Cub Scout Pack 284

Here's something different to offer Trick-or-Treaters this Halloween

Halloween Observing

Observing Opportunity

by Richard Wright, Observer in Louisiana

It's time to get ready for setting up a telescope in the front drive for observing on Halloween. Last year was the second looking at Saturn – on just the other side of the ring flip. As before, it was enjoyed by more than 200 Trick-or-Treaters and Parents, and in a surprise, carloads of teenagers.

Why not try this in your driveway?

Put the scope out near the street so there is easy access and reduced-spookiness visibility for everyone. I suggest a modest sized scope, overmounted so it isn't vulnerable to light nudges, and have a step stool with an hand rail close to the eyepiece for kids to securely hold onto while they look. Saturn is back from the ring tilt, and a nice waxing gibbous moon will be present, so it's an easy plan. For parents who asked, I suggested attending the next meeting of their local astronomy club.

Saturn is up again this year!

This is winning... js lol 🤣

🔥 7 FACTS About Girls in Scouting America
For parents wondering how—and why—Scouting changed.
1. Girls have been part of Scouting for over 50 years.
They’ve been in Exploring since the 1970s, Venturing since 1998, Cub Scouts since 2018, and Scouts BSA (the path to Eagle Scout) since 2019.
2. Dens and troops can still be single-gender.
Scouting didn’t eliminate boys-only programs. Cub Scout dens and Scouts BSA troops are still organized by gender. Families and local organizations choose what works best for them.
3. Over 6,000 girls have earned the Eagle Scout rank.
Same service projects. Same merit badges. Same expectations. Same honor.
4. The program hasn’t changed—just who can join it.
Scouting still teaches outdoor skills, leadership, responsibility, and service. It’s the same challenge—it’s just open to more youth.
5. Most Scouting programs around the world are co-gender.
Countries like Canada, the U.K., Australia, and others have welcomed boys and girls into the same Scouting program for decades. Scouting America is aligning with this global standard.
6. It’s still Scouting—not daycare.
The uniform, values, and standards are all the same. The only thing that changed? More doors opened.
7. Scouting prepares all youth for life.
Whether or not they become Eagle Scouts, youth leave Scouting more confident, capable, and ready to lead. Got questions?
We’re always happy to talk about how Scouting works today—and how it can support your family’s goals.

🔥 7 FACTS About Girls in Scouting America For parents wondering how—and why—Scouting changed. 1. Girls have been part of Scouting for over 50 years. They’ve been in Exploring since the 1970s, Venturing since 1998, Cub Scouts since 2018, and Scouts BSA (the path to Eagle Scout) since 2019. 2. Dens and troops can still be single-gender. Scouting didn’t eliminate boys-only programs. Cub Scout dens and Scouts BSA troops are still organized by gender. Families and local organizations choose what works best for them. 3. Over 6,000 girls have earned the Eagle Scout rank. Same service projects. Same merit badges. Same expectations. Same honor. 4. The program hasn’t changed—just who can join it. Scouting still teaches outdoor skills, leadership, responsibility, and service. It’s the same challenge—it’s just open to more youth. 5. Most Scouting programs around the world are co-gender. Countries like Canada, the U.K., Australia, and others have welcomed boys and girls into the same Scouting program for decades. Scouting America is aligning with this global standard. 6. It’s still Scouting—not daycare. The uniform, values, and standards are all the same. The only thing that changed? More doors opened. 7. Scouting prepares all youth for life. Whether or not they become Eagle Scouts, youth leave Scouting more confident, capable, and ready to lead. Got questions? We’re always happy to talk about how Scouting works today—and how it can support your family’s goals. #ScoutingAmerica #PreparedForLife #adventureon