Spring Camp Out: Coyote Hills – April 27-28, 2019
Come join us for outdoor camping fun at Coyote Creek Regional Park. Comprised of 1,266 acres of marshland and rolling grassland covered hills, this park is located along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, northwest of the cities of Fremont and Newark.
A pack hike and fun activities are scheduled! We will go to the Visitor Center to view educational displays and exhibits that portray the Ohlone way of life. This includes a tule reed boat constructed by park staff and volunteers using Native American methods. Other exhibits cover the park's natural history and wildlife.
Group camping will be at the Dairy Glen Group Site. This 50-person group camp, named after the dairy farmers of the 1800s, includes three shade structures, additional picnic tables, a drinking fountain, fire pit, hand washing station, and vault toilets.
Further information and a sign up form will be circulated closer to the date!
For further information contact the Camping Chair, Sameer Shah.
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 (jeijeica@yahoo.com) 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