Aquarium Sleepover Details

Our long-awaited Monterey Bay Aquarium Sleepover will be this Saturday night, April 6^th!

Please arrive at 6:45 pm at the Main Entrance of the Aquarium and check in with Marilyn Black, who will be our Pack leader for this event. Our group will check-in with the Aquarium at 7:00 pm. Our entire party must be present to efficiently complete the check-in process.

 At check-in, you will receive a wristband, Sleepover Program Guide and Aquarium map.

    • Your wristband will act as re-admission into the Aquarium for the following day (e.g. if the Sleepover begins Saturday night, admission will be for Sunday).

    • After check-in, you will be directed to stow your overnight gear until it is time to setup sleeping areas at approximately 9:45 pm. Sleeping areas will be assigned based on the number of participants and types of parties attending.
    • Security may conduct bag checks at the entrance to the event.
    • Security will lock all outside doors once check-in is complete to keep the guests and staff safe.
    • Late arrival is difficult to accommodate.
    • If you are unexpectedly delayed and arrive after check-in, contact the Security Office at (831) 648-4840.

What to bring

    • Sleeping bag and optional pad or air mattress; Aquarium floors are hard.

    • Mattresses or pads should measure no larger than 39 x 75 x 19 inches (twin) per guest, unless shared with family or friends, to ensure plenty of space for all guests.
    • Pillow.
    • Pajamas (family-appropriate please) and comfortable shoes or hard-soled slippers. Footwear must be worn when walking around the Aquarium.
    • Toothbrush, toothpaste and personal care items. Shower facilities are not available.
    • Reusable water bottle.
    • Camera (please turn off flash).
    • Earplugs, if you are a light sleeper.

 What to avoid bringing

    • Food, drinks or gum.

    • Tents.
    • Radios, music/MP3 players, iPads/tablet, computers or electronic toys.
    • Strollers.
    • Party-favors or balloons.

The Aquarium is a flash-free facility. Camera flashes and flashlights may harm the animals.

Parking

    • You may drop off passengers in the pull-out directly in front of the Aquarium or across the street in the bus turnaround. Parking enforcement may cite cars blocking traffic or double-parked.

    • The Sleepover event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Please park in a location that will not require you to move your vehicle during the Sleepover event.
    • Most street parking near the Aquarium is metered. Meters charge until 8:00 p.m. and begin again at 9:00 a.m.
    • Unmetered parking may be available south of the Aquarium on Ocean View Blvd. Please comply with posted parking signs.
    • There is also overnight parking:
        – The parking lot at Foam and Irving charges until 8:00 p.m. and again at 9:00 a.m.
        – The parking garage at Foam and Hoffman charges until 8:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 a.m.
    • The Aquarium does not validate parking.

 Food

    • The aquarium provides a light evening snack and breakfast during the Sleepover (gluten-, nut- and dairy-free options available on request).
    • Outside food and drink are prohibited in the Aquarium.
    • Guests are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to refill at water stations throughout the Aquarium.

Departure on Sunday morning is between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. All guests must vacate the Aquarium with their gear by 8:30 a.m. even if you plan to visit the Aquarium after the Sleepover.

 

Pack Meeting on Monday, March 25th and Cub Scout Day Camp Signup

Greetings Pack 93 Families,

Don't forget our second pack meeting of the month will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 25th at the Church of the Good Shepherd, unless your den leader has made other arrangements.  We hope to see you all there!

It's also time to sign up for this summer's Cub Scout Day Camp:

Location:  Toro Park, 501 Monterey‐Salinas Highway 68, Salinas, CA 93908

Dates: June 17‐21, 2019

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM,
               Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 (ish) PM (Meet at Laguna Seca Shooting Range)

Cost: $100 + two volunteer days (the more boys we have participate, the more we can split our adult volunteer requirements between our parents.

 

Fun achievements for Tigers through Webelos/Arrow of Light including:

• Scout Skills
• Woodworking
• Leather Projects
• Nature
• Hiking
• Shooting Sports (Tuesday at Laguna Seca Shooting Range!)
• Handicraft
• Sports and Games
• Water Day
• STEM

 

Walk-In Registration Day
Saturday, March 23, 2019
10 AM to 12 noon  Salinas Elk Lodge 
More information and on-line registration can be found at:
 
http://svmbc.org/svmbc/activities/cub-scout-day-camp/?utm_source=01+SVMBC+Scouter+Weekly&utm_campaign=2fd187359a-SW5+31+2018_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9ead6a45a-2fd187359a-56024417&mc_cid=2fd187359a&mc_eid=ff8d30fde4

 

 

 

 

Hartnell Planetarium March 15th

Hartnell Planetarium - Two Times on March 15th

5:45 - Astronaut

Children’s Program

What does it take to become an astronaut? Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to manoeuvring through microscopic regions of the human body.

Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject our test astronaut ‘Chad’, to everything that space has to throw at him.

Doors open at 5:15 PM Doors close and show starts at 5:30 PM. DO NOT BE LATE!

6:45 - INCOMING!

Audiences will discover how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today.

From the comfort of a planetarium seat, viewers will embark on a dynamic journey on the trail of asteroids and comets, get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids before they reach Earth, and visualize historic space events billions of years in the making—all within an immersive, all-digital dome that brings the captivating story of our cosmic origins to life like never before.

Doors open at 6:45 PM Doors close and show starts at 7:00 PM. DO NOT BE LATE!

No food or drink in the planetarium.

 Tickets can be purchased online at https://squareup.com/store/hartnellcollegeplanetarium2 or at the door. Ticket Pricing:  $4 for the Children's Show and $5 for the General Show.  They take cash and card.=

Pack Meeting Monday, February 11th, Blue and Gold Dinner Monday, February 25th and Aquarium Overnight Payment

Pack 93 Families,

Just a quick reminder that our first Pack meeting of February will be held Monday night, February 11th at the Church. 

For future planning, our annual Blue and Gold potluck dinner will be on Monday, February 25th, starting at 5:30 pm (please note the earlier start time since dinner is involved!).  Please plan on bringing either a main-dish, side dish or dessert and indicate what you are bringing on the signup sheet so everyone knows. This is always a fun night with delicious food and entertaining skits. 

If you signed up for the Monterey Bay Aquarium Overnight, please remember to pay using either our Square site at: https://squareup.com/store/pack93toro-at-gmail-dot-com or by check (made out to "Pack 93" and delivered to your Den Leader) at our next meeting. 

 

Hope to see you all at our February events! 

Aquarium Signup Deadline

Pack 93 Families,

We need to submit our final numbers to the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Wednesday, February 6th, so if you would like to attend with your scout and other family members, please sign up today.  If you sign up after the deadline, we can't guarantee a spot.  As a reminder, the Pack will pay $45 of the $95 fee for each scout.

We hope everyone will join us! 

Monterey Bay Aquarium Overnight Signup

Hi Scout Families!

We have an exciting event coming up in April--an overnight at the Monterey Bay Aquarium! The overnight will start at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 6th and departure is between 7:45 and 8:30 am on Sunday, April 7th.

There is a sign-up page for the overnight on the Attendance Spreadsheet section of the blog at: http://pack93toro.blogspot.com/p/attendance-spreadsheet.html .  The normal cost for participation is $95 per person.  Due to our success with mistletoe sales over the holiday, the Pack will contribute $45 to the cost for each scout, so the fee for scouts will be $50 and the fee for other family members will be $95.

The overnight includes a light evening snack and breakfast on Sunday morning.  Dinner is not provided, so participants will need to be fed prior to arrival.  A variety of activities are offered throughout the evening for sleepover participants and admission to the aquarium is included for the following day. 

Sleepovers require one chaperone (≥21 years of age) for every four youths (1:4). Guests must be ≥5 years of age. Guests ≥18 years of age do not require a chaperone.  We will coordinate chaperone coverage by den, so if you don't plan to attend with your scout, please coordinate with your den leader to ensure adequate chaperone coverage.

We are required to submit our final attendance list by February 6th, so please sign up no later than Monday, February 4th.

We will provide more information for the overnight in the coming weeks, but for now, additional information can be found in the guide at: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/-/m/pdf/aquarium-adventures/aquarium-sleepover-planning-guide-seashore.pdf .

We look forward to seeing you all at this exciting event!

First Meeting of 2019 on Monday, January 14th and Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 26th!

Hi Pack 93 Families,

Just a quick reminder that our first meeting of 2019 will be this Monday, January 14th at our normal time of 6:00 pm.  We hope to see you all there.   

Please also make sure you block SATURDAY, January 26th on your calendars for the Pinewood Derby at the Church.  We are doing this because with the number of boys we have, we don't have enough time to run the races on our normal Monday night meetings. 

Hopefully all the boys have a Pinewood Derby car kit.  If your scout hasn't received a car yet, be sure to pick one up on Monday night so you and your scout will have time to build it prior to the 26th.  If you can't attend on Monday, please contact your Den Leader to get a car. 

Lots of info on the Pinewood Derby can be found on the blog at http://pack93toro.blogspot.com/p/pinewood-derby.html.  A lot of the information is generic, and not necessarily how we will run the races, but it gives a good idea. 

We are going to hold the races at staggered times.  The boys are welcome to come earlier or stay later and watch all the races, but the different times will help us run the races more efficiently and ensure the younger boys don't have to be there too long.

Webelos 1 and 2 Scouts will start at 1:00 pm.

Bears will start at 2pm

Wolves and Tigers will start at 2:30.

We will have scales to weigh cars to make sure they meet the limits.  We will also have some repair items in case a car loses a wheel/axel, etc.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask your Den leader.

See you all Monday night!