Cub Scout PACK 304 AMR/Red Hill

Mahalo to the Scientists and Staff at DPAA for the incredible opportunity to visit and learn about all you do. A special mahalo to Mrs. Christina for helping coordinate this Summertime NOVA adventure!

Cub Scout Pack 304 let their curiosity lead the way to an exciting discovery at the world-renowned DPAA Laboratory on Hickam 🔬 The DPAA Laboratory, the largest and most diverse skeletal identification lab globally, is staffed by over 150 experts, including anthropologists, archaeologists, and forensic odontologists. Our Scouts saw firsthand the meticulous work involved in this ISO 17025 and AR 3125 accredited facility.

This enriching visit allowed our Scouts to complete some of their STEM requirements for their Cub Scout NOVA awards while deepening their appreciation for the dedication and sacrifice of our service members. Proud of our Scouts for their curiosity and commitment to learning! 🔍

Did you know that Cub Scouts aren’t the only ones with camp this summer? Scouting Hawaii - Aloha Council, BSA has Scout camps running on Kauai, Maui, Big Island, and Oahu this summer!

Day Camp was awesome!

Today, to honor their sacrifice, every name was spoken. Every one of the 53,000 graves in the Cemetery received a flag and a lei.
As we sit poolside, BBQ, soak in the sun, please remember at 3pm Monday to take a moment to remember those who have paid the ultimate price. ❤️🤍💙🦅

We can’t wait to adventure with our Cub Scout PACK 304 AMR/Red Hill scouts at this year’s Day Camp! Be sure to sign up right away so you don’t miss your spot.

Come join us at the 2024 Oahu Day Camp at Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial! There will be two sessions offered: June 1-2 and June 8-9. Our theme this year is Outdoor Adventure! and the cub scouts will be able to participate in archery, slingshots, orienteering, outdoor cooking, and more. There will be a service project at the conclusion of each session the whole family can participate in. Please see the registration page for more information. Registration will close on on 5/24/24

Registration is needed and each Cub Scout will need a parent, responsible adult, or registered leader to sign up together. Also please remember to bring your Health Forms (A + B) for everyone in your family who will be at Day Camp.

Looking forward to seeing you next month!

https://www.scoutinghawaii.org/content/101362/2024-Oahu-Cub-Scout-Day-Camp--1--Oahu-Cub-Scout-Day-Camp

Don’t forget to take a look at the sky tonight!

The Moon is doing the most: It's a Super Blue Moon!

So-called "super" because it's slightly closer to Earth and "blue" because it's the second full moon in a month. It peaks at 9:36 p.m. EDT on Aug. 30 (0136 UTC on Aug. 31).

Details & other sky highlights: https://go.nasa.gov/3qU6qqV

Cub Scout Pack 304 will soon have the exclusive S’mores flavor cookies from Hawaii’s own Diamond Bakery for sale. You don’t want to miss out on these delicious cookies that are only available from Aloha Council Scouting units.
Until then, here are some handy tips on how to make your own s’mores 🏕️

"Mmm, yum, I want some more S'MORES at this national park!" 🌳 😃

It’s ok if you fall apart sometimes. S’mores fall a part, and we still love them!

Here are some quick tips to achieve marshmallow perfection:

🔥 For the light golden-brown color and a perfectly cooked interior, you want to find the subtle flames at the base of the fire and be patient. As you can see in the graphic, we’re not doing this.

🔥 Frequently turn the marshmallow as it hovers over the embers rather than the flames. As you can see in the graphic, yeah, not yet.

🔥 While putting a marshmallow over the flames will surely result in what appears to be an extremely fast method to cooking marshmallows (wow, that really caught fire), the quick exposure to intense heat will simply char the outside, leaving the inside still tough and cool (But we all want to be tough and cool, right?) As you can see in the graphic, well, you know.

🔥 When it develops a light brown coating on all sides and appears to be slightly sliding off the stick, quickly transfer it to your prepped s’more base and enjoy!

🔥 Caution. You may be tempted to swing your roasting skewer back and forth at a rapid pace. This may cause your marshmallow to launch unexpectedly, in which it may land on an unsuspecting tree, your car windshield, or a former friends forehead. We repeat, do not launch marshmallows, unless you’re in the car, they are uncooked, and someone was asking for it.

Summary: The best method to prepare a marshmallow, is to be patient and avoid the red-hot flames at the top. (Good general life tip.)

S'more happily and also be sure to follow proper campfire procedures when tending to and putting out your fires. Always drown, stir, feel, and repeat until the area is cool to the touch.

Check out some fun ideas for cooking s'mores and be sure to have some more ➡️ https://www.nps.gov/articles/smoresinendlessways.htm

📸 NPS - Campfire with marshmallows roasting on sticks. In the background there are two trees and fireflies in the sky. At the top of the graphic are the words "Smile S'more"

The recent tragedy that has befallen our beautiful island of Maui due to the devastating fires has saddened all of us. The Aloha Council stands in solidarity with the affected families and individuals during this challenging time. It is in times like these that the strength and resilience of our community shine brightest. Many of our Scouting families have lost homes or have been affected by the fires.

We are proud to inform you that the Scouts of the Aloha Council are actively engaged on the ground, offering their unwavering support in the relief efforts. Additionally, we have opened our Camp Maluhia as a shelter for the victims, providing a safe haven and essential resources to those displaced by the fires. The spirit of camaraderie and assistance displayed by our Scouts truly embodies the values of Scouting and underscores our commitment to serving our community in times of need.

If you are interested in supporting our Maui Fire Relief efforts, please use the link provided below. Your support will help us ensure that our Camp Maluhia remains a community asset and a beacon of hope and assistance for visitors and our fellow residents. It will also support our Scouting programs that are in action right now with the relief efforts. The Aloha Council firmly believes that preparation is key to effective response, and Scouting has always embodied the spirit of being prepared to assist in emergencies. By selecting “Maui Fire Relief Effort” your donation will not only be an investment in our Scouting programs but will go directly to our ongoing efforts to assist the people affected by this devastating fire.

Maui Relief Effort - Aloha Council Check out Maui Relief Effort - Aloha Council by Boy Scouts of America - Aloha Council 104!

Leave no trace tells us it’s important to “know before you go”. Make sure you’ve got the right gear for your beautiful hikes around the island 🩴

Always hike with proper supplies and equipment. Remember flippy floppies may lead to slippy sloppies.

Gotta watch out for those slippy sloppies! Sloppy slippies? It's always a good idea to research the route and terrain of a hike before you go and identify the right equipment for your trip. Heels, open-toed shoes, and flip-flops are not ideal for hiking. Go for sturdy, rubber-soled hiking boots with ankle support for dirt and gravel trails or tennis shoes or sneakers for paved, urban pathways.

From your experience, what supplies do you recommend?

Find more tips to hike smart at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/hiking-safety.htm

Image: Screenshot of National Park Service post with text, “Always hike with proper supplies and equipment. Remember flippy floppies may lead to slippy sloppies.”

Our first Pack meeting of the year is tomorrow at 6 pm at the AMR Chapel! It's not too late to join Pack 304 and start your very own Scouting Adventure. Our Pack welcomes girls and boys in grades K-5. Join us as we

We hope to see you tomorrow for our Science Rocket Launch at the AMR Community Center Fields! Come make Soda Rockets with us from 9-11 am then cool down with the Kona Ice truck- currently registered Scouts will get a ticket for a FREE Kona Ice

Hey Scouts! Head outside tonight with your family and check out the supermoon!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a supermoon!

A supermoon occurs when a full moon occurs near the Moon’s closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit. Catch the next now through Thursday, Aug. 3.

Scout Scarf Day, celebrated on August 1, honors scouts across the world by encouraging them to step out of the house with their scouts scarf on! But why wear a scarf, you ask? Because a scout’s scarf brings the spirit of scouting into the limelight and also sheds light on the basic everyday life hacks that scouts are taught. For instance, the scarf around the neck is used to protect the body from sunburn and can also be used as a band-aid in situations where a first aid kit is unavailable. Hence, over time, the scouts’ scarf has become a symbol of strength and courage. If you have been holding onto your scouts’ neckerchief, now is the time to sport it!

2023 Aloha Council National Scout Jamboree Contingent - arrived safely in Charlotte before heading to Summit Bechtel on Wednesday

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Aloha Council Eagle Scout

First Asian-American Astronaut

First Astronaut from Hawaii

Member of Space Shuttle Challenger Mission STS 51-L

We remember and honor those who gave everything.

Pop-up Sale Hickam Shoppette!!!

PEARL HARBOR DAY LUMINARIES

10 Luminaries for $15

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/light-up-pearl-harbor-2022-organized-by-bsa-cub-scout-pack-3

Please help support Cub Scout Pack 304 and show reverence for the events that happened at Pearl Harbor
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Cub Scout PACK 304 AMR/Red Hill updated their website address.

Check out some of our AMR Red Hill Cub Scouts having a great weekend at Cub Scout Day Camp! We have loads more summer activities on the way.

Coast Guard and Army Medevac helicopters visiting us at 2022 Onizuka Day of Exploration!

Way to go AMR Red Hill Pack 304! You made our community proud with your hard work recycling today. Thank you for helping keep these single use bottles out of the landfills!

As you probably know our Cub Scout Pack 304 is located in the heart of the AMR Red Hill housing area that is being impacted by the contaminated water. Our Scouts and their families have jumped into action to help reduce the environmental impact of the use of so many single use water bottles being used to help families get clean water.

Please help us by bringing any HI5 recycling to either the AMR Shoppette or the AMR community center. We will transport them to the local recycling centers.

If you need us to come to you please text (406)551-5859 with your address and where the recycling is located.