivery
Sunday, December 22, 2019
1:00 arrival
VA Hospital 950 Campbell Ave West Haven
Main entrance (inside large revolving door)
Wear full class A uniform (Santa hat, bells, lights…ect if you have one)
Extra scout cheerful spirit …. For some we may be their only visitor this holiday season
Please be in good health as we wouldn’t want to share any outside germs with our hospitalized veterans.
Our cubs will be working with our troop boys/girls to deliver a little holiday cheer to our hospitalized veterans. We will be personally delivering the holiday cards we made at our December pack meeting to our honored veterans.
Pinewood Derby Carving Day
Winter Cabin camping
January 12-13, 2024
Registration deadline 1/5/24
Winter cabin is a super fun event for scouts and their parents (parent is required for each cub scout family). Pack has a fun filled night inside an awesome cabin up at camp Sequassen. There is an amazing "campfire " including fun and skits. spend quality time with your kiddos over some fun games and snacks. The scouts will have a super fun time camping over with some of their favorite scout buds! Enjoy a delicious breakfast and then venture out for some fun and adventure (weather permitting various activity schedule).Come in and warm up with a warm hearty lunch and spend some more quality time with your scout before we close the festivities in the late afternoon. This is a great event that the kids really love..... and the parents too.
Mandatory
Pinewood Derby Weigh-In Night
Thursday, January 18, 2024
6:00-8:00
location TBD
For your car to be officially entered you must bring your completed car to weigh - in and it must meet all the specifications in the link below.
633 Pinewood Derby 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024
6:30 races start
VFW Branford
Bring your friends and family to enjoy a night of racing. With engine revving we will see who is the fastest racer in our 633 family. A fun and exciting night for all. Siblings and friends can even race their own car after the main event.
This event is a potluck snack
remember it must be nut free and appx 25 families
Closed
Yale University Art Gallery
Family Day - Free
Sunday, January 26, 2020
11am-4pm
1111 Chapel Street New Haven
Family Day
Sunday, January 26, 2020, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Families are invited to explore the Gallery and discover its many treasures. The afternoon includes fun for the whole family, with special art-making activities, storytelling in the galleries, and tours for children of all ages. Free and open to the public; no registration required.
Open to: All Ages
-Check with your den leader as this may meet some rank achievement requirements
Picture day
Friday January 26, 2024
6:30 Sharp
Wear full class A uniform be sure patches are on also hat, neckerchief, and slide
To order scout pictures
Cub scout Transition to Boy Scouts AOL Scouts/ New Scouts
and Parents
parent intro zoom1/30/24 7:00
in person Mandatory attendance
Friday 2/2/24 6:30-7:30
Overview of Advancement, Patrol Method, Campout Logistics, and Q&A
Unlike cub scouts where the road to complete a rank is the same for all cubs, the road to Eagle is not the same for all Boy Scouts and the pace to achieve ranks will differ as well. The purpose of this meeting is to review what these differences are, educate parents on some terminology that you will hear form your scout and myself, as well as field any other questions you may have.
Closed- 2019 event
Statewide
Court of Honor & Report to the state
AOL & New Girls in Scouts BSA Only Event
Friday 2/1/19 1:00
Schedule of Events and locations
1:00 pm-5:00 pm Event timeline
1:00 pm- Gathering in the Legislative Office Building Atrium
1:30 pm- Tour of the Capitol, and the Legislative Office Building
3:00 pm- Gather for the Court of Honor, Old Appropriations Room of the State Capitol
3:15 pm- Court of Honor & Report to the State
4:00 pm- Meet and greet with Government Officials/interviews with News Outlets
Scouts should wear their Scout Uniforms
Parking is available in the legislative parking garage.
Cubscout Polar Bear
Saturday February 3, 2024
9:45am-3:30pm
(pick am or pm slot)
A great cub scout day of fun and learning.
This is an outdoor event - dress warm and weather appropriate
.Fee $__ youth $__ Adult
At the Stamford Museum and Nature Center in Stamford
click here for full information
To register click here - coming soon
Scout Sunday
Sunday, February 4, 2024
A scout is reverent
10:45 Arrival
St Augustine Church
30 Caputo Road North Branford
Please come in full Class A uniform
All scouts are asked to attend unless of another faith and will attend at their place of worship.
please be sure to be on your best behavior as you are representing Pack 633 as well as scouting as a whole.
Also be ready to answer questions about why you are in your scout uniform.... "it is scout Sunday a day that BSA sets aside to show our reverence as a whole."
Be sure to take a pic after and share with cub master Crystal if not attending St. Augustine.
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Lunarfest
Saturday, February 8, 2020
10am-4pm
Free Event
10:00-11:30 am Lion and Dragon Dance Parade
down Church Street and Whitney Avenue (between Elm and Trumbull Street)
12:00-4:00 pm Lunarfest performances, workshops, crafts, and demonstrations. Indoors.
-Some activities at this event may cover rank achievements please check with your den leader
Valentines exchange
2/9/2024
at blue and gold
please bring __ valentines to share with your cub scout friends. A complete list of names was texted to you
2024 Blue and Gold
Friday, February 9, 2024
6:30
The 633/1633 family welcomes you to our 2024 awards night/crossover. The night will honor all of our scouts with their various ranks and achievements. Enjoy the night with all our amazing scouts and all they have done as well as celebrate our Arrow of lights move into the upper ranks of Boy Scout /Scout BSA.
This event also marks our 10 year anniversary!!
This looks to be a fun memorable night.
Arrow of light parents - providing main meal
Pack/Troops - providing cake, party goods, drinks & coffee
POTLUCK
Families from pack and troops - bring themed potluck sides and desserts (apps 25 families)
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Stuffed Animal Drive
New and Gently Used
for children in emergencies
also
gently loved or new children books
1/17/20 - 2/21/20
Please bring your new or gently used stuffed animals to one of the meetings between
1/18 -2/22. These stuffed animals will be allocated to organizations that help children in emergency situations.
Please click here for instructions and what animals are acceptable for donations.
- Put new stuffed animals in a separate bag
- Please be sure any gently used stuffed
animals are properly laundered
Easter pack meting
Friday, April 5, 2024 6:30
Join your 633 family in journeying through the passion an resurrection. Then concluding with celebrating together the great event of Easter.
All 633 families please bring
1) nut free wrapped candy for our "Easter
egg" hunt.
633 scouts you are being called.
Our seniors have spent many months alone during the past few months. This loneliness is really taking a toll on their health and spirit. We are asking scouts to take up the call and help mend their broken hearts by being a pen pal over the next few months. Your writing, encouraging words and pictures will truly make a difference in their world. The only thing we ask is that if you sign up you follow through for the duration. We are hoping to wrap up our pen pal time with Christmas caroling at their facility ❤️.
Information and starter kits will be handed out on 10/9
1st one due back 10/30
2nd one due 11/27
3rd Christmas card 12/18
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Fire Station Visit
Branford Fire Department
Friday , 2023
(6:30 sharp)
- 45 North Main Street Branford
- Meet at the main entrance
- Full class A uniform required
- Parents if possible - please have only scouts and older siblings attend (it may be unsafe or difficult for younger siblings)
-Please check with your den leader if you are to attend this event and what requirements would be covered.
-Please always be on your best behavior remember you are scouts and it is a privilege that we get to do this tour as well as you represent pack 633.
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Soundtigers Scout night
Saturday, February 29, 2020
4:15 pregame skate -7:00 game
(registration closes at noon 2/29)
A great family event
different packages available- see flyer for info
ALL packages include
scout patch
pregame skate
ticket to a great sound tigers game
Click here full information flyer
be sure to enter code: CYC
Scouting For Food
3/22/24 - 4/5/24
A scout is helpful. Let's make this our best collection for scouting for food ever. We are asking each scout to hand out at least 10 bags (or more)to their friends, family or neighbors. Fill these bags with non perishable items and return at your 4/5 meeting. These items will be given to local organizations to distribute to our needy friends and neighbors.
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University of scouting
(leadership only)
Saturday, March 14, 2020
633 Ice Skating Day
Saturday March 23, 2024
Time and Location TBD
Scouts and your families come and enjoy an afternoon of ice skating with your 633 family.
633 Family ~ Ice Skating Event
$__ per person (skate rental additional $_)
Families and siblings welcome
**Helmets are strongly recommended**
Norwalk Maritime Scout Day
Sunday, March 24, 2024
10am-5pm
A great day at the aquarium for a great price.
Fun for the whole family! May cover some requirements, check with your den leader. You can also add on a 4D show or a fun little class too.
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Cards for hospitalized kids
March 28 2020
Cards for hospitalized kids
Work with your den or on your own to make cards for children who are hospitalized.
There are specific decoration and wording requirements. Please see link below to be sure your card is just perfect for these little ones.
Please return them to cub master crystal at any meeting between now and March 27th and they will be sent off with love in the days to follow.
-check with your den leader as to if this also covers an achievement requirement
Lego Derby Pack Meeting
Friday, March 15, 2024
Bring your pre built lego car and prepare to face off with your pack friends while having a ton of fun (there will be some legos on hand if needed).
There are only a few Rules:
- Overall body width may not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
- No oil, grease or silicone spray may be used on the axles or wheels.
- Be sure the bottom of the car is not touching the ground as it will scrape the track
633 Swim day
Orange town pool
Saturday April 6, 2024
Time TBD
525 Orange Center road
Orange, CT
$_/child $_/adult (payable to the lifeguard before entrance to the pool)
-A great event for the whole family
-Parents please plan to enter the pool with your scout and or siblings.
-Modest proper swimming attire required
-Please bring goggles
- Scouts/parents Please speak with your den leader as how this event meets one of your rank achievements
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CT Science Center Scout Day
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Calling all Scouts! You will be taking a
trip out of this world. Navigate a scouts-only scavenger hunt to earn an out-of-this-world Science Center patch! This is a BRAND NEW patch designed just for this day of intergalactic scouting fun.
Tickets are $14 in advance and $16.95 at the door.
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Spring Hike
Wallingford
April 9, 2022 2:00pm
Throw on your hiking shoes and remember all of your scouting essentials and come on a fun hike with your scouting friends. Couple hours in nature getting that heart pumping and enjoying all of the beauty God has given us. Be sure to check with your den leader to see what requirements can be covered for this hike. Parents will be hiking with their scout and be sure all clothing is weather appropriate.
Directions/ meeting location click here
Fishing Derby
Saturday, April __, 2024
Registration Deadline ____
Ansonia Nature Center
Creature feature
Webelos 9a into the wild - any Saturday can attend
all other dens can attend and may cover requirement check with den leader
Every Saturday at 12 noon we present our weekly Creature Feature – FREE – no RSVP necessary!
Come to meet our furry, scaly, and feathery animal ambassadors. You’ll have a chance to touch and hold them in this FREE family program for all ages! Learn how they came to us, what their wild relatives do, and how we care for them here at ANRC!
or
Visit Meigs Point Nature Center
Tu-Sun 10-4 Madison
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Campcard Scout Fundraiser
They sell for $5
Your scout will earn $2.50 per card to put toward: summer camp or pack events or registration.
If you are interested in selling them this year please let our fundraising chair Paatty know the TOTAL per scout (scout name - #) you would like to receive at the camp presentation. We will do our best to meet the needs of all.
To give you an idea
20 cards = $100 in sales
($50 scout earns)
Summer camp = 96 cards
($240 scout earns)
Registration = 50 cards
($125 scout earns)
Please only take what you plan on selling!
**Patents you are fully responsible for the total cost of the cards ($5 per card).
**Any unsold cards must be returned with all sales funds (damaged cards can’t be returned)
**the sale will end on Friday ________
This sale does not support pack it only helps you/your scout/your family to get the most out of your scouting adventure.
If you would like to sign up for one of our planned show and sell locations please click the link below to pick a time slot
Show and sell registration link (coming soon)
printable discount list (coming soon)
Hanging plant sale
Runs 3/22- 4/26
plant pick up 5/10 at meeting
pick up at VFW
Pack 633 will be running a wonderful take or hanging plant sale. Many varieties to choose from for just $___ and will be in hand on Friday May 6th. Ready for the scouts to deliver mothers day weekend.
What a great idea for the special ladies in your life. Funds raised can be put toward a scouts summer cub camp, scouting activity, registration and much more.
Online sales
Printable flyer
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40 Day challenge
April 17-May 29
633 Challenge for the Easter season
We have received through the gift of Easter the greatest gift of all. Lets be now HIS hands on earth and give away what we no longer need to make room in our homes and our hearts for HIM.
Over the next appx 40 days remove one item (or more) each day you no longer need or want and place that item(s) in the provided trash bag and return the bag on Friday May 29th. These items will then be brought to (Savers) where they will then be made available to those who could really use them. This helps our pack, helps others and helps our world.
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Pack 633 Chatfield Hollow day
Hike / geo cache/ paper boats
Saturday 5/1/21 1-6pm
When you think of scouting you think of a day like this. Join us for a day of hiking along with a geocache along the way. After a fun family hike we will make paper boats and race them down Chatfield hallows fun little streams. We will also fly our homemade paper kites. Bring a picnic dinner for your family and a snack to share. A fun time with your 633 scouting family.
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633 kite flying day
Foote park branford
Sunday 5/2/21
1pm-4pm
Our first ever kite flying day. Cubmaster crystal will bring your homemade kites to give those a "whirl" up on the sky. We will also ask scouts to bring their own personal kites too as some additional fun with our home made ones. After we have flown our kites we will spend some time on the foot park playground. Also bring a snacks to share. It will be a fun afternoon together. No worries if you have other activities just join up for the time you can. Please wear your class B uniforms if not a yellow top of some kind.
🎵 Lets go fly a kite 🎶
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NY Yankee Game
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Game Date: Saturday May 4, 2019
Game Time: 1:05 pm
Cost: $55 per person
Location: Yankee Stadium
Tickets in Section 205, price includes a hot dog and a soda or water!
Bring all your Scouts, friends and family to a fun day with CT Yankee Council. A portion of the ticket price goes to the CT Yankees Friends of Scouting Fund.
Kids under 14 get a free Yankees replica bat!
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633 cub clean up day
Saturday 5/8/21
1pm-4pm
Wallingford, exact location TBD
So many parts for scouting are covered in this event. A day for the whole family to make the world a little cleaner place. WE had a scout family notice with sadness the amount of litter at their local park and asked if our 633 family can spring into action ..... so here we are!
Please bring the following:
Class B uniform or yellow shirt
Work gloves
Hat, sun glasses, sun screen
sturdy shoes
light pants would be better as poison ivy should already be growing
a reaching grabber (if you have one)
garbage bags
water for drinking and light snack
hand sanitizer
rain gear if necessary
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ConnJam
May 13-15 2022
registration closed by 3/25
An awesome weekend
Come to Connecticut Yankee Council’s largest camporee: a three-day long outdoor adventure. Join thousands of young men and women for a weekend of camping, zip lining, SCUBA, Pinewood Derby racing, ultimate frisbee and more! Closing out the weekend, we’ll gather for an awesome fireworks show and closing show!
Pack 633 Field Day
Friday, May, 24, 2023 6:30
Fun for the whole family!
Scouts and their families will participate in outdoor fun, games and activities with their 633 friends.
Always a ton of fun, sometimes messy :)
hoping to add a few things this year like rockets and cub mobile ..... pending approval
Please wear your class B uniform
We ask all 633 families to bring
a game or activity to share.
Quinnipiac District
Cub Spring Family Campout
Camp Sequassen
Saturday 5/10 - Sunday 5/12
A weekend of super fun and activity for Cub Scouts and their family.
This camping experience not only gives new Scouting families an opportunity to get familiar with our world class BSA Scout camp – Camp Sequassen, but to get a real feel for what our Connecticut Yankee Council has to offer its youth.
With daylong activities ranging from BB- Gun Shooing, Archery, theme related games, handy- crafts, and of course our District Pinewood Derby program, we will top off the weekend with our closing campfire Saturday evening.
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Safar-o-ree
Hoyt Scout Reservation
Saturday 6/5/21 10am-3pm
CUB SCOUTS, ENTERING GRADES 3-5 IN SEPT. 2020, AND THEIR ADULT PARTNERS MAY ATTEND THIS EVENT FOCUSING ON IN-DEPTH SAFE GUN HANDLING INSTRUCTION AND MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING. CLASSES WILL BE INSTRUCTED BY NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE VERY SERIOUS ABOUT INTRODUCING YOUTH TO GUNS, SAFETY AND HOW TO RESPONSIBLY HAVE FUN WITH SHOOTING SPORTS ACTIVITIES.CHECK IN BETWEEN 8:00 AND 8:45 AM, FOLLOWED BY THE FLAG RAISING AND THE SAFETY PORTION OF THE DAY. ALL SCOUTS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE SAFETY TRAINING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOOTING ACTIVITIES. NO EXCEPTIONS.$27 FEE FOR CUB SCOUT AND ADULT PARTNER INCLUDES INSTRUCTION, SHOOTING ACTIVITIES, AND LUNCH.LIMITED TO 120 CUB SCOUTS.EVENT QUESTIONS, CONTACT JOHN QUEENAN, JQUEENAN@WPSIR.COM. REGISTRATION QUESTIONS, CONTACT CAROLYN CRUSON, 203-951-0237, CCRUSON@BSAMAIL.ORG.
Raingutter regatta
& Ice cream social
Friday, May 17, 2024 6:30
All are invited who are interested in finding out more about Scoutsing (boys and girls ages 5-18). There is no commitment just come and meet our scouting family and have some fun! If you have a special child in your life (son/daughter, niece/nephew, grand child, cousin, friend….etc), come and meet us, maybe grab some information and enjoy a Sunday on us. Here at 633/1633 raising children of character in a faithful family environment is our mission while having fun and awesome adventures along the way.
If you can not make it please contact
Michael Loffredo at 203-500-3294 or
email loffredo.michael @gmail.com
**633 families please bring a nut free ice cream topping to share**
Print these invitations to invite a friend
Memorial Day - Veteran
Flag Placement May 18, 2024
Flag removal June 1, 2024
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Scouts in Full class A Uniform (Uniform shirt, hat, neckerchief, and slide) – Navy Blue pants (webelos green pants)
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Arrival7:45 am
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Flag Placement: St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford (Next to the Ford Dealership)
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bring a long Philips head screwdriver to aid in opening the ground for the flags
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The scouts from troop, leaders and parents may assist the cubs in the Flag placement. Remember this is a solemn and reverent event, not a race or time to play.
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Parents:Under uniform dress weather and activity appropriate for both events: (may want to layer) (parents use discretion as to the weather).
These should all be worn under the Class A uniform
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Scouts We must remember we are representing the 633 family and should always be on our Best Behavior. At the cemetery:to be calm and respectful of the deceased and to remember the veterans for whom we are placing the flags
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A Parent for each Scout is required for this activity.
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024
9:30 arrival Branford Center
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Scouts in Full class A Uniform (Uniform shirt, hat, neckerchief, slide) – Navy Blue pants(green webelos)
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Arrival9:30 Branford Town Hall (parade begins at 10:00)
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Parade route: begins at the Branford Green circles around by Richlin and ends back at the Branford Green.
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Parents:bring Water bottle and simple snack for each of your parade marchers (like a package of nut free crackers). Parent will carry these items; there is a stop half way for a break.
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A Parent,for each Cub Scout can march behind the pack or watch from parade route and to be responsible for them before and immediately after the parade. We meet a the flagpole on the green directly after marching.
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Parents choosing to march stay behind and not next to the scouts during ceremony and parade. If bringing a sibling they need to stay with parent or be inside a wagon pulled by parent.
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Den Leaders & ParentsDuring the parade the cub scouts will be directed by their leader.
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Scouts:This is a time of respect and reverence; we are remembering those who risked their lives for our freedom and also for those who lost their lives to that cause. We must remember we are representing Pack 633 and should always be on our best behavior, to stay in parade line, to stay behind your den flag and to Salute ALL Veterans in parade and on route.
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Departure- Gather around Flagpole immediately following the parade line.
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Parentsign off with cub masterbefore scout leaves with parent.
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Den LeadersBring Den Flags. Cub master will be responsible for Pack and American Flag.
633 & 1633
Crossover/Court of Honor
Friday, June 7, 2024 6:30
Loffredo Home
A fun night of Awards and ceremony
for the whole family.
Celebrate with Pack 633 / Troop/633 / Troop 1633
Get ready to cross the Bridge and move up to your next scout rank.
633 Court of Honor & Crossover Potluck Cookout
6:30 Dinner & Ceremony
All families are asked to bring a food item to share (appx 25 families)
bring your bathing suit and swim floatie if needed
*** Be sure all foods are nut free ***
Provided by 633 - hot dogs, buns, condiments & lemonade & Cake
Sign up a friend to Join scouts and both get invited to this awesome event at Camp Sequassen
eXtreme scouting
Date TBD
Sign up a friend to Join scouts and both get invited to this awesome event at Camp Sequassen
eXtreme scouting
Sunday June 24th
July Pack Activity
Veteran stone clearing then family picnic at Foote Park
Date TBD
St. Agnes Cemetery Branford
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Stone Clearing
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We are asking all families to bring any items that can be used to clear grass and debris away form covered veterans foot stones.
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Items such as
- spackle knife
- hand shovel or full shovel
- work gloves
- scrub brush
- hand broom
- flat head screwdriver
- garbage bags
- watering can
- outdoor scissors
- kneeling mat for adult and scout
anything else that can be of use without scratching the stone
Personal items also necessary
- class B t shirt
- weather appropriate clothing
- hat
- water & snack
- protective eye wear
- personal first aid kit
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Our goal is for each family attending to uncover at least 2 veterans stones. If at least 10 families attend that will be 20 veterans honored.... that would be wonderful.
Picnic 12-2 Foote park Branford
please bring
-bagged picnic lunch and drinks for your family
-something to sit on (like a blanket)
-class B uniform
-sunscreen
-water
-any outdoor games to play and share
-a ball for gaga ball (one of our scouts built a pit there :)
-maybe a remote control car to battle ball in the gaga ball pit. caution it may get bumped up.
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Cubscout Family Camp
Hoyt scout reservation
July 14-16
or
Camp Sequassen
August 18-20
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Come with your family to enjoy a fully inclusive weekend at Sequassen with swimming, boating, shooting sports, archery, games, slingshots, crafts, and other Scout fun! All meals and activities are included in this safe and family-friendly weekend in the outdoors.
click here for more info
Click here to register Hoyt
Click here to register Sequassen
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Webelos Adventure Day camp
Camp Sequassen
July 23 - 26
Ever wonder what Scout Camp is like? What happens at sleep away camp? Now Webelos can find out with Webelos Adventure Camp! All the fun Camp Sequassen Resident Camp has to offer in an action-packed mini-adventure. You’ll sleep in camp, eat in the dining hall and more!
Look at all the fun:
SWIMMING | BOATING | CRAFTS | OUTDOOR SKILLS | SHOOTING SPORTS | FISHING | HIKES | ENTERTAINMENT | FIELD SPORTS
Info page
Register Here
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Crabbing
Date TBD
River Street Guilford
Crabbing
River street in Guilford (closest cross street is broad street)
Please park across street and cross over to park area.
*Bring a snack to share
*wear class B
*also bring your own crabbing gear
Chicken, string, scoop net, bucket, wipes to clean hands,seating/blanket.
Please shoot me a text and let me know if you are planning on coming.
Also if you have a friend interested in scouting bring them along too.... just give us a heads up.
Looks to be a fun night.
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BB gun Derby
Sat 6/13/2020 8am-4pm
Hoyt Scout reservation
(registration closes 6/7/20)
CUB SCOUTS, ENTERING GRADES 3-5 IN SEPT. 2020, AND THEIR ADULT PARTNERS MAY ATTEND THIS EVENT FOCUSING ON IN-DEPTH SAFE GUN HANDLING INSTRUCTION AND MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING. CLASSES WILL BE INSTRUCTED BY NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WHO ARE VERY SERIOUS ABOUT INTRODUCING YOUTH TO GUNS, SAFETY AND HOW TO RESPONSIBLY HAVE FUN WITH SHOOTING SPORTS ACTIVITIES.CHECK IN BETWEEN 8:00 AND 8:45 AM, FOLLOWED BY THE FLAG RAISING AND THE SAFETY PORTION OF THE DAY. ALL SCOUTS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE SAFETY TRAINING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOOTING ACTIVITIES. NO EXCEPTIONS.$27 FEE FOR CUB SCOUT AND ADULT PARTNER INCLUDES INSTRUCTION, SHOOTING ACTIVITIES, AND LUNCH.LIMITED TO 120 CUB SCOUTS.EVENT QUESTIONS, CONTACT JOHN QUEENAN, JQUEENAN@WPSIR.COM. REGISTRATION QUESTIONS, CONTACT CAROLYN CRUSON, 203-951-0237, CCRUSON@BSAMAIL.ORG.
Click here to register
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Deer Lake Cubscout Daycamp
July 5-29 multi week
Spend a week at camp up at beautiful Deer lake. A ton of fun and activities.
Registration contact information
at bottom of the form.
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August 633 Pack/Family Activity
Baseball game
and optional campover
Saturday, August, 10 , 2019
6:05pm
Enjoy with your whole family a great night of baseball, watch a movie, and then get a really cool opportunity to camp out on the field.
To register print out the below document, fill out, then snap a pic and email it to the address on the form.