Date: Friday-Sunday, July 8-10, 2016
Location: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Meet: Friday, July 8th 5 PM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Return: Sunday, July 10th 3 PM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Uniform: Arrive in Class A uniform
Cost: $110
Bring: Bag dinner for Friday, 10 essentials, mess kit, $10 for Sunday lunch, swim suit, water shoes, sun protection gear
Required: Permission slip and Monterey Bay Kayaks liability form due May 10th
The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is an expansive tidal wetland and a rare eco-system with a stunning diversity of marine life. It is an important habitat for over 300 species of birds, many marine invertebrates, fish, and marine mammals such as harbor seals, sea lions and the southern sea otter, a threatened species.
We will camp at Youth Overnight Area of Royal Oaks Park on Friday night, then head to Moss Landing (15 min driving) on Saturday morning, have a 3-hour private kayaking tour at Elkhorn Slough, don’t forget to bring sun protection gear.
Contact Mr Keith Chan (925-829-3176) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged camping, kayaking
This event is postponed.
Dates: Friday-Sunday, May 13-15, 2016
Meet: Friday, May 13th 5PM @ Sycamore Park & Ride
Pickup: Sunday, May 15th 2PM @Sycamore Park & Ride
Cost: $40
Attire: Arrive in Class A uniform.
Bring:
– Bag dinner for Friday
– 10 essentials, mess kit, & plenty of scout spirit
Required: Permission slip due 05/10/2016 at Troop Meeting
We are in for a treat. Portola Redwoods State Park is on a ridgetop that drops down into a deeply shaded redwood forest. There are beautiful tall redwood trees, thick ferns, waterfalls, and great hiking trails along the Pescadero creek. We will be camping Friday night to Sunday. The campsite is a small hike from the cars – we will be doing a moderate hike (Slate Creek Trail) on Saturday – this hike will take us through the redwoods to the Page Mill site. This is opened to all scouts – it’s a great weekend to enjoy the beauty of coastal California!
NOTE: If you are doing the cooking MB, please make sure you talk with your counselor ASAP. You must have an approved menu before attending this outing. All 1st class and 2nd class cooking menus must be approved by me.
Contact Mr Ray Chan if you have questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged camping
Check out the April 2016 Newsletter.
Posted in Troop News | Tagged newsletter
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2016
Location: Pleasanton Ridge, Sunol
Meet: Saturday 7:30am sharp at Pleasanton Ridge, Foothill Rd staging area
Return: Approximately 4:00pm at the Foothill Rd staging area
Uniform: Class B wicking shirt, hiking pants and boots
Bring: Water, lunch, sun protection
Cost: None
Required: Permission slip due May 3rd
If you want to prepare yourself for high adventure outings like Fages II (on first Saturday of June), Northern Tier 2016, Philmont 2017, or working on hiking merit badge, this challenging 16 mile hike with 2200 ft elevation gain should be one of your practicing opportunities.
This trail offers a wonderful opportunity to increase stamina and conditioning, while offering some great scenery as a reward.
Contact Mr Keith Chan (925-829-3176) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged hiking
Date & Time: April 16th (Saturday), 9am – 3pm
Location: Community Safety Saturday at Crow Canyon Commons, 3130 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon (map)
Meet & Pickup: Kiwanis booth at Community Safety Saturday
Attire: Class A
Cost: None
Required: Permission slip due April 12th
Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the world join in a day of service which is called “Kiwanis One Day”. It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. Kiwanis One Day consists of the involvement of communities around the world and results in an international spirit of service that inspires people worldwide.
For their 2016 One Day service project, Kiwanis Club of Danville is sponsoring a bicycle safety booth at the Community Safety Saturday event.
Scouts will be helping in 2-hour shifts.
If there are limits on how many scouts the Kiwanis can use, scout participants will be selected based on “first come first served”.
Contact Mr Matsunaga (925-838-1617) for questions.
Posted in Activities, Service Project, Troop News | Tagged serviceProjects
Update 03.24.2016: This event has been cancelled.
Date: Fri-Sat, May 27-28, 2016
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Meet: Friday, 4:30pm sharp at the Danville Park & Ride
Return: Saturday, ~ 2pm, at the Danville Park & Ride. Scouts will call ahead with actual pickup time.
Attire: Class A for travel
Cost: $115. Covers transportation, sleepover, aquarium tour, snacks and breakfast.
Required: Permission slip due March 22th
Bring:
- Sack dinner for Friday
- Money for Saturday lunch
- Sleeping bag, Pajamas (family-appropriate), toothbrush, toothpaste and face towel
- (Recommended) Sleeping pad (no larger than 39 x 75 x 19 inches)
- (Optional) Pillow, camera, ear-plugs
We have an exciting sleepover coming up on Friday, May 27th. You will get to sleepover in the Monterey Bay Aquarium on
Friday night and explore more on Saturday. There will be activities for you both Friday evening and Saturday morning. This is
extremely popular and space is limited.
If you are interested, sign up soon. We need a firm headcount by March 20th. This is Memorial Day weekend (no school Monday) so let’s make it memorable! Cost is $115, including late night snack, breakfast, transportation, and aquarium admission on Saturday.
Contact Mr Jasty and Mrs Harper for questions.
Posted in Activities, Troop News | Tagged overnighter
