April 16: Pack Hike – Briones Park
Location: Briones park, Alhambra Creek Trai
Attire: Class B
Date: Sunday, April 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM PT - 12:00 PM PT
Location: Briones Regional Park — 2537 Reliez Valley Road, Martinez, CA
Meeting Point: Alhambra Creek Staging Area — Gather at the southwest end of the parking lot, by the trail heads
Daily park entry fee (when kiosk is attended): $3 per vehicle; $2 per dog
Distance / elevation / duration: 2.4-mile loop / 574 ft / 1.5-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, with elevation
Recommended for: All, with parental supervision for younger ones
Hike info: Hike info + Trail map
Park map: map
Awards: Highlander program progressive patch / Briones rocker patch
Contact: Hiking Chair Zhen (925-997-4889)
[ RSVP ]
Attire: Class B t-shirt and comfortable pants, layers, hiking boots/shoes
Bring: Sunscreen, cap, plenty of water and snacks, camera
Directions
Take I-680 N to CA-24 W. Take exit 14 from CA-24 W. Continue on Pleasant Hill Rd to Taylor Blvd, left on Grayson Rd, right on Reliez Valley Rd, then left on Brookwood Dr.
The hike
A great hike through nice cool shaded groves. A great choice for a hot day. Briones peak offers views from 1483 feet.
Discover this 3.9-km loop trail near Pacheco, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 17 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Dogs are welcome and must be on a leash no longer than 6-foot long.
The trail
Take Alhambra Creek Trail To the Spengler Trail. Take Spengler to the Old Briones Road Trail. Continue to Briones Crest Trail to the Summit. There are many other trails in the area where you can deviate from if you wish.
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please follow the SRVUSD COVID guidelines. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and stay safe.
April 12: April Pack Meeting – Cub Scouting is Fun!
April 12, 6:00pm to 7:30pm (extended to 8:00pm for older dens, if needed)
Location: Tassajara Hills Elementary School MPR
Attire: Class A uniform
Join the fun in this meeting as our den leaders help our cubs complete den adventures before Advancement Day. Many thanks to our dedicated den leaders for planning the pack meeting activities!
March 15: March Pack Meeting – Aware & Care
March 15: Monthly pack meeting — Aware & Care
In honor of National Disability Awareness month, the March pack meeting will teach us how to be more empathetic to and inclusive of disabilities and differences around us. We are honored to have some invited speakers join us for this pack meeting!
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Time: 6-8pm <—— Please note the earlier and extended time!
Location: Tassajara Hills Elementary School MPR
Attire: Class A uniform
Bring:
- Nova Wild poster homework
- Kids mittens
- Refillable water bottle
- Checkbook / credit card
[ Signup ] Pack 1776 parents, we need your help for the March pack meeting. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
A light snack will be provided for scouts.
Invited speakers:Elijah Gonzales, District Executive within GGAC — for Friends of Scouting fundraiser
Lori Gray, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP.org) Adventures & Outings Coordinator — for Aware & Care
Schedule:
6:00-6:05pm Welcome — Cubmaster Cassie
6:05-6:10pm Opening flag ceremony — Bears
6:10-6:20pm Friends of Scouting fundraiser — Rajendran + GGAC's Elijah Gonzales (10 mins)
Scouts enjoy a provided healthy snack quietly during this time
6:20-6:50pm Guest speaker from BORP.org over zoom (audio-only) — Lori Gray (30 mins)
6:50-7:47pm Aware & Care activities (57 mins)
7:47-7:57pm Cubmaster minute / Scouts reflection on & sharing of what they’ve learned (10 mins)
7:57-8:00pm Closing flag ceremony — Bears
8:00pm Cleanup — Parents, please help, thanks!
In parallel:
6:20-8:00pm Nova Wild! poster mural exhibition
The pack will make a generous donation to Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP.org / tax ID: 94-2324340) in honor of National Disability Awareness month.
Huge thanks to Ms. Charanya, Ms. Archana, Mr. Ravi, Mr. Rajendran, and Ms. Caroline for organizing this event.
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please follow the SRVUSD COVID guidelines. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and stay safe.
June 12-16: Wild Wild West, Cub Scout Day Camp
DATE: Monday through Friday, June 12 – 16
LOCATION: Little Hills Ranch, 18013 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon
INFO & REGISTRATION: [ link ]
Camp is open to all boys and girls (Cub Scouts) entering the 1st – 5th Grade in Fall 2023. Don’t miss out on an amazing fun filled week where Cub Scouts will enjoy a ton of fun activities, some listed below, in the glorious sunshine.
- Cub Scout Skills/Crafts
- Archery
- STEM Experiences
- Wood projects
- Pool
- Field Games
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please follow the SRVUSD COVID guidelines. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and stay safe.
March 26: Warriors Scout Night (Warriors vs. Timberwolves)
// WHEN
Sunday, March 26, 2023
12pm Pre-game outdoor activities start
4:30pm Doors open
5:30pm Warriors vs. Timberwolves game
Post-game activities
// WHERE
Chase Center
1 Warriors Way
San Francisco, CA 94158
// WHAT TO WEAR
CLASS A uniform for Scouts and uniformed leaders.
Comfortable clothes, optional Warriors (or Timberwolves, at your own risk) fan gear for others.
Closed toe shoes and layers for everyone.
// HOW MUCH
$105 / ticket (reduced price, no fee and no tax) Limited availability, please RSVP asap.
// RSVP & PAY by 2/14
[ RSVP ] Each Scout, including Den Chiefs (or go through your troop), needs to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. [ Sign-up ] for your family by 2/14.
Write check for amount due payable to PACK 1776.
Or, conveniently pay online to our Executive Officer Chris Chen.
Venmo: @chris-chen-87216
Zelle: (650)224-7954 (CHRIS CHEN)
Bring check to Feb pack meeting on 2/8 or drop in pack's Scout box in the Coyote Creek school office by 2/13.
Not refundable after 2/14.
// PRE-GAME ACTIVITIES
(to be confirmed, still in active development by Warriors)
Outdoor activities begin around Noon.
Pinewood derby, multiple races where anyone can race (scouts, friends and family).
Attending units may race their 1,2,3 placed cars in a “regional” event.
Scouts can make signs to bring into the center to get spotted by the camera.
Awards and Videos of events will be posted on the JumboTron during the game and at half-time
// POST-GAME ACTIVITIES
All Scouts, family & friends invited down to court and can shoot one free throw.
We will have the Pack 1776 flag to parade on the court.
// GETTING THERE
Visit www.chasecenter.com/transportation-guide to learn more about Public
Transportation options and game day transportation information. Reminder - Your game day ticket is also
your all-day Muni ticket!
// FAN SAFETY & PROTOCOL
Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals within the arena unless actively eating or drinking. Visit chasecenter.com/fan-safety to learn more.
// DISCLAIMER
Above information is correct as of time of publishing this form and will be updated on our website as new information becomes available. All information is subject to change, per the Warriors organizer.
Waiver may be required. No refunds after 2/14/2023.
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please follow the SRVUSD COVID guidelines. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and stay safe.
Feb 8: February Pack Meeting – NOVA Wild with the Oakland Zoo
Date/Time: February 8, 4:00pm to 6:00pm (please note the date & early time)
Location: Tassajara Hills Elementary School MPR
Attire: Class A uniform
Volunteers (we need you!): Please email [email protected] if you can help us setup the MPR at 3:30pm and/or cleanup at 6:00pm
Join us for a special visit from the Oakland Zoo! Learn about wildlife, hear interesting facts about our ecosystem, and get up close and personal with a couple of cute critters. We’ll also have a den project during the meeting to put our learnings into a colorful form. Our hats off to Mr. Kevin for organizing this meeting!
March 4,5: Chabot Space & Science Center Overnight Event
Blast off into an out of this world experience exploring the outer realms of space! This program will take our Scouts from Earth into the great unknown through workshops, activities, exhibits, telescopes and planetarium offerings.
[ Register ] by February 8 if you are planning to attend. There is limited space available, so register as soon as possible.
The odyssey overnight includes:
- Exhibit Exploration
- Planetarium Shows
- Educational Program
- Telescope viewing (Weather/availability permitting)
- Dinner & Breakfast
Date and time: Saturday March 4th 5:00pm to Sunday March 5th 9:30am
Check-in: 5pm-5:30pm - Program starts at 5:30pm (late entry is permissible.)
Please bring your electronic or paper ticket for scanning at check-in.
Location:
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
Uniform: Class A on Saturday; Class B on Sunday
Cost: **FREE** for registered Pack 1776 Scouts who raised popcorn funds. $50 for registered Pack 1776 Scouts who did NOT raise popcorn funds. $95 for single parent or adult chaperone. Due to restricted number of attendees only ONE chaperone per TWO or more family members (example, 1 chaperone and 2 scouts). If reserved spots remain available after Scout registration closes, then registered Siblings (5 years and older) may attend at the cost of $95. Please drop off Chaperone payment at the Coyote Creek drop box or bring to the Feb 8th Pack Meeting.
NEED to COMPLETE by Saturday, Feb 18th:
Please complete Chabot’s online [ CONSENT FORM ] for every participant.
Meals: Dinner and breakfast are included. Designate your meal preferences on the [ CONSENT FORM ] for every participant. If unspecified, meat is the default option. The meals are pre-packaged and delivered so on-site adjustments cannot be made. None of the meals contain nuts, however, they are prepared in kitchens where nuts may be present. You may bring outside food.
What to Bring for each participant:
- Sleeping bag, pillow
- Warm jacket, pajamas, change of clothes
- Toiletries, medications
- Reusable water bottle, snacks
- Electronic or paper ticket for scanning at check-in
Additional Information and FAQ’s: Chaperone Survival Guide
(https://chabotspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Chaperone-Survival-Guide-21-22-1.pdf)
Note: We have a reserved allotment of spots. If we have any remaining spots after Scout registration closes on February 8th, we will accept additional reservation requests of Siblings in order of registration.
Please submit Chaperone payment by Wednesday, February 8th either at the Coyote Creek drop box or the Feb 8th Pack Meeting. We will contact you to confirm if your Sibling reservation request have been accepted and to arrange their payment.
FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE
PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SCOUT & CHAPERONE REGISTRATION CLOSES: Wednesday, February 8th.
Many thanks to Mr. Neeraj and Mr. Joe for making this event possible for our pack!
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please follow the SRVUSD COVID guidelines. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and stay safe.
March 12: Pack hike: Lake Chabot via East Shore Trail
// Daylight savings start on this date! Adjust your clocks accordingly.
Date/Time: Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Lake Chabot via East Shore Trail — 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Meeting Point: Turtle picnic area, at the fork in the trails (map)
Park fee: $5 per vehicle, $2 per dog
Distance / elevation / duration: 3.3-mile round trip / 200 ft / 1 hour 14 mins average
Difficulty: Easy, nearly flat, paved
Recommended for: All
Park: info + map
Hike info: Hike info + trail map
Directions: Google maps
Awards: Pack hike patch
Contact: David (415-613-3602)
Attire: Class B t-shirt and comfortable pants, layers, hiking boots/shoes
Bring: Sunscreen, cap, plenty of water and snacks, camera
[ RSVP ]
Hike Leader: David Copeland
Directions
Take I-680 S to I-580 W. Take exit 35 from I-580 W for Strobridge Ave. Turn right onto Stanton Ave (0.1 mi). Right onto Castro Valley Blvd (0.2 mi). Left onto Lake Chabot Rd (1.8 mi). Lake Chabot Regional Park main entrance will be on the right. Google maps
Allow for 35-40 mins to travel from San Ramon / Danville.
The hike
Enjoy scenic views of Lake Chabot on this family-friendly, paved path that follows the shoreline of the lake. This is the most accessible portion of the Lake Chabot.
The trail
This is a family-friendly, paved path that follows the shoreline of Lake Chabot. This is the most accessible portion of the Lake Chabot. The trail surface is paved asphalt and smooth. It is typically at least 8 feet wide. The majority of the trail is estimated to be in the mostly gentle (5% or less) grade category but there is a steeper section at about 1.4 miles when going north.
For all in-person pack or den events and activities, please follow the SRVUSD COVID guidelines. If you are sick or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and stay safe.
