Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Camping update!

Hi Campers,
Just a quick update and reminder. Please drive the Hollister route to Pinnacles, see earlier post for directions. Look for camp sites # 87, 88, 89 91 in RV area. No cell reception, so note site numbers.

It might rain a little Sunday mid morning, so make sure to bring a jacket and a fly for your tent. Also, bring an air mattress, not a thin pad, we are in an RV area. Don't forget the headlamps for the caves.

What to bring:
  • tent, sleeping bag, blankets, flashlight, sun hat, jacket, beanie for kids
    (It can get very hot in the day and cool at night.)
  • AIR MATTRESS, (we are in an RV area, will need this!)
  • Personal items
  • camp plates/utensils/cups
  • camping chairs for everyone
  • swim suit for the pool
  • Bears and Webelos - pocket knives allowed under parental supervision
  • Food - provided - Friday dinner, Saturday all day, Sunday breakfast
  • Personal snacks or special food requirments


Lucy.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Pinnacles Camping Sign Up

Hi Everyone,
We are getting closer to Memorial Weekend and need you to sign up for our family camp out if you are coming! Please sign up today if you are coming as we are opening it up to friends and family. If you have a problem signing up please contact your den leaders. We will only be buying food for the families that sign up.

Camping details

We are doing group cooking and food planning again this year. Please give myself or another den leader your check or we will send you a square invoice. $20 per scout and $30 person cost includes food for Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday breakfast.

Please remember that if you want snacks or special drinks that is up to you provide.

Here is a little information about the camp.

Directions: Head north on Hwy 101 to Hollister and continue about 30 miles to Hwy 146. Turn right on Hwy 146. Turn left into Pinnacles Campground, We will check in for the entire group, so make your way to the RV camping area to campground numbers. You need to pay the entrance fee $30 upon arrival.
https://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm


What to bring:
  • tent, sleeping bag, blankets, flashlight, sun hat, jacket
    (It can get very hot in the day and cool at night.)
  • AIR MATTRESS, (we are in an RV area, will need this!)
  • Personal items
  • camp plates/utensils/cups
  • camping chairs for everyone
  • swim suit for the pool
  • Bears and Webelos - pocket knives allowed under parental supervision
  • Food - provided - Friday dinner, Saturday all day, Sunday breakfast


A few spots are available.
Want to include your friends?  Registration is currently open to all.


Thanks, Lucy.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

We saved the best for last! Memorial Weekend Family Camp

Calling all campers!

Memorial Weekend Family camp is finally here! This year we will be camping in Pinnacles National Monument and will be exploring the trails and caves on the East Pinnacles side. Please note: you cannot access this through King City, you have to go around the Hollister side.

We will be arriving Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday morning. 

Preliminary Details:

Date: Friday and Saturday May 24th and 25th, leaving Sunday morning. You are welcome to come for one or two nights. Flat rate per person, so come when you can.

Food: We provide all the food and cook as a team. Each family is assigned to help prepare one meal. You will be paired with someone who has done this before :)

Cost: $20 per Scout and $30 for everyone else (5 yrs and under free). Includes camping and food, regardless of when you arrive. (Yes, that's a great deal!). So the longer you stay, the better deal you get. Additional cost: The park entrance fee is $30 per car. (We are charging less this year to reflect our mistletoe sales and we want to off-set the entrance fee).

Who can come: Your whole family is welcome.  Once we have our pack families signed up,  we can offer additional spots to friends if we have room. We have a limited number of spaces, so please sign up asap if you want a spot.

Camping equipment needed: Tent, air mattress, sleeping bags, chairs, plates and eating utensils and your personal items. Don't forget your swim suit, there is a small pool and it can get pretty warm. Headlamps for the caves are also necessary.

We will bring all cooking equipment, we will need propane tanks, so if you have one let us know!

We will send out a more detailed itinerary nearer the time. Please sign up on the attendance sheet and bring a check to our last meeting. If you have trouble signing up, please contact your den leader.

Speaking of which: Our last meeting this scouting year is Monday May 13th 6pm. We will be awarding our cub scouts in a special ceremony. Don't miss it!

See you there, Lucy.