Cub Scouts

Hopkinton NH Cub Scout Pack 77 – Information Sheet

Pack contact information:
Debbie Dyer-Quinn (746.2480) or nh.pack77.cubmaster@gmail.com or
Niall Campbell (219-6596) or niallcampbell@comcast.net

What is scouting all about?
For 100 years Boy Scouts of America has been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to help families teach their boys how to make good decisions throughout their lives and give them confidence as they become the adult leaders of tomorrow.
Scouting shares parents’ goals to help boys grow up to be self-reliant and dependable – people of worth, caring individuals.

More general information on scouting, and what it’s all about, can be found at www.scouting.org.

Who can be a Cub Scout?
Boys entering grades 1 through 5 in the fall

What are the Scout ranks (by school grade in the fall)?
1st grade Tiger Cubs
2nd grade Wolves
3rd grade Bears
4th & 5th grade Webelos 1 & 2

What is all this Den and Pack stuff ?
A cub scout unit is organized into “dens” and “packs”.
A Den is a group of boys (typically less than 10) in the same rank (school grades). Each den has a trained parent leader (potentially one of you) who plan and execute the den activities. Dens typically meet twice per month, at a place/time of the Den’s joint choosing. Den activities are used to help earn rank and elective awards.
The Pack includes all of the Dens in Hopkinton, thus boys in grades 1st through 5th. Pack meetings occur typically once per month and include ceremonies, accomplishment recognition, fun activities, and even field trips. Pack meetings are family events and siblings are welcome to attend.

What kind of time commitment is involved?
Scouts typically attend two Den meetings per month, and one Pack meeting. Occasionally other special activities may be offered by the Pack or Den. Family time, e.g. Parent/Scout time, will also be involved to complete certain achievements and elective requirements for the badges each scout is working towards.

How much does it cost ?
Registration fees (called “dues”) for new scouts are $50. Thereafter, dues are payable at the beginning of each school year and are somewhat less (~$35 per year).
Pack dues are used for registration and insurance fees paid to the national Boy Scouts of America (BSA), a subscription to Boys Life magazine, and to help fund Pack activities like the Blue and Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, books and neckerchiefs for the boys, awards, etc. Each den may also assess a modest materials fee to cover materials used in Den meetings.

Scholarships are available, so if dues present a hardship for you, see the Cubmaster to discuss scholarship/financial aid options. The same policy applies to cost of uniforms, outings trips, camps, etc. We don’t want anyone to miss out on scouting opportunities due to finances!

What do scouts do?
At the “Pack” level there are “annual” events like a Halloween costume party, holiday party, sports pack meeting, Blue and Gold Banquet, Pinewood Derby, and Cub Olympics. We also typically offer at least one overnight parent/scout “camp-in” trip each year – these have included Montshire Museum, Battleship Cove, Charlestown NH Fort #4, and even sleeping over in the outfield after a Fisher Cats game in Manchester!

“Dens” do a wide variety of activities and trips, depending on the interests of the individual den members/parents/leaders. Den activities are in general guided by the various skills that the scouts need to learn to achieve the badges for their grade level. Parents must be present for all Den meetings with our youngest scouts (Tigers), but are often dropped off for the Den meetings of the older scouts.

What about that uniform?
Scout uniforms include a blue Cub Scout shirt (long or short sleeved), neckerchief, neckerchief slide, and belt. Hats and other components of a uniform are all optional. The neckerchief and official Scout Book for each rank are provided by the Pack, as are badges that scouts earn.

The uniform (shirt/belt/slide) can be purchased at the Scout Shop at Camp Carpenter in Manchester NH (300 Blondin Road, 603.622.5060), or by ordering online at www.scoutstuff.org.
** Remember to buy the shirt big, as your scout will be wearing them for a few years. Sales people at the scout shop can help you with the patches that go on your shirt, or you can order them online as well (The basic badges each shirt needs are: a Daniel Webster Council patch, World Scouting Patch, and “77” numbers to signify Pack 77).
The total cost for a complete uniform is in the range of $40-45.

How to join:
Joining involves a simple registration form, and payment of the $50 registration fee (check payable to Cub Scout Pack 77). The pack typically has special “signup” oriented pack meetings each spring and fall. If you are interested in joining, just call or email the cubmaster listed at the top of this information sheet!

Thank you from HYSA

The HYSA Board and the entire HYSA membership, would like to extend its appreciation and thanks to Dan Earley for his generous donation of a backstop for the new Park Ave. baseball field (next to the Odd Fellows). We would also like to thank all of the current and past HYSA members and community volunteers whose hard work over the past few years resulted in the new field. Thank you Dan and everyone for all your time and energy. Thank you, Danielle MeserveHYSA Secretary

Girl Scouts

Hopkinton Girl Scouts welcomes girls to join Daisies (kindergarten and first grade), Brownies (second and third grade), and Junior Girl Scouts, Cadettes, and Seniors (older ages).   If your daughter is interested, please contact Cindy White at  bcdjc@comcast.net or 225-5935.

Recreation Department Information

RECREATION DEPT.
Please check the Hopkinton Recreation website for updated information.  http://www.hopkinton-nh.gov (then click Recreation)

You can sign up for our email list serve at http://www.hopkinton-nh.gov/subscriber and clicking “Recreation Notices.”

Family Entertainer at the Gazebo
On Saturday, June 12 at 2pm, join the Recreation Department in welcoming Steve Lindholm “The Chicken Man” to the town gazebo in Contoocook.  Be prepared to get your funny bone tickled!  This is a sing-a-long, clap-a-long and laugh-a-long event with Steve as he delights us with his cast of original characters that will make us all dance, clap, laugh, giggle, wiggle and jump around.  Call 746-2915 with any questions.  This is free event for all town residents!

Fourth Annual 4th of July Family Fun Day!
The Hopkinton Recreation Department is pleased to announce that this year’s July 4th Family Fun Day is packed full of fun games, great food and wonderful entertainment!  The event will be at Houston Park from 12:30 – 3:30pm on July 4th, following the kid’s parade at 11:30am and the Independence Day Parade at 12noon.  This year we will see the professional “Johhny the K” family entertainer with his hundreds of hats, balloon animals, face painting, dunking booth, kids games, pie eating contest, lots of great food and much more!  The “Tooky Cookie Bakeoff” will be back so get your secret recipe out!  A 5K fun run will start at 9am from the American Legion lot.  We are still looking for volunteers to help out with this great community event.  Volunteer meetings are Wednesdays June 2, 16 and 30 at 6pm at the Senior Center.   Contact the Recreation Department at 746-2915 with any questions.  See you July 4th!!!

Summer Movies in the Park
Mark your calendars….The results of the voting are in and the three Movies in the Park will be: Saturday, June 26 – Wizard of Oz, Saturday, July 24 – Where the Wild Things Are and Saturday, August 28 – UP.  The movies are held at Houston Fields behind the library at sundown.  Bring your blankets, chairs, friends and family and enjoy the show.  Concessions will be available for sale.  Hopkinton/Contoocook residents only.   Call 746-2915 with any questions.

Home Gardening Workshops
The Hopkinton Recreation Department is teaming up UNH Cooperative Extension out of Merrimack County to bring you a Five-part series of gardening education.  The sessions are all free but you must pre-register for each session.  You may come to some or all of the sessions.  They will be held at the Slusser Senior Center from 6:30pm – 8pm on the assigned days.
Each session is specific to a certain discipline, the last three sessions are:
June 16 – Garden maintenance
July 14 – Harvest time and food preservation
September 1 – Putting your garden to bed for the winter
Please call 746-2915 to register and for more detailed information on each session.

Community Scrapbooking
The Recreation Department’s Community Scrapbooking is being held the 2nd Friday and 4th Sunday of EVERY month!!     Whether you’re young or old, scrapbooking keeps your memories alive.  The scrapbooking group is for everyone from beginners to experts and are hosted by volunteers Liz and Patrice.   Bring your pictures to organize and scrapbook if you have one.  Some other materials and tools will be provided.   Fridays are from 6:30pm – 10pm and Sundays from 1:30pm – 5pm and are held at the Slusser Senior Center.  Next session is Friday June 11th.     Call 746-2915 for more information.

American Red Cross Swim Lessons
The Recreation Department will once again hold be offering Swim Lessons at Kimball Pond.  The lessons continue to be complete success with most sessions filling up.  The classes will be for children ages 4 years or older and will include five levels, including a new advance level, taught at various times.  Cost is $40 per two-week session and sessions run from Monday through Thursday with Friday as a make-up day if a class is cancelled.  Session I: 7/5 – 7/16, Session II: 7/19 – 7/30, Session III: 8/2 – 8/13. To obtain a registration form go to www.hopkinton-nh.gov, click on recreation.  If you have any questions, please call 746-2915.

Hopkinton Summer Day Camp
Summer is around the corner and so is Hopkinton’s Summer Day Camp. We are excited to offer an even better camp with many great activities, trips and programs for an affordable cost.  The camp is for youth ages 6 through 12 years and will include seven one-week sessions beginning June 28th and ending August 13th.  Activities will include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, kayaking, weekly field trips, special events and safe fun for everyone.  To obtain a registration form go to www.hopkinton-nh.gov, click on recreation.  Many sessions will fill up so sign up early.  If you have any questions, please call 746-2915.

British Soccer Camp
The British Soccer coaches are back!!!  Last year’s camp attracted over 100 youngsters as the coaches from England helped every participant fine tune their soccer skills, while keeping all entertained. This year’s camp will be even better! Camp will be held July 26 through July 30 and will include full and half-day sessions with a mini-session for the young ones.  The camp is for ages 4-14 years and you can register online at http://www.challengersports.com/.  Call 746-2915 with any questions.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!!
Tickets on Sale Now!!  The Hopkinton Recreation Department wants you to join us for another amazing outing to Fenway Park to watch your beloved Boston Red Sox.  The package includes roundtrip transportation from Contoocook to Fenway on a luxury coach, driver gratuity, and a ticket to the ballgame (right field box 87).  The cost is $85 per person.  The game is Sunday, September 19th at 1:35pm. The bus will leave Contoocook at 10:30am from the Slusser Senior Center parking lot.  Upfront payment is required to confirm spot.  Tickets are on sale for Hopkinton/Contoocook residents.  Call 746-2915 with any questions.

Stained Glass Club
Come to the Slusser Senior Center every Thursday from 6 – 8pm to work on your stained glass projects or other crafts.  If you are a skilled expert in glass making or just learning, do stop by.  There will be a mix of levels of skills and if you are new, we can help you get started.  Some supplies are available for use, but it is best for you to have your own.  Call 746-2915 for more information.

Tai Chi for Everyone – Beginner Class Added
New beginner class!!!  Are you interested in learning the art of Tai Chi or are you a seasoned expert.  Beginner classes are starting June 3rd at 7pm and will continue every Thursday evening.   All are invited join the Tai Chi group at The Slusser Senior Center.  More advance classes are Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm and Saturdays 8:30am – 10:30am.  There will be a small cost/donation for each class.  Call 746-2915 for more information.

Justin La Vigne
Parks and Recreation Director
Slusser Senior Center Director
Town of Hopkinton NH
603-746-2915

HYSA

The Hopkinton Youth Sports Association sponsors youth baseball, basketball, and soccer. You can access up to date information at: http://www.eteamz.com/hysa-nh/.

HYSA REGISTRATION

BASEBALL  TEEBALL  SOFTBALL

Registration for the 2010 season begins February 12, 2010.  Registrations received after March 5, 2010 are subject to availability and will be charged a $25 late fee.

Online Registration. Follow the link on www.hysa-nh.com

SIGN UP IN PERSON AT MARKLIN, THE MARKETPLACE:

Tues, Feb. 16, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Thur, Feb. 18, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

New League Informational Meeting

Commissioners will be on hand to explain the changes for this year as well as answer any questions about the program.

Monday, February 15, 7:00 pm

Hopkinton Town Library Community Room

OPENING DAY:  May 8, 2010

For additional informationplease visit www.hysa-nh.com

If you have questions please contact Baseball Commissioner Ken “Skate” Murdough at 746-5901, Softball Commissioner Glenn Walling at 223-2340, or  Spring Sport Czar Martin Marklin 746-5452

Recreation Department News

Summer Movies in the ParkOur last family movie in the park will be this SATURDAY!!!Saturday, August 28 – UP at 7:15pmThe movie is held at Houston Fields behind the library at sundown.  Bring your blankets, chairs, friends and family and enjoy the show.  Concessions will be available for sale.   Call 746-2915 with any questions. The Movie will be shown inside the Senior Center in case of inclement weather.  Drumming About You!! – THIS SATURDAY!!!On Saturday August 28th at the Town Gazebo in Contoocook, come listen and participate with Master percussionist Bob Bloom.  The show starts at 2pm and he will bring over 100 drums and other percussion instruments for us to play with him.  So grab your friends and family and head to the Gazebo to shake, rattle and roll!  Call 746-2915 with any questions.  The event will be inside the Senior Center in case of inclement weather “Date Night” for Parents  - Movie in the ParkThat is right!  Get your babysitter ready because this Recreation Program is for adults only.  On Saturday September 18th, the Hopkinton Recreation Department will host the movie “Date Night,” starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, for parents to get away and enjoy a night on their own.  The movie will be outdoors, shown at Houston Field (behind the library), starting at 7:30pm.  The movie is free and there will be popcorn, candy and drinks available for sale.  So tuck your kids in and grab your friends, blankets, chairs, bug spray and get ready to laugh the night away.  The movie is rated PG-13 and not meant for young children.  Call 746-2915 for more information.  Community ScrapbookingThe Recreation Department’s Community Scrapbooking is being held the 2nd Friday and 4th Sunday of EVERY month!!  “There will be no scrapbooking during the month of August, see you in September.” Whether you’re young or old, scrapbooking keeps your memories alive.  The scrapbooking group is for everyone from beginners to experts and are hosted by volunteers Liz, Patrice and Tammy.   Bring your pictures to organize and scrapbook if you have one.  Some other materials and tools will be provided.   Fridays are from 6:30pm – 10pm and Sundays from 1:30pm – 5pm and are held at the Slusser Senior Center.  Next session is Friday September 10th at 6:30pm.  Call 746-2915 for more information.  Take Me Out to the Ballgame!!Tickets almost sold out!!  The Hopkinton Recreation Department wants you to join us for another amazing outing to Fenway Park to watch your beloved Boston Red Sox.  The package includes roundtrip transportation from Contoocook to Fenway on a luxury coach, driver gratuity, and a ticket to the ballgame (right field box 87).  The cost is $85 per person.  The game is Sunday, September 19th at 1:35pm. The bus will leave Contoocook at 10:30am from the Slusser Senior Center parking lot.  Upfront payment is required to confirm spot.  Tickets are on sale for now!  Call 746-2915 with any questions. Please check the Hopkinton Recreation website for updated information.  http://www.hopkinton-nh.gov (then click Recreation) You can sign up for our email list serve at http://www.hopkinton-nh.gov/subscriber and clicking “Recreation Notices.” Justin La VigneParks and Recreation DirectorSlusser Senior Center DirectorTown of Hopkinton NH603-746-2915