Fall Camping
Some people think Scouting means camping. While Scouting is not just camping, it never seems complete without it. If you have never been camping before you may want to know "what do you need to take camping?", well fear not, you can find all you need to by looking on websites such as activeprod.net, so you are prepared to take on the outdoors. As the best season for camping starts, there is camping ALMOST every weekend! (woo-hoo!) So it is well worth looking at somewhere like outdoorcommand.com to stock up on your camping essentials for the season! One night or two nights, near or far, causal or structured, you are guaranteed to find something that suits you. So get your pen or PDA or phone out and start marking your calendar!
Oct 9-10: A Pack overnighter at Bort Meadow, Castro Valley - It's a Pack meeting in the outdoors! Besides the usual ceremonies and skits, there will be campfire, smores, flag retirement, and group games. Your boys are gonna like it, so are you. Stay tuned for more detail.
Oct 16-17: MDSC Webeloree at Camp Herms - Exclusive to the Webelos and their parents, this overnighter is a lot of fun and the Scouts will earn 4 pins in one weekend! It is so popular that the event is already full. Still interested? Check with the Council on waiting list.
Oct 22-24: MDSC Cub Family Camp at Camp Lindblad - It won't be fair if only the Webelos have fun, will it? This camp is open to all Cub Scouts and family. Activities are pre-planned, and the boys will learn something new while having tons of fun. Find detail in this booklet and go here for registration. Besides fun, participation in this camp fulfill requirements of Outdoor Activity Award, Year of Celebration Award, requirements of various belt loops and achievements/electives of your rank. Why would you think twice?!
Nov 5-7: Pack camping at Mt. Diablo State Park - It's our annual Fall camping trip, and this time it is so conveniently located at our own backyard! You got to meet friends, have fun, and enjoy the great outdoors. Can you really say no to it? More detail to come.
Happy first day of Fall!
Last minute reminders on Tahoe Camping
Hello Fellow Campers!
Here are some last minute reminders:
[stextbox id="download" caption="Logistics" align="center"]- Review each tab of this spreadsheet for your meal and activity assignment
-If you haven't paid yet, get your check to the Pack Treasurer
- Campfire skits is moved to Saturday night. Hopefully all can arrive & setup before the planned start time.
- We are at group site G007 (see attachment), check in is Saturday at 2pm
- Joshua is in charge of Sunday breakfast, lunch & dinner & will bring food for those meals. If you are assigned another meal or dessert- please buy & bring supplies. Keep receipts & give to Pack Treasurer for reimbursement.
- If any of you are assigned Belt loop projects, please let the group know if they need to bring anything (~hammers, etc...)[/stextbox]
[stextbox id="warning" caption="Please bring the following ..." align="center"]- Bring quarters & a towel for the showers, best showers/bathrooms of all campsites we've been on.
- A water bottle, canteen or similar for each person.
- Adults. please bring your own coffee cup.
- If you want to bring your own plates & silverware, it would be great. (We should get the scouts acustom to washing their own stuff).
- Remember, the campfire skits will be Saturday night. Have your scouts bring their favorite skit, song, yell & run-on with them!
- Consider bathsuits if going in Lake.[/stextbox]
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[stextbox id="info" caption="Sugar Pine Point Weather Forcast" align="center"]Overall: High 71-73 degrees, Low 46-48 degrees
Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
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[stextbox id="info" caption="Park Maps and Docs" align="center"]Sugar Pine Point Brochure (PDF)
Sugar Pine Point Park Map (PDF)
Campground Map (PDF)
Info on bears (what to do in an encounter, etc.) (PDF)[/stextbox]
Last Chance to Sign Up for Camping in Tahoe
Date: Saturday, August 7, 2:00PM - Monday, August 9, 12:00PM
Location: Lake Tahoe - Sugar Pine Point State Park (map)
Fees: $15 per person per night
This is the week to commit. You've thought it over, you've checked your vacation days, you've consulted the family... it's time to take the plunge. Camping in Tahoe! Take a chance and don't look back.
We need your commit by Friday, July 30th. (For those already committed, please re-confirm the number of days.) This will allow those assigned quartermaster duties the proper numbers for planning purposes.
There is still room. Please let the Pack know, one way or the other. Thanks!
Committee Chair Scott
Reminder: Summer Camping in Tahoe!!
Date: Saturday, August 7, 2:00PM - Monday, August 9, 12:00PM
Location: Lake Tahoe - Sugar Pine Point State Park (map)
Fees: $15 per person per night
Four weeks to go until the most awesome camping event of the Summer!! It's not too late. Check your calendars... do NOT miss out on camping at spectacular Sugar Pines right next to Lake Tahoe. This is an amazing family experience. Your Cubscout will love it! (You will too.) Please let us know... and thank you!
Pack 1776
Pack Camping in Tahoe (Important Update!!)
UPDATE (7/15/2010): The CORRECT dates are check-in Saturday, August 7th @ 2 PM and check-out Monday, August 9th @ Noon! Please note this update and re-confirm your participation. thank you!!
Date: Saturday, August 7, 2:00PM - Monday, August 9, 12:00PM
Location: Lake Tahoe - Sugar Pine Point State Park (map)
Fees: $15 per person per night
Rated as one on the most scenic camp sites in CA and now with Wi-Fi! Park brochures here.
The Summer Camping Vitals - Scouts having a great experience Camping, Hiking, Playing at the Beach, Learning about Historical Points of Interest in the great state of California and learning survival skills and earning a few badges, loops and patches along the way.
Advisories - Weather in summer is great for Tahoe but night time temp still dips to the high 30's in August. The spots are limited and will go on a first come first serve basis.
Sign Up essentials - Should you be interested, send a check for $15 per person per night for your family marked to PACK 1776, directly to Committee Chair and send me an email stating that your check has been mailed. That is the only way to secure the spot.
Camping Chair Gapps
MDSC Family Camp (Memorial Day Weekend)
Date: Friday-Monday, May 28-31, 2010
Location: Camp Lindblad (directions)
Join in the Family Camp fun at Camp Linblad!
Camp out in a redwood forest.
Early registration of $90.00 per person ($15 for siblings under age 5) includes meals from Saturday breakfast to Monday lunch, a camp patch for Cub Scouts, and program supplies. Register by May 22 to avoid $25 late fee per person.
Earn rank advancement through archery, BB gun shooting, crafts, nature study, outdoor skills, and whittling (including knife safety).
Complete some of the requirements for the new Cub Scout Family Fun Award!
See the council website and see the camp book below for more information and registration.
New Brighton State Beach Camping Wrapup
Pack 1776 families-
We had a FANTASTIC time camping last weekend at New Brighton State Beach. Action packed fun: The Scouts earned multiple beltloops- Citizenship, Astronomy, Music, Language & Culture. They performed awesome campfire skits & songs. They did a woodworking project, rock painting, foil cooking, and did a morning hike on the beach. The last morning they all participated in a moving flag retirement ceremony.
People are now very excited for future camping trips. One family has plans to use https://www.rent.is/ to visit Iceland for a spectacular adventure, whilst others are looking forward to our next outing. Special thanks to all the families that made this possible. This event was a success because of commitment from all the scouting families that participated- THANK YOU! All the families shared & we all benefit from each others contributions. I'd like especially recognize our camping chair Gapps. This was the largest number of people that have ever camped in our Pack's history & everything was planned & organized perfectly! Take a look at Seaside Planet's Guide to Beach Camping if you're thinking of doing the same, as it has plenty of great tips for a successful trip.
If any of you want to view photos of the camping event they can be viewed on our new Pack 1776 photo site.
You can view a cool slideshow (upper right tab button), buy pictures or download the full resolution pictures directly to your computers (for free!) . For privacy protection issues all the pictures are password protected.
Hope you enjoy.
Yours in Scouting,
Cubmaster Ed
Camping New Brighton Video
Hi All,
Please see our Camping Video.
Should you wish to delete your appearance from this video for any reason please don't hesitate to email back so I can edit it.
Yours in scouting,
Marco
