Events
Spring 2023-2024 Pack Events
March: Blue & Gold Banquet
Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Time: 1:30-5pm
Location: Ben-Hem Cafeteria
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
April: Pack Meeting
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Ben-Hem Gardens
Cost: Free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow tshirts)
Questions? Contact Sarah at seaustin519@gmail.com
May: Pack Meeting - Carnival!
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Uniform: TBD
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
Spring 2023 Pack Events
March Pack Meeting: Blue & Gold Banquet
Date: Sunday March 19, 2023
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: Nobscot Scout Reservation, White Lodge
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan)
Event info & RSVP: http://evite.me/kNDfr7Hvdu
Questions? Contact Yvonne at ybkemper@gmail.com
April Pack Meeting: Hug-A-Tree
Date: Saturday April 1, 2023
Time: 2pm-4:30pm
Location: We'll start in the Ben-Hem gymnasium, then move to the outdoor field
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow tshirt)
Guest presenter Ed LeVine will teach us how to stay safe in an emergency in the woods, and other environments as well.
**Bring a whistle, to be used at the end of the program.
Questions? Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com
May Pack Meeting: Carnival and Ice Cream Social
Bring a friend!
Date: Saturday May 6, 2023
Time: 3pm
Location: Ben-Hem Field (North field, next to the parking lot)
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow tshirt)
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/yc6sfxs3
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
May Special Event: Fishing
Date: Sunday May 21, 2023
Time: noon-3pm (arrive when you can, stay as long as you want)
Location: AmVets waterfront, 79 Superior Dr, Natick, MA
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow tshirt)
Questions? Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com
May Special Event: Memorial Day
(1) Place flags in the cemetery - CANCELLED
Date: Thursday May 25, 2023 (rain date May 26)
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Glemwood Cemetery - 25 Glenwood St, Natick
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
(2) Participate in Natick Memorial Day Parade & Cermonies
Date: Monday May 29, 2023
Time: Meet at 8am
Location: Parade forms at 8:15 Moran Park (near downtown MBTA stop).
Flag raising Service at Common at 8:45 AM.
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
Spring Fundraiser
For this year's Spring fundraiser we're selling meat stick snacks from Country Meats on the following dates:
(1) Sunday April 30, 10am - 1pm
Stop and Shop, 829 Worcester St, Natick, MA
(2) Saturday May 20, 1-4pm
Donelan's, 177 Commonwealth Rd, Wayland, MA
(3) Sunday June 11th, 1-4pm
Roche Brothers, 150 W Central St, Natick, MA
Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094cadac2fa4f8c61-pack#/
Questions? Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com
Summer 2023 Pack Events
Attend at least one event each month to earn the National Summertime Activity Award!
Ecotarium Night Journeys
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023 (+ overnight)
Time: see program info at below link
Location: Ecotarium in Worcester, MA
Cost: $60 per person
Uniform: Class-B (yellow tshirt)
Program info: https://ecotarium.org/night-journeys/
Sign up: https://forms.gle/ShXFT2xQaKcea5pX6
Questions? Contact Pack 22 Committee Chair Erin Lee at erinmlee14@gmail.com
June Pack Meeting - Ranking Up!
Date: Saturday June 10, 2023
Time: 3pm
Location: Mary Bunker, Natick
Putting "Camp Mary Bunker, Natick" into Maps will get you there.
PARKING IS LIMITED. Please park across the street (ie by Dollar Tree) and walk in if possible for your family.
The park is down Megonko Road (brown Mary Bunker sign) across from Dunkin Donuts.
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
Night at the WooSox
Date: Saturday June 24, 2023 (+ overnight)
Time: see event info at below link
Location: Polar Park in Worcester, MA
Cost: $32 (+$5 for overnight) per person
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan)
Event info & ticket purchase: https://fevogm.com/event/Mayflowercouncil
Questions? Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com
July Planning Meeting
Date: Saturday July 8, 2023
Time: 10am-noon
Location: the Austin home
Questions? Contact Sarah at seaustin519@gmail.com
July Pack Event - Movie Night - Mini Golf
Date: Saturday July 8, 2023
Time: 5:30pm - 7pm
Location: Village Green, 315 Worcester St, Natick
Cost: $9 per adult, $7 per child
Uniform: Class-B (yellow)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8NNMFMR
July Pack Event - Canoeing/Kayaking
Date: Saturday July 29, 2023
Time: 9:45am-12:30pm
Location: Paddle Boston: Newton Historic Boathouse
2401 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
Cost: TBD
Uniform: Class-B (yellow)
Questions? Contact Sarah at seaustin519@gmail.com
August Pack Event - Hike at Pickerel Pond
Date: Saturday August 5, 2023
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: meet at 6 Huron Dr, Natick (street parking)
Cost: Free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow)
Come on the hike to see a beaver dam and a beaver lodge!
Questions? Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com
August Pack Event - Camping
Date: Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Time: Arrive 11am on Saturday, break camp after breakfast on Sunday
Location: Nobscot
Cost: Free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
August Pack Planning Meeting
Date: Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Time: 7-8pm
Location: zoom call - link in google calendar
meet.google.com/yfq-pfqp-cnf
To join by phone: (US) +1 636-287-0906 PIN: 430 763 855#
Questions? Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com
Fall 2023 Pack Events
Natick Days: Scout booth helpers
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Time: 10am-3pm, stop by any time
Location: Downtown Natick, Parking lot east of Town Hall
Cost: Free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan shirt)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
September Pack meeting: Bike safety / bike ride
** other forms of wheeled transportation welcome! (scooters, rollerblades, etc)
** helmets required
Date: Sunday, Sept 10, 2023
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Navy Yard Field Playground, 56-48 Washington Ave, Natick
Cost: Free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow tshirt)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
October Pack meeting + optional camping
Date: Sat Oct 14 - Sun Oct 15, 2023
Time: Pack meeting 3-5pm, optional camping follows
Registration for dinner / camping: Online registration form
Please register by 8pm on Oct 7.
Registration not required if only coming to the Pack Meeting.
Location: Nobscot Scout Reservation
Cost: Pack meeting free, $20 per family for campers
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan), campers bring Class-B (yellow tshirts)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
November Pack Meeting: Raking Service Project
Date: Sunday, Nov 5, 2023
Time: 10am-noon
Location: 14 Cedar Ave, Natick, MA
Cost: Free
Please register at this link so we know approx how many are coming
Uniform: Something comfortable for raking
Bring your own rake and gloves
Questions? Contact Nira at itsnira@gmail.com
Veterans Day Parade
Date: Saturday, Nov 11, 2023
Time:
9 am - Gather behind fire and police station (22 E Central St)
9:30am - Parade Steps Off
11am - Parade disbands at the library
Cost: Free
Uniform: Blue or Tan Shirt, pants with belt loops or leggings (for the girls)
Extras: water bottle
Parents feel free to walk along side the pack. At this age parents usually carry the water bottles.
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
Wreaths and Candles Pickup
Date: Sunday, Nov 19, 2023
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
Winter 2023-2024 Pack Events
December Pack Meeting: Scout Skills
Visit different stations to learn/practice your scout skills.
Date: Saturday December 9, 2023
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Nobscot Scout Reservation, Haydenland West campsite (1 Nobscot Rd, Sudbury, MA)
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow) - dress for the cold weather
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com
December Pack Activity: "Stir crazy hike"
Staying in town for winter break and going stir-crazy? Let's go on a hike!
Date: Saturday December 30, 2023
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Fork Factory Brook, 38 Hartford Street, Medfield, MA 02052
Hike info: a relatively flat and easy trail. See the foundations of an old pitchfork factory!
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-B (yellow) - dress for the cold weather
Questions? Contact Catherine at cecollier84@gmail.com
January Pack Activity: Pinewood Derby Workshop
Get help with the initial "big cut" for your pinewood derby car. Also learn tips and trivia - fun even if you don't need help with your car!
Date: Saturday January 6, 2024
Time: 1pm-2:30pm (stop by any time)
Location: 3 Tower Ct, Natick
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan) - we'll be outside, dress for the weather
Questions? Contact Diane at dianeorf@gmail.com
January Pack Planning Call
Date: Friday January 12, 2024
Time: 7pm-8pm
Location: virtual
or Join by phone (US) +1 563-538-1886 PIN: 698 200 266#
January Pack Meeting: Snow Tubing!
Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Nashoba Valley Tubing Park (179 Great Road, Littleton, MA 01460)
Cost: $40 per person
Helmets required for all tubing adults and kids
Must be 6+ years of age or 42" tall.
Sign up by Jan 7 at https://snow-tubing-2023.cheddarup.com/
Questions? Contact Christine at pacett5@comcast.net
February: PINEWOOD DERBY!
Date: Sunday Feb 4, 2024
Time:
Location: White Lodge at Nobscot Scout Reservation (1 Nobscot Rd, Sudbury, MA)
Cost: free
Uniform: Class-A (blue/tan)
Questions? Contact Pam at scoutmom0217@gmail.com