McHenry County Blog

8/28/6 - Today was Cub Scout Pack 158’s kick-off picnic at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach.

Because the weather threatened early one, the Cubs pretty much had the run of the beach when the picnic began at 4 o’clock.

Scoutmaster Brian Karr was there early and probably the last to leave. What a leader! (He’s the one taking the picture.)

The food was sumptuous, to which the long lines can attest.

And, the temperature was perfect--in the mid-07's. No blazing hot sun Sunday afternoon.

The kids swam, swung, ran, played volley ball, climbed and, at the end, try to guess what they were doing as the coolers were emptied and dusk was coming on.

One Cub reminded some of Calvin and Hobbs.

There will be an infusion of Cubs from Pack 168, sponsored by the First Congregational Church. From what I could pick up, parents of the transferring Cubs just think Pack 158 is a more active organization. (Explorer Post 168 was where I earned my Eagle Scout Award.)

As anyone on the email list can attest, there is always something to do.

The first pack meeting will be at the First United Methodist Church of Crystal Lake the third Thursday night of September at 7 PM. Any boy from 1st grade to 5th is welcome.

The Cubs closed the park.

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