2018 Spring Pack Camping
Dates: Saturday, April 28, 2018 to Sunday, April 29, 2018
Time: April 28 at 2 pm to April 29 at 12 pm
Location: Arroyo Flats Group Campground Garin Regional Park, 1320 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
Cost: Free to all paid scouts and their families.
Agenda:
Saturday
2:30 to 3:00 - Leaders and Camping chair arrive at camp
3:00 to 4:00 - Arrive and set up camp
4:00 to 4:15 - Flag ceremony
4:15 to 4:30 - BBQ prep (Parent Volunteers)
4:30 to 5:30 - Hike
5:30 to 6:00 - Capture the Flag/Cook Foil Wrapped Dinners
6:00 to 7:00 - Dinner
7:00 to 7:30 - Fun Activities
7:30 to 8:30 - Camp fire, skits, games, snacks
8:30 to 9:00 - Get ready for bed
9:00 Lights out
Sunday
7:15 to 7:45 Start camp fires, prepare breakfast
7:45 to 8:30 Free breakfast provided by the Pack (coffee, hot chocolate, juice, muffins, croissants, bagels, and fruits)
8:30 to 10:30 Morning Activities
10:45 to 11:00 Closing Ceremonies
11:00 to 12:00 Break Camp and Leave
BALOO Training – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Time: April 21 at 8:30 am to April 22 at 11 am
Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA
Dusk Bike Ride
April Hike
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Iron Horse Trail - Intersection at Crow Canyon Road (3400 Crow Canyon Road).
PGE Parking lot (North)
Attire: Class B uniform
RSVP at Evite.
We will ride the Iron Horse Trail between Crow Canyon and Sycamore Valley Road and back for a total of about 5 miles. We will also discuss bike safety and road safety with the kids. We will also go over bike inspection tips with the scouts to show them how to ensure bike safety on the road. A member of the San Ramon Police Department will meet us at the start to talk about bike safety.
Bonus : An option to make your bike the coolest bike on the block with wheel lights. Each participating rider (including scouts, parents, siblings) will also receive a bike tire light, bike flashlights, and mounts (including batteries). Quantities limited. While supplies last.
Scouts will also receive the biking patch.
We would need parent volunteers and require each child to have an adult chaperone on a bike. We are hoping to have as many parent riders as possible. Siblings are also encouraged to join.
What to bring:
Bike - in good working condition.
Helmets
Light jacket. (optional, depending on weather)
Water bottle.
Snacks (optional)
Thanks,
Siddharth Bhatia
Hiking Chair, Pack 1776
408-431-8037
Hoot Owl Hike At Sycamore Grove Park
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
1051 Wetmore Rd
Livermore, CA 94550
0.6 miles south on Arroyo Road off Wetmore Road
This is a ranger guided hike with the Livermore Parks and Recreation Department.
Wear sturdy shoes. You will be hiking on dirt trails that may be rocky and rough. We recommend bringing layers of clothing and, if appropriate, raingear.
Insect repellent is recommended. Drinking water is okay to bring.
Flashlights
Flash cameras
Cell phones
Food
Pets
Walking sticks
No children under 5 years old
Hiking Chair408-431-8037
Hike At Diablo Foothills Regional Park
February Hike At Diablo Foothills Regional Park
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Diablo Foothills Regional Park
Meeting Location: Livorna Staging Area, Diablo Foothills Regional Park
428 Livorna Rd
Alamo, CA 94507
Directions:
Exit I-680 at Livorna Road. Head east about three miles to the Livorna Staging area located just west of Stonegate Drive in Alamo.
Parking is limited so carpooling is highly encouraged.
Class B uniform.
The hike is about 3.2 miles loop up to the EBMUD water tank and back using the Foothill trail and the Alamo trail to return. Besides panoramic views of the mountain and its surroundings, Diablo Foothill's 1,060 acres contain interesting geologic features, beautiful wildflowers in season, and a variety of bird and animal life.
Dress for the weather.
Carry lots of water and light snacks.
RSVP at Evite.
Contact Sid at 408-431-8037.
Hike At Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
January Hike: Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
Date: Sunday 1/14/18
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Meeting Location: Morgan Territory Road Staging Area, 9401 Morgan Territory Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
Class B uniform
The hike is about 2.5 miles loop starting at the Condor Trail to the Volvon Trail and then back using the Blue Oak trail. This place has Sandstone hills within the park's 4,708 acres which are adorned in spring with more than 90 species of wildflowers, including the Diablo sunflower (Helianthella castanea), which grows only in the foothills of Mount Diablo. Deer, coyote and even the elusive mountain lion may be seen here, and a variety of raptors frequently soar overhead. Dress for the weather. Carry lots of water and light snacks. Elder scouts can have the option to do an additional 1.2 miles to complete a bigger loop. Questions? Contact Hiking Chair, Sid at 408 431 8037.
Scout Day With The A’s
Date/Time: Game time is Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 6:05 PM - 10:00 PM
Pregame parade is at 5 pm. Participants should show up 4:45 pm.
Location: Oakland Coliseum
Attire: Class A uniform
RSVP: Evite
Please join us for the Oakland A's vs the Boston Red Sox 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. All uniformed Scouts and leaders will receive a commemorative Scout Day patch.
Here are the highlights of the pre-game festivities for Scouts:
- Scout Festival in the parking lot from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
- Inflatables
- Camp information
- Arts & crafts
- All uniformed Scouts will be invited to walk on the warning track during the pre-game parade
- All uniformed Scouts receive a special patch at the end of the parade
We will reserve a specified number of lower level seats on the Plaza Infield based on responses to the Evite. These will go first come first serve to those that pay sign up and pay. Plaza Infield tickets are $28 per scout and $28 per additional family member.
Please sign up at Evite and submit your payment via check to Pack 1776 in the Pack drop box in the Coyote Creek office by April 13 or bring to the April 11 Pack meeting. For questions, contact Jimmy Almeida at [email protected]
Since there are limited seats, we are asking everyone to not sign up unless you are positive you are going to go. Once you sign up, you are committed to purchasing the tickets. There will be no refunds. If you cannot make it, it is your responsibility to find someone to take your tickets.
Blue and Gold 2018
Date: Friday, February 23, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Coyote Creek MPR
Cost: None
RSVP: Evite
Dear Pack 1776 Scouts and Families,
Come celebrate the 108th birthday of scouting at the Blue and Gold Banquet where we will have a ceremony for Webelos IIs who will receive their Arrow of Light awards and bridge to their journey into Boy Scouts. A catered dinner and fun entertainment by Dan Chan Presents! is provided at no cost to Pack 1776 members and their immediate family.
Please RSVP by February 16 with the number of people attending and any vegetarian preference.
Schedule:
6:00 pm Welcome! Door Opens
6:15 pm Opening Flag Ceremony by Webelos II
6:20 pm Greeting & Commence Dinner
6:40 pm Arrow of Light and Bridging Ceremonies
7:20 pm Closing Flag Ceremony by Webelos I
7:30 pm Entertainment by Dan Chan Presents!
8:15 pm Clean Up
See you at the party!
Pack 1776 Blue and Gold Committee
Pinewood Derby 2018
Date/Time: Sunday, January 21, 2017 Noon to 3 PM
Location: Coyote Creek MPR
Attire: Class A uniform
Bring: Reusable water bottle and Readiness to cheer on your fellow scouts
Our Annual Pinewood Derby will be held on January 21 from noon to 3 PM in the MPR! There will be racing, design competitions, and pizzas. 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 20 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 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 20 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 OR can be found here.
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
Jimmy Almeida
Cubmaster
2018 LEADS Training
Date: January 27, 2018, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Diablo Valley College321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill
To RegisterBe the Best Scout Leader You can Be!
Join your Fellow Scouters on January 27, 2018 for a complete day of learning, fun and experience.
L.E.A.D. is Mount Diablo Silverado Council’s ultimate training event for Scout Leaders, Parents, Venturers and Senior Scouts.
- What is STEM and how does it work for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers?
- Where can I go Camping, Hiking or Backpacking in Northern California?
- Where can I get in person training for my position as a Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venture Leader?
- How can I run fun and exciting Pack Meetings?
- I want to be a Den Chief?
L.E.A.D. has you covered. L.E.A.D. offers 136 classes across five colleges: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Outdoors and Continuing Education. For 2018 there are 22 New Courses. The day is broken up into 6 sessions Some classes are 1 session, others, such as CPR certification, are 3 sessions, while even others, like Venturing Leader Training, last all day.
Use the link below to view College Schedules and then select your classes and register.
..and don’t forget to bring your friends.
