Fall 2017 Campout

This is one of the most fun events of the year! Bring your family and enjoy a weekend of camping, exploring, hay rides & more!

When:  Saturday, September 23rd, 2017  (Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos arrive as early as 10:30 AM and before 3 PM) and Sunday, September 24th (Depart by 11am).  We will be running themed activities and games beginning at 1:00 pm. PLEASE BRING A SACK LUNCH if you are joining us during the day on Saturday. Lunch will NOT be provided.

Where:  John Beltz Retreat Center: 4837 Harlem Road, Galena, OH 43021. Directions from Overbrook Presbyterian Church: Directions

Essential Items to Pack: Drinking Water, Food Contribution for Saturday’s Potluck Dinner (Side Dish or Dessert), Tent, Sleeping Bags, Extra Socks / Clothes, Jacket / Sweatshirt, Class “A” Uniform, Mess Kit (Place Setting w/Silverware), Flashlights, Lanterns.

Recommended Items: Red Wagon or Cart, Toothbrush, Ball Glove, Soccer Equipment, Frisbees / Golf Discs, Hiking Boots, Air Mattress or Sleep Pad, Canvas Chairs, Whistle, Smores

Not Permitted: Alcohol, Tobacco, Knives*, Axes*, Saws*, Electronics, Laser Pointers, Radios, TVs, MP3 players, Video Games, etc.

If you need camping equipment please let us know and we will try to help.

There are 10 campsites at John Beltz. They are numbered along the path. The assignments will be posted at the campout.

The Pack will be providing the main dish for Saturday dinner and breakfast on Sunday morning. 

Please bring a side dish to share for Saturday dinner. You are on your own for other meals & snacks.

• The well water at John Beltz is suitable for washing dishes and drinking, but we recommend bringing your own to drink. You will probably prefer the taste.

• While we encourage all families to campout overnight, this is not required. The most important time to attend is from 3 PM – 8:30 PM on Saturday. This includes dinner, Pack Meeting around the Campfire, and hayride.

• Sunday morning activities include breakfast, an optional worship service, and a hike. 

•  Everyone should help clean up and take home a trash bag or two of garbage.

*Webelos who have earned whittling chip may bring FOLDING knives.

More details:

2017 Scout Popcorn Sale

Hey, everybody! Guess what?

It's POPCORN TIME!!!

The annual scout popcorn sale begins Saturday September 16th and ends October 30th (when all forms and money is due).

Our fundraiser comes up fast at the beginning of the scouting year and you may have a few questions. Hopefully, this post will answer them.

Q: Why do scouts sell popcorn?
      A: We sell popcorn to help pay for the cost of running the pack and the fun events we do.
           Money raised during the popcorn sale helps to pay for the fall and spring camp outs, patches
           and awards given to scouts, Pinewood Derby, the annual Blue and Gold ceremony, and more!

Q: What other incentives are offered to scouts for selling popcorn?
      A: There are LOTS of incentives for scouts to sell popcorn!
                 - if your scout can sell $100 worth of popcorn by the fall camp out on Sept. 23rd, they
                   get to throw water balloons at our fearless Cub Master at camp.

                 - for every $100 sold, your scout gets entered into a raffle for special prizes at the end
                   of the sale. The more you sell, the more entries you get.

                - if your scout sells $350 of popcorn your dues for the year are paid in full (Dues are
                  in addition to the registration fee you have already paid)

                - if your scout sells $550 of popcorn the pack will for registration to the fun scouting event
                  of your choice. Some examples include: Clippers sleepover, Crew sleepover,
                  Thunderbase 2018, and there are many more

                - And there are even MORE prizes available. All scouts who sell will receive a patch for
                  their uniform. There is a prize sheet attached to your popcorn sale order form with prize
                  points starting at just $75 worth of popcorn sold.

 Q: Do we have to go door to door? 
      A:  No! We offer online sales (please see popcorn coordinator Lynn Eshelman for details), and
            group sale dates at stores like Weilands. Scouts that do sell door to door are encouraged to
            sell  to people they know and to always have an adult with them.
            Remember, scouts are neat, courteous, and kind. Wear your uniform to sell and show
            people what it means to be a scout!

Q: How and when do people pay for the popcorn they order?
     A: People can pay either when they place their order or when popcorn is delivered - cash or   
         checks made out to Pack 74. Please note that your family is responsible for all popcorn taken
         from the popcorn room and it MUST be paid for or returned no later than
         October  30. 

Q: How do I get the popcorn?
     A: The popcorn room will be open every Monday night from 6-8pm through the end of the   
          sale. Bring your order form and pick up the popcorn you have sold for quick delivery.
          Some scout families prefer to take popcorn to "show and sell" - meaning you hand it to
          them when they order it. Just remember, your family is responsible for all popcorn taken
          from the popcorn room and it MUST be paid for or returned no later than
          October  30.

Please contact Lynn Eshleman (lamaf14@yahoo.com or 614-271-0775) with any other questions you may have - and happy selling!