Pack 55 - Dexter, NY

This past Saturday the Bear den completed Bear habitat. The focus of this adventure prior to our hike was to prepare for a one mile walk/hike with our 6 essentials and weather appropriate clothing. We identified our trail on a map and confirmed our route while also learning about the path and surrounding area as well as our fire danger rating. We put our planning to work and we were prepared and ready for the 2.3 mile hike that we completed. Along the hike we utilized our maps, 6 essentials and dressed appropriately. We learned a fun hand mnemonic device to cover our Leave No Trace principals. We also took our sketchbooks and made notes of our memories from the hike as well as identified 6+ signs of wildlife. We also practiced being kind to visitors while on the path. We ended our hike with hot chocolate while using our Ft Drum Nature Detectives Guide to identify the leaves 🍁 we colleected. This was an amazing journey. The families were so engaged. We truly had a great time. Do Your Best!

This past Monday Pack 55 held there first Pack Meeting of the year celebrating all that our Scouts have achieved! Everyone had a great time with our Halloween inspired event! A special thanks to the Dexter American Legion for allowing us to hold our event at their location. We appreciate their support of our Pack & Troop! 🎃👻

🇺🇲 Last night the Webelos started their citizenship adventure! They met with the mayor of Dexter (who could still recite the Scout Oath and Law with them from his time in Scouting), held a snack election to choose their next treat democratically, and learned about the electoral college and how both majority and plurality types of voting are used to elect the President of the United States.

This past weekend some of our Arrow of Light Scouts joined Troop 55 - Dexter, NY at the Brotherhood Camporee. It was a fun filled weekend of camping and activities. Additionally, a few of our Webelos Scouts stopped by for the day to participate in activities and attend the bonfire and music performed by the 10th Mountain Division Band.

This weekend the Webelos worked on the Webelos Walkabout and math on the trail. They used a sign posted with the leave no principles to discuss conservation on the trail and identified ways we followed them as we hiked along.

We stopped at the pond and beaver dam to discuss types of habitats and what is needed to have a successful habitat while observing other animals in nature including black squirrels, caterpillars, and geese.

We also calculated our quarter mile pace and did math on clipboards to estimate our 2-mile pace.
Great Work Webelos!!

Pack 55 is excited that we are about to have our first Pack meeting of the new year. Please be watching your e-mails for more details!

Pack 55 would like to give a Big Thank You to our local communities that supported our Scouts during our local show and sells this season! If you would still like to support our Scouts on-line sales take place through November! Thanks Again!!

This past weekend our Lions & Tigers hit the Black River Trail to enjoy some of the beautiful fall weather! Great work Scouts!

Our Cub Scout Den’s have been very busy the last couple weeks working on their Bobcat Adventure along with other Den specific Adventures. Great Work Scouts!

The Bear’s Den has been busy the last two weeks completing their Bear Strong and Bobcat Bear Adventure. The Bear Strong Adventure 🐻 💪 focused on the importance of health as a complete package (exercise, food, and rest).They played a game for our workout, they did a dance to stretch and did yoga 🧘 to calm their minds. They also made a healthy snack!

The Bobcat Bear Adventure spent time allowing the Scouts to get to know the members of their den with a bear line up as they work together to put themselves in line based on a category. They participated in a Scout Law Hop, a Lights Camera Action (skit), created a Code Conduct, reviewed the new position of a Denner, and Bobcat Relay. We spoke about when we did our best. Our Den Chief created our talking stick and helped with group skits!

One of the many adventures our Arrow Of Light Scouts get to participate in is a camping trip with a Scouts BSA Troop. Over the weekend some of our AOL Scouts joined Troop 55 - Dexter, NY on a campout in the Adirondacks to hike Ampersand Mountain to work on this adventure!

Congrats Crosby S. On receiving your Light Of Christ & Religious Knot. Pack 55 is very proud of you!!

On Monday evening Pack 55 held their annual kick-off event! If you have a Scout who missed the kick-off and is interested in joining Scouts please come next Monday to learn more!

A big thank you to all who came out and supported our Scouts last weekend! This weekend you can come find our Scouts selling Popcorn at Runnings on Saturday and Sunday.

This weekend Pack 55 will be back out on the popcorn trail! Our Scouts will be at Runnings in Watertown on Saturday September 14th and on Sunday September 15th we will be at Kinney's in Clayton. Please come out and support our Scouts!

We are less than two weeks away from Pack 55’s Annual Kick-Off Event. On September 23rd at 6:30 pm Scouts will have an opportunity to participate in a Scouting Carnival that will give them a chance to try out some of the fun activities they anticipate participating in as Scout. All potential new and returning Scouts are welcome to attend.

Today officially starts popcorn season for Pack 55! Please come out and support our Scouts.

Members of Pack 55 are out busy recruiting for our new Scout year. If you know a boy or girl who is interested in Scouting have them come check out Pack-55 on September 23rd at 6:30 pm.

Today Pack & Troop 55 - Dexter, NY rocked it out at the Half Marathon Turn Around at the Sackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon 9/1/2024! Love supporting our local communities!

Last night officially kicked off the Cub Scout Recruitment Season. The Pack will be hosting there Kick-Off Meeting /Scouting Carnival on September 23rd at 6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to check out what Scouts is all about!

With the school year on the horizon we are excited to announce Pack 55’s annual Kick-Off event. This event is for both returning Scouts and potential new scouts who want to learn more about Scouting. There will be lots of of fun activities planned to give everyone a sense of the fun things we do in Scouting. Cub Scouts are for grades K-5. If you have a Scout who is in 6th grade and older wanting to learn more about Scouts check out Troop 55 - Dexter, NY.

Last week Pack & Troop 55 - Dexter, NY held there summer swim night and barbecue. Mother Nature gave us a beautiful evening!

Today Pack 55 took a hike at the Otter Creek Preserve in Alexandria Bay, NY. This was a beautiful trail and made for a memorable morning outside! Rain or Shine any time spent outdoors is great!

Last night Pack-55 held a Pack Campfire and game
night. All the Scouts had a blast catching up and enjoying the beautiful weather! Thanks to our awesome host!

Last night our Arrow of Lights worked on whipping & fusing rope plus developed a patrol name, cheer and are preparing for the creation of a Patrol Flag along with some members of Troop 55 - Dexter, NY.