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SUMMARY:2021 Recycle Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Think of the RECYCLE REGATTA like a Pinewood Derby; but with boats! This is a joint parent-racer project. Please feel free to give guidance and minimal assistance\, appropriate to the age of your child. This is a chance for your child to enjoy the spirit of friendly competition with their peers. The object is to have the boats as equal as possible and have the race rely on the participants themselves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation Rules >>> \n\n\n\nThe competition is open to all Cub Scouts in Newtown\, along with friends and siblings.Each participant may enter one boat in the competition.The boat must have been built during or after July 2021.\n\n\n\nEvent Format >>> \n\n\n\nRaces will be conducted in two to four rain gutters of equal length filled with water.Participants will race against other participants chosen at random.The competition will be run as a double elimination tournament.\n\n\n\nBoat Specifications >>> \n\n\n\nCONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Boats must be made from trash and/or recycled items. The participants must find items used and discarded in day-to-day activities\, such as items that were going to otherwise be trashed\, or material that was used to make meals or projects. (For example\, new paper for sails shouldn’t be used\, but scrap paper from your recycle bin is A-OK.) Materials such as food\, plastic\, and wood are all acceptable. Tape is ONLY allowed as a joiner material (i.e. sail to mast)\, and NOT as a primary construction material (i.e. it can’t be used as waterproofing\, siding\, etc. No “duct tape” boats allowed.) If you use pieces from toys\, they should be damaged or broken\, not parts from a usable toy. (i.e. no Lego boats or ship models). No items should be purchased to build your boat!SIZE SPECS: The following specs must be adhered to – all finished boats must fit within these parameters.Length – The finished boat must be no longer than 8” max and no shorter than 7”.Width – The finished boat must be less than 3-1/2″ wide. Any outriggers must fit within the overall width of 3-1/2”Depth – The gutters are 3” deep\, so your boat must float and fit accordingly. Trust us\, a boat dragging on the bottom isn’t going to win any races! Keels and daggerboards are acceptable.Mast Height – the mast may not be higher than 7” from the deck\, nor shorter than 5” from the deck. The “deck” is the flat part of the boat\, where the mast is attached. The mast MUST BE perpendicular (90 degrees) to the hull\, angling the mast in any direction is not allowed. Multiple masts on a single boat are allowed.Sails – The sail should also not extend beyond the overall width of 3-1/2” for it may hang up on the rain gutter. It is recommended that the sail should only be attached to the mast by glue\, mechanical fasteners should be avoided and the sail should not be in contact with any part of the boat except the mast. Tape should be avoided as it will lose adhesion when it gets wet.SHIP NAME: BE SURE TO PUT A NAME ON THE BOAT (and the participant’s name). A boat without a name is bad luck – plus\, we need some means of identification for the race. “S.S.” denotes “sailing ship” – other historical or military designations (“U.S.S” or “H.M.S”) are allowed so have fun with it! Once the racing begins the boat may not be altered.\n\n\n\nCompetition >>> \n\n\n\nUpon the participant’s arrival\, they’ll need to register their boat with the race officials. It will be measured and compared against the Construction & Size Specs. The boat will also be submitted to a buoyancy test to see if it floats. (We HIGHLY recommend that you test your craft at home before bringing it to the regatta.)The race begins once the participant has placed the competing boats against the back wall of the gutter and the race official commands the racers to “GO!”On the starter’s command\, the participants will begin racing. Typically participants would blow into the sail to advance them through the water\, but due to COVID-19 each racer will use a fireplace bellows to blow air into the sail of their boat. The boat can only be propelled by blowing into the sail using the fireplace bellows.If a boat capsizes or becomes stuck\, the participant may only correct the issue by blowing using the fireplace bellows (they cannot touch the boat unless instructed by the race official).The first boat to impact the end of the Raingutter with its nose will be considered the winner of that heat. The finish line official will have the final and ONLY say in determining the winner of that heat. If the finish line official determines the race to have finished in a tie\, that heat will be immediately re-run.All decisions by race officials are FINAL. Remember this is a friendly sporting competition.\n\n\n\nRewards and Recognition >>> \n\n\n\nThe Cub Scout Motto is “DO YOUR BEST.” If you “Do your best” designing\, building\, painting\, and racing your boat\, you are already a winner! \n\n\n\nSPORTING CONDUCT and FUN are the main objectives for the participants and all to enjoy. The most important values in Recycle Regatta competition are parent/racer participation\, good sporting conduct\, and learning how to follow rules. \n\n\n\nThere will be six awards total at this event.REDUCE\, REUSE\, AND RECYCLE is a critical objective for this event. There will be awards presented for the three boats with the “most creative use of recycled materials.”Awards will also be presented for the first\, second\, and third-place race finishers.\n\n\n\nWe challenge all participants to be creative and try to find trash that goes fast! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace Results\n\n\n\n\nWow; what incredible watercraft! There were some really close races and everyone did their best with their boat designs and racing strategies. \n\n\n\nHere are the final results from the race: \n\n\n\n1st Place\n\n\n\nS.S. Simplicity (Patrick) \n\n\n\n2nd Place\n\n\n\nU.S.S. Half and Half (Claire) \n\n\n\n3rd Place\n\n\n\nThe Green Slicer (Owen) \n\n\n\n4th Place\n\n\n\nS.S. Speedrunner (Oliver) \n\n\n\n5th Place\n\n\n\nS.S. Alex (Alex)S.S. Lego (Jacob) \n\n\n\n7th Place\n\n\n\nMasonflower (Mason)Purple Parrot (Riley) \n\n\n\n9th Place\n\n\n\nBattleship 849 (Dominic)L.S.M. Swinetrek (Ethan)S.S. Grumpfish (Jackson)S.S. Parker (Parker) \n\n\n\n13th Place\n\n\n\nS.S. Snicks (Matthew)The Coconut Cutter (Carter)The Hawk (Aiden)U.S.S. Nicholas (Nicholas) \n\n\n\nMost Creative Use of Recycled Materials\n\n\n\nS.S. SnicksL.S.M. SwinetrekS.S. Parker
URL:https://www.pack270.org/event/2021-recycle-regatta/
LOCATION:Newtown Congregational Church\, 14 West St\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Schrameck":MAILTO:schrameckbrian@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rails-to-Trails Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Pack 470\n\n\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with Pack 470: \n\n\n\nJoin us for a leisurely bike ride along flat\, hard-packed dirt (maybe using skills you learned at our Bike Rodeo)! \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:1) Your bike2) Your helmet3) Water4) Sunscreen \n\n\n\nThe parking lot is on Cutler’s Farm Rd at the Pepper St intersection. \n\n\n\nSee you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://www.pack270.org/event/rails-to-trails-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Pequonnock/Housatonic Railbed Greenway (Cutler’s Farm Rd & Pepper St)\, 242 Pepper St\, Monroe\, CT\, 06468\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Pack 470":MAILTO:cubmaster@pack470ct.org
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SUMMARY:Trip to Quassy Amusement Park
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Pack 470\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet in front of the ticket booth at 2:00. \n\n\n\nWho: All Pack 270 & Pack 470 Cubs\, Leaders\, Families & GuestsUniform of the day: Cub Activity Uniform\, known unofficially as the “Class B.”As of May 19\, 2021\, per State of Connecticut Guidelines\, masks are no longer required outside on the rides in the amusement park and water park.  That said\, any participant is welcome to wear a mask at their own comfort level.  Masks ARE required for all un-vaccinated individuals inside any park building (bathrooms\, snack shack\, etc.) \n\n\n\nIf the weather is in question\, we will let everyone know by 10 am on that Sunday if we are still going to hold the event or not.  As this is the last opportunity for some scouts to attend a July event\, we are going to err on the side of holding the event barring a weather catastrophe or park closure.  For more information visit the Quassy website at quassy.com\, or contact Roy Krueger at (203) 648-2322 with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nOver 45 inches Wristband — $33.99 / eachAll-day ride & Splash Away Bay waterpark pass for one person 45 inches and taller. \n\n\n\nUnder 45 inches or Senior/Military Wristband — $29.99 / eachAll-day ride & Splash Away Bay waterpark pass for one person under 45 inches\, or 55+\, or a member of the military. \n\n\n\nParking Pass — $9.40 / each \n\n\n\nParents do not have to purchase a wristband to enter the park and accompany their scout(s) to the rides.  Individual ride tickets can be purchased if parents want to ride individual rides but not go on all the rides.  All of the above passes can be purchased online before the event allowing easy access once you arrive.  The parking pass especially speeds up arrival. \n\n\n\nPrint voucher at home and present at the park the day of your visit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nQuassy Amusement Park\, founded in 1908\, is an amusement and waterpark in Middlebury\, Connecticut\, and is one of only 11 trolley parks still operating in the United States. It has 20 rides on its 20 acres. Quassy consists of a full-fledged amusement park plus a waterpark called Splash Away Bay. Swimming in Lake Quassapaug is available. In 1901\, a writer pronounced Lake Quassapaug as “the handsomest bit of natural water on earth”. Today\, beach clubs and houses surround the entire lake. The park is home to the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster\, which opened in 2011.
URL:https://www.pack270.org/event/trip-to-quassy-amusement-park/
LOCATION:Quassy Amusement & Waterpark\, 2132 Middlebury Rd\, Middlebury\, CT\, 06762\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roy Krueger (Pack 470)":MAILTO:royhkrueger@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T090000
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UID:1098-1626512400-1626523200@www.pack270.org
SUMMARY:Bike Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun at a Bike Rodeo! A bicycle rodeo is a clinic to teach children the skills and precautions to ride a bicycle safely. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring:1) Your bike2) Your helmet3) Water4) Sunscreen \n\n\n\nNewtown Police scheduled to be present to talk about Bike Safety! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://www.pack270.org/event/bike-rodeo/
LOCATION:St. Rose School\, 40 Church Hill Rd\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Belisari":MAILTO:belisarijoe@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210627T163000
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SUMMARY:Hike at Putnam Park
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Pack 470\n\n\n\n\n\nActivity for the National Summertime Pack Award Activity for June \n\n\n\nWalk on the Park’s loop road to the trail head\, hike the woodland trails to the top of the Scout Area\, return to the parking along the road: total of 2 miles. \n\n\n\nAll Pack 270 & Pack 470 Cubs\, Leaders\, Families & Guests are welcome to join.Uniform of the day: If you have it\, Cub Activity Uniform\, known unofficially as the “Class B.” \n\n\n\nTo ensure everyone’s safety\, masks need to be worn where physical distance is not possible. Family groups should try to stay together and distance themselves from other family groups. \n\n\n\nCubs are encouraged to bring and carry their six essentials on the hike: \n\n\n\nFirst Aid Kit.Water Bottle.Flashlight.Trail Food.Sun Protection.Whistle\n\n\n\nThe facilities are open at the Park\, however the Visitor Center and its bathrooms close at 5 pm\, so please plan accordingly. \n\n\n\nThe trail is mostly easy with some good ups and downs and several wet areas\, so be prepared with appropriate hiking/walking shoes. Part of the trail is near a rock ledge and then goes down rocks that are steep and that is the steepest part of the trail. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the statue of General Putnam in front of the Visitor Center. Sometimes a GPS will direct people to a parking lot on the other side of the Park closer to the pond. You will want to park in the main lot where you can see the Visitor Center and/or the statue. \n\n\n\nIf the weather is in question\, we will let everyone know by 10 am on that Sunday if we are still going to hold the hike or not. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Park\n\n\n\nPutnam Memorial State Park was the site of an encampment of Major General Israel Putnam’s Division of the Continental Army during the winter of 1778 – 1779\, during the American Revolution. It is Connecticut’s oldest state park\, established in 1887.
URL:https://www.pack270.org/event/hike-at-putnam-park/
LOCATION:Putnam Park\, 73-79 Putnam Park Rd\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian McCoy (Pack 470)":MAILTO:mc1745@gmail.com
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UID:1058-1624096800-1624107600@www.pack270.org
SUMMARY:Hike at Zoar Trail in the Paugussett State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the trailhead parking lot. Hike will be approximately 3 miles round trip. \n\n\n\nCub Scout Six Essentials for Hiking Quick List \n\n\n\nFirst Aid Kit.Water Bottle.Flashlight.Trail Food.Sun Protection.Whistle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://www.pack270.org/event/hike-at-zoar-trail-in-the-paugussett-state-forest/
LOCATION:Zoar Trail in the Paugussett State Forest\, 999 Great Quarter Rd\, Sandy Hook\, CT\, 06482\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="John Oldi":MAILTO:oldijohn@gmail.com
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