Fall Camping at Historic Camp Herms
Date/Time: Friday, November 11, 2011 3:00pm - Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:00pm
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (directions) (Camp Herms map)
Cost: $15/person/night, payable to Pack 1776 by October 24th. See evite for payment detail.
Attire: Class B
RSVP: Evite
Pack 1776 Families,
Come join us at the Boy Scouts of America own historic Camp Herms for some Fall camping!!
This camp serves as a year-round camp and is situated atop the El Cerrito Hills and can be used as the hub of local historical site visits to San Francisco and the surrounding area. Historic Camp Herms was originally named Camp Berkeley and opened for use in 1930. The camp was renamed Camp William B. Herms in 1939. Hiking trails, including the Fages Historic Trail, are nearby.
Chemical toilets are near the campsite and flush toilets and showers are a short walk away. We have reserved the Redwood Grove for camping and the Quarry area for meals, campfires and activities.
As always, the cost is minimal - $15/person/night which covers the site, food, and all activities.
If you decide to stay only one night, please let us know which night you are staying.
**As a special incentive, all scouts who sign up will receive their very own mess kit to use during the trip and to keep as their own **
We also highly encourage all other family members to bring their own reusable dining sets for meal times to reduce our trash and our Pack footprint.
Payment MUST be received BY October 24th to secure your spots! This is to allow for proper planning and selection of helpers. No excuses please. A standard policy of No Refunds applies.
Please send checks payable to PACK 1776 to Scott S.
Please feel free to contact us with questions via email.
Scott S. & Scott E.
Camping Chairs
Fall Camping – SAVE THE DATES!
Date: Friday, November 11, 2011 3:00pm - Sunday, November 13, 2011 12:00pm
Location: Camp Herms
SAVE THE DATES!! Camp Herms is located in El Cerrito, California. This camp serves as a year-round camp with a Cub Scout Day Camp during the summer. It is situated atop the El Cerrito Hills and can be used as the hub of local historical site visits to San Francisco and the surrounding area. Historic Camp Herms was originally named Camp Berkeley and opened for use in 1930. The camp was renamed Camp William B. Herms in 1939. Chemical toilets are near the campsite and flush toilets and showers are a short walk away. Hiking trails, including the Fages Historic Trail, are nearby.
Details will follow in an Evite and will be posted here. Stay tuned.
SAVE THE DATES!!
Scott & Scott
Hiking Chairs
Yosemite Camping
This is one of over 50 wonderful photos of Tuolumne Meadows taken during our camping trip this past weekend. The mule deer pictured was not immediately frightened by my younger son. All the wildlife was fun to watch with the exception of a yearling (bear) that kept wandering through our campsite at night.
Harry Beck
Assistant Cubmaster
Summer Camping – Yosemite
Come join us this summer for some high sierra camping!!
We have reserved two group sites in Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park for August 12-15 (3 nights) with excellent views and REAL restrooms close by.
Tuolumne Meadows, at an elevation of 8,600 feet, is the largest sub-alpine meadow in the Sierra Nevada. The Tuolumne Meadows area is graced by the winding Tuolumne River and surrounded by majestic peaks and domes. Spectacular in summer, the higher meadows abound with wildflowers, animal wildlife, and views of the soaring mountain ranges.
If you miss your chance to book a place with us, you can alternatively book a Yosemite national park tour/camping trip yourself through https://www.tours4fun.com/tours/yosemite-national-park/, it is not an experience that should be missed at all, with its stunning views and historical significance in history, it is one for all of the family to enjoy and really take in together. So no matter which way you do it, go and take that trip there, you will not regret going.
Please respond to the Evite and send payment to Scott Evans made payable to PACK 1776 BY July 11th to secure your spots! Payment MUST be received by then. First come, first served. No excuses please.
Cost: $15/person/night with a 2 night minimum.
A standard policy of No Refunds applies.
Please feel free to contact us with questions via email.
Co-Camping Chairs Scott Spears ([email protected]) and Scott Evans ([email protected])
Spring Camping Re-cap
The Spring camping event at the Joseph D. Grant County Park proved to be a huge success and was enjoyed by all. We camped at the Woodland's Youth camp area which had several picnic tables, fire pits, and a mostly level surface for pitching tents. It even had a small pond surrounded by a fence. A semi-functioning wheel-barrow was provided to move our camping equipment that we got from SurvivalCooking.com from the cars to the campsite. We were lucky that we were able to find a spot where we could put our camping equipment, our tent, with our sleeping bags from Teton Sports and other little bits and pieces. Some of the camping essentials that we took along with us include a fire starter, a first aid kit, a pocket knife, a map and a compass, and of course hard hat lights of remarkable quality (which could be purchased online by searching for garage tool guy Hard Hat Lights guide).
After the opening flag ceremony, Mike Cheney led the Scouts in the Baseball Belt Loop and Den Leader Harry Beck taught them the Map & Compass Belt Loop. An awesome lunch followed with Hiking Chair Bernard Kiriakos next leading the Scouts in the Hiking Belt Loop and the April Hike. The hike led us to some interesting finds: an outdoor amphitheater, bat houses, Grant Lake, how to cross a barbed wire fence, and crossing a field with cows a few feet away from you.. and no fence in-between!
Den Leader John Pluth directed the campfire program and everyone enjoyed the singing and companionship. Plenty of ‘smores were available that night! The following morning we had breakfast and our closing flag ceremony with reflection upon all the activities we enjoyed. Thanks to all that made the Spring Camping 2011 event a success!!
Co-Camping Chairs
Scott Evans & Scott Spears
Spring Camping
Update 4/14/2011: Deadline is extended to April 15th, that is tomorrow. If you still need a reason to sign up, read this from USA Today. 38 has already signed up. Don't miss out!
Update 3/28/2011: Two weeks left to sign-up and send in your checks! Deadline in April 9th... Don't be left out!!
Scott & Scott.
Date: Apr 29 - May 1, 2011
Location: Woodlands Youth Camp located in the Joseph D. Grant County Park (park map)
Price: $15 per person per night, includes site, food, and all activites
Payment must be received by Apr 9, 2011
RSVP via evite.
Pack 1776 Families,
Spring Camping is right around the corner!
Located only one hour from San Ramon near Mt. Hamilton/San Jose is the Woodlands Youth Camp located in the Joseph D. Grant County Park. Camping, hiking, and other attractions are in the park for all to enjoy. Hikers have access to an extensive 52 mile trail system. One large lake and several smaller ponds are accessible for warm water fishing. There is space for up to 200! campers and cars are unlimited!! Chemical toilets are at the site but flush toilets and hot showers are a short walk away.
As always, the cost is minimal.
$15/person/night which covers the site, food, and all activities.
A standard policy of No Refunds applies.
Payment MUST be received BY April 9th to secure your spots! This is to allow for proper planning and selection of helpers. No excuses please.
Please send checks payable to PACK 1776, to Scott Evans.
Please feel free to contact us with questions via email.
Scott & Scott
Camping Chairs
Spring Camping – SAVE THE DATES!
Date: Friday, April 29, 2011 3:00pm - Sunday, May 1, 2011 12:00pm
Location: Woodlands Youth Camp / Joseph D. Grant County Park
SAVE THE DATES!! Only an hour from San Ramon and near Mt. Hamilton/San Jose is the Woodlands Youth Camp located in the Joseph D. Grant County Park. We will have space for up to 200 campers and cars are unlimited. Chemical toilets are at the site but flush toilets and showers are a short walk away. Camping, hiking, and other attractions are in the park for all to enjoy.
Details will follow in an eVite and will be posted here. Stay tuned.
SAVE THE DATES!!
Scott & Scott
Mt Diablo Camping
Date: November 5th 3pm to November 7th 12 noon
Location: Mt. Diablo State Park, Barbecue Terrace group campground (directions) (campground map)
Cost: $15 per person per night
RSVP via evite
Pack 1776,
Come join us for a wonderful fall weekend camping at Mt. Diablo. On a clear day, from the summit of Mount Diablo State Park visitors can see 35 of California's 58 counties. It is said that the view is surpassed only by that of 19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. With binoculars, Yosemite's Half Dome is even visible from Mt. Diablo.
We have reserved the best group camp site (BBQ Terrace) that accommodates up to 50 people. Space is limited, so please don't miss out on this wonderful camping experience so close to home.
As always the cost is $15 per person per night. Checks made out to Pack 1776 must be received by me in order to secure your spot.
Look for an eVite!
Gapps Natesan
Camping Chair
MDSC Family Camp – Halloween Fest
Date: Friday - Sunday, October 22-24, 2010
Location: Camp Lindblad, 17660 Kings Creek Road, Boulder Creek, CA (map)
Cost: $90 per person. $15 for sibling under 5. $25 late fee per person if registering after 10/16
Mt Diablo Silverado Council will be offering the last Family Camp of the year on Oct 22. Cub Scouts of all ranks, parents, and siblings are invited. Participation of this camp count towards requirements of Outdoor Activity Award, Year of Celebration Award, BSA Family Award, and a number of belt loops / pins and rank achievements / electives. Following is detail from MDSC:
CUB SCOUTS, SHARE THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR FAMILY!
Join in the Family Camp fun at Camp Lindblad!
Camp out in a redwood forest!
October 22-24 (Halloween Fest)
Early registration of $90.00 per person ($15 for siblings under age 5) includes meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch, a camp patch for Cub Scouts, and program supplies.
Earn rank advancement through:
Crafts Nature Study
Archery Outdoor Skills
BB Gun Shooting Whittling (Including knife safety)
Complete some of the requirements for the new Cub Scout Fun for the Family Award!
Registration for Halloween Fest can be found HERE.
For information on camp policies, a map to camp, what to bring, medical forms, and other information, can be found HERE.
Outdoor October Pack Meeting & Overnight Stay
Oct 9 - Last minute reminders: Bring flashlight, chairs, warm clothes. Print placard for your car. Here's the campfire program. See you all there.
Sep 29 Update: Conditions have changed. We will have the outdoor Pack Meeting but won't stay overnight. The hike on the next morning will be rescheduled. Check with your den leaders for detail.
Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: See agenda below
Location: Bort Meadow at Anthony Chabot Regional Park (map)
Attire: Class A uniforms for all scouts for the Campfire Program
Pack 1776 Scout Families,
One of the highlights of our scouting year is celebrating our third annual outdoor pack meeting at Bort Meadow Group Camp just north of Anthony Chabot Campground in Castro Valley. All scouts & families are welcome! Details below. Please RSVP via evite, so we can plan accordingly.
We look forward to seeing everyone!!
Yours in Scouting,
Assistant Cubmaster & Master of Ceremonies
John Pluth
[stextbox id="info" caption="Schedule" align="center" collapsed="true"]Saturday, Oct 9:
2:00pm Set up time. Scouts & families start arriving.
2:30-4:00pm Den time. Have a den meeting and practice your skits.
3:30pm Burgers, gourmet sausages & hot dogs will start to be served.
4:30pm Campfire program will promptly start. We are planning on a campfire, s'mores, dens skits and lots of fun! Each den is to perform a skit, lead a song, have some “cheers” & perform some run-ons.
5:30pm Overnight stay is optional.
Sunday, Oct 10:
9:00am Breakfast will be served - Pancakes, juice & coffee.
10:00am Pack hike (whether you camped or not) from Bort Meadow. You can come back for the hike even if you can’t camp overnight.[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="What to Bring" align="center" collapsed="true"]For pack meeting: Print this car placard and place it on the dashboard of your car, chairs, warm clothes, and a flashlight.
For camping: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad / air mattress, pillow, extra clothes, sundries, etc.
For hiking: Long pants, sun screen, water, snacks, binoculars, camera, etc.[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Related Awards and Achievements" align="center" collapsed="true"]All: Year of celebration award Outdoors #4; Outdoor activity award #1, 4, 10; Hiking belt loop #2, 3
Tiger: Achievement 5g
Wolf: Achievement 2f; Elective 11f, 18g, 23a & b
Bear: Achievement 3i, 9e; Elective 25b & c & d
Webelos: Outdoorsman 1, 2, 3[/stextbox] [stextbox id="info" caption="Directions" align="center"]From San Ramon,
· Take Crow Canyon West (past the 680, approx 7.5 miles)
· Turn Right onto Cull Canyon (go .2 miles)
· Turn Left onto Heyer Ave (go 1 mile)
· Turn Right onto Redwood Rd (go 7.3 miles)
· Turn Left into Bort Meadow Campground
· Pass through gate & follow dirt road to Bort Meadow staging area
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