Rehoboth Cub Scouts from Den 1 Pack 1 worked more than 10 hours with help from family members in cleaning, raking and pulling weeds in the courtyard at the Palmer River Elementary School. They filled more than 23 bags of leaves and weeds working after school one afternoon a week for three weeks.

The volunteer community work was done as part of the requirements for the World Conservation Award.

The Cub Scouts who participated are Brenton LaBlanca, Noah Gross, Ryan Gois, Benjamin Loell, Robert Peirce, Jonathan Beskid, Nathanial Bell, and David Bauman.

They plan on making the courtyard cleanup a regular service project.

Two of the boys, Jonathan Beskid and Ryan Gois have completed all the requirements for the award and were presented it at the last pack meeting. The group would like to thank all the parents and family members who helped with the project. Check out camp

The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket's Camp Ramsbottom in Rehoboth will host an open house on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 4 p.m. The camp, located off Route 44, is for boys and girls, aged 6-13, and runs weekdays June 23 through Aug. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp Ramsbottom is an accredited summer camp providing children with fun, adventure and learning in a country setting. For information or directions call 508-252-6300 or visit www.bgcpawt.org.

Grab some ice cream

Jackie Fontaine from Christopher Heights Assisted Living in Attleboro will be providing information on the Christopher Heights community, veterans' benefits, health and other insurance at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at the Rehoboth Council on Aging. The cost for making your own sundae is free.

At Blanding Library ...

These upcoming programs will be held at the Blanding Public Library:

Jungle Encounters, Tuesday, June 24, 1:30 p.m. - Jungle Encounters from Uxbridge will present an interactive wildlife experience. It will include a discussion of how animals differ, and why it is so important to conserve their habitat. All ages are welcome.

Butterfly release encounter, Tuesday, July 1, 1:30 p.m. - This show will teach about backyard wildlife, focusing on the stages of butterfly development and ending with the release of butterflies into the library's back yard.

An American Girl Adventure - Fans of the American Girl dolls and book series will enjoy this treasure hunt through the library. Pick up the list of clues and an answer sheet to record your findings. The quest helps children learn about Rehoboth history while having fun. Sponsored by Rehoboth Antiquarian Society and Rehoboth Cultural Council.

Wild Reads at Blanding - The Massachusetts Statewide Program, "Wild Reads at Your Library" is now under way. Summer readers can visit the library to register and pick up reading logs during library hours. Children keep track of how many books or hours they have read to earn weekly prizes at the library. Go Catch a Fish - Want to try fishing? The Blanding Library has several fishing rods available to check out with your library card, thanks to a generous donation.

National Young Leaders

Congratulations to Beckwith Middle School students Olivia Rabbitt, Ian Medeiros, and Sarah Fischbach. These three students recently attended the National Young Leaders State Conference in Boston.

During the four-day conference, Ian, Olivia, and Sarah were assigned to leadership development groups, where they participated in activities that enhanced their leadership skills and helped them learn new skills. To view a photo slideshow of the conference, visit: www.cylc.org/nylsc/pictures.

Laura Calverley covers Rehoboth for The Sun Chronicle. Reach her at lcalverley@aol.com.