Welcome to Pack 230!

Pack 230 is in Oceanside, NY. We are sponsored by the John A Kissel VFW Post 5199 in Oceanside. We have an active program of age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities and meetings.

The pack generally meets on the 3rd Friday of each month unless it’s a holiday. We ususally meet at the Oceansdie School #2 on Terell. At each monthly meeting we recognize the work and achievement of our Cubs as they progress through the many achievement and elective requirements in the program. We are very proud of our active pariticpation in Community Service and Conservation Projects throughout the year!

Pack 230 is a family friendly cub pack. We encourage families to attend the pack meetings together and to participate in many of our activities as a family. Cub Scouting provides wonderful opportunities for cubs and their families to share experiences, work together, and have fun.

Please join us on a great adventure called "Scouting."

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COMMITTEE CHAIR

Pack 230 gives Debbie C a great BIG BULLY! for having the distinction and honor of being awarded the District Award of Merit.

She will be presented this award at the annual Iroquois District Dinner on June 13th

My Favorite Scout Activity

          My favorite den activity is Pinewood Derby. I like this activity because last year I came in third and this year I came in fifth.
          It is so much fun because I like drawing my designs and carving my car with my Dad. I love to pick the decorations and the color of the paint. It is also fun to see what other kids have made.
          As you can see from what I have written, I really like the Pinewood Derby.

by Connor P

Will's Article

Our Cub Scout Pack 230 had a Pinewood Derby. First we had to register our cars. The way they register is by weight and height and length. There was a little work shop on the side to fix the cars that weren’t exactly right. I had to go there because my car was too longs. Then after I fixed my car I got registered. We sat in the gym until the races start. The tigers went first. Something happened with the speaker it made a very loud squeak. The race was long because they had to do a test run. Then it was the wolves turn. This race was much shorter. A lot of the cars have different designs. The bears were up next. They had weird designs on their cars. Finally it was the Webelos turn. My car was a rainbow colored car. My friend David’s car was a railroad track. I didn’t come in 1^st 2^nd or 3^rd but I still got a pretty cool trophy. In the end we all took a picture with all our cars and trophy’s. In the end we all had a good time.

David's Article

I liked the time when we all saw the movie “Down and Derby”. It was lots of fun. The movie is very funny. I liked that the pack sold snacks like popcorn and water to watch the movie. I sat by my best friend. I was able to bring my sleeping bag and a pillow to sit on and if I wanted to I could lay down on them.

My Hike to Janes Hill.

This was my first attempt at hiking. We went to Jane’s Hill -- A whopping 401 feet above sea level. We had a good time. A lot of people went. We gathered on the roadside in Melville. The trail was leafy, bumpy and LONG. There were horse stables and a park. We got to eat, sit and rest. Then it was back on the trail. It was harder to get going after our short break and the last mile was the longest. We were so excited to see the opening and the road. We were exhausted. I slept good that night and so did my mother.

by Jack

Jason’s Article

This year we made a catapult. We took a container of

orange juice and cut it up. We made holes on the side
and put a pencil through it. We attached a spoon to
the pencil and connected the spoon to a rubber band
and the rubber band to a thumbtack in the bottom of
the container. We put a marshmallow on the spoon and
held the spoon down by pulling it back. We let it go
and the marshmallow went flying.

I took it home and wrapped tissues in tape. I put them
on the spoon and I flung them at my brother, Zachary.
To have lots of fun, I made a goal post out of
cardboard and I flung wrapped tissues through the
goalpost. Making the catapult was so much fun!!

Blue and Gold dinner

On February 2, 2008, at the Sacred Heart Church in Island Park, New York, Pack #230 came together, and I was honored to get my Weeblo badge along with the rest of my Den #10

We celebrated the Chinese New Year, and at our table, we were the "goats", so every time they would call out "goat", we would make goat sounds. It was funny.

Then, the DJ played music, and we all danced and played games. My favorite game was "mummy wrap". When the DJ put on "cotton eye joe", my sister, Sara, won the dance contest and got a music cd, she was really excited!

We ate dinner and dessert, it was a lot of food! My favorite food was the pepperoni pizza. For dessert, my favorite was the sugar cookies!!!

I had sooo much fun at the "Blue and Gold" dinner!!!!!

Sincerely, Andrew T

Article for communicator pin

by Michael S

My den leaders Pricilla and Lori assigned a bridge building project. The bridge had to span a gap of 12” and had to be made completely out of popsicle sticks. The popsicle sticks could not be broken or fixed in any way. The bridge day would be at Pricilla’s house. I built it with my dad. It took a week to finish, we had so much fun, we were so proud when we saw how good it was. We finally finished !!! We were on our way there when our green mini van broke down. We got there in time because my papa drove us there. We got there and then it started! Some of the bridges were big and some of the bridges were small some were round and some were flat. All the bridges were being tested to see who could hold up two full 2 liter bottles. Mine was finally next it held both bottles of water. All of the bridges stayed up none broke! It was amazing how well the boys and me did on these bridges. That is the story of the bridges. I am glad I did it!!!!!!!

Cub/Parent Weekend- 2007

(Parents Version)

Can a few claps of thunder, or a random bolt of lightening dampen the spirits of Pack 230 when it’s headed for adventure at Cub Parent Weekend? Absolutely not!! Even though the thunderstorm timed itself exactly to our arrival at the campground it ended after a few hours and the sun came out as we started settling in and barbequing hamburgers for our evening meal. Both the parents and boys were excited about all the activities planned for the next day, and they were not disappointed. Our Pack arrived at the dining hall for breakfast dressed in their uniforms and singing our Pack song. Our spirits were high and noticeable throughout the camp. Many of the organizers commented to me on how great a group we had, parents included, because they willingly participated in all of the events. Whether we were fishing, swimming, making a craft, practicing our archery or enjoying an obstacle course, Pack 230 was an example of Cub Scout sportsmanship and enthusiasm.

The parents who attended also did Pack 230 proud when they volunteered at the dining hall for EVERY meal. In fact we had more volunteers than any other Pack and even had one parent who assisted at the fishing activity for an entire afternoon. That is Pack 230 spirit!! The highlight of the weekend was the big bonfire held on Saturday night. Many of our boys participated in the three skits that were performed by our Pack, and everyone enjoyed the skits that the other Packs did. It was a very special and fun night topped off with an ice cream social. Sunday morning came before we knew it and we were packing up and leaving, but not before we all promised to come back next year to enjoy another weekend of scouting fun.

Cub Parent Weekend

I liked Cub Parent weekend because we got to do many activities and share them with our parents. My favorite was seeing the bullfrogs in the lake. This is what the other kids said. Mateo and Noah liked archery. Austin like archery too and wants to get better at it during summer camp. Chris liked archery and the bullfrogs. Owen liked seeing the frog with the tail. Brett liked the obstacle course because he got to verse his dad. Erik liked playing football in the lake. Zachary liked the religious service because they used the wine to put out the candles! Tommy liked eating. Daniel liked the fishing. David thought swimming was a great way to cool off, and Stefan like the fishing and the swimming. I think everybody liked Cub Parent Weekend and they hope to come back again next year.

By William F (thanks William, you have now completed requirment #8 for Communictor)

Move Over Hollywood!

Move over Hollywood! Ben Stiller isn’t the only one who got to spend “A Night at the Museum”!

Pack 230 spent the evening sleeping at the Museum of Natural History with a life-size blue whale suspended over their heads for company. Unlike the movie the only things that came to life in the museum where the scouts themselves as they explored the dinosaur halls by flashlight and uncovered clues about the many fossils there. The boys and their parents also enjoyed an Imax movie about Dinosaur Hunters and were free to explore several of the unique exhibits open especially for them.

Patrol Billy B. said his favorite part of The Museum of Natural History was the whole trip because we learned alot about all different animals, ways of life, and dinosaurs. He would love to go back again.

This is a fabulous sleep-over experience that the cub scouts and their families thoroughly enjoyed and they are looking forward to more wonderful experiences with this pack throughout the coming year.

Memorial Day Weekend

The cub scouts of Pack 230 in Oceanside learned the true meaning of Memorial this weekend. They helped place American Flags in front of every tombstone at Long Island National Cemetery. This was a truly moving experience and a chance for the boys to realize the ultimate sacrifice these soldiers had made for their country. The boys saw inscriptions at the cemetery that dated back to the Civil War and we reminded them that war is part of our country’s past and present. The boys were proud to honor those men and women who had chosen to serve in the US Armed Forces.

Who is that Cub Scout on the back of the truck? Why that’s no ordinary scout, he was just part of the Memorial Day float that was created by Pack 230 of Oceanside for the parade in their town. The local VFW who chartered our pack gave them permission for the very first float in the Oceanside Memorial Day parade. The pack eagerly seized the opportunity to create a float that represented scouting in their community. The crowds lining the streets were very impressed and scouts were proud to march behind their float carrying the American Flag.

Webelos Woods

The Bears and Webelos of Pack 230 celebrated Mother’s Day weekend in a very special way. They were participating in WEBELOS WOODS, a camping event at the Boy Scout Camp in Wading River. Eight scouts from our Pack attended and got a chance to practice their outdoor skills and to learn some new ones.

Webelos Woods is different from Cub Parent weekend because the boys have to be ranked as Bears or Webelos, and they must pitch their own tents and organize and prepare their own food. This includes making menus, shopping for food, and gathering the equipment needed to prepare everything. It was an important learning experience for everyone.

There were also events scheduled throughout the day so the boys could work on some of the requirements toward their new rank. John R, John C, Billy B, Matthew D and Matthew B, followed the second year Webelos schedule and learned Orienteering and Whittling. The next group of boys including William F, Jack M, and David T followed the first year Webelos schedule to learn about First Aid, and Forestry. All of the boys got to practice their knot tying and took a turn at the archery course.

Our Pack participated in the Cooking Contest and won third place for an apple cobbler cooked in a Dutch Oven on the fire. The boys also helped make “Easy Potato Packets” and baked brownies in a homemade cardboard reflector oven. Many people commented on the delicious aromas coming from our campsite and wondered how there could be the smell of brownies in the middle of the woods!

Despite a little bit of rain, which thankfully held off until after the Saturday night campfire, the weather was beautiful and everyone had a wonderful time. For those of you who haven’t yet gone to Webelos Woods, mark your calendars for next year! It is a great scouting experience that shouldn’t be missed.

by Priscilla B

A SCOUT IS REVERANT

Scout Sunday was celebrated at Oceanside Lutheran Church. Over 40 scouts and their families gathered in honor of this year’s 97th Boy Scout Week celebration. By attending religious services every Scout gets the opportunity to demonstrate by his own actions that he is living up to the Scout Law and Oath, that a Scout is reverent and that he does his duty to God.

All Scouts in attendance received a Scout Sunday patch. Congratulations to Thomas, Jack, William and Austin on receiving thier religious awards and knots during the Sunday morning services at OLC. Every year Pack 230 chooses a different church to offer our scouts and families a glimpse into different faiths and styles of worship.

Pack 230 Community Service and Good Turns

April 2007: Flip Tops from CANS The benefactors of these programs are the Syracuse Ronald McDonald House and Cub Scouts.

March 2007: Items for Animal Haven in Flushing

JANUARY 2007

Scouts assisted VFW in serving dinner and entertaining VETS from the St Alban's Veterans Center

DECEMBER 2006
New Toy Drive. Toys collected will be distributed by Pack 230 Scouts on Dec 9th at South Nassau Pediatric Ward and Vets Hospital
NOVEMBER 2006

11/18/06-Pack 230 holds a Pancake Breakfast and Baked Goods Sale to raise funds to send holiday trees, decorations and menorahs to soldiers in Iraq for the holidays.
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11/17/06- Pack 230 collects non perishable food and toiletry items for the Oceanside Lutheran Church food pantry

OCTOBER 2006
10/11/06: Bear Gobblins. Our Bear den is on the move again...Handmade Happy Halloween wishes were dropped off at the Oceanside South Nassau Hospital - Pediatric Wing.
10/20/06 Gently Used Book Collection. Books were collected donated to School #2 for their PARP book exchange reading program.
SEPTEMBER 2006-
9/15/06:Support Our Troops and the Vets at Northport VA Hospital-Pack 230 collected items such as back packs, toiletry items, tshirts, gum etc with cards and notes which were sent to Lt Ron Winchesters friends in Iraq. Additional items were sent to the Northport VA Hospital on Long Island for our vets.

MAY 2006

5/19/06: STAMPS FOR EDUCATION St. Margaret's House School in upstate New York is a residential program that educates children with severe special needs seeks donations of used postage stamps. Sister Jane Margaret uses stamps as a teaching tool. She discuses the images on the stamps with the children, who sort them into categories. The children then create exhibits and art projects. St Margaret's House, holds three exhibits each year. The stamps mean so much to the children and they enjoy the activity.

APRIL 2006 4/22/06: TANGLEWOOD PRESERVE CLEAN-UP Scouts and parents spent the day cleaning up at the preserve, leaves were racked, garbage picked up, trees planted. "It's our land, so we were lending a hand". After all their hard work in the rain, everyone was treated to lunch by Outback. Our boys recieved Take Pride in America T-shirts and patches. We even made Channel 12 News that night

4/22/06: Earth Day Groceries Project Tigers and Wolves participated in the The Earth Day Groceries Project which is an environmental awareness project in which kids decorate paper grocery bags with environmental messages for Earth Day. The bags are were then returned to Trager Joe's to be used for shoppers.

4/13/06: ADOPT-A-SOLDIER Tigers participate in Adopt-A-Soldier program sending cards, letters and photographs to Sgt. Michael Roberts

4/8/06: TIGER ADOPTION. Pack 230 raises funds to adopt "Zeff" through the Wildlife Conservation Society and th Bronx Zoo

4/7/06: ALUMINUM POP TABS Kudos to Pack 230 for collecting 16,350 flip tops. The benefactors of these programs are the Syracuse Ronald McDonald House and Cub Scouts.

4/7/06: Easter and Spring Greetings to Servicemen in Hospital Oversees. During April Pack Night we made Easter and Spring cards and well wishes for National Guardsman Sgt. Kevin Downs who is recovering in the hospital. To learn more about Sgt. Downs go to “goggle” and search Kevin Downs.

4/10/06: Wolf Easter Bunnies . Easter and Happy Spring wishes were dropped off at the Oceanside VFW, Oceanside Care Center and South Nassau Hospital - Pediatric Wing.

MARCH 2006

3/19/06: Pack 230 Lends a Hand at Mitzvah Day at the Temple of Avodah in Oceanside. The first project was making Passover cards and writing letters of support to Jewish soldiers who are stationed overseas. Mercy hospital patients were sent get well wishes and pictures

3/13/06: Wolf Leprechauns . Bags of Shamrocks were dropped off at the Oceanside VFW, Oceanside Care Center and South Nassau Hospital - Pediatric Wing.

3/11/06: Scouting For Food

Pack 230 collected over 1,100 pounds of canned and dried goods on 3/11//2006. Donations collected will be donated to our local St Anthony's Food Pantry

3/26/06: Seal Walk and Jones Beach Clean-Up The boys and their families picked up man made debris that was littering our beach. Cleaning up the beach will make it safe for humans and animals alike to enjoy the beach.

FEBRUARY 2006

2/14/06- Wolf Den is Oceanside's Cupid: * Special Veterans valentines at VFW for all of their members with a note stating thank you for the work that they have done for our country. *Oceanside Care Center; ** South Nassau Communities Hospital Children's Wing

JANUARY 2006

1/13/06-Support Our Troops-Pack 230 collected items such as back packs, toiletry items, tshirts, gum etc with cards and notes which were to the Troops in Iraq

1/13/06- Valentine's For Vets: Pack 230 in conjunction with the Town Of Hempstead worked on a service project entitled "Valentines for Veterans". All ranks of scouting made valentines for veterans who are in local area hospitals on Long Island and New York City. Councilman Anthony Santino stopped by for a visit at our January Pack Night to pick up the valentines.

DECEMBER 2005

12/28/05-Toy DonationWolves bring donated toys to South Nassau Hospital

12/13/05: Food CollectionTigers visit St Anthony’s Parish Outreach Center’s Food Pantry, partnership with St Vincent DePaul. Tigers donated non-perishable food items and handmade holiday cards

12/10/05: Trees for Soldiers Pack 230 donates holiday tree in conjunction with Dee’s Nursery to soldiers in Iraq.

NOVEMBER 2005

11/24/05: Thanksgiving Interfaith Good Turn Cubs and their parents assisted in helping with setting up tables, made care packages, served food and drinks, clean up.

11/5/05: Donor Cards 1st year Webelos handed out Organ Donor cards (200 cards) at St Anthony’s Church Provided by NY Organ Donor Network (www.donatelifeny.org)

11/05: Ronald McDonald House toiletry collection 1st Year Webelos collected misc travel size toiletries ( over 100 containers) for the Ronald McDonald house in California--donated in Bryce Cichocki's name

OCTOBER 2005

October and November Pack nights: Great American Bake Sale Proceeds from our snack and drink sale benefited victims of hurricanes

SEPTEMBER 2005

1st Year Webelos wrote letters and sent Star Wars pictures a boy in Las Vegas who was terminally ill then and has since died...but he enjoyed all of our cards and letters.