Hello, Pack 3179 Families!

What an exciting time of year. As the school year winds down, it seems our calendars are full with "all the things"
To help you keep Pack 3179 Scouting matters straight, here are some quick reminders about upcoming events.


Happy Mother's Day - May 12, 2023

Warm wishes and gratitude to each and every mom in our Pack. Wishing you a most wonderful Mother's Day


Raingutter Regatta

Monday, May 20th is our Raingutter Regatta and Gear Swap
Scouts should bring their completed regatta boats ready to race. If your Scout does not have a boat, please
check with your den leader asap. There is still time to prep boats! It is smart to bring a towel and perhaps a sweatshirt or something
dry to change into. While we are encouraging 'orderly' regatta racing, water is involved and sometimes water escapes the raingutters and somehow ends up on Scouts. :-)

The Raingutter Regatta is a Pack 3179 recruiting event. We encourage you to invite your classmates, neighbors, teammates, siblings or any interested child entering kindergarten through five grade this fall.
Potential Scouts will be able to participate in the regatta as well.
Pizza, veggies/fruit and cookies will be served!

Scouting Outdoor Gear Swap

Check your closets, sheds and garages now! Bring your items to the Monday, 5/20 Pack meeting.
Bring the hiking shoes/boots that have been outgrown, backpacks that have been replaced and no-longer-needed camping gear to the swap.

A Scout is thrifty! This is a free give-and-take swap.
Any gear that is left over following the meeting will be donated.

RSVP for Bridging Camp

Please help your Pack leadership with planning by RSVPing for your Scout and family members for Bridging Camp, 5/31- 6/2 at Camp Arnaz.
Go to the Pack website calendar now and indicate whether your Scout and family will be attending.

Popcorn Award Activity Ideas

Thank you to all who have emailed suggestions for ideas for possible award activities for reaching popcorn fundraising goals. There is still time
to email your contributions. Whether it is something we have done as a Pack in the past or something brand new, your input is encouraged and welcome.
Please email Pack Committee Chair, Rachel Casanta at rachelcasanta@gmail.com. Thank you!

Scout Life magazine recently published an article about the "Say Yes to Reading" program. Scouts have an opportunity to write a one-page book report about the best book they read this year. Scouts who participate are eligible for prizes and all will earn a a "Say Yes to Reading" patch. All details are in the graphic above or see your Scout Life magazine for more information.

Pack 3179 has been invited by Troop 128 to participate in a Beach Clean-up at Marina Park (2950 Pierpont Blvd) in Ventura! 
 
Held in conjunction with the Ventura Suburban Kiwanis club and City of Ventura, the clean-up will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 9 am to 11 am.
Please check-in near the restrooms and sailing center. This event is open to all ages, youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All adult participants and parent/guardians of minors must sign a City of Ventura Volunteer Release Agreement.
Before participating in this event, everyone must complete and sign the required document linked here. 



Come dressed in Class B blue t-shirts! Sunscreen, hats, water, gloves, grabbers and buckets are encouraged.

Hi Pack 3179 Families!

We are in full swing of exciting Scouting activities, but our June annual planning meeting will be here before we know it!

Our Ventura County Council has announced the date and opened registration for this summer's Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day!

On Sunday, June 23rd Scouts have the opportunity to safely learn how to engage in archery, BB gun and slingshot
target practice. Cub Scouts who are Tiger rank or higher are eligible. (Scouts who will be Lions this fall are not eligible).

There is a morning (9 am-12n) and an afternoon session 1-4pm. Sessions are limited to 75 scouts each.
Cost is $25. Registration is online: https://www.vccbsa.org/Adventure 

In previous years Scouts have earned the Shooting Sports patch for their rank. It is a great day!

Once you have registered your Scout via the VCCBSA website, please come back to the Pack website
and RSVP for Shooting Sports event on the calendar.

Get ready for some fantastic fun! Mark your calendars for our next Pack meeting, Monday, May 20th. It is Raingutter Regatta time!
Scouts will power their regatta boats on inflatable water tracks. Check with your den leader to get your boat! The Raingutter Regatta serves as a
Pack 3179 recruiting event. We encourage you to invite your classmates, neighbors, teammates, siblings or any interested child entering kindergarten through five grade this fall.
Potential Scouts will be able to participate in the regatta as well.
Pizza, veggies/fruit and cookies will be served!

Scouting Outdoor Gear Swap

In addition to the boat racing festivities, we are also hosting a Gear swap at the meeting. Please start checking your closets, garage and sheds now.
Bring the hiking shoes/boots that have been outgrown, backpacks that have been replaced and no-longer-needed camping gear to the swap.

A Scout is thrifty! This is a free give-and-take swap.
Any gear that is left over following the meeting will be donated.