Hike at Bishop Ranch Regional Reserve
August Hike at Bishop Ranch Regional Reserve
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve, 2755, 2761 Morgan Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583
Meeting Point: Trail entrance at Morgan Drive
GPS coordinates: 37°44'58.4"N 121°57'47.0"W
Parking & Fees: Park on Morgan Drive. No paid parking available.
Attire: Class A or B uniform (dress in layers)
RSVP: Evite
Contact: Hiking Chair Siddharth Bhatia 408.431.8037
Directions: Exit I-680 in San Ramon at Bollinger Canyon Road and go west to San Ramon Valley Boulevard. Turn left (south) on San Ramon Valley Boulevard and drive to Morgan Drive. Turn right (west) on Morgan Drive and go a short distance. Park on Morgan Drive and the trail-head is on the left.
What to Bring:
Plenty of water and snacks
Layers of clothing appropriate for the weather
Binoculars, camera (optional)
Trail: Let's explore areas in our community where we can go for a short hike. The Bishop Ranch Regional Open Space Preserve offers quiet and solitude on 444 acres just a short distance from San Ramon Valley subdivisions. Watch for animals such as deer, red-tailed hawks, and turkey vultures.
Hike at Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
September Hike At Las Trampas
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm
Location: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
Meeting Point: Parking lot at the end of Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA
Attire: Class B
RSVP: Evite
Directions: From Highway 680: Take the Crow Canyon Road exit. Drive west on Crow Canyon for about 1 mile, then turn right (north) onto Bollinger Canyon Road. Continue about 4.5 miles to the trailhead at the end of the road. Alternatively, drive west on Bollinger until it ends at the park. It is about 10 miles from school on Bollinger Canyon Road. Meet at the parking lot at the end of the road inside the park.
Trail: Bollinger Creek Loop trail. It is a very nice nearly flat 1.2 Mile trail. It should take less than 1 hour to complete. Is is an easy hike for our younger scouts.
What to Bring:
Plenty of water and snacks
Layers of clothing appropriate for the weather
Binoculars, camera (optional)
Overview:
Las Trampas (Spanish for the traps) has two distinct areas, each with its own personality. Rocky Ridge, on the west side of the valley, is known for views in all directions, unusual rocks and green rolling hills lightly forested with California bays, oaks and maples. The wildflower display on the hills just off the ridgeline is an east bay favorite. The Las Trampas Ridge, to the east, is quite different, featuring a plant community dominated by chamise with other chaparral plants such as manzanitas and coyote brush.
Father’s Day 5 Mile Hike Challenge at Las Trampas
June Hike at Las Trampas
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA
Parking Lot at the very end of Bollinger Canyon (past the gate).
Attire: Class B uniform.
What to bring: Snacks and lots of water.
RSVP to Evite.
Challenge yourself and your scout to a 5 mile hike in beautiful Las Trampas this June. The park's size and terrain allow visitors a feeling of privacy and escape from urban hustle and bustle. We are planning to go in the evening when its a bit cooler. Allow yourself about 3 hrs for this hike.
What to wear: Class B uniform. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable closed toed boots.
Reward: Scouts will earn a special 5 mile hike boot patch. This patch can only be earned on this hike which will only happen once a year. Scouts will also get the bragging rights of having completed a 5 mile hike.
Questions? Please contact Sid at [email protected]/ 408 431 8037
Register For Next Year
Pack 1776 has officially started our registration and we invite you to sign up!
Returning Scouts:
Sign up and get your paperwork in by May 30, 2018 for a $25 discount on registration. Complete the following (below) and bring you Registration check and Volunteer deposit check (both made to Pack 1776) to the May 11th Pack Meeting/Graduation. Include your registration # and scout's name in the notes section of your checks. You can also drop off your checks and documents in the Pack 1776 mailbox inside the Coyote Creek School by May 30, 2018.
1. Complete the online Pack 1776 Registration Form at https://pack1776.com/join/registration
2. Complete the Medical Form Parts A & B
3. Make a copy of the front & back of your scout’s medical insurance card.
4. Provide a scout registration fee per scout (check made out to Pack 1776).
5. Provide a separate $200 parent volunteer fee per family, (check postdated to 4/1/2019, also made out to Pack 1776).
Click here for more information or to register: https://pack1776.com/join/registration
Family Scouting: Girls Welcome!
We are excited to announce that 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 two 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 $75.00 and waived the volunteer deposit.
Click here for more information or to register: https://pack1776.com/join
2018 Art & Wind Festival – Cotton Candy Booth
Date and Time:
Sunday, May 27, 2018, 9 am to 6:30 pm
Monday, May 28, 2018, 10:30 am to 7 pm
Location: Central Park 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA Booth # TBD
Attire: Class A uniform
It’s that time of the year again! We are asking the entire Pack 1776 Cub Scout family to participate in the sales of our Cotton Candy Fundraiser at the 2018 San Ramon Art & Wind Festival. The scouts will practice being friendly, courteous, kind, and cheerful. Click the link to sign up.
Plus enjoy all that the festival has to offer once you're there. You’ll browse 150 arts and crafts booths featuring paintings, photographs, pottery, toys, clothing, jewelry, gourmet food products and more.
Creativity and old-fashioned fun will fill the air at the kids’ zone. If you’re hungry, you’ll be a huge fan of the various cuisine and beverage options. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live music on multiple stages. Check out helicopter landings, a tethered hot air balloon launch, hang gliding demonstrations and professional kite flyers. You’ll even have a chance to build, decorate and fly your very own kite!
Volunteer through Sign Up Genius.
Hike at Martin Canyon Creek Trail
May Hike
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
Location: Martin Canyon Creek Trail in Dublin, CA
RSVP at Evite.
Contact Sid at 408-431-8037.
2018 Kiwanis 4th of July Parade in Danville, CA
Date: July 4, 2018
Time: 9 am to 12 pm
Location: The parade starts at the north end of town and travels down Hartz Avenue and San Ramon Valley Boulevard for about one mile.
Attire: Class A uniform
The Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley has organized and conducted the Annual Kiwanis 4th of July Parade since 1975. The parade attracts 30,000-40,000 spectators each year and is a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate America's birth. Cub Scouts sign up on Evite to participate in the parade.
The parade starts at the north end of town and travels down Hartz Avenue and San Ramon Valley Boulevard for about one mile. The parade can be seen from either side of the street and there is always plenty of room for everyone!
Please note that the Town of Danville allows parade-goers to set up chairs along the parade route at 6pm on July 3rd, but requests that tape, chalk, or other similar methods of marking spaces not be used. Please note that the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley or Town of Danville are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
The Annual Kiwanis 4th of July Parade is organized and conducted by the Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley. The 2018 Parade Committee includes Stuart Steele, Parade Chair; Kent Screechfield, Parade Co-Chair; and Tory Taylor, Parade Co-Chair.
Please contact [email protected] or 925-272-8207 with any questions.
Cub Scouts sign up on Evite to participate in the parade.
Philmont Family Adventure
SAVE THE DATE! June 24-30 and July 1-7
Location: Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico
Cost:Register here.
The Philmont Family Adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Philmont Scout Ranch like never before! Open to all registered members of the BSA and their families. You have a chance to participate in all of the incredible activities offered at Philmont and make memories with your family that will last a lifetime!
Get more information or sign your family up now!
Cub Scout Summer Day Camp
Meridian District Cub Scout Day Camp 
Date: June 11 to June 15, 2018
Location: Little Hills Picnic Ranch, 18013 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
Attire: Class B uniform
Cub Scout Day Camp is an exciting summer adventure where a Scout can spend five days in an outdoor setting and enjoy a wide range of activities with a group of friends. Day Camp provides boys fun challenges and new experiences with activities based on the Cub Scout and Webelos Scout advancement plan.
The Pack needs to know how many scouts are interested.
You can learn more about the camp here or go to http://www.meridiandaycamp.com. If you are interested, please express your interest here.
Flag Planting at Presidio of San Francisco
Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018
Time: 8:45 am to 11:30 am (We start promptly at 9 am.)
Location: San Francisco National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129
Attire: Full Class A uniform, footwear suitable for walking on wet grass.
The Memorial Day Weekend Flag Planting event will be held at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio. Each year scouts from across the Bay Area meet to help prepare the cemetery for the Memorial Day weekend. The ceremony starts with a flag ceremony and then an address by a veteran. The scouts then spread out across the cemetery and place American flags in front of every grave site.
The cemetery contains the graves of more than 35,000 veterans and their family members dating back to the 1846 war with Mexico.
It's a worthwhile event that reminds our Scouts of the sacrifice many have made to make our country what it is today. Flag planting is incredibly important to our nation, it shows us all that these sacrifices will never be forgotten. There are many ways in which we can all show our solidarity at this time and at all times. Businesses may want to look into getting a flag pole for sale from websites such as flagpolesetc.com so they can display one outside of their business, storefront, etc. It is a delicate and heart-wrenching time for all, but together our show of strength in all of us will keep the country going and always remembering.
All leaders and scouts should be in full uniform.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 9 am.
RSVP to Evite
