August 23: August Pack Meeting
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30-8:00pm
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
Attire: Class A uniform
Bring: Refillable water bottle
Join us at our first Cub Scout pack meeting, where we'll embark on a fun-filled journey that not only introduces our scouts and parents to the exciting activities planned for the school year, but also unveils the adventure of popcorn fundraising. This gathering provides a glimpse into the heart of what scouting truly represents – fostering friendships, learning valuable skills, and creating unforgettable memories together. It's a fantastic opportunity to experience the spirit of our vibrant Cub Scout community!
Agenda
- Opening flag ceremony by AOLs
- Scout Law lantern ceremony by Bears
- New Den Chief induction
- Pack year preview
- Activities:
- Scout and Den Leader photos; scouts and leaders wear Class A uniform for the photos. Those who do not have their uniforms yet will get another photo op at a later date.
- Popcorn university for Scouts and for parents
- Closing flag ceremony by AOLs
January 21-22: Pinewood Derby!
Who's ready to race?
IMPOUND DAY
Date/time: Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 10am to 1pm
Location: Pack shed, in the back of Coyote Creek Elementary School
Attire: Class A for photos
RACE DAY
Date/time: Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, at 1pm to 4pm
Location: Coyote Creek MPR
Attire: Class A
Bring: Reusable water bottle and Readiness to cheer on your fellow scouts
Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed Saturday and Sunday, sign-up link to come, additional details below
Pinewood Derby Chair: Kevin Lew
[ Volunteer ]
Our Annual Pinewood Derby will be held on Sunday January 22nd 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the MPR! There will be racing and design competitions. Please be conservation minded and bring your own reusable bottle - fresh filtered water available from the nice refillable station in the MPR. We will once again have an open class for Scouts BSA (includes Den Chiefs) and one for non-BSA siblings. Additional kits may be purchased for $7.
The mandatory inspection and car impounding is on January 21st 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Pack Shed near the Coyote Creek Kindergarten area.
While 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:
How to Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBshCKglBkM
Design Ideas http://boyslife.org/section/hobbies-projects/pinewood-derby/
How to Tips and Templates http://www.pinewoodpro.com/pinewood-derby-howto-design.php
Online Car Designer http://www.pinewoodpro.com/pinewood-derby-howto-design.php
If you need help cutting the wood block, the pack is coordinating an afternoon at Ace Hardware for scouts to get help with cutting their car design from the wood block. Sunday January 8th 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. See Pack 1776 PWD cut day for more details.
Each car must pass inspection on January 21st 2023 by 1pm 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.
Read the Official Pack 1776 Rules fully before participating.
For additional reference: this PowerPoint Presentation was showcased at the Pack Meeting on Dec 14, 2022.
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 and medal for participating. Trophies will be awarded to the fastest three cars in each rank/group, 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, and 6) Most Creative. Voting occurs on Race Day during the race, so come and race and see all the cars to vote.
AGENDA
Lion Heats (x4 for each Lion group)
Tiger Heats (x4 for each Tiger group)
Wolf Heats (x4 for each Wolf group)
Bear Heats (x4 for each Bear group)
Webelos I Heats (x4 for each Webelos I group)
AOL / Webelos II Heats (x4 for each AOL / Webelos II group)
Siblings Heats (x4 for each sibling)
Scouts BSA (x4 for each Scouts BSA scout)
Best Overall Heats (x4 for each First place Den Group Winner — Pack 1776 registered scouts only, no siblings or Scouts BSA)
PRIZES
Every participant, including Scouts BSA scouts and siblings, will receive a medal and cool patch for participation. Trophies will be award to top 3 winners in each group.
VOLUNTEERS
We can't do this event without volunteers. Please consider helping us with one of the following positions.
- Saturday: Impound Day Set Up (9am to 10am, 4 volunteers), Impound Inspectors & Helpers (10am to 1pm, 10 volunteers)
- Sunday: PWD Set Up (10am to noon, 12 volunteers), clean up (4pm to 5pm, 12 volunteers)
[ Volunteer ]
Best of luck to all the racers!
October 19: Camping 101
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
Are you prepared for the pack campout on November 5-6? Do you know what to bring or what to expect? Join us for a Camping 101 event to have all of your questions answered and learn what to expect for this year's fall campout at Mt. Diablo. This will not be a pack meeting; scouts can come in Class B or casual clothes.
Stations offered:
- What to bring for the day, if not staying overnight [Ms. Wendy]
- What do bring for overnight camp [Mr. Neeraj, Mr. Michael]
- Mount Diablo campsites [Mr. Joe, Mr. Neeraj]
- Leave No Trace [Ms. Caroline]
- Tent basics [Ms. Cassie]
- Program [Mr. Kevin]
October 28: Halloween party
All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to our annual Halloween bash on October 28th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Coyote Creek MPR and courtyard!
Attire: Costumes
Cost: Free to participate
Food: FREE Pizza, popcorn, and shaved ice will be provided
Bring: Refillable water bottle AND trick-or-treat bag
No bottled water will be provided at this event
Play carnival games to win prizes. Come dressed up in your Halloween best and take your picture at the photo booth. You may even win one of our 27 best costume medals at the parade. You do not need to be a scout to participate in the parade.
FREE pizza thanks to outstanding popcorn sale by the pack!
The Costume Contest categories are:
- Best Costume
- Most Creative
- Most Scary Costume
Special thanks to our local businesses who sponsored our Halloween party with gift card prizes:
(by Safeway Danville — corner of
Crow Canyon & Camino Tassajara)
(by McDonald's Danville — corner of
Crow Canyon & Camino Tassajara)
(multiple locations)
September 21: Monthly pack meeting
In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month, this month's pack meeting will focus on a few skills to help us be prepared for emergencies as well as thank those who assist us in emergencies. Below are the details for the meeting. Please note, pack meetings are not a drop-off event; at least one parent should join their scout for the meeting. Thank you for taking the time to attend.
DATE: September 21, Wednesday
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
LOCATION: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
UNIFORM: Class A
PACK MEETING ACTIVITIES:
- Make your own first aid kit to take home
- Learn to tie a "first aid knot" (square knot)
- Operation Gratitude, give your thanks to our first responders with a thank you letter
- Second chance portrait session for scouts and uniformed scout leaders
September 9: Patriot Day flag ceremony
Date: September 9, 2022 (Friday)
Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am PDT (TBC)
Location: Coyote Creek School - Sundial Courtyard
Uniform: Class A
Bring: regular clothes to change into afterward
Pack 1776, along with the Girl Scouts of Coyote Creek Elementary, will participate in the opening flag ceremony for Coyote Creek's 9/11 Memorial to be held at 8:35 am on Friday, September 9th.
Scouts who want to participate must arrive at the Sundial area behind the office at 8:00 am in full Class A uniform.
After the flag ceremony, Scouts may take the opportunity to speak to their class about Cub Scouting, after first obtaining permission from their teacher.
Scouts who participate receive a patch!
September 8: Pack parents meeting
Date/Time: Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 7-7:30pm
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR + Zoom
Who: Parents only
Our annual pack parents-only meeting will be held in the Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR, as well as on Zoom. Join to meet your Den and pack leaders, ask questions, and reconnect with your fellow Scout parents. Look out for email with Zoom details.
August 24: August pack meeting
Date/Time: Wedneday, August 24, 2022, at 6:30-8pm
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
Attire: Class A uniform
Bring: Refillable water bottle
At the pack's first monthly pack meeting, you'll get a preview of the scouting year ahead, meet new Den Chiefs, meet fellow Scouts and parents, as well as have your Scout's photo taken by Pack Photographer Vijay, and learn all about how to sell premium popcorn from Assistant Cubmaster Jimmy and Popcorn Kernels Ravi and Chris. New dens will appoint their Den Leaders. Scouts and Leaders wear Class A uniform for the official photos. Those who do not have their uniforms yet will get another photo op at a later date. Plus, each den will have a fun hands-on activity while they get to know each other.
Agenda
Opening flag ceremony by AOLs
Scout Law lantern ceremony by Bears
New Den Chief induction
Pack year preview
Rotations:
- Scout and Den Leader photos
- Scout activity: decorate a wooden patch box // Parent activity: Meet Den Leaders and fellow parents
- Popcorn university for Scouts and for parents
Assistant Cubmaster minute: Loyal
Closing flag ceremony by AOLs
August 21: Rocket Day! 🚀
Come build and shoot a compressed air rocket!
LAUNCH DATE: Sunday, August 21, 2022
LAUNCH PAD: Coyote Creek School Blacktop (behind the school, to the right, past the basketball courts)
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
UNIFORM: Class B for Scouts and Leaders, or comfortable attire for new to scouting.
Bring a refillable water bottle full of water, sunscreen, hat and if desired, folding chair.
VOLUNTEER: Parents, we need your help! [ Volunteer ]
[ RSVP ]
Sno Cones! Crafts! Fun!
Pack 1776 invites you to build your own rocket, launch it and have a blast! Learn about Cub Scouting and all the fun things we do.
You can now sign up online for Cub Scouting and invite friends to join too!
All scouts must:
1. Complete the online Pack 1776 Registration Form
2. Complete the Medical Form Parts A & B
3. Make a copy of the front & back of your scout’s medical insurance card.
4) Registration check written to Pack 1776. Write your Scout's name in the memo line.
- $280 for Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos scouts (First through Fifth grades in 2022-2023). Prices are even lower if you sign up to volunteer as a leader or chairperson. We only accept Fifth graders if they have completed and earned the Webelos I rank.
- $200 per new Lion scouts (those who will be in Kindergarten in 2022-2023).
- NOTE NEW SCOUTS: There was a recent change to the BSA website that requires new scouts to pay the national fees up front. Previously the pack paid this on behalf of the new scout from the pack registration fee. Given this change, we can no longer do this. As such, pay the national fees online using your credit card and then deduct that amount from the $280 (or if a new Lion, $200) pack registration fee when preparing your check.
5) A separate $200 volunteer deposit check per family, post-dated to 4/1/2023. Write your Scout's name in the memo line. We will hold onto your check and shred it after you have completed 10 service hours.
Mail or Drop off your completed paperwork to the Scout Box inside the Coyote Creek School Office.
Family Scouting: Girls Welcome!
Our Pack is open to boys and girls. By welcoming girls into the program, even more youth will have access to the character development and values-based leadership that Scouting promises.
Lions: Kindergarten age youth; Come try it out!
We are celebrating five years of participation in the national Lion program! As a Lion, your kindergartner will make friends, laugh loud, gain confidence, discover nature, and most of all…have fun. A kindergarten-age boy or girl and his or her adult partner join and attend meetings and activities together. Recognizing how Lions are integral to the success of our program and to introduce them to the world of Cub Scouting, the Pack has discounted the normal registration fee to $200 and waived the volunteer deposit.
Click here for more information or to register.
Pack 1776's annual membership fee includes the cost to register with the Boys Scouts of America, the Council Program Fee, a one year subscription to Scout's Life magazine, a Pack 1776 Class B uniform t-shirt, award belt loops, pins and patches and expenses in events like Halloween Party, Pinewood Derby, campouts, etc.
Bingo Night 2017
Date: Friday, May 12th, 2017Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary MPR
Cost: $5 (includes bingo, pizza, drinks, cookies and raffle ticket)
Attire: Class A uniform to participate in calling out numbers.
Join us for Bingo, Pizza, Cookies, Drinks and Fabulous Prizes! Doors open at 5:30pm. First Bingo Game starts at 6:15pm
Once again, Pack 1776 scouts are invited to help call out the letters and numbers during the game.
If your cub would like to participate, you must purchase a ticket on the Coyote Creek website by Tuesday, May 9. Tickets are $5 per person and includes: One Bingo Pad, One Raffle Ticket, pizza, cookies and water.
Your scout must be in his Class A uniform to read out numbers.
Kids must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or adult chaperone.
Questions? Contact: Sheila Zarekari [email protected]
