June 6th: Raingutter Regatta & New Scout Open House Event
- Date and Time: Sunday, June 6th from 11 am to 1 pm (Setup begins at 10:00 am.)
- Location: Outdoors @ Coyote Creek Elementary School Parking Lot and Blacktop. 8700 North Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, CA
- Cost: Free admission! The entire scouting family is welcome!
- Attire: Class B Uniform for those who have them. Facecoverings must be worn by all.
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Sign up here.
Come join us for an afternoon of fun where we will build our own boats and race them using hand-held air pumps.
This event is open to both scouts and those thinking about joining Cub Scouts. Boys and girls welcome! Come learn about what Cub Scouts and Pack 1776 is all about!
Kids bored at home? Too much screen time? Not getting a chance to do things with their friends – safely - in the outdoors? Perhaps you’d consider Cub Scouts?
We are looking for girls and boys in Kindergarten through Fourth grades to join Pack 1776.
You are probably asking yourself, what is Cub Scouts? What do they do? What does Pack 1776 do especially in light of COVID? The answer is: a lot.
Take a look at a video we put together showing the fun things we’ve done. Check out our website for the fun things we have planned. Pick and choose what you want to do.
Cub Scouts isn’t just about hikes and meetings. Kids learn valuable life skills. Do you remember how to tie a Square knot or Bowline? Use a knife safely? Public speaking and presentations? First aid? Cub Scouts helps kids develop leadership skills, to be environmental stewards and kind to one another. It gives them a chance to see their friends outside of school. In the outdoor events conducted thus far, we’ve seen first hand how much they’ve missed that. Come check us out on June 6th!
May Hike: Black Diamond Hills
Date: Sunday, May 2, 2021
Time: 8:30 am
Location: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve
Meeting Point: Parking lot ~ a mile beyond the visitor center (37°57'33.9"N, 121°51'46.8"W)
Attire: Class A or B
Awards: Highlander Black Diamond rocker patch
Parking Fee: $5
Distance: 3.5 miles (2-3 hours)
Information: Map & Trail Directions
MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED
We will meet at the parking lot that is a approximately a mile beyond the visitor center.
(GPS Coordinates: 37°57'33.9"N, 121°51'46.8"W)
We will hike up the hill to the Rose Hill Cemetery and then backtrack to the Black Diamond Trail to the trails above the mine. The trails will pass by some of the mining features that the Scouts can explore. This hike does include some steep climbs. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring plenty of water.
April 14th Pack Meeting
- DATE: April 14, 2021
- TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- LOCATION: ZOOM Video Conference
- UNIFORM: Class A
Join us for our April Pack Meeting where we will be awarding NOVA Out of this World awards to those scouts who earned them. We will then have a presentation in preparation for Earth Day 2021: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
March Hike: Little Yosemite
- When: On your own!
- Location: Little Yosemite, Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol
- Starting Point: Visitor Center/Parking lot, 1895 Geary Rd, Sunol, CA 94586; Corner of parking lot right by the trailhead.
- Attire: Class B
- Awards: Trail Trekkers Hiking Patch
- Fees: Park Entrance Fees - $5.00
- Total Distance: 2.5mi - 3.0mi
- Trail Surfaces: Fire roads and dirt trails
- Must read: Hike info
- Directions from Coyote Creek Elementary School
Pack 1776 will take advantage of the milder weather to hike Little Yosemite in Sunol Regional Wilderness. The scenic trail runs parallel to a creek and offers some of the most impressive views in bay area. Frequent rain in winter may provide opportunity to view beautiful waterfall in Sunol.
February 26th: Blue & Gold
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Come celebrate the 111th birthday of scouting at the Blue and Gold Banquet where we will have a ceremony for Webelos IIs who will receive their Arrow of Light awards and bridge to their journey into Boy Scouts. Fun entertainment from a magician will follow!
February Hike: Redwood Creek Regional Park
Lady Bug Migration Time!
Location:Redwood Creek, East Ridge and Stream Trails, Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
Starting Point: Canyon Meadow Staging Area
Distance: 6 miles (2 hours)
Attire: Class B
Awards:Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award
Parking Fee: $5
Alltrails Map: Download Here
Due to the distance of the hike it is recommended that all hikers come prepared with plenty of snacks, water and a lunch to enjoy during our break. Start at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area and head to the Canyon View Trail. Then go along the East Ridge until you reach the Skyline Gate. At this time you can take a break and refill your water bottles or use the restrooms. Then head down the Stream Trail to Mill Site or Fern Hut where you can stop for lunch. If you are lucky the stream will be full and get to see a few of the cascades.
We are hoping to see a special treat: ladybug hibernation. Thousands of ladybugs have been converging in clusters along the Stream Trail between Prince Road and Tres Sendes. Another gathering can be found midway on the French Trail between Tres Sendes and West Ridge Trail (Mother Nature willing, of course).
January Hike II: Sycamore Grove
Date/Time: With you family.
Location: Sycamore Grove Park (map), Livermore
Meeting Point: Wetmore Road Entrance Parking lot
Attire: Class B (dress in layers)
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award
Parking Fee: $7 per vehicle
Hike Info: Hike info
RSVP: Do on your own
For those of you who wish to hike closer to home, an easy one is at the Sycamore Grove Park. The trail is 4 miles long with hardly any elevation gain. Lion and Tiger scouts are encouraged to participate. This park has a lot of reptiles. Near the wet area, you may see some great blue herons - don't forget to look up. Wandering among the park's sycamores, you may be fortunate enough to see a fox, a bobcat, or perhaps a Red-tailed Hawk soaring overhead. Magpies and Bushtits chatter as you stroll along quiet trails. A quiet hiker can sometimes find deer, rabbits and hares, ground squirrels, mice, lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs, and a variety of birds and insects in the park.
What to bring:
- binoculars, camera
- layers of clothing appropriate for the weather
- Plenty of water and snacks
December Hike: Martin Canyon Creek
- Date: December - on your own!
- Time: Do as a den or family.
- Trail: Martin Canyon Creek Trail in Dublin, CA
- Location: Intersection of Silvergate Drive and Bay Laurel Street in Dublin, CA. For Google Map location, click here
- Who can come: Everyone!
- RSVP: Do as a den or family.
- FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED. HIKERS NEED TO STAY IN THEIR FAMILY POD WHEN HIKING.
The Martin Canyon Creek Trail is a 2.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Dublin, California that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.Dress for the weather. Carry lots of water and light snacks. Parking is on the street only.
- Scouts will receive a unique hiking patch.
- Log your completed hike here.
January 23rd & 24th: Pinewood Derby Weekend
Saturday, January 23rd, 2021: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vehicle Inspection & Impound
Sunday, January 24th, 2021: Noon to 3:00 p.m. Race Day!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Sign up here.
Our Annual Pinewood Derby will be held on January 24th from noon to 3 PM ! Location is still to be determined in light of COVID meeting restrictions. In any event, the race will be broadcast via Zoom.
There will be racing and design competitions. We will once again have an open class for adults and siblings. Additional kits may be purchased for $5.50 via the pack payment portal. Wear your Class A uniform!
The mandatory inspection and car impounding is on January 23rd from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Pack Shed near the Coyote Creek Kindergarten area. Face-coverings and social distancing is required.
Even though Pinewood Derby car is a team project for scouts and their adults, we encourage scouts to do as much of the car building as possible. For those new to scouting or just need a refresher course, here are some helpful websites.
If you need help cutting the wood block, you could take it to Ace Hardware. The store staff may charge each car $5. You can also use their equipment to sand, align the wheels, and fine-tune various details.
Each car must pass inspection on January 23rd by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. Once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only the race committee members can touch it. If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer has 5 minutes to make repairs.
Rules will be emailed to you in a separate email and can be found Pack 1776 Pinewood Derby Official Rules.
- On the day of the event, cars will race in multiple heats.
- They will have the opportunity to race on each of the 4 tracks.
- Only their best time will be used.
- All participants will receive a patch for participating.
- Trophies will be awarded to the fastest three cars in each rank, and the overall fastest three cars in the Pack.
- We will also give ribbons to 1) Best Paint Job, 2) Most Unique, 3) Most Patriotic, 4) Most Interesting Design, 5) Most Original, 6) Most Creative.
AGENDA:
- Lion Heats (x4 for each Lion)
- Tiger Heats (x4 for each Tiger)
- Wolf Heats (x4 for each Wolf)
- Bear Heats (x4 for each Bear)
- Webelos I Heats (there will be more than one group given the size of the den) (x4 for each Webelos I)
- Arrow of Light Heats (there will be more than one group given the size of the den)(x4 for each Arrow of Light )
- Siblings Heats (x4 for each Sibling)
- Best Overall Heats (x4 for each First place Den Winner)
According to the BSA's Cub Scout Leader How-To-Book, the GENERAL RULES are as follows:
All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:
- Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
- Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
- Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
- Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. ONLY USE THE WHEELS IN THE KIT.
- Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
- No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
- The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
- The car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices.
- No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
Here are the rules in more detail: Pack 1776 Pinewood Derby Official Rules
