Pinewood Derby Weekend!
Car Inspection & Impound:
Saturday, 1/19: 10 am – 1 pm at Pack Shed
Race Day:
Sunday, 1/20: 12 pm – 3 pm in Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
Pack 1776’s Annual Pinewood Derby will be held on January 20th from noon to 3 PM in the MPR! There will be racing, design competitions, pizza and craft stations!
Please be conservation minded and bring your own reusable bottle. Fresh filtered water will be available from the refillable station in the MPR.
The mandatory inspection and car impounding is on January 19th from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Pack Shed near the Coyote Creek Kindergarten area.
For further information check the Pack Website at: Pinewood Derby
Rescheduled: February Hike to Little Yosemite
Saturday, 3/2 @ 11 am
- DATE:
Sunday, Feb 10, 2019 - New Date: MARCH 2nd
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: Little Yosemite, Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol
Meeting Point: Visitor center/Parking lot, 1895 Geary Rd, Sunol, CA 94586; Corner of parking lot right by the trailhead.
Attire: Class B
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award.
Fees: Park Entrance Fees - $5.00
Total Distance: 2.5mi - 3.0mi
Trail Surfaces: Fire roads and dirt trails
Must read: Hike info
Directions from Coyote Creek Elementary School:https://goo.gl/maps/TpB9xbKZCSJ2
Contact: Hiking Chair – Deva Sundararajan
RSVP: http://evite.me/3jCGFaq8Mg
Pack 1776 will take advantage of the milder weather to hike Little Yosemite in Sunol Regional Wilderness. The scenic trail runs parallel to a creek and offers some of the most impressive views in bay area. Frequent rain in winter may provide opportunity to view beautiful waterfall in Sunol.
Direction from I-680S (Bollinger Canyon Exit) :
Follow I-680 S to CA-84 E in Sunol. Take exit 21A from I-680 S. 12 min (13.0 mi). Take Calaveras Rd and Geary Rd to Ohlone Rd, 19 min (7.8 mi). Merge onto CA-84 E, (0.1 mi). Turn left onto Calaveras Rd (signs for I-680 S) (4.3 mi). Turn left onto Geary Rd (2.3 mi), Geary Rd turns slightly right and becomes Ohlone Rd. Destination will be on the left.
February Pack Meeting
Date: February 6, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
Come join us for a our February Pack Meeting where we will be handing out the NOVA awards to those scouts who completed the requirements for NOVA 123 Go!
Following the awards presentation, everyone will be building a STEM Helicopter!
Scout Day With The Oakland A’s
June 2, 2019
Date/Time: Saturday, June 2, 2019. First pitch is at 1:00 PM
Location: Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
Ticket Price: $32. Pay via check in the Scout Box or online (fee)
Attire: Class A uniform
RSVP: Evite
Scout's day at Oakland A's is back again. Some of us were witness to an A's victory over world champion Boston Red Sox last year. Sweetness of victory of our local team was doubled with a great no hitter from Sean Manaea. With hope for a similar magic, please join us for the Oakland A's vs the Houston Astros which features a pregame festival in the parking lot with a wide variety of activities, an on-field parade for uniformed Scouts and leaders, a commemorative patch for all participating Scouts, and a discounted game ticket.
This event is open to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of all ages, as well as their families and friends. Activities will be posted closer to game day.
We are looking at Field Reserved Seats (107/108). Seats are $32 and are closer to second base.
Please sign up and pay by April 15th to secure your tickets. Submit your payment via check to Pack 1776 and drop it in the Pack drop box inside the Coyote Creek office or bring your check to next week's Pack Meeting.
You may also pay online (fee).
Questions? Contact Outings Chair: Devarajan Sundararajan
Save The Date! 2019 Cub Scout Day Camp
June 10-14, 2019
Pack 1776 will be circulating further information and a sign up sheet to gauge interest via email.
The District has yet to update their website with information specific to this year’s event, but information as to camp details and adult volunteer requirements from last year can be found at the Meridian District Summer Camp Webpage.
January Hike: Alamo Creek Trail
Date: Sunday, January 13, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 pm
Location: Windemere Ridge Trail
Distance: 2.8-3.0 miles
Meeting Point: Piccadilly Park, 2500 Piccadilly Circle, San Ramon
Attire: Class B
RSVP: Evite
Trail: Pack 1776 will be exploring part of Alamo Creek Trail in San Ramon. Alamo Creek trail is long and provides opportunity to hike a bunch of short hikes. The Pack will be hiking Ivy Hills as a part of this trip. Ivy Hills is one of the peaks in San Ramon and offers excellent views. The Pack should be able to spot Dougherty Valley High School, Gale Ranch Middle School, Piccadilly Park, and more from the top of the hill. In addition, Ivy Hill has a plenty of fauna. Cows are common. People have spotted rattlesnakes and coyotes in this area.
December Pack Meeting
Date: Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Coyote Creek Elementary School MPR
1-2-3 Go! Nova Award 
Cryptology
MISSION: POSSIBLE! Calling all Secret Agents. Come learn about secret codes, how ciphers are made, and how they relate to mathematics. Scouts will design a cipher and decode important messages. Elements of this activity will fulfill requirements for the NOVA award for Wolf, Bear, and Webelos scouts. Lion and Tiger scouts are not eligible for the NOVA award but will participate in the activities.
Passing Out of Pinewood Derby Kits
Following the meeting Pinewood Derby Kits will be passed out.
Kits are free to each scout.
Adults and siblings are welcome to join in on the fun in their own special heats. Pinewood Derby Kits for family members are $5 each.
Pinewood Derby Weekend is January 19th (Impound) and January 20th (Race Day). Check the website for additional details and complete Pinewood Derby Rules.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Pinewood Derby SignUps
December Hike: Windemere Ridge Trail
Date: Sunday, December 2, 2018
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm
Location: Windemere Ridge Trail
Distance: 2.1 miles
Meeting Point: Dougherty Station Parking Lot, 17017 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94582
Attire: Class B
RSVP: Evite
Directions: The Windemere Ridge Trail begins at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Rd and E. Branch Parkway. There is ample parking in Dougherty Station Library. Walk across intersection to access trail.
Trail: The Windemere Ridge Trail is a 2.1 up and back course that begins across the street from the Windemere Ranch Middle School on East Branch Parkway near Bollinger Canyon Road. The trail is concrete and is a cattle grazing area. After an initial steep incline, the trail follows along the rolling hills of the Dougherty area with beautiful views of the valley. The Windemere Ridge Trail is great for walking, and running. The trail is great for young kids to acclimatize to hiking.
Trail info on San Ramon website: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/departments_and_divisions/parks_community_services/trails_open_space/windemere_ridge_trail
Trail map:
What to Bring:
Plenty of water and snacks
Layers of clothing appropriate for the weather
Binoculars, camera (optional)
Note: Trail is less than 3 miles from Coyote Creek Elementary School.
Pinewood Derby
Date/Time:
- Saturday, January 19, 2019: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (vehicle inspection & impound)
- Sunday, January 20, 2019: Noon to 3:00 p.m. Race Day!
Location: Coyote Creek MPR
Attire: Class A uniform
Bring: Reusable water bottle and readiness to cheer on your fellow scouts
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Pinewood Derby SignUps
Our Annual Pinewood Derby will be held on January 20th from noon to 3 PM in the MPR! There will be racing, design competitions, and pizza. Please be conservation minded and bring your own reusable bottle. Fresh filtered water will be available from the refillable station in the MPR. We will once again have an open class for adults and siblings. Additional kits may be purchased for $5. Contact Jessica Almeida ([email protected]) to purchase more kits. Wear your Class A uniform!
The mandatory inspection and car impounding is on January 19th from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Pack Shed near the Coyote Creek Kindergarten area.
Even though 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.
If you need help cutting the wood block, you could take it to Ace Hardware. The store staff may charge each car $5. You can also use their equipment to sand, align the wheels, and fine-tune various details. Each car must pass inspection on January 19th 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.
Rules will be emailed to you in a separate email and can be found Pack 1776 Pinewood Derby Official Rules.
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 for participating. Trophies will be awarded to the fastest three cars in each rank, 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, 6) Most Creative
AGENDA:
Lion Heats (x4 for each Lion)
Tiger Heats (x4 for each Tiger)
Wolf Heats (x4 for each Wolf)
Bear Heats (x4 for each Bear)
Webelos I Heats (x4 for each Webelos I)
Webelos II Heats (x4 for each Webelos II)
Siblings Heats (x4 for each Sibling)
Best Overall Heats (x4 for each First place Den Winner)
According to the BSA's Cub Scout Leader How-To-Book, the GENERAL RULES are as follows:
All cars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race:
- Width shall not exceed 2-3/4 inches.
- Length shall not exceed 7 inches.
- Weight shall not exceed 5 ounces.
- Axles, wheels, and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit. Additional wheels can be purchased separately.
- Wheel bearings, washers, and bushings are prohibited.
- No lubricating oil may be used. Axles may be lubricated with powdered graphite or silicone.
- The car shall not ride on any kind of spring.
- The car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices.
- No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the car.
Here are the rules in more detail: Pack 1776 Pinewood Derby Official Rules
Penguins + Pajamas Sleep Over
Get ready for the wildest sleepover ever! The “Penguins+Pajamas” trip at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is happening on Saturday, February 23, 2019!
Date/Time: 6 p.m. February 23rd (Saturday) – 8 a.m. February 24th (Sunday)
Location: California Academy of Sciences
Cost: VARIES $99 per adult/scout, however depending on your popcorn tier, there may be a subsidy paid by the Pack.
Who can attend? Scouts, immediate family members and siblings ages 5+ are invited.
Attire: Class A for Saturday and Class B for Sunday
Register online here by November 16th
Payment: Due by November 28th. May checks payable to "Pack 1776" or pay online (added fee)
More info: California Academy of Sciences Website
Contact: Camping Chair Sameer Shah or Cubmaster
Required Form: Waiver of Liability for EACH adult and EACH child participant
The cost is $99 per person. However, Cub Scouts may be partially subsidized depending on their Popcorn Fundraising Participation Tier:
- Those who earned $125 or more in sales/donations will receive a $60 subsidy.
- Those who made sales/earned donations, yet did not reach the $125 threshold will receive a $30 subsidy.
- Note there is no subsidy if your scout did not participate in the Popcorn Fundraiser.
Click here to find out your tier.
Immediate family members and siblings are invited. Must be 5 years or older.
Please respond by filling out this online form by November 16th and bring your check to the November 9th Pack Meeting or drop them off in the Scout Box in the Coyote Creek Elementary School office by November 28th. Note the school holiday of November 19th -23rd. Please make checks payable to “Pack 1776”.
NEW: You may also pay via credit card via Square, but note these prices are higher as it incorporates their service fee.
Refunds are available only until January 11, 2019 and subject to a 10% refund cap that the academy imposes (i.e. we can only have less than 10% of our original head count refunded). After that, the costs are not refundable.
Sleepover includes:
- Overnight stay in an exhibit area
- Live animal presentation
- Rainforest access until 8 pm
- Planetarium showings
- Late night snack and early morning breakfast
- Overnight parking in Music Concourse Garage
- Next day admission to the Academy
Admission to the Sleepover begins at 6:00 pm, and the event ends at 8:00 am the following day.
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.
The Academy Lab Junior Store is open from 6:30 - 9:30 pm in the evening and 7:00 - 8:00 am in the morning.
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
Eligibility Requirements:
Penguins+Pajamas is a program for children between the ages of 5 and 17, who must be accompanied by an adult chaperone who is 25 years of age, or older. There must be one adult chaperone for every group of up to 5 children, and adults cannot attend unless there is a child in their party.
The Academy requires a signed Waiver of Liability form for EACH adult and EACH child attending the Sleepover. For children, the Waiver must be signed by the child’s parent or guardian. The Waiver of Liability must identify the adult who will be responsible for the child during the Sleepover. Only original Waivers will be accepted; no faxes or copies. No one will be admitted without a completed Waiver.
For more information, go to: https://www.calacademy.org/events/sleepovers/index.php
