Hi All,
The Pack 93 hike at Fremont Peak will be next Saturday afternoon, April 27th. This will be a late afternoon hike so those who are interested can participate in the Fremont Peak Observatory open house, which will occur in the afternoon and evening. The hike is only about a mile and will take no longer than one hour, including stops for enjoying the fantastic views from 3,169 foot Fremont Peak. We will meet at 4pm, to catch the daytime viewing, and still provide enough time to complete the hike before sunset. Note: Park fee: $6 per car, bring warm jacket for night viewing!
Meet 4pm
Daytime viewing 4-5pm
Pack hike 5-6pm
Hot dogs 6-7pm
Night time viewing 8pm
Participation in the observatory open house sessions can be on your own or with pack, but we are timing this hike so you and your scouts can take advantage of the opportunity if desired. The solar observatory viewing will occur from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and the evening program for observing the night sky starts at 8:00 pm and goes to at least midnight. Those who have participated in the observatory sessions in the past have commented that being able to observe the sun safely through the solar telescope is very cool, and observing the night sky through the 30" telescope is also neat. However, trying to do both with the younger boys might be a challenge and participation in either activity is completely up to individual families.
For those who are interested in staying after the hike, we encourage you to bring something to eat for dinner. We will provide hot dogs. We can gather in the picnic area and enjoy dinner as the sun sets. Of course, everyone is welcome to do this whether you stay for the evening observatory program or not.
Directions and additional information are provided below. If you plan on participating, please sign up on the attendance sheet on the blog so we have an idea of how many will attend. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at lucychesshire@hotmail.com
Thanks, Lucy
Upcoming activities
Cub scout meeting Monday April 22nd
Memorial Day family camp out May 24-26
Driving Directions to Fremont Peak State Park
Take Hwy 101 North from Salinas to Hwy 156 East (toward San Juan Batista). Follow Hwy 156 approximately 13.6 miles and make a right turn on San Juan Canyon Road. Continue approximately 7 miles to Fremont State Park. Once in the park, follow the road to the parking lot.
Please be aware there is a $6 per car entry fee for the park.
More info on Fremont Peak, including a link to the park brochure and more detailed directions can be found at: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=564 . More info on the Fremont Peak Observatory including details regarding the afternoon and evening programs can be found at: http://www.fpoa.net/ .
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Aquarium Sleepover Details
Our long-awaited Monterey Bay Aquarium Sleepover will be this
Saturday night, April 6th!
At check-in, you will receive a wristband, Sleepover Program Guide
and Aquarium map.
• 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.
• 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
• Radios, music/MP3 players, iPads/tablet, computers or electronic toys.
• Strollers.
• Party-favors or balloons.
Parking
• 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
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Friday, March 22, 2019
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:
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 (ish) PM (Meet at Laguna Seca Shooting Range)
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
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
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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.=
Sunday, February 10, 2019
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.
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!
Monday, February 4, 2019
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!
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!
Saturday, January 26, 2019
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!
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!
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