
Welcome to the Official Homepage for Pack 455
Cub Scout Pack 455 is located in Johnsburg, Illinois. Our weekly Den meetings are held on a variety of days depending on the den, allowing parents flexibility with scheduling. Our Pack meetings fall on the Fourth Wednesday of each month. ~In the event that the school is closed, or there is a scheduling conflict we will adjust the meeting date. See our calendar for the specific dates each month~
Why Join Scouting?
Question for you: When was the last time your son ...
� Cooked over an open campfire?
� Saluted the American flag?
� Carved a piece of pine?
� Explored a trail with you
� Launched a water rocket he made?
� Went camping with you in a tent?
� Made your breakfast and did the dishes?
� Wore an award on his chest (literally)?
Answer: If he is a Cub Scout in Pack 455, recently!
In 1930, the Boy Scouts of America created a new opportunity called Cub Scouting for boys younger than Boy Scout age. A year-round, home-centered program used by chartered organizations, Cub Scouting emphasizes involvement between boys and their parents, adult leaders, and friends. In the multidimensional plan of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouting is where it all begins.
The Purposes of Cub Scouting are:
Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship and Fitness
Family Understanding
Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts
Scouting is a game with a purpose!
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Latest News: New to the Site: Newsletters and Leader Helps
Just added to the website is the Newsletter page where you can access the Pack 455 newsletters. Additionally there is a new Helpful Links for Leaders page. There are also links on the home
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Den 5 - Bears 6:30pm - Den 5 Wolves @ Joyful Harvest Church View Details
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Pack 455 10:30am - CS Leader Specific Training @ TBD View Details
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 6:30pm - Den 5 Wolves @ Joyful Harvest Church View Details
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 6:30pm - Den 5 Wolves @ Joyful Harvest Church View Details
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 6:30pm - Den 5 Wolves @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 9:00am - Scouting Pine Wood Durby @ Bush School More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 7:00pm - Pack 455 Den 5 @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 6:30pm - Den 5 Wolves @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 6:30pm - Den 5 Wolves @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Pack 455 7:00pm - Dozin with the Dino's Registration @ Joyful Harvest Church View Details
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
Den 5 - Bears 6:30pm - Den 5 Wolves @ Joyful Harvest Church View Details
Den 6 - Webelos 1 6:30pm - Den @ Joyful Harvest Church More Info and Registration
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���� -June 22, 2009 by Nicole Sherman
As Pack 455's families gathered together their belongings to head out to Camp Sol R Crown, so did ominous storm clouds.� Hoping for the best everyone headed out into the rain, as the forecast indicated it would pass quickly.� Meeting up at the parking lot in a downpour, there appeared to be no reprieve in sight.� The parents all agreed that postponing to the following morning would be the best course of action.
Bright and early the following morning, we met at the church parking lot to embark on our adventure.� We set up camp quickly and our cooks began making breakfast.� Everyone pitched in to get back on schedule for the days events.� As soon as breakfast was finished, the boys made an assembly line and washed, rinsed and dried every dish, pot and pan that the camp had used.� What an impressive show of teamwork!
Each family then learned how to make a Cardboard Box Oven, and together made one of their own.� They then made personal pizza's for lunch which were cooked in their very own oven.� Mmmmm Good!� After lunch the boys took a nature hike to work on the requirements for the Summer Activity Award.� They explored the camp and then had free time to play games and relax.
Dinner was made by the boys, and everyone enjoyed a Hawaiian foil packet.� It had ham, carrots, potatoes, onions, sweet peppers, maraschino cherries, brown sugar and butter in it.� Each packet was a little feast :-) Then we had a dutch oven dessert cookoff compliments of Howard, Jeff, Scott, and Greg.� These dads made desserts that rocked!� Each made a different dessert that tantalized the tastebuds. Once dinner cleanup was over, we all relaxed by the campfire and sang songs till bedtime.
The next day we got up, had breakfast, cleaned up and packed up.� Everyone pitched in and made checkout a breeze.� Way to go scouts! Can't wait till next time!!!
Joining the Pack
New Boys of all ages are welcome to join Cub Scout Pack 455. It is an outstanding experience for the boy as well as the parents. Here are some of the activities we have planned for this year:
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To join Pack 455 you will need to fill out a few items:
- Sign up for Website Access Here
- Scouts: Youth Application Form for 2009-2010
- Adults: Adult Application Form for 2009-2010
- BSA Cub Scout Membership Form
- Scouts: Check Payable to Pack 455 for $50.00
- Price includes Pack 455 T-Shirt and Boys Life Magazine
- Additional Pack 455 T-Shirts are also available for $15.00 each. Get yours early as they go fast.
- Scout Parents: Download the Parent Orientation Guide
Please email us if you have any questions or wish to join: cubmaster@pack455.org
Pack 455's Den Websites and Calendars
Webelos I Den #6 (Fourth Grade)
Webelos II Den #1 (Fifth Grade)
Cub Scout Leader Helps
Official Websites
Boy Scouts of America Website: http://www.scouting.org/
BSA Online Store: http://www.scoutstuff.org/
BSA Online Training: https://myscouting.scouting.org/
The Guide to Safe Scouting: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx
Scouting Forms: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/forms.aspx
Unofficial Web Sites (not made by BSA)
Den Advancement Tracking Spreadsheets: http://trax.boy-scouts.net/cubtrax.htm
Cub Scout Belt Loops and Pins Worksheets include the maps, charts, diagram, links, and checklists you need plus cross-references for related Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos requirements! http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cub_Scout_Worksheets
Cub Scout Den Leader and Pack resources for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts include Belt Loops & Pins, Awards, Pack Meeting ideas, and Fast Tracks Den Meeting plans. Special topics include Uniform, Training, Pinewood Derby, Day Camp, and Medical Records. http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cub_Scout_Leader_Portal
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Update
*News Flash* Pinecar Clinic Date Set - see the pack events calendar for details
- Nicole Sherman (Coordinator)
8/24/09 - Pack 455 is proud to announce that two of our Leaders attended Wood Badge this weekend. We can't wait to hear all about it and what they have learned! Way to go Greg Lee and Howard Fassnacht!!!
- Nicole Sherman (Coordinator)
From the Commissioners Corner: (I think this should be used for our camping experiences especially) �Roses, Buds, and Thorns� has become a popular way for Scouts and Scouters to reflect on a particular event or activity. It you�re not familiar with the idea, it goes something like this: You gather your group together and one by one, everyone comments on a �rose�, a �bud�, and a �thorn� for the activity. The �rose� is something good that happened or something you enjoyed, the �bud� is something that has the potential to grow into an even better thing, and the thorn is something that was not so great or something that you wished hadn�t happened. It�s an amazing experience to do this with your unit and listen to some of the great ideas that they come up with in all three areas.
- Nicole Sherman (Coordinator)