Pack 380 Tilden Park Hike

It was a great day for a Pack hike.  We had a great turnout for this hike to Tilden Park and the Little Farm to feed the animals.  A great time was had by all!!

October Den Meetings

This is the schedule of Den meetings for our Pack this month:

Tiger Den (1st Graders) - Thursday, October 25; 6pm to 7pm
Den Leader: Chris Llata, arbornut@gmail.com

Wolf Den (2nd Graders) - Tuesday, October 23; 5pm to 6pm
Den Leader: Alicia Lang, soshark@sbcglobal.net

Bear Den (3rd Graders) - Tuesday, October 23; 6pm to 7pm
Den Leader: James Lang, soshark@sbcglobal.net

Webelo Den (4th and 5th Graders) - Wednesday, October 24; 630pm to 730pm
Den Leader: Casey Emoto, emoto.family@gmail.com
Assistant Den Leader: Russ Wortham, russellwortham@yahoo.com

All meetings are at Woodside Elementary in Room E-3.

Food Bank Open House for Scouts

We are planning on attending the Food Bank Open House for Scouts.  This is a terrific event that was attended by a few scouts from Pack 380 last year.  Check out this link to see a slide show from the event last year.

What:  Food Bank Open House for Scouts

When: October 20 (Saturday) from 230pm to 4pm

Where: Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano at 4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord

Go see how the Food Bank works and gear up for Scouting for Food!

At this event, you will get a behind the scene look at the Food Bank.  The day will include a tour, educational and craft activities, and an opportunity to experience being a Food Bank volunteer be sorting and boxing produce.  I think last year we were able to sort plums.  All age levels are welcome to participate.

Community service is an important part of being a Cub Scout.  Scouts will learn how their "Scouting for Food" donations help the Food Bank fight hunger in their communities.  The Food Bank is requesting that each Scout bring a can of tune to kick-off this year's food drive to this event.

Pack 380 Class B Shirt Order Form

At the September 13, 2012 Pack meeting, our scouts voted on the design for our Pack T-shirt.  Below is the order form for the T-shirts.  We are asking that all order forms be submitted to us at the Pack meeting this week on October 11 so that our order can be placed.

The T-shirt is navy blue and has a really cool wolf design in a grayish/white color.  The wolf design is perfect given Woodside Elementary's mascot.

The pack will pay for the cost one T-shirt for each scout.  Any additional shirts beyond this will be $12 for each shirt.

Tilden Park Hike - October 21

We are pushing out our Pack hike at Tilden Park to October 21 and making the start of the hike to be in the afternoon.  The plan is for families to carpool or to meet at the park.  Here are the details:

What:  Tilden Park Pack Hike (Earn Hiking Belt Loop)

When:  October 21 (Sunday), 1pm to 4pm or when complete

Where:  Tilden Park in Berkeley (meet at the parking lot at the Little Farm)

Directions:  From Highway 24, exit at Fish Ranch Rd and head north on Fish Ranch Rd. Turn right on Grizzly Peak Blvd. After 3 miles, turn right on Golf Course Rd. After one mile, turn right on Shasta Road. Turn left on Wildcat Canyon Rd. Once in Tilden Park, follow the signs to Little Farm.  See map below also.


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Please contact your den leaders or let us know at the Pack meeting this week if you plan on attending.  The hike will start at the Little Farm so you will probably have a chance to check out the farm animals. If you want to feed the animals, please bring lettuce and/or celery.  These are the only foods that can be fed to the animals by the public.

For the hike, follow the guidance provided below.  It's usually cooler in the Tilden Park hills so a jacket or sweat shirt is recommended.  Definitely bring a water bottle and a light snack is advisable since this is an after lunch hike.

Attending this pack event, will allow scouts who have not done so already to earn their Hiking belt loop.  Here are the details for this belt loop:

Hiking Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

1. Explain the hiking safety rules to your den leader or adult partner. Practice these rules while on a hike.
• Hiking Safety
• Always tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
• Never hike alone or at night; use the buddy system.
• Dress properly for the weather and environment.
• Wear sun and insect protection
• Take an extra pair of socks in case you need to change.
• Obey traffic signs and signals.
• Avoid hiking along roadways.
• Stay on the trail.
• Be alert to your surroundings.
• Don't litter as you hike.
• Be alert to dangerous animals, insects, and plants. Never touch a wild animal.
• Take 1 pint of water for each hour you will be hiking. Never drink untreated water.
• Understand how "The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety" would apply to the hiking situation.
2. Demonstrate proper hiking attire and equipment.
3. Hike at least 30 minutes with your adult partner, family, or den.

October 11 Pack Meeting Agenda

We have our second Pack meeting of the year.  We are changing up our theme from "Masks" to "Community Service" as a way to prepare for the Food Drive that we lead as part of Scouting.  We will start on activities at the Pack meeting related to community service and citizenship, with an aim of earning the Citizenship belt loop.

Please arrive before 7pm if possible because we will have a gathering activity for the scouts to make "pumpkin" themed neckerchief slides.

What:  Pack Meeting

When:  October 11, 2012 (Thursday) at 7pm to 8pm

Where:  Woodside Elementary Multi-Use Room

Agenda (Theme: Community Service)

0.  Gathering Activity - Making Neckerchief Slides

1.  Opening Flag Ceremony (Webelos)

2.  Song/Skit (Wolf Cubs/Bear Cubs)

3.  Announcements and Awards (Cubmaster Llata)

4.  Community Service Activity (Entire Pack)

           - Scouting for Food Poster

5.  Pack 380 Game

6.  Raffle Drawing (Bear Cubs)

7. Closing Flag Ceremony (Tiger Cubs)

Webelo Scientist Activity Badge

This is an opportunity for our 4th and 5th grade cub scouts. Let's plan on meeting as a group at the entrance to the church at 645pm. Please plan on attending in your uniforms. Our scouts are already signed in so no need to RSVP on your own.