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Fun Events for Units and Individuals

When you are looking for events to spice up your program, try one of these! This list will be constantly changing, so return often to see what the latest fun events for your Scouts are. The current events listed are:

Future Cruisin'

Register HereJoin us at the Detroit Science Center for the premiere event: Future Cruisin’ 2010 on August 19-22. This four day event celebrates what makes Detroit the Motor City with an Advanced Technology Car Showcase and Competition designed to award trophies and prizes to independent car enthusiasts who have successfully designed, fabricated or modified, and implemented the most advanced technology into their sweet rides! Thirteen judged categories: Powertrain, Unique Vehicle, Safety, Historical, Design, Tires/Wheels, Audio, Mural/Artistry, Green Vehicle, Body & Paint, Interior, Undercarriage/Chassis and Overall “Best in Show” will make-up the competition.

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GLC Cub Scout Archery League 2010

This event is open to all Great Lakes Council Cub Scouts

Register HereSpace is limited, so sign up early!

PLACE: Camp Agawam, Lake Orion
COST: $25.00 PER SHOOTER (total league cost)
DATES: SUNDAYS
August 29 Safety Training and League Shooting
September 12 League Shooting
September 26 League Shooting
October 10 League Shooting
October 24 Awards Ceremony / Pizza Party + Fun Shoot
SHOOTING TIMES: A) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm             B) 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM            C) 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
You will shoot at the same time each weekend.

On August 29, Scouts must arrive 30 minutes in advance for safety training.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Each Scout will shoot five ends of six arrows each shooting date. Only bows and arrows supplied by the League may be used; personal bows and arrows are not allowed. Each Scout will be working on his Archery Belt Loop and/or Pin.
  • Scouts have to shoot the first two shooting dates to qualify for awards. You can shoot your scores ahead, but NO SCORES CAN BE MADE UP AFTER THE SECOND SHOOT DATE.
  • Awards will be given by rank.
  • Each Scout will have to complete a Safety Course on September 14, and must arrive 30 minutes prior to their shooting time for this shoot only.
  • For the remaining shoot dates Scouts must arrive 15 minutes prior to their shooting time.
  • Parent/Guardian must be present while Scout is shooting and will assist the Scout while on the line.

For more information contact Debby Inman at aibhilin@sbcglobal.net

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Summer Events at Meadowbrook Theater & The Palace

Palace Sports & Entertainment has multiple events this summer with special pricing for Scouts. Click on the logo to download the ticket order forms.

June 26

Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

July 15

Cirque
Cirque D'or

July 22-23, July 30-August 1

Detroit Symphony
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra


July 25

Mouse to School
If You Take A Mouse To School

August 14

Kids on Broadway
Kids Day on Broadway

August 27

The Wiggles
The Wiggles

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Detroit Tigers Scout Day

Detroit Tigers

Scout Day at Comerica Park

Detroit Tigers
vs
Toronto Blue Jays

Come out to Comerica Park on Sunday, July 25 for Scout Day.
Get your discounted tickets with THIS FORM. All ticket orders must be received by the Detroit Tigers by Friday, June 25.

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Sleepovers with the Toledo Mudhens

Toledo MudhensEnjoy minor league baseball at its best, and then pitch your tent in the outfield! The Toledo Mudhens are partnering with Great Lakes Council to help give your Scouts (and the adults, too!) a great experience. You will have multiple options as a part of the sleepover, as well as your choice of dates. Download the 2010 Scout Sleepover flier and get your orders in soon!

Saturday, May 15
Saturday, June 12
Saturday, June 19
Saturday, July 10
Saturday, July 24
Friday, July 30
Friday, August 13

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Cranbrook Institute of Science at Camp Agawam

Cranbrook Institute of ScienceCranbrook Institute of Science (CIS) has teamed up with Great Lakes Council to present a series of of programs at Camp Agawam in Lake Orion. This Science Series will cover a wide range of topics, and registration is limited. Read over the series flier, and call CIS at 248.645.3210 to register.

Cranbrook Institute of Science is committed to providing superior activities to your Scouts. Each Scouting program is designed to engage and immerse the Scout in their particular merit badge, Webelos Activity Badge, and Cub Scout Academics Pin of interest through interactive workshops that fulfill badge requirements. CIS provides merit badge counselors with extensive knowledge to guide/support the scouts to completion of the requirements. You can get more information, up-to-date schedules, and sign up for programs at the CIS web site. *

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Ann Arbor Hands on Museum

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Workshops and Camp-Ins

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has served thousands of Boy Scouts over the past 20 years. Our programs are tried and true—we offer unique activities that fulfill badge requirements (awards included with programs). Our experienced educators deliver hands-on learning that’s great fun, too!

Please join us for camp-ins and workshops this year. Click here* for descriptions of programs and registration information.

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Webber Wildlife Museum Tours

The Webber Wildlife Museum is a privately owned collection of approximately 140 life size mounts of animals taken from Mexico, through the Southwestern United States, from the regions of the Rocky Mountains and Western Canada, from the Arctic, to Spain, Austria, and Africa. The museum was created by the finest Wildlife Artists in the country. Each animal was specifically positioned into its respective diorama to represent its native environment. The artisans then designed the entire museum flowing from one area of the world to another. The museum is open to the Scouts free of charge and seek nothing in return. To see this vast collection of animals in one private museum is truly a rare opportunity.

There are currently only approximately five museums of this quality and size in the country that are privately owned. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.  As for scheduling of the Troops, we can meet any request, daytime, evenings, or week-ends, and ours can be scheduled by telephone at 586-465-3800. The museum is located at 44710 Morley Drive Clinton Township, Michigan. This is approximately ¼ mile south of hall Road, just West of Gratiot Ave.

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USCG Cutter Bramble

Spend the night on the WWII-era Coast Guard Cutter Bramble. Get more information about the programs offered on this program flier.

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Home Home All refund requests must be made in writing prior to the event and submitted to one of the Great Lakes Council offices.
Refunds may be subject to an administrative fee and some deposits are non-refundable. Details can be found under each activity sign-up page.