Our Fall Family Camp has arrived! I am excited to see how many people from the pack are participating this year. Due to the size of our group, I ask that we all park in one end of the campground. You can in to the site to unload your gear. But please park your cars near the entrance to our site when you’re done. We need to minimize vehicular traffic with kids running around the camp.
The cost is $50 per person, which includes the cost of the campsites, food & supplies. If you have not already paid, please bring your money with you.
We are camping at the Santa Lucia Chapel & Campground in Big Sur. This campground is owned by the Diocese that the Church of the Good Shepherd belongs to and they’ve graciously allowed us to enjoy. The campground is located at 46896 California Highway One, Big Sur 93920. https://www.allsaintscarmel.org/santa-lucia-chapel-and-campground/
Directions
The Santa Lucia Chapel and Campground is located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1 —
approximately one-quarter mile south of the River Inn on the west side of the
highway. Upon exiting Highway 1, take an immediate right turn, drive past the
Big Sur Health Center, and turn left at the entrance to Santa Lucia Chapel and
Campground. Stop at the entrance and wait to be admitted by the Campground
Caretakers. You’ll need to have your Release Forms & COVID
Waiver form with you. 2022 Release Form COVID Waiver Medical Forms A & B (keep this
with you)
There are NO showers at the campsite and NO hot water, but they do have restrooms and cold running water. Based on new regulations, we need to separate out our trash - recycling (clean cardboard, clean bottles, cans, etc.); green waste, food scraps and leftovers (no raw meat), all other trash. We need to ensure we abide by this and leave the campsites clean so we can get our deposit back. Check-in is from 2:00pm – 6:00pm on Friday and check-out on Sunday is no later than 11:00am.
We have both big campsites and they are adjacent to the river. Each site also has its own fire ring. We’ll be preparing meals as a group, with the exception of Friday. Please have a plan for your Friday dinner.
We’ll have a group hike organized for Saturday, but there is no obligation to join if you’d prefer to just relax. Evenings will be spent around the campfire, plan on singing songs and performing skits with your den on Saturday night.
Meals
Each den will be responsible for the prep, cooking and clean up
of one meal. Please check with your Den Leaders for your meal responsibilities.
If you want beverages beyond what is listed, please bring (no alcohol). The
campsites have tap water. Also, please bring any additional snacks
you may want.
Packing List
Here is a list of
items you will want to bring with you:
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Tent (note: a 4 person tent really fits about 2.5 people.
Go bigger if you can.
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Tarp for the ground under the tent
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Inflatable mattress, especially for the grownups, is highly
recommended. The mattress is for comfort, but more importantly to keep
you from losing heat into the ground.
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Sleeping bags, pillows
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Extra blankets for sleeping, as the nights will be cold
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Flashlight, headlight, lantern
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Camp chairs if you have them
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Bug spray, sunblock, hat
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Warm clothes for night and mornings (tip: bring a comfortable
warm cap)
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Personal toiletries/prescription meds
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Bathing suit
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Innertube, inflatables for floating in the river
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Sandals/Water shoes for midnight bathroom runs and playing in
the river
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Sturdy shoes for hiking and walking around camp
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Cub scout class B t-shirt for those that have them
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Towels for drying off from the river
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Reusable cups/mugs/water bottles. Something with
handles that could take coffee/hot chocolate would be great.
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Reusable silverware
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Reusable plates. We will have some disposable just in
case, but let's try to reduce our footprint.
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Snacks for your group
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Roll of paper towels & toilet paper (the campsite provides
TP, but just in case!)
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Drinking water if you don't want to drink from the tap (water is
tested safe to drink)
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First Aid Kit & whistle
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Musical instruments would be fun if you play!
· Extra Cooler full of ice (block ice lasts longer) (email your den leader if you can bring)
TIME CHANGE!!! The start time for the parade has been changed to 12:00pm. Our meet time will be 11:15.
We had a fabulous time camping at Piney Creek, thanks to all who joined us! Our scouts and their families spent the weekend playing in the creek, shooting BB guns and sling shots at the range, hiking & crafting. We had amazing meals together and spent Saturday night around the campfire performing skits, singing songs and eating s'mores. These memories will last a lifetime!
Our final formal activity of the school year will be taking place on Monday, 6/5 at 6pm at the church. It will be our awards ceremony where we celebrate all the achievements accomplished this year and advance our scouts to their next den. Please have them come in their full Cub Scout uniform.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!!
We are looking forward to our family camp at Piney Creek on 5/19/23 - 5/21/23! Here is the address and tips to find the site:
44870 E. Carmel Valley Road Greenfield, CA 93927
Please note that this is a remote location with no cell service so use your mapping apps for directions before you head out. The turnoff to the campground is a dirt road, next to 3 mailboxes. We will mark the turn with balloons. The driveway is a steep downward slope that at first appearance doesn't seem to go anywhere, but keep going. If you are coming from Arroyo Saco Rd, you have gone too far if you reach the cattle guard.
Our end of year family camp is fast approaching! Please sign up on the attendance sheet no later than end of day 5/14 so we know how much food to buy. Here are the details so you can start your planning and packing.
The cost is $50 per person, which includes the cost of the campsites, food & supplies. Please bring your money with you.
We are camping at Piney Creek in Carmel Valley. Address and directions will be added shortly.
There is a robust agenda planned including fun activities, a crafts table, time at the BB Gun range (a rangemaster will be present), songs and skits around the campfire and much more!
If you plan to participate at the BB Gun range, please fill out and bring with you Medical Forms A & B .
Meals
Please have a plan for your Friday dinner.
Each den will be responsible for the prep, cooking and clean up of one meal. Wolves will be Saturday breakfast, Bears Saturday lunch, Webelos Saturday dinner and Lions/Tigers Sunday breakfast. Here are the menus, if you have any special dietary needs please contact your den leader. If you want beverages beyond what is listed, please bring (no alcohol). The campsites have tap water. Also, please bring any additional snacks you may want.
Packing List
Here is a list of items you will want to bring with you:
If there are any other last minute details to add, we’ll post another blog. Looking forward to seeing you all at Camp!!
Pack 93,
Join us on Saturday May 13th for the biggest scouting event of the year, Scout-O-Rama! The event is being held at History Park in San Jose and will be chock full of activities and events. The full details can be found here, but plan on a day devoted to all things scouting like archery, pinewood derby cars, tomahawk throwing, arts and crafts. Tickets are $10 per family, which includes not only entry to the event but valuable coupons to places like Ace Hardware, Dick's Sporting Goods, Big 5 and more.
We plan on attending as a Pack so we can enjoy the day together. You can either caravan over with us, or plan to meet everyone there. For the caravan, plan on meeting at the Star Market parking lot at 9:30am.
If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact your Den leader.
We hope to see you there!
We are looking forward to our sleepover at the CA Academy of Sciences on Friday, 4/14/23!
Please take a few moments to read through the information below and see the schedule of activities and event rules, to best prepare for sleepover fun!
Please read this entire blog as it has a lot of important information. The museum is not responsible for issues that arise because you did not read this email.
We are sleeping in the African Hall.
Check-in:
Check in will begin at 6:00 PM, but you are welcome to begin lining up as early as 5:30 PM.
The COVID negative test result check will happen before you enter the building. They do not have any tests for you to take. Please come prepared! Regardless of vaccination status, each person will need to show a negative COVID test result taken within 48 hours of the sleepover. The proof can either be a report from a doctor's office or a picture (on your phone or printed) of a home test result with a timestamp.
Waivers need to be submitted for each person (Adults and Children) ASAP in order to avoid a delayed check in. Click HERE to sign and submit a waiver.
Sleep spots are given out on a first come, first serve basis during check in. They do not guarantee that group members all sleep in the same location.
HERE is more information about the sleep areas available.
See the Sleep Areas document for detailed maps of where you can sleep.
Please note: all of their events are coed, and they welcome parents and siblings as a part of our group. Sleep locations are gender inclusive as well.
Getting Here and Parking:
Parking in the Music Concourse Garage is included in the sleepover event.
Simply pull a ticket when you enter, and they will provide you parking validation before you exit the museum the following morning. You must keep your original parking ticket to exit the following day.
What to bring: Proof of negative COVID test results and I.D., pillow, sleeping bag, pajamas, toiletries (showers not available), hard-soled shoes/slippers, reusable water bottle. You are also welcome to bring an air mattress (no larger than full size), a cot, earplugs, sleep mask, stuffed animal. They have outlets available for air mattress inflation. They are not responsible for any items that are lost or left behind.
Please note they do not have any sleepover equipment available to loan, so please plan accordingly. If you are in need of camping/sleepover equipment, there are sports supply stores in the Bay Area that have rental options. They cannot help you organize any sort of rental with these companies.
Do not bring: Flashlights, tents, outside food/drink (contact us if related to a special dietary circumstance), coolers, balloons, radios, weapons.
Food:
Dinner will be available for purchase during the event from 6:30-8:30 PM. If you have specific questions about the details of the menu, please reach out to the Academy Café at: academycatering@calacademy.org
Snack (included): cookies, milk/water, fruit. Available from 6:30-9:30 PM.
Breakfast (included): egg scramble, potatoes, fruit, French toast sticks, coffee/tea/juice/milk (subject to variation). Available from 6:45-7:30 AM.
Merchandise:
You will have the opportunity to shop at the Lab Junior Store in the morning from 7-8 AM before exiting the museum.
In case of emergency: they have set up an emergency number for the overnight portion of the sleepover event. This number can only be contacted for emergencies as it is monitored by their security team, not by the event coordinator. Their security team cannot help with any non-emergency situations. The number is 415-379-5899 and is only active between 11pm and 7am. If there are any emergencies that happen before or after that timeframe, or for any general sleepover questions, please call the Specialty Programs department at 415-379-5854. If you are a chaperone caring for children at the sleepover, please be sure to keep your phone with you and on at all times, in case a parent/guardian needs to reach you during the event.
Still have a question? Check out the FAQs section on our website or give them a call at 415-379-5854.
We look forward to seeing you on April 14th!
