Flag Hill Trail Trek Hike in Sunol on December 12th (updated)
The first Trial Trekker hike will be located in the beautiful Sunol Regional Park Saturday morning on the 12th of December. We will meet at the foot bridge just past the visitors center and the park office. This is the same location of our Bridging ceremony which was held last June.
The first half of the Flag hill hike may be a bit strenuous for some of our scouts. To allow for greater participation this hike will be split into two hiking groups up to the top of Flag Hill.
- Scouts and parents who feel they are up to hiking the steeper route will be led north following the regular Flag Hill path.
- The second group will head east then northeast up the more gradual Hayfield rd./High Valley rd. towards Flag Hill’s summit.
Both groups will meet at the top of Flag Hill then return following the Hayfield rd./High Valley rd. route. No one will be allowed to return following the steeper Flag hill trail route.
A brief historical & nature talk will be given at the summit before returning.
Rain cancels.
Bring:
- $5 parking fee
- water
- bring your own snacks (for top of Flag hill)
- light sweater/jacket, something you can take off and carry.
- maybe cold in the morning.
Schedule of Events:
- 9:30 am Meet at foot bridge
- 10:00 am Start Hike (two groups)
- Flag Hill Summit - rest, discussion, then decent
Directions to Sunol Regional Park:
- Drive north on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road.
- Turn right on Calaveras and proceed to Geary Road, which leads directly into the park.
- Enter the park and park near the Visitor Center where the foot bridge is just a short walk away.
Update: Hike Canceled due to Rain
Regretfully our Flag Hill Hike is canceled.
Thankfully Mother nature has provided us with much needed rain and snow. But with rain yesterday and again tonight with 90% chance of heavier rain due to fall during our scheduled hike tomorrow our hike is canceled.
- Tonight: Periods of rain. Low 44F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a half an inch.
- Tomorrow: Rain. High 54F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Rainfall may reach one inch.
We’ll keep you posted concerning future announcements of our BSA Trail Trekker program.
Thank you and have a great weekend,
Andrew Galindez
Pack 163
Trail Trekker Coordinator
Scouting Stamp Coming in 2010
The U.S. Postal Service gave scouting ‘a stamp of approval’ to honor 100 years of the U.S. scouting movement. The Celebrate Scouting stamp, which will be sold in the summer of 2010, coincides with the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary.
The new Celebrate Scouting stamps will go on sale nationwide and will be dedicated in July 2010 at the Boy Scout Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill, VA.
The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 100th anniversary on February 8, 2010. To mark this milestone, the organization has undertaken nationwide celebration efforts that reintroduce the organization to today’s young people and families, reinforce the value of scouting, and reconnect with the millions the organization has impacted.
- More info (USPS)
November Pack Meeting
Just a reminder that we are having a pack meeting on November 17th at the Brookvale Elementary Multi-use room starting at 7 pm.
- Den 4 - Tigers will be taking tickets
- Den 2&3 - Webelos will be bringing cookies, or other goodies for the ticket raffle
- Den 5 - Wolves will be doing the opening and closing flag ceremonies
Regards,
Robert Cook
Cubmaster
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- Making Hero Badges
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- Craft Time
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- Bridge Game
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- Work together or you might fall off
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- Wolf Den Prepares for Flag Ceremony
December 5: Christmas at Ardenwood Farm
The East Bay Regional Park District and the City of Fremont invite you to visit Ardenwood Historic Farm at Christmas. The historic Patterson Farmhouse is decorated and brimming with holiday cheer. Browse the grounds; 205 acres of fully functioning 1890’s farm preserved in a modern world. Enjoy a truly old-fashioned style Christmas at Ardenwood Farms.
Christmas at Ardenwood Farm: Saturday December 5 at 11:00 am
Activities: Music, arts and crafts stations, Father Christmas and train rides, cookies and cider
Pack 163 Scouts and Families: meet inside the front entrance at 11:00 am (near the train station). We’ll enjoy the activities as a group. Make sure to bring some water and a light snack. For any questions about this event, please contact Yvonne Srem (510-744-1430) or Kevin Crossman (510-393-2883).
Fee: $8 for adults and $6 for kids
Ardenwood Historic Farm
Photo courtesy Ardenwood Historic Farm
Camping Connection Photos
Camping Connection is a camping event at Rancho Los Muchos in Livermore geared for brand new Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos and their families. The event this year was held on October 17-18.
Here are some photos from the event (thank you Kristina Ahuja and Andrew Galindez!)
What will you do at Camping Connection? You’ll experience a taste of some exciting Scouting activities to introduce you to the fun you will have in the months to come. We’ve got archery, BB gun marksmanship, crafts, songs, hiking and nature. Come to a great campfire and eat outstanding camp meals.