Blue & Gold Banquet This Friday!
Date: Friday, February 22, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Coyote Creek MPR
Cost: None
Come celebrate the 109th 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. A catered dinner and fun is provided at no cost to Pack 1776 members and their immediate family.
Stick around for cake and a show by the Reptile Guy!
Penguins + Pajamas Overnight This Weekend!
February 23rd - 24th, 2019
Admission to the Sleepover begins for those confirmed families at 6:00 pm, and the event ends at 8:00 am the following day.
- Date/Time: 6 p.m. February 23rd (Saturday) – 8 a.m. February 24th (Sunday)
- Location: California Academy of Sciences
- Attire: Class A for Saturday and Class B for Sunday
We will be taking a pack photo on Saturday, so wear your Class A uniform, with your Class B shirt underneath.
Click Here for the Schedule of Events.
Outside food into the Academy during sleepovers, except in connection to a dietary restriction (please contact them in advance to arrange this) is not allowed. Dinner and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café from 6-9 pm.
A bedtime snack and breakfast the next day are included.
Parking is included; bring your ticket with you to check-in for validation. There is no overnight street parking as per Golden Gate Park regulations.
What to Bring: See FAQ
- Do bring: Pillow, sleeping bag, toiletries (showers not available), hard-soled shoes/slippers
- Do not bring: Flashlights, tents, outside food/drink (unless related to a special diet), coolers, balloons, radios, weapons
- Optional: Air mattresses, earplugs, sleep mask
For more information, visit the Pack Website or the Academy's website.
Shell Eco-Marathon Americas 2019 STEM Event
April 6th at Sonoma Raceway
- Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019
- Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Sonoma Raceway, 29355 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, California 95476
- Cost: Free!
- Uniform: Class A
- Information: https://scoutingevent.com/023-Ecomarathon2019
In conjunction with the Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2019, the Redwood Empire and Mt. Diablo Silverado Councils are hosting a STEM event for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA. The Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2019 will be held April 6th at the Sonoma Raceway. There will be special activities for each age group at the event. All area Scouts are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Check out the Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2019.
On Saturday, April 6th, Cub Scouts and Webelos can come and explore the Physics of Fast and learn what really matters in Pinewood Derby cars. They will have the opportunity to earn the Science Everywhere Nova Award and a special event patch.
The event is FREE OF CHARGE!
There is also FREE parking.
For more information and to register visit https://scoutingevent.com/023-Ecomarathon2019
March 23rd: Down and Dirty NOVA Award
MDSC is hosting an event for your Wolf to Webelos scouts to complete some requirements towards their NOVA Down and Dirty award. Further information and registration here. Note this is an individual event. We are not participating in this event as Pack, as a whole. This event is not available to Lion and Tiger scouts.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA
Cost: $20 (payable to the Council)
Uniform: Class B or clothes than can get dirty.
Bring a Sack Lunch
Snacks Provided
NOTE THERE ARE PRE-REQUISITES THAT SCOUTS NEED TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE UPCOMING DOWN & DIRTY NOVA AWARD EVENT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2019.
- For Wolf Scouts, they must complete either the Collections and Hobbies, Digging in the Past, or Grow Something Adventure.
- For Bear Scouts, they must complete the Super Science Adventure.
- For Webelos, they must complete either the Adventures in Science or Earth Rocks! Adventure.
- All the Scouts should explore a career associated with Earth Science, such as Geology, Meteorology, Volcanology, Hydrologist, Mining, Environmental Science, Paleontology, Geophysics, Seismology, and so on, then learn what it takes to pursue that career.
What is provided at the upcoming event?
There will be Nova Counselors to guide the Scouts in completing the Down & Dirty Nova Award. All the supplies necessary to complete requirements #1, 3-5 of the Nova Award will be provided. At the end of the session, a Scout completing all the requirements will receive their Nova Award patch or pin. We will also provide snacks during the day, but each Scout should bring their own lunch. Since the Scouts may get dirty, they may wear their Pack’s Class B T-shirt.
What will you be doing?
1. Watch a video on volcanoes
2. Investigate how volcanoes shape the earth
3. Discuss careers in Earth Science
4. Discuss how Earth Science affects everyday Life.
5. Having fun exploring Earth Science
What is the cost of the event?
The event costs $20 and covers the Nova Award patch or pin, all the materials for the experiments, and snacks.
How do Scouts register for the event?
Registration will be online through the Council website. Further information and registration here.
For questions, please contact Tracy Peters at [email protected] or Michael McDowell at [email protected].
