See https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/Visitors.aspx for details on visiting the National Boy Scout Jamboree this summer for the day, 15-24 July! Pre-registration is necessary, and there is a nominal fee depending on the day/program you choose.

Flyers JUST went out to the Voorhees Township Schools "virtual backpack" for our Spring/Summer membership drive but THE BEST POSSIBLE ADVERTISING OF CUB SCOUTING IS YOUR SON bringing a friend! He’ll get a special RECRUITER patch, and see that friend at Scouting activities. Considering we currently serve all Voorhees boys, I’m sure we could expand significantly. PROSPECTIVE NEW SCOUTS AND NEW PARENTS are encouraged to come out and learn about Cub Scouting! Cub Scouts who want to "recruit" their friends, bring 'em to the next Den or Pack meeting! Also please email ANY ideas you may have to increase our visibility to parents with boys who could be Cub Scouts. In particular, ways we can get the word out through organizations you participate in, such as churches and clubs, would be helpful.  IF YOU HAVE ANY PROSPECTS, PLEASE contact your Den Leader or Cubmaster, otherwise EMAIL THE NAME, PHONE, AND EMAIL ADDRESS to recruiting@cubscoutingvoorhees.org – right now if you can!

Yes, yet again, Pine Hill Scout Reservation will be hosting the greatest day camp in the world!  Scouts will be able to celebrate local heroes that we see at church, the grocery store, school, and so on.  They will also be journeying through an adventure by creating their own super hero.  Whether they can leap tall buildings in a single bound, slash through walls with adamantium claws, or call on the powers of Mother Nature, it will be up to them.  All this along with BBs, Archery, Fishing, Boating, Swimming, Hiking, Singing, Naturing, Crafting, and all the other ings in Cub Scouts will be a part of this summer’s journey. A day at PHSR will begin at 8am where Scouts can arrive at camp and prepare themselves for a great day in the BSA.  The daily opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 with the raising of the colors as dens gather on the sports field near Lekau Lodge.  Scouts, Leaders, Den Chiefs, and Staff will nestle in woods for the day and mingle with guests that will be sharing Pine Hill for the summer. Dates for Day Camp at Pine Hill Scout Reservation will be:July 8-12 week 1, July 15-19 week 2, July 22-26 week 3, July 29- August 2 week 4 Day camp fees for PHSR will be a little different this year.  What does camp cost $195.00 per Scout.  If fees are paid in full by May 15^th cost per Scout will be reduced another $20.  If a Pack provides 1 adult for every 3 Scouts then full-week volunteers also receive a $40 gift card to be used in either the Riggins or Rowan Scout Stores.  This will be given the last day of the week.   If there are Scouts that would like to attend all four weeks of camp they will also receive a discount if fees are paid in full by May 15^th, 2013, for a $575  four week package.  Have questions on Cub Scout Summer Camp at Pine HIll Scout Reservation contact Nathan Clark, Staff Advisor, at 609-261-5850 ex. 14 or nclark@bsamail.org

Blue and Gold on Saturday, 4-27 was terrific! The boy's achievements were recognized and celebration was the order of the day. Thanks to all the leaders and parents who mad it such a success, and to Ashland Church for hosting as well as holding our Pack charter for another year. SEE http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=wAcOGThi2ZMmbVkxg FOR PICTURES!

The BSA Family Award program includes a series of activities designed  to help strengthen all families--whether two-parent, single-parent, or  nontraditional. This program was designed to help families accomplish  worthy goals while building and strengthening relationships among family  members.  All family members are encouraged to participate and may earn  the award. In Pack 127, each family pursues this program on its own.  The BSA Family Activity Book (available at your local council service center or the Cubmaster) provides all the requirements as well  as step-by-step instructions for earning the BSA Family Award. To earn the award, a family must complete 10 activities within a 12-month  period. The family chooses one activity in two topics in each of the following  categories: Learning Through Fun and Adventure, Strengthening Family Relationships, Developing Personal Strengths, Teaching Responsibility, Handling Difficult Situations. When a family has completed these requirements, they are eligible to receive an award certificate, patches for uniform wear, and/or pins for non-uniform wear. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/CubScouts/Parents/Awards/The%20BSA%20Family%20Award.aspx