Oct 14-15: OCTOBER OUTDOOR PACK MEETING + OPTIONAL FAMILY CAMPOUT

Get ready for an outdoor adventure!  Join Pack 1776 at Sugarloaf Open Space in Walnut Creek for a thrilling pack meeting (overnight stay is optional).  Don't miss this special outdoor meeting that will be extra special for our Tigers, and new Wolf, Bear, and Webelos scouts.  They, alongside a proud parent, will take part in the awe-inspiring Bobcat ceremony!

Complete this RSVP form to let us know if you'll join us in the pack meeting, overnight camp, or both.  Please also fill out the form to let us know if you are unable to join the pack meeting.
When: 

Saturday, Oct 14, at noon to Sunday, Oct 15, at 10 am

Where: Sugarloaf Open Space — Orchard Campground

             2161 Youngs Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 

What to wear — arrive in Class A, with Class B underneath (if you have a Class B t-shirt): 

• Class A uniform + approved face covering for Opening ceremony, Bobcat ceremony, and Closing ceremony
• Class B uniform or comfortable clothes 
• Hiking shoes or sturdy closed-toe shoes

What to bring for each person:

• Drinking water in refillable water bottle
• Mess kit (or unbreakable washable plate, fork, cup, etc for dinner and breakfast). A dishwashing station will be available at dinner and breakfast.
• Sunscreen
• Day pack
• Hat
• Flashlight/headlamps
• Folding chair
• Layers of clothing as it may get cold after dark

For those staying overnight:

• Tent, tarp
• Sleeping bag and optional pad, per person
• Wagon (optional)
• + Refer to the pack's list of Outdoor essentials for overnight camping

Volunteers needed

We need your help to make this event fun and a great experience for everyone. 

SIGN UP to volunteer.

Agenda

The weather should be great, and we have a fun, action-packed agenda!  A short-pack hike will take place before dinner. The Pack will host a light dinner and s'mores for dessert.  A vegetarian option is available. We'll watch den skits, play games, and tell stories during the evening campfire. A light breakfast will be provided for those staying overnight.

Tentative schedule:

Saturday

Noon to 12:45 — Arrive and set up camp (if staying overnight)

12:45 to 1:00 — Arrive (non-camping)

1:00 to 1:15 — Flag ceremony (Bears Den)

1:15 to 2:15 — Hike

2:15 to 3:00 — Free time

3:00 to 4:00 — Den activities

4:00 to 4:45 — Organized games / BBQ dinner prep

4:45 to 5:45 — Dinner & Clean-up

5:45 to 6:45 — Bobcat ceremony for Tigers and new Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scouts

6:45 to 7:00 — Closing ceremony

7:00 to 7:30 — S'mores dessert

7:30 to 8:30 — Campfire, skits, games

8:30 to 9:00 — Head home if not camping / Get ready for bed if camping

9:00             — Lights out

Sunday

7:15 to 8:00   — Prepare breakfast

8:00 to 9:00   — Breakfast provided by the Pack

9:00 to 10:00 — Break camp and Leave