Hike at Nisene Marks on Saturday, 9/18

Our next hike in the Monterey Bay Trekkers series will be on Saturday, 9/18/21 at Nisene Marks.  We will meet at the parking lot at 1:00 pm at the Main Entrance Station. The whole family is welcome to come and will earn your Cub Scout a Monterey Bay Trekkers patch! 

We will be hiking through peaceful redwood groves that have recovered after a 40-year logging frenzy from 1883 to 1923.  It is also near the epicenter of the October 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in Aptos Canyon, and crevices and landslides are still visible on the canyon walls. There will be lot’s to see during this outing!

Nisene Marks is located at Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003.  More info regarding the park can be found at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666  

Be aware that there is a $8 vehicle day-use fee. Feel free to come early and enjoy a picnic lunch before the hike.

Please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet for the hike if you plan to participate so we know how many hikers to expect.  For those who will participate, be sure to bring water, sunscreen, layers depending upon the weather, and a lunch/snacks.

We hope to see you there!

Pack 93 Monthly Meetings

 

Pack 93 Families,

We are resuming our twice monthly meeting schedule, meeting on the 2^nd and 4^th Monday of each month.  For September, that means we are meeting this upcoming Monday, 9/13 and then again on Monday, 9/27.  We'll start at 6:00 pm.

 

Meetings will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd, in the outside fire pit area.  301 Corral De Tierra Rd., Salinas, CA, 93908

 

We’ll start with the flag ceremony and will have a short advancement ceremony for the scouts moving from Bear to Webleos.  Then we’ll break out into our dens and do a few skits.

 

Can’t wait to see everyone!

 2021 Camping Trip – Big Sur

REMINDER to please sign up on the attendance sheet if you plan to camp with us.  We need the headcount info. to plan meals.

 

We have set a date for our summer camping trip!  We’ll be spending one night at the Santa Lucia Chapel & Campground in Big Sur on Saturday, 6/26.  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.

 

There are NO showers at the campsite and NO hot water, but they do have restrooms and cold running water.  Only 2 vehicles can park at the campsite, but there is overflow parking just outside of the campground.  The campground requires that all campers sign a release form and COVID form for everyone over the age of 18.  

 

Check-in is from 2:00pm – 6:00pm on 6/26 and check-out on the 27^th is no later than 11:00am.

 

Details coordinating food and the total cost will be forthcoming, but plan for about $40 per person.

 

Please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet no later than Friday, 6/11 so we can plan the food quantities.

 2021 Camping Trip – Big Sur 

We have set a date for our summer camping trip!  We’ll be spending one night at the Santa Lucia Chapel & Campground in Big Sur on Saturday, 6/26.  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.

There are NO showers at the campsite and NO hot water, but they do have restrooms and cold running water.  Only 2 vehicles can park at the campsite, but there is overflow parking just outside of the campground.  The campground requires that all campers sign a release form and COVID form for everyone over the age of 18.  

Check-in is from 2:00pm – 6:00pm on 6/26 and check-out on the 27^th is no later than 11:00am.

Details coordinating food and the total cost will be forthcoming, but plan for about $40 per person.

Please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet no later than Friday, 6/11 so we can plan the food quantities.

We’ll post another blog closer to the date with further details and a list of suggested things to pack. 

 

Blue & Gold Picnic – Saturday, 3/27

 

Since we were not able to have our traditional Blue & Gold Dinner in February we are planning a Blue & Gold Picnic.  We’ll hold the picnic at the Church in their outdoor area on Saturday, 3/27 at 11:30am. The weather will hopefully be a bit warmer!  Please bring your own food, including drinks, lunch, sweet treats, etc.  This is open to the whole family.  We will also be stuffing Easter eggs to drop off at a family warming shelter in preparation for Easter celebrations they have planned for their families.  For the Bears, this will satisfy the Fellowship & Duty to God/Community support activity.  If we have time, we can also take a short hike around the Church grounds.  

 

Please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet if you plan to participate so we know how many to expect. 

We hope to see you there!

 Hike at Elkhorn Slough on Saturday, 1/30

Our January hike will be taking place on Saturday, 1/30/21 at Elkhorn Slough.  We will meet at the parking lot at 10:30am. This is a family friendly hike, with lots of wildlife and will earn your cub scout a Monterey Bay Trekkers patch! 

The visitor center is closed at this time. However, they are not charging an entrance fee and all COVID protocols are being observed.

Elkhorn Slough is located at 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville.  More info regarding the park can be found at:  https://www.elkhornslough.org/esnerr/visitor-information/ 

Please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet for the hike if you plan to participate so we know how many hikers to expect.  For those who will participate, be sure to bring water, sunscreen, layers depending upon the weather, and a lunch/snacks.

We hope to see you there!

Pinewood Derby Reminder

 

Pack 93,

We are not going to have the traditional derby this year due to concerns with the ability to social distance.  However, we did purchase car kits and would like give families the opportunity to make a car.  

 

Please have your cars complete by Saturday, January 16^th.  We'll ask that the completed cars be dropped off at 11am at the church so that everyone can see what was created.  There will be an outdoor area set up to view the cars and we’ll have awards across various categories:

 

·      Most Unique Derby Car

·      Most Humorous Derby Car

·      Most Impressive Paint Job

·      Most Realistic Design

·      Judge’s Choice

·      People’s Choice 

 

This is the year to focus on design and imagination without having to worry about the racing requirements.  Even though we won't be racing, we thought having the boys create their cars would still be a nice learning experience and a good way to incorporate some additional family time during the holiday break.   So let those creative juices flow and have fun with it!!

 

If you don’t have your car kit yet, please reach out to your Den leader.  

 

So we know who will be joining us, please sign up on the attendance spreadsheet on the blog at: http://pack93toro.blogspot.com/p/attendance-spreadsheet.html .