Cub Scout Pack 1776
4Apr/16

Oakland A’s Scout Day

Date/Time: Sunday, May 22nd, 2016 1:05pm
Location: Oakland Coliseum
Attire: Class A uniform
RSVP: Evite

Please join us for at the Oakland A's vs the Yankees which features a pregame festival and an on-field parade. This event is open to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ages, as well as their families and friends. All uniformed Scouts and leaders will receive a commemorative Scout Day patch. See this webpage for more details.

We have reserved 100 lower level seats. These will go first come first serve to those that pay sign up and pay. Tickets are $20 per scout (subsidized by the pack) and $30 per additional family member. Please sign up and submit your payment via check to our drop box in the office.

Since there are limited seats, we are asking everyone to not sign up unless you are positive you are going to go. Once you sign up, you are committed to purchasing the tickets, There will be no refunds. If you cannot make it, it is your responsibility to find someone to take your tickets.

More information to come as the date nears!

If you are purchasing for tickets for more than one scout, please make note so we can make sure you receive the discounted cost for more than one ticket.

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4Apr/16

Upcoming BALOO Training Opportunity

Dear Pack,

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day training event, presented by the council, that introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly overnight events and camping.

There are 2 upcoming training dates, click on the dates for registration links, and the location names for maps:

04/09 Camp Herms
04/23 Camp Fetterman

Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.

Topics include:

  • Aims and Purposes, Health and Safety, Planning
  • Equipment, Campfire Planning and a Camp Fire Demonstration
  • Round Robin sessions on:
    • Stoves, Lanterns, and Fire Safety
    • First Aid and Sanitation
    • Nature Hikes and Games
    • Cub Scout Cooking

See more info on the Council's website.  Registration fees are reimbursable by the Pack upon completion of the training.

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