Troop News

Dates: Saturday to Sunday, February 26-27, 2022
Location: Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Sonoma County
Meet: Saturday, Feb 26th 12:00pm @ Sycamore Park and Ride
Pickup: Sunday, Feb 27nd 12:30pm @ Sycamore Park and Ride
Cost: $40
Attire: Class A (for Travel, Flags, etc) and Class B (for hikes, etc)
Bring: 10 Essentials, Mess Kit, water, good hiking shoes, camping gear
Required: Permission slip due Tuesday February 15, 2022
Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test (completed within 48 hours of the Public Star Party) is required to attend.
RSVP: Troopmaster

Join Troop 805 on February 26th & 27th for a Sun & Stars Astro Camp in Sonoma County at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and Robert Ferguson Observatory!

Our day starts with solar observing where we view our closest star and learn about sunspots, prominences, flares and more.  We observe through both visible light and radio telescopes.  We will hike the “PlanetWalk” on our way to the top of Bald Mountain at 2,729 feet (Camping MB Req 9b1). This hike is a scale model of the solar system and allows you to “hike” through the entire solar system by shrinking it more than 2,360,000,000 times.

Starting at dusk, we visit the Robert Ferguson Observatory for their Public Star Party. The Observatory’s three main telescopes are open for our viewing. Docents set up additional telescopes and are available to answer our questions.

We will camp overnight and Sunday morning we have the option to take the Canyon Trail, the Creekside Nature Trail, or go to the Visitor Center.

See Permission Slip for more details.  For any questions, please contact Mr Benveniste.

When: Saturday, February 12, 2022 3pm to 5pm
Where: Granada Bowl 1620 Railroad Ave. Livermore
Meet: Check in at 2:30pm-2:45pm; pick up shoes and ball to start game at 3:00pm.
Cost: $25 (payment in advance required)
Attire: Class B (be sure to wear or bring a pair of socks)
Pick-Up: Granada Bowl at 5:00pm sharp
RSVP: Troopmaster

Join the Troop for a fun bowling activity at Granada Bowl in Livermore.  Includes 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental in the V.I.P. Zone Cosmic Lanes with special cosmic/party lighting, semiprivate area with couch seating, and cookie snack. Class B activity, but be sure to wear or bring a pair of socks to wear with your bowling shoe rental. 

Parents, please drop off your scouts between 2:30pm-2:45pm at Granada Bowl so your scout can check in and pick up their shoe rental and ball ahead of the 3:00pm bowling start time.  Please do not depart the bowling alley until your scout is officially checked in with the Troop. Please pick up on time at 5:00pm at Granada Bowl.

Date: Saturday, December 18, 2021
Meet: Sycamore Park and Ride at 6:00 am
Cost: $10 – includes rockers (and main patches if needed)
Attire: Class B, Scout Pants, and proper hiking shoes
Bring: Plenty of water, trail snacks, and a sack lunch
RSVP: Troopmaster

We will go on 10-mile hike rated as difficult (~ 2,100 feet of total climbing) to the top of Mount St. Helena. At 4,328 feet, Mount St. Helena is the highest peak in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dress appropriately (proper hiking shoes and clothing are ESSENTIAL!). Troop COVID-19 Protocols will be followed. This should not be your first hike. You should have done at least two 5 mile hikes but preferably at least one 10 mile hike. Be sure to bring plenty of water, trail snacks and a sack lunch! If a major storm is forecast, the hike will be rescheduled.

Date: Sunday, November 14, 2021
Meet: Macedo Ranch Staging Area, Alamo at 8:00am
Attire: Class B, Scout Pants, and proper hiking shoes
Bring: Plenty of water, trail snacks, and a sack lunch
RSVP: Troopmaster

Join us for a 6 mile hike at Mt. Diablo and earn your Highlander rocker patch! The Secret Valley Loop at lower Mt. Diablo is rated as a moderate hike (~1282 ft. climb).

Dress appropriately (proper hiking shoes are ESSENTIAL!). Troop COVID-19 Protocols will be followed. Parents are welcome to join us. This should not be your first hike (you should have completed at least one 5-mile hike before). Interested families should coordinate carpool on their own. Be sure to bring plenty of water, trail snacks and a sack lunch!

November 6 (Saturday) 9am – 11am – Drop off Door Hangers
November 13 (Saturday) 9am – Noon – Drop off (Patrol Competition) and Pick up Food Donations
Meet: 190 Woodranch Circle, Danville (Woodranch Club House)
Return: Scouts will be dropped off at home about one-half hour after the event
Cost: $0 (no charge)
Attire: Class A, good walking shoes
Bring: Water
Troopmaster RSVP: door hanger distribution and/or donation collection

Please support this annual National BSA service project where non-perishable foods are collected for local food banks. We will go door-to-door with informational flyers requesting donations on Saturday November 6th, and collect and deliver the donations to the Bishop Ranch Collection Site on Saturday November 13th. Scouts may choose to participate on either or both days.

This is a great event to bring a friend (1st class requirement 10). Scouts will also earn service hours for rank advancement.

Since our assigned area is large and spread out (roughly 1.5 sq. miles with over 1300 houses), we will need many scouts and drivers to help on both days.

Everyone must be healthy to participate; please review the BSA Pre-Event Checklist. Face coverings must be worn while in vehicles and when you are within 3′ of anyone from outside of your household.

Patrol Competition – With the pandemic and fires, the need for food is great. Scouts, friends, and family are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations (Hover here for Suggestions) on 11/13, Saturday to the Woodranch Clubhouse between 9am – Noon. Let us know your Patrol’s name when dropping off, so the donations count toward your Patrol’s total. The Patrol with the most donated items will win each Patrol member a $5 Jamba Juice gift card.

** Donut breakfast will be provided for participating scouts & parent drivers. **

Contact Mr Sanjeev if you have questions.

Date: October 23, 2021
Where: Pinnacles National Park
Meet: 8:00 AM at Bear Gulch Picnic Area, Paicines
Cost: $30 per vehicle (free if you have a National Park Annual Pass)
RSVP: Troopmaster

Join us for a 6 mile-hike at Pinnacles National Park, with about 1700ft of climbing. This is a moderately strenuous hike inside a spectacular National Park! Come prepared for both hot and cold weather. We will start the hike early to avoid heat and parking issues. Dress appropriately (proper hiking shoes are ESSENTIAL!). Troop COVID-19 Protocols will be followed.

Parents are welcome to join us on the hike. This should not be your first hike. You should have done one 5-mile hike before. If scouts would like to carpool, families should work that out on their own. Be sure to bring plenty of water, trail snacks and a sack lunch!