St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School

Pack 523 went to the Bi-Lo Center on Friday, March 30, to cheer on our home team, Greenville Road Warriors, in a tightly contested hockey game. All the boys had lots of fun. Our row was featured on the big screen several times for their enthusiastic dance moves during breaks in the action!

The outing was lead by Cubmaster Norm, Assistant Cubmasters Armando and Michael, Dan Krick and Darryl Wade.

(Provided by Cubmaster Norm)

Pack 523 went on a hike in the woods on Saturday, February 11. We started out by having lunch on the Poinsett Bridge, the oldest bridge in the state of South Carolina. Then we took a hike up a mountain into the woods. It started snowing a little as we trekked along.

When we got a good spot, we stopped and worked on our Bobcat badge, by learning the Cub Scout motto, handshake, etc. We also all learn how to tie a square not, and learned about fire safety. We even used a battery and steel wool to start a fire!

Special thanks to Brian Sumpter of Mack Molding for helping with transportation!

(Provided by Cubmaster Norm)

Cub Scout Pack 523 went to the North Carolina mountains to Sky Top Orchard. Father Pat let us take the bus for the trip, which was a lot of fun. We stopped on the way up and had some lunch. Two boys were even able to finish a Monster Burger!

When we got to the orchard, we took a hayride through the orchard and animal pens. The boys all enjoyed eating apples from the orchard and playing on the playground. Special thanks to Bus Driver Dan. The trip was lead by Cubmaster Norm, Dan Krick and Eagle Scout Armando Krick.

(Written by Cubmaster Norm.)

Pack 523 spent the day at The World of Energy’s annual Hunting and Fishing Day on October 1. Everyone had a blast, as we got to shoot bow and arrows, BB guns, visit a virtual shooting gallery, and participate in a virtual fishing experience. We learned about nature, animals, the environment, how energy is made and much more! Lunch was spent at a tailgate – we enjoyed eating Duke sandwiches and sides! The trip was lead by Cubmaster Norm, Asst. Cubmaster Michael, and dad Darry.

(Submitted by Cubmaster Norm.)

Pack 523 started the year on August 26 with a night out at the ballgame. Fourteen boys went to see the Greenville Drive defeat the Augusta Green Jackets. We all enjoyed the game and the fireworks afterward. As a special surprise, we had box seats, which were donated by the Spinx Company, from the Spinx and Kids program. Thank you Stewart Spinks and all you do for our community! Also, a big thank you to Serve One Process Serving for the food!

The outing was lead by Cubmaster Norm, Asst. Cubmasters Stu and Michael, and Pack Mother Pam.

(Submitted by Cubmaster Norm.)

In late May, Cub Scout Pack 523 went on their last outing of the year: an overnight camping trip at Devils Fork at Lake Jocassee. We had fun hanging out with nature, swimming in the lake, and staying up way too late! We wrapped up the the trip at 12:00 Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. The trip was lead by Cubmaster Norm, Pack Mom Pam, Assistant Cubmaster Michael and Eagle Scout Rob.

Happy summer vacation, everyone!

Cub Scout Pack 523 went for a hike at Paris Mountain State Park in late March. Some rain did not stop the boys from a two-mile hike through the woods. Back at the shelter, the cubs enjoyed a lunch of Duke sandwiches, trail mix and fruit. For dessert, the guys enjoyed some Girl Scout cookies! Everyone had a great time and went home to a hot shower. Thanks to Stu Franklin Construction for supplying the lunch.

(Submitted by Cubmaster Norm.)