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!

On Saturday December 11^th make your way to the Slusser Senior Center to visit with Santa and enjoy a wonderful breakfast.  The Hopkinton Recreation Committee along with other volunteers will cook up a hot breakfast to include eggs, pancakes, bacon, toast, muffins, hash browns and more while the kids can have a special visit with Santa and partake in craft activities.  The event will be held from 8am – 11am and the cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.  All proceeds will go towards Operation Christmas organized by the Human Services Department.  We are also accepting additional gift card donations for the Operation Christmas program.  All are welcome!!!

Holiday Lights Contest

It is time to start thinking how you are going to decorate your home for the holidays.  You may be the lucky winner of the 4^th annual Holiday Lights Contest.  Whether you have a peaceful yard exhibited, or a massive light spectacle, be sure to enter your home.  The top three winners will be chosen by the Recreation Committee on the evening of December 15th.   Show some community holiday spirit and out-decorate your neighbor!  Homes must be entered by December 14th by 5pm. For Hopkinton/Contoocook Residents only.  Call 746-2915 to enter your home!

Santa Calling Program

The Hopkinton Recreation Department is happy to announce that for the third year in a row, we have made special arrangements for Santa Claus to call the children of Hopkinton/Contoocook.  Parents can pick up “Santa Calling” forms at the Slusser Senior Center, Town Hall, and the Library or download them off the web at www.hopkinton-nh.gov (click recreation).  Santa will be calling children ages 3-8 on the evening of December 14^th and all forms need to be submitted by December 13^th.  This event is free and brought to you by the Hopkinton Recreation Department and the Recreation Committee.  Call 746-2915 for more information.

So You Think You Can Dance? – Hip Hop Dance Class

You heard it right!  Hopkinton Recreation is excited to present a Hip-Hop dance class for all ages.  Our instructor Phyllis Drennan, a professional dance instructor as well as choreographer, will show you the basic movements of hip hop dance and street dance like you have seen on such shows like “So you think you can dance”.  Phyllis’ credits include Hello Broadway, 42^nd Street, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 1996 Super Bowl.  The class will be a 10-week program, held on Mondays, starting on January 10^th and ending on March 21^st (no class Feb 28^th).  The class will be held at the Senior Center and will cost $75 per student.  The class for ages 7-12 is 6pm-7pm, for ages 13-16 is 7-8pm, for ages 17 and up is 8-9pm.  Call 746-2915 to register today!!

Justin La Vigne

Parks and Recreation Director

Slusser Senior Center Director

Town of Hopkinton NH

603-746-2915

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

THINK SPRING AND SPRING SPORTS!!

Time to register for baseball, softball and tee-ball. Go to the HYSA website  www.hysa-nh.com for the link to Active on the Spring Sports registration page or go to www.active.com and search for HYSA. Offline registration will be February 16th and 23rd at Marklin Candle from 6:30-8pm both nights.

Please sign up by March 10th. Earlier is better if you can do it.  Thanks.

Ken “Skate” Murdough

Baseball Commissioner

skate@mcttelecom.com

Glenn Walling

Softball Commissioner

wallingkr@aol.com

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

WHAT’S HAPPENING HOPKINTON?!

*LACROSSE REGISTRASTION NIGHTS  (Wed., Jan. 25^th & Feb. 1^st)

*TEN MILLION STEPS – PRESENTATION BY JUSTIN LAVIGNE (Thursday, Feb. 9^th)

*HOPKINTON FUNNELATOR FESTIVAL!  (Saturday, February 11^th)

*FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT OUT (Friday, February 17^th & March 16^th)

*SCULPT,PAINT, & PENCIL – CHILDREN’S ART PROGRAM (Mondays March 12-May 7^th)

*BRITISH SOCCER CAMP (July 23-27)

*2012 RED SOX TRIP  (Wednesday, August 1^st)

*BRITISH MULTI-SPORT CAMP (August 20-24)

DETAILS BELOW…..

Hopkinton Spring Lacrosse Registration Nights

When: Wed 1/25 and Wed 2/1

Where: Slusser senior center          Time: 6:00 – 7:30

Ages: 8 – 14               Questions: rob.thomson@comcast.net

Ten Million Steps

On June 6, 2011, Concord locals Justin and Patrice La Vigne set out to thru hike the 2181-mile Appalachian Trail. Come hear and see how they accomplished their dream. Two Appalachian Trail presentations will be held on Thursday February 9^th.  The first will be at the Slusser Senior Center at 1:30pm and the second will be at the Hopkinton Town Library at 6:30pm. Both locations are at the Houston Field Complex (61 Houston Drive). The presentation will include an educational PowerPoint presentation, a photo slideshow, Q&A and sample gear they used.  For questions call the SSC at 746-2915 or Library at 746-3663.

HOPKINTON FUNNELATOR FESTIVAL!

Feb. 11th at 1: PM at Houston Park

*Funnelator (Snowball Slingshot) Build & Launch Competition

*Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt

*Snow Sculpting Competition

*Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides

*Bonfire w/ Free Hot Chocolate!

REGISTER BY MAIL, EMAIL, OR IN PERSON AT THE SLUSSER SENIOR CENTER

DROP-INS-WELCOME TOO!!  FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE REC. DEPT.

BUILD & LAUNCH FUNNELATOR COMPETITION!

$10/Team Pre-Registration  ($15/team Same-Day)

3-Person Teams (Adult Supervision Required: 12 & under)

Team Name/Uniforms Encouraged

Funnelator Supply Kits Available @ 1pm, 1-2pm – Assemble & Practice Time

Competition Begins @ 2pm    -      Awards for Distance & Accuracy

HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES!

FREE! (Donations Encouraged)   1:30-3pm

Sponsored By: FOREVERGREEN FARM

SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION!

Bring your ideas & materials and let your imagination run wild!

SNOWSHOE SCAVENGER HUNT

FRE!  1:15pm Pre-registration appreciated, BYO Snowshoes

FREE Hot chocolate and Snacks available by the fire!

Family Movie Night Out

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!  The Recreation Department will be hosting 3 Movie nights for Hopkinton families over the coming months!  Join us at the Slusser Senior Center at 5:30pm for the show!  Concessions will be available!

Friday, February 17^th, ~ “Tangled”

Friday, March 16^th, ~ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”

(April – TBA)

Sculpt, paint, and pencil – Children’s Art Program

Presented by Kimball Jenkins Art School, this program will run for 8 weeks, March 12^th through May 7^th (No class on April 23^rd), meeting once a week (Mondays) from 4:30-6pm at the Slusser Senior Center.  Children ages 8-11 are invited to join us as we explore the arts of sculpting, painting, and drawing.  Cost TBA, pre-payment required, 15 students per class.  Details to come, registration will open February 6^th.

2012 British Soccer Camp

Challenger Sports Presents:  July 23-27 Mini-Soccer Camp, Half-Day Camp, and Full-Day Camp!  Ages 3-14 are invited to participate.  Free gifts for pre-registration by June 8th!  For more information and to register, go to:  www.challengersports.com Please consider hosting a coach and receive a reduced price!

2012 Red Sox Trip

Save the date!  The Red Sox Trip will be on August 1^st 2012 and the Red Sox will take on the Detroit Lions!  Bussing and game ticket are included in the price (TBA).  The bus will depart the Slusser Senior Center at 4pm, with a 7:10 game-time.  Trip tickets will be on sale at the Recreation Dept. (SSC) in March!  Pre-payment is required to hold seats.  First come first serve.

2012 Multi-Sport Camp – NEW THIS YEAR!

Challenger Sports Presents:  August 20-24 Half-Day Camp and Full-Day Camp!  Ages 5-12 are invited to come learn some new and unique sports!  Participants will spend time enjoying  Tag Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, Rounders, Kick Ball, and Net Ball!  Free gift for Pre-registering by July 4^th!  For more information and to register, go to:  www.challengersports.com Please consider hosting a coach and receive a reduced price!