Pack 9 May Campout: May 24-25, 2025

The Scouting year is almost over, and you know what that means: 

The Annual Pack 9 Family Campout!

Adventure! Excitement! Hiking! Haute cuisine cooked by Troop 9! Scout Leader jokes! Mr. Haggin might even bring his ham radio! 😇

When and Where

• When: Saturday, May 24, 12:00 Noon - Sunday, May 25, no later than 10:00 AM
• Where:
• Camp Robert Drake, 9994 Camp Drake Road, Fairmount, IL
• Whip-Poor-Will Campsite

What To Bring

• Tent
• Camp chair
• Camp mattress/cot
• Sleeping bags/blankets
• Toiletries
• Toothpaste/toothbrush
• Hair brush/comb
• Prescription medicine for parents and scouts, if applicable
• Small backpack to carry items for hiking/walking
• Six Essentials
• Water
• Trail Snacks
• Trail snacks should be stored OUTSIDE of tents, or you may be visited by the trash pandas
• Flashlight or Headlamp
• First Aid Kit
• Sun Protection
• Whistle
• Bug repellent
• Hat, preferably a sun hat with a good brim
• A few changes of socks and underwear
• Pajamas
• Water shoes for wading on the Pebble Beach hike
• Class A and Class B uniforms, including neckerchief and neckslide
• Adults: battery bank for charging electronics

Tentative Schedule

Saturday, May 24

Noon - 1:30 PM: Arrive @ Camp Drake and set up camp

1:30 - 2:30: Pack Gaga Ball or free play

2:30 - 3:00: Dens practice campfire skits

3:00 - 4:30 Hike to Pebble Beach (bring water shoes if you plan to wade in the water)

4:30 - 5:00 Return to camp and prep for dinner (pulled pork & hot dogs)

5:00 - 5:45 Free activity

5:45 - 6:30 Dinner at the dining hall

6:30 - 7:00 Scouts & leaders change into Class A and the pack assembles at the Friendship Circle to walk to Jack Jones Arena

7:00 - 8:20 Campfire Ceremony & Rank Awards/Recognition

8:30*  Return to camp for s'mores and fellowship around the fire

10:00: Lights out

Sunday, May 25th 

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Wake up; breakfast served at camp

8:30: Break camp and clean up site

10:00: End of Campout

Summer Camp Registration Is Here!

Old Winter leaves his fury by
And days grow warm and damp.
Pack 9 peals forth the happy cry:
It's time for SUMMER CAMP!

Registration for Summer Camp 2025 is Open!

Yes! Archery, BB guns, slingshots, swimming, games, crafts, camping, hiking, and more will be yours to enjoy at one-day Day Camp or the three-day Adventure Camp, the shining jewel in the firmament of Cub Scout activities!

All the details and links for registration are on the Summer Camp page. The registration deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025.

  We hope you'll join your Pack 9 friends at Summer Camp!!!

Kaufman Lake Cleanup: April 12, 2025 (Boneyard Creek Community Day)

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Pack 9 will continue its long tradition of helping out with Boneyard Community Day. For well over a decade we have been coming out to serve the community by keeping Kaufman Lake beautiful.

Check-in with Park District staff is at 8:45 AM at Kaufman Lake, 2702 W Springfield Ave in Champaign. We are usually done by 10:30am. 

Please signup on this page for the Kaufman cleanup by April 5 so that we can provide the organizers a rough headcount; however, registration will be available onsite as well. Come when you can; leave when you need to. 

Boneyard Creek Community Day webpage

What to Wear?

Dress to work outside. No open-toed shoes. Scouts should wear the purple Pack 9 Class B t-shirt. Also, Park District staff typically have orange Boneyard shirts to hand out on-site for volunteers.

Volunteer Lunch

Immediately after the cleanup, a free lunch for volunteers will be served at Scott Park, where there will be music and interactive learning displays. It usually starts between 11:00 and 11:30.

Kaufman Lake Clean-Up :: April 20, 2024 :: Boneyard Creek Community Day

Kaufman Lake Clean-Up

Saturday, April 20, 2024 continues a long standing tradition in Pack 9: Boneyard Creek Community Day. We have been participating in this annual event for well over a decade to keep Kaufman Lake beautiful. 

Check-in with Park District staff is at 9:00am at Kaufman Lake. We are usually done by 10:30am. Please signup on this page for the Kaufman cleanup so that we can provide the organizers a rough headcount, but it's not required. Come when you can; leave when you need to. 

Boneyard Creek Community Day webpage

What to Wear?

Dress to work outside. No open-toed shoes. Scouts should wear the purple Pack 9 t-shirt (not the Class A). Also, Park District staff typically have orange Boneyard shirts to hand out on-site for volunteers.

Post Party

Immediately after the cleanup, a free lunch for volunteers will be served at Scott Park, where there will be music and interactive learning displays. It usually starts between 11:00 and 11:30.

Smilin' Pumpkin: October 29 at Camp Drake

Smilin' Pumpkin is coming Sunday, October 29 out at Camp Drake. This is a fun event for new Cub Scouts to explore our Council's fantastic home base and enjoy a day camp experience before the cold weather arrives.

• Water bottle rockets launching
• Fun and different archery ranges
• Rock-skipping on the Salt Fork River
• Cubs on Wheels: cars for young drivers
• Sports games/soccer challenge
• Hiking on the campsite trails
• Slingshot shooting: various targeting options

All this fun for only $10 per Scout and no cost to adults. See the attached flyers for details.

• Smilin' Pumpkin 2023 flyer
• Smilin Pumpkin 2023 activity sheet

Kick-Off Pool Party :: Saturday, August 26

 Hello Scouts and Families!

I hope your first full week back to school is off to a good start! If you are having trouble motivating yourself to get through the week, just remember that the Pack 9 Kick-Off Pool Party is this weekend!

When: Aug 26th 2023 @ 4pm-7pm

Where: email pack9cubmaster@gmail.com for address/directions

What: Swimming, bounce house fun, a craft activity, and don't forget to stop by our popcorn table. The main course will be provided but please sign up to bring a side dish or dessert. It would also be a good idea to bring camping chairs. We can't wait to start the new year with everyone! 

POP POP !!! Popcorn season is also kicking off this week. This is our big fundraiser for the year and we hope you will all try to participate. The funds we receive from popcorn sales help the pack put on fun events and it also puts money in your scout's summer camp account. More information will follow from our Popcorn Kernals. There will be samples of this year's favorite popcorn options at the popcorn table at the kick off party! 

We hope to see you all this weekend. Please don't forget to register! Until then, be kind and stay adventurous. 

Cubmaster

Patrick Wood

Holy Cross Cub Scout Pack 9

Start of a New Scout Year

We're excited to start a new year of Cub Scouts. If your family is not yet a part of Pack 9 but are interested, please contact pack9cubmaster@gmail.com.

Here are some events to look forward to at the beginning of the year.

Tuesday, August 15, 4-8pm :: It's Back to School Night at Holy Cross School, our charter organization. We'll have a booth at this event in the gymnasium.

Saturday, August 26, 4-7pm :: Our first official event will be a Pack 9 pool party and cookout. Check your email for directions and details. Please contact the Cubmaster email if you're not on our mailing list. All are welcome!

Sunday, September 17, 1-3pm :: Our annual Rocket Launch will blast off from Morrissey Park. This is also our canned food drive for the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry.

Saturday, September 30, 1-4pm :: Cub Scout Fun Day for everyone in the Champaign-Urbana area. See the flyer below for details.