Hi Scouts,
The hills are green, the wildflowers are blooming, and we are offering two backpack trips to get out there and enjoy spring! Both backpacking trips are Saturday–Sunday, April 11-12, 2015. The first trip is an Introduction to Backpacking at Sunol. The Sunol trip is open to 2nd year scouts (RGB’s, Huskies) and above. This trip is for scouts with limited backpacking experience (or more experienced scouts who want to help teach backpacking skills). The second trip, Morgan Territory Backpacking, is open to 3rd year scouts (HB’s, Dragons) and above who have been on prior backpacks. The Morgan Territory trip is a season opener for scouts attending additional backpack trips this year (or just for fun). It is encouraged for Northern Tier crew members.
Both trips are described more fully below, and on their separate permission slips. Please note: because these trips are only two and a half weeks away, there are extremely tight deadlines for turning in permission slips and having a mandatory pack check. Details differ for each outing, so please check below and on the permission slips. We look forward to seeing you on the trail!
Yours in Scouting,
Troop 805 Leadership
Introduction to Backpacking at Sunol
On April 11-12th, we have a great backpacking trip through the green, wildflower covered hills of Sunol. We’ll check out Alameda County’s largest stream, Alameda Creek, as it flows through Little Yosemite and we’ll pitch our backpacking tents at Stars Rest with views of Mission Peak. We’ll also try different backpacking foods and different water purification methods. This trip is open to 2nd year scouts (RGB’s, Huskies) and above, and is an introductory backpack outing.
The permission slip is posted on the website here . Note: The permission slip and payment is due next Tuesday, March 31st at our Court of Honor.
The scouts will need to have a pack check on Wednesday, April 1st, 7pm behind Sycamore Elementary’s MPR. If you cannot make that day/time, you may contact Mr. Screechfield to make a special appointment for a pack check at his house. At the pack check we will make sure your backpack fits you properly, that you have everything you need, and that you don’t have anything you don’t need. We’ll also divide the food and tent equipment.
For questions, contact Mr. Screechfield (kscreechfield@trcsolutions.com) or Mrs. Kim (dasrkims@yahoo.com)
Morgan Territory Backpacking
On April 11-12, we’ll have a two-day backpacking trek through the Morgan Territory Preserve, the Los Vaqueros Watershed, and into Round Valley Regional Preserve. We’ll hike approximately 5-6 miles each day, with little climbing, and a net elevation loss from start to finish. This is beautiful country in spring, and we’ll have a chance to warm up our legs for the coming season. This trip is open to 3rd year scouts (HB’s, Dragons) and above who have been on prior backpacks.
The permission slip is posted on the website here. Note: The permission slip and payment is due next Tuesday, March 31st at our Court of Honor.
Scouts will need to have a mandatory pack check after the Court of Honor this Tuesday March 31, or on Tuesday April 7 (during spring break) at 7:00at Mr. Mahoney’s house, or by special appointment prior to April 7.
For questions, contact Mr. Gary (todd@thegarys.net) or Mr. Mahoney (randmaho@pacbell.net)
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged backpacking, camping
Date: March 21st (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Meet & Pickup: Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline – Nejedly Staging Area (map)
Cost: Free
Attire: Appropriate Cycling clothes: Troop 805 Cycling shirt (or other bright shirt); well-fitted helmet; eye protection (sun glasses); cycling gloves (recommended); closed toe shoes.
Required: Permission slip, ABC bike check
Bring: Bring water to cycle with (bottle in cage or hydropack), sunscreen and energy bar(s).
An easy and beautiful 10-mile bike ride along the waterfront of the Carquinez Straits through Port Costa and the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline. This (or the prior 10-mile ride on 3/1) is a prerequisite to participating in further cycling trips this season. This ride will add important on-road cycling experience for future rides, so please join us.
This outing is open to all second year scouts and above (RGB’s/Huskies and above). We are scheduling another bike ride for new scouts, sometime after their first outing at Scout Skills. We also need adults to support this outing.
ABC Bike Check:
For all bikes not inspected yet this season: bring bikes to the Troop meeting this Tuesday, March 17. If your bike has been inspected this season, you may have a review inspection at the event. (No exceptions.)
Important Dates:
03/17 (Tue) – ABC Bike check
03/17 (Tue) – Permission slip due at Troop meeting
03/21 (Sat) 9:00am – Meet at Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline – Nejedly Staging Area
03/21 (Sat) 12:30pm – Scouts have to be picked up at Nejedly Staging Area
Contact Mr Gary (925-518-9896) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged cycling
Date: April 24 – 26 (Friday – Sunday)
Place: Rancho Los Mochos Scout Camp (map)
Cost: $50 for scouts or adults. No refund.
Attire: Class A. All other clothing, including hats, must either have a scouting logo or plain. No team, insignia or camouflage clothing.
Bring: Bag dinner for Friday, snacks for Saturday
Required: Permission Slip, Parental Firearm Permission Form
Spring is coming and with spring every year, we have Camporee. ALL SCOUTS are encouraged to attend. There is something for EVERYONE.
Camporee is a weekend overnight outing for your scouts. They spend late Friday, Saturday and parts of Sunday at Los Mochos participating in friendly competition with other troops, play lots of games, shooting, archery, and friendly cooking competition. All troops in our area participates at Camporee!
Important Dates:
03/24 (Tue) – Permission slip and Firearm permission form due at Troop meeting
04/24 (Fri) 4pm – Meet at Sycamore Park and Ride
04/26 (Sun) 12pm – Drivers pick up Scouts at Los Mochos
04/26 (Sun) ~1:30pm – Scouts arrive back at Sycamore Park and Ride
Contact Mr Chan (925-548-6179) if you have questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged camping, camporee, meridianDistrict
Date: March 1st (Sunday) – previously schedule for February 8th
Time: 1:30 – 4:30pm
Place: Sycamore Park and Ride
Cost: Free, bring $5 for ice cream
Attire: Flashy bike shirt / jacket
Required: Permission slip, bike, helmet, eye protection, water
Weather permits there will be a 10-mile bike ride along the Iron Horse Trail. With a bike and a helmet, you are welcome to join, for the safety of future rides, you also need flashy shirt/jacket and eye protection. You will learn bike safety, basic maintenance and have lots of fun!
Important Dates:
02/24 (Tue) – ABC Bike check
02/24 (Tue) – Permission slip due at PLC meeting
03/01 (Sun) 1:30pm – Meet at Sycamore Park and Ride, start the ride after ABC check
03/01 (Sun) 4:30pm – Scouts have to be picked up at Sycamore Park and Ride
Contact Mr K. Chan (925-785-3303) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged cycling
Date:
– 2nd year scouts and above: March 27-29 (Fri-Sun)
– 1st year scouts: March 28-29 (Sat-Sun)
Location: Sugarloaf Open Area
Attire: Class A
Cost: $25
Bring:
– 2nd year scouts and above: Friday dinner
– 1st year scouts: Saturday lunch
– All scouts: 10 essentials, mess kit
Required: Permission slip
An overnight camping trip & Scout Skill Weekend at nearby Sugarloaf Open Space. Skills will include Firem’n Chit, Totin’ Chip, and a variety of other camping skills (e.g. Cooking, First Aid, Fire Building, Leadership Training, Compass and Pioneering).
Important Dates:
03/17 (Tue) – Permission slip due at Troop meeting
03/27 (Fri) 05:00pm – 2nd year scouts and above meet at Sugarloaf Open Area
03/28 (Sat) 09:00am – 1st year scouts meet at Sugarloaf Open Area
03/29 (Sun) 11:30am – All scouts pick up at Sugarloaf Open Area
Contact Mr Marshall (925-200-3715) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged camping
This event is cancelled.
Date: March 7th (Saturday)
Time: 8:30am – 4pm
Location: Rancho Los Mochos
Meet: Sycamore Park and Ride
Attire: Class A
Cost: $30
Bring: Your own lunch
Required: Permission slip, Firearm permission slip
Note: This event overlaps with Kiwanis Y2Y Service Project in time. Do not sign up for both events without speaking to the Outing ASMs first.
Sharpen your Marksmanship Skills! BSA Rangemasters will open the Rifle, Shotgun and Archery Ranges for Scouts to practice their marksmanship skills.
Important Dates:
02/17 (Tue) – Rifle Merit Badge instructional session at Troop Meeting
02/17 (Tue) – Permission slips due at Troop meeting
03/07 (Sat) 7:15am – Meet at Sycamore Park and Ride
03/07 (Sat) 5:00pm – Scouts will be dropped off at home
Contact Mr Huen (510-816-6883) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged marksmanship
