Cub Scout Retreat 2012
The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Diocese of Fort Worth announces ...
The 15th Annual Catholic Cub Scout Retreat on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at the Barn on Dunham Road in west Flower Mound, SE of intersection of US 377 and FM 1171. If you decide to stay overnight on Saturday night, we are offering a spiritually enriching retreat along with a number of other optional activities (see below). Cub Scout families from every Pack are encouraged to participate.
The retreat will include: a Get to Know You Program, discussion of Scouting’s Religious Awards, a historical reenactment, and craft activities, lots of games, songs, storytelling. Participation in Mass at our outdoor chapel at 5 PM, supper, a living Rosary and camping are optional events. Click here for a slide show from a previous retreat.
For information or questions about the Retreat, please contact Barbara Moore via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Paperwork and Directions
Directions to the Scout barn where the retreat will be held are available here.
Cost Breakdown
- $15 per Cub, parent, sibling or Scouter (includes Saturday lunch, patch, and supplies)
Paperwork
Submitting and Volunteering
Applications may be obtained by clicking above. Send Check made out to FWDCCS, and mail with Application to the address listed in the form.
Anyone wishing to volunteer, please contact the Retreats Chair via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Optional Programs
For our retreat attendees who arrive on Saturday morning, we will conduct the retreat and begin our optional activities soon after dinner. The Living Rosary helps educate our scouts through both words, lights and actions as they become closer to their faith.
Our Saturday night attendees may enjoy the stars you don't always see because of city lights. Sunday morning brings breakfast, a hike, and optional programs. See the following description for a few of our programs we intend to offer ...
| Living Rosary | Cubs will conduct a living rosary on Saturday night that will teach them about the rosary as well as provide a breathtaking light ceremony and a lasting memory. |
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| Faith Craft | Cubs will be able to make a craft related to the theme to take home as a memento. |
| Astronomy | Enjoy the stars you don't always see because of city lights - you may want to bring binoculars or a telescope. |
| Saturday Evening Mass | You can celebrate Mass with your fellow Cub Scouts and fulfill your obligation under the Texas sky. |
| Cub Scout Outdoor Award Activity | Complete several of the activities for the award during the retreat and the optional programs. |