2009 Centennial Camporee Registration has begun

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 23-25, 2009, the Last Frontier Council will hold the largest event in its history to officially kick-off the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The Council Camporee is a purpose-driven celebration designed to help units, districts and the council celebrate the BSA centennial throughout the year 2010.

Plans are quickly developing for an extraordinary program area that will rival those found
at National Scout Jamborees. The Program of the 2009 Council Camporee will reflect the
BSA Centennial themes of Leadership, Achievement, Community Service, Character,
and the Outdoors. A number of outside vendors, including the Daisy Corporation and
Crossman Archery, are providing special venues that will be truly unique.
Details on the program features will be revealed at the Program Kick-offs, and will
include activities for all ages in the Scouting program.

Here is the action!
Activities and events for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Sea
Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and Learning For Life participants will be the program of
the day. Younger boys will find archery ranges, BB gun ranges, crafts, games, pinewood
derby races, raingutter regattas, simple orienteering, model railroading, fishing
demonstrations, sports, and other activities that will provide opportunities for fun and
advancement. Older youth will find air-rifles, tomahawks, climbing, orienteering, fire­
building challenges, knot and lashing challenges, and action stations. Boy Scouts will
also experience merit badge activity areas such as leather working, shooting sports,
fishing, and many others.

All participants will experience Scouting history, vintage campsites, a Native American
experience, high-adventure opportunities, cowboy & western heritage displays and
athletic events. A limited number of Boy Scout Troops will also host unique activity
areas and display booths. Areas for adult leaders will include fellowship and information
on training, camping, activities, and advancement. All program areas will flow with the
Scouting Centennial themes of Leadership, Achievement, Community Service, Character,
and the Outdoors. A special patch will be issued for this event, along with other memorabilia.

Registration:
Registration for the event began July 17th, 2009 and continues through October 2nd, 2009.
There is a registration fee of $15 per participant and $5 per guest. All $15 paid participants will receive a program passport which will give them special access to all program areas and ensure maximum access to all activities and events. The registration fee does not include any food or meals for the campers.

Red Hawks to Host "Scouts in the Outfield" Event

Take me out to the ball game!
Take me out with the crowd!

You may be singing these lyrics come August 15th. The Oklahoma City Red Hawks Baseball Team and Last Frontier Council will host the 2009 Scouts in the Outfield overnight at Bricktown Ballpark.
All participants will get a bleacher seat for the game, a late night snack after the game and access to the field for the sleepover. A movie will play on the big screen as the scouts fall asleep under the stars. Breakfast will be served the next morning. Cost is only $20 and registration is due by August 7th. Those attending will need to let us know soon. This is an event you surely won't want to miss.

Have fun and Play Ball!

Cub Scouts Launch is a Success! I'll Let the Pictures do the talking.

The Cub Scouts are Set for Launch!

All Systems are clear and we are ready for launch!

Our Cubs have been hard at work building their rockets and we are ready for launch day. Monday, July 27th the Cubs will all gather at Newcastle's United Methodist Church to send their creations to the Moon. OK, maybe they won't make it all the way to the moon, but we'll sure have fun trying! Launch time is at 7:00pm and we hope to see you there!

Scouts Participate in July 4th Celebration

As the mouth watering aroma of roasted corn and hot dogs filled the air, the Boy Scouts, the Cub Scouts and plenty of parents were hard at work doing their part to make the July 4th Celebration a success this year. The Newcastle Boy Scouts Troop 231 and Cub Scouts Pack 231 were invited to participate with a fundraiser at the celebration. The Scouts also offered cold drinks, cool ice cream and other icy treats. Everyone enjoyed the festivities and the community was treated to a fireworks show as the sun went down. If you missed this celebration, you will definitely want to put it on the calendar for next year.

A big thank you to all the Scouts, Scout Leaders, Scout Parents and community members who helped to make our fundraiser a big success.

July Theme ~ Be A Sport

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Not only is it important to do your best when you try new sports but it is important to understand the rules of being a "good sport" no matter how the game goes. Play ball, soccer, tennis, or any sport! Learn about a sport that you've never played before. Have a sports competition with another Cub Scout pack in your area. Have athletes from a local high school or college speak at your den or pack meeting. Ask them to teach you about their sport. Learn a sport you can play with your family: golf, tennis, bowling, swimming, or skating. Have a pack sports day. Cub Scouts can create an obstacle course for the pack to enjoy while earning the belt loop and pin for Physical Fitness or any of the many Cub Scout Sports subjects.