Point Lobos Hike – Monday 10/10 at 4pm

Instead of our Pack meeting at the Church we will be hiking Point Lobos on Monday, 10/10/22.  Plan to meet at the Piney Woods Picnic Area at 4pm.  There is a $10 per car fee so you may want to carpool.  Tell the guard gate that you are with Cub Scout Pack 93 from Toro Park.

This will be an approx. 3 mile hike, so please bring lots of water, snacks and a picnic for after the hike if you want.  There is a lot to see, so bring binoculars if you have them.  Please also dress in layers and bring hats and sunscreen.

Point Lobos is located at 62 CA-1, Carmel By the Sea.  The entrance is located three miles south of Carmel on Highway 1.  Here are some links to helpful information:

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=571 

https://www.pointlobos.org/info/ 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlURHSMllFZfBUqFb6YxTkkEOkqZYDVnS 

 This hike is part of the Monterey Bay Trekkers series so your Scout will earn a patch.

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

 We hope to see everyone at the hike!

 

Carmel Beach Sandcastle Competition, Saturday, 9/17

UPDATE: Our sandcastle design has been finalized.  We'll be making a sea turtle and putting "Pack 93" on it's shell.  It will be similar to the below YouTube video, but on a bigger scale. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_p7VnlcKPk. 

Don't forget to bring large spades, buckets, rakes and any sand sculpting tools. Kids will get wet, so swim clothes, sunscreen, hats etc. Bring lunch, water and snacks.  Spray bottles to keep the sand wet would be helpful too.

We'll have our Pack flag out on the beach so you can easily find us, but if you get lost contact Sara Madson at 818-261-8734.

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Get your shovels ready Pack 93!

We will be participating in the Carmel Beach Sandcastle competition on Saturday, 9/17. We will meet at Carmel Beach at 10th and Scenic Rd. Our Pack 93 Flag will be out so you can easily identify us. Park anywhere you can along Scenic, the closer the better.

https://ci.carmel.ca.us/post/time-travel-carmel-beachs-past.  

We will begin at 8am, so early birds come on out and start digging! The more the merrier, so come when you can. Judging will begin at noon, with awards at 2pm.

Please bring large spades, buckets, rakes and any sand sculpting tools. Kids will get wet, so swim clothes, sunscreen, hats and shade if you have it. Bring lunch, water and snacks.  If anyone has an awning for shade during breaks please let your den leader know.

The theme this year is “Time Travel – Carmel Beach’s Past.”  Let your den leaders know if you have any suggestions on what to build, otherwise we’ll announce our sandcastle design closer to the date.

Please sign up on the attendance sheet on the blog so we know to look for you. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o5M-3-tm1pAmcoOV5oMncIeyMTd6RZRaU6gAYi76g6I/edit?usp=sharing

See you there!

                            Big Sur Family Camp Details – 5/20 – 5/22

 

Our family camp is fast approaching!  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 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

 

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.

 

On Saturday night we’ll have our Pack Advancement ceremony, please have your Scout in uniform.  Other than that, we’ll have no planned activities so you can enjoy and relax at your leisure.  Playing in the river, hiking, family time, napping are all good options!  

 

Meals

Each den will be responsible for the prep, cooking and clean up of one meal.  Tigers will be Saturday breakfast, Wolves Saturday lunch, Webelos Saturday dinner and Lions 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.

• Friday - families on their own 
• Saturday
• 8:30 am Breakfast - Eggs, bacon, pancakes, fruit, coffee, OJ
• 12:30 pm Lunch – Sandwiches (deli meat & cheese, condiments, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.) chips, fruit, cookie, juice boxes
• 6:00 pm Dinner - Fajitas (steak & chicken), peppers/onions, salsa, guacamole, cheese, tortillas, beans, rice
• Desert - S'mores, Popcorn, Hot chocolate & cider
• Sunday
• 8:30 am Breakfast - Eggs, bacon, pancakes, fruit, coffee, OJ

Packing List

Here is a list of items you will want to bring with you:

• Tent (note: a 4 person tent really fits about 2.5 people.  Go bigger if you can.  
• Tarp for the ground under the tent
• 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.   
• Sleeping bags, pillows
• Flashlight, headlight, lantern
• Camp chairs if you have them 
• Bug spray, sunblock, hat
• Warm clothes for night and mornings (tip: bring a comfortable warm cap) 
• Personal toiletries/prescription meds
• Bathing suit
• Innertube, inflatables for floating in the river
• Sandals/Water shoes for midnight bathroom runs and playing in the river
• Sturdy shoes for hiking and walking around camp
• Cub scout class B t-shirt for those that have them
• Towels for drying off from the river
• Reusable cups/mugs/water bottles.  Something with handles that could take coffee/hot chocolate would be great.
• Reusable silverware
• Resuable plates.  We will have some disposable just in case, but let's try to reduce our footprint.
• Snacks for your group
• Roll of paper towels & toilet paper (the campsite provides TP, but just in case!)
• Drinking water if you don't want to drink from the tap (water is tested safe to drink)
• First Aid Kit & whistle
• 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)
• Fire wood (email your den leader if you can bring)

If there are any other last minute details to add, we’ll post another blog.  Looking forward to seeing you all at Camp!!

 

                                                            USS Hornet Pictures

Here are some pictures from our USS Hornet trip.  If you have some you'd like to share please send to your Den leader.  We hope everyone had a great time!!

USS Hornet Pictures_05-07-22

    

 

             Details for the USS Hornet Overnight – 5/7

 

We are looking forward to our USS Hornet overnight stay!  Please arrive NO LATER than 4:30pm on Saturday, 5/7.  We will be boarding the ship at 5:00pm and there are no exceptions for late arrivals to board the ship.  The USS Hornet is located at 7 07 W HORNET AVE, ALAMEDA, CA.

 

Linked here are Covid-19 Liability waiver document and the Overnight Information Packet for the USS Hornet Overnight Trip this Saturday. There should be a waiver form for each individual attendee or one for each family. 

 

The overnight information packet contains packing lists, safety rules, calendar of events, directions to the site, as well as arrival and departure information. 

 

It you have a need to use a CPAP or other plug-in device overnight please let your Den leader know.  Please also let them know if you would like to order dog tags from the event.

 

Please also bring your payment on Saturday.  Checks can be made out to Pack 93 or Bill Shelby directly.  Bill is the committee member who organized this event and paid for it out of pocket.  If you’d prefer to Venmo him the money let your den leader know.

 

See you all in a few days!

 

                               USS Hornet Overnight – 5/7

 

Please note the date change, we unfortunately had a scheduling issue with the USS Hornet.

 

Our USS Hornet overnight is almost upon us and we need to confirm headcount.  Please go to the attendance sheet to sign up.   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o5M-3-tm1pAmcoOV5oMncIeyMTd6RZRaU6gAYi76g6I/edit?usp=sharing

 

The cost is $95 per person, we will pay for a portion of the scout cost so they will be $50.  The ship still requires face masks for all and either a valid vaccine card or a negative COVID test (administered at least 48 hours prior).

 

The overnight will consist of dinner in the crew mess hall, a tour of key areas of the ship, accommodations in original sailor sleeping berths and breakfast the next morning.  The event concludes at 10am the next morning, but you are welcome to stay onboard to explore on your own.

 

You will need to bring a sleeping bag, a pillow, toiletries, a flashlight(s) and a change of clothes (for sleeping and the next day).  

 

Here is a link to more info.  The Overnight Program Description & Overnight Program FAQs contains good detail.  https://uss-hornet.org/overnights

 

We will need to meet at the Pier at 4:30pm on 5/7 so we can all arrive at the ship by 5pm.  There will be no leeway for late arrivals as they need to conduct the check-in and safety briefing.

 

Hope to see you there!

      

             Pinewood Derby & BBQ  – 3/19 @ 11am

PLEASE SIGN-UP ON THE ATTENDANCE SHEET FOR THE BBQ BY 3/14 SO WE KNOW HOW MUCH FOOD TO BUY

Races will run from 11am to 1pm.  We’ll conduct a series of races by Den to determine winners and then some races at the Pack level to determine overall 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place winners. We’ll also have awards for Best Paint Job, Most Unique and People’s Choice.

 

Starting a 1pm we’ll have a BBQ.  The Pack will supply hot dogs, hamburgers, buns and condiments.  If you want a different protein, please bring your own and we can throw it on the grill.  Each den will then bring other items to round out our feast.  We’ve broken it out by category and your Den leader will contact you to coordinate the details. 

·      Lions – Fruit

·      Tigers – Drinks

·      Wolves – Chips

·      Bears/Webelos – Salad (ex. – green, potato, macaroni)

 

Please bring your own plates, utensils, napkins, etc.

 

So we know how much food to buy, please sign-up on the attendance sheet for the BBQ no later than Monday, 3/14.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1o5M-3-tm1pAmcoOV5oMncIeyMTd6RZRaU6gAYi76g6I/edit?usp=sharing