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Castleridge Trail Hike
Right here, in our own backyard, is one of the most beautiful hikes around. With the recent wet weather, it’s amazingly green up there. Join us on Feb 26 as we get back out on the trail.
Please note that this HIKE IS REALLY STEEP! It is a 4-mile, out-and-back hike. We will climb up 1,000 feet in the first two miles. This is not an easy hike and it is not recommended for younger Cubs.
Also note that parking might be limited, so try and carpool if possible.
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Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 at 9am | Castleridge Trail Hike | After the last couple of wet months, it’s time to get out on the hiking trail again! Note that this hike is VERY STEEP! It’s 4 miles long. Please make sure you and your Cub are comfortable with a strenuous hike before signing up. | Sign-up here |
Past Events
2023 Pinewood Derby
The Cubs did their usual job of building creative race cars and had a blast running them down the tracks!
25th Annual Tri-Valley
Veterans Day Parade
Pack 916 thanked the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform by participating in the Annual Tri-Valley Veterans Parade.
Fall Family Camp
Amazing food, gorgeous hikes, a robust campfire program with flag retirement and more…all in under 24 hours. Pack 916 knows how to go camping!
Little Yosemite Trail Trekker
In October, 40+ Cubs and family members headed out to Sunol Regional Wilderness and hiked out to Little Yosemite. Aside from the breathtaking views, we enjoyed climbing the rocks at Little Yosemite and met a few tarantulas on the trail!!! The Trail Trekker continues to be one of our most popular ways to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous Bay Area outdoors.
Coyote Hills Coastal Cleanup
On 9/11, our Cubs gave back to the community by participating in a cleanup project at Coyote Hills Regional Park. In addition to pulling out five giant bags of invasive species, the Cubs found water bottles, candy wrappers, four hats, sunglasses, and a fishing pole – all of which were polluting the marshes at the park.
Back to Scouting BBQ
We kicked off the 2022-2023 Cub Scout year with a great event at the Highland Oaks Cabana Club. The Cubs got to play Human Foosbal, Giant Angry Birds, Tug-o-war, and got to climb a rope bridge!
2022 Spring Family Camp
Hiking with amazing views of the bay, campfire program, and the amazing meals from Chez Chip’s Camp Cuisine!!! A good time was had!
Blue and Gold Banquet Picnic!
Since we couldn’t have food indoors, we did what Scouts do and went outside! Our Blue & Gold Picnic was a blast. We had a magician who had us laughing pretty hard and he even gave each Cub a magic trick to do at home!
Coyote Hills Trail Trekker
The Trail Trekker program is a fantasic way for Cub Scout families explore the natural wonders of the Bay Area one fun hike at a time. In February, we visited Coyote Hills. We enjoyed a walk on the boardwalk through the marshes and a hike up to some amazing views of the bay.
2022 Pinewood Derby
The Pinewood Derby returned to in-person this year and what a blast! The Cubs enjoyed building and racing their cars. They may have been masked, but they were smiling!
Rodeo Lagoon Trail Trekker Hike
The Trail Trekker program is a fantasic way for Cub Scout families explore the natural wonders of the Bay Area one fun hike at a time. In January, we visited Rodeo Lagoon in the Marin Headlands. We enjoyed beautiful weather, a walk on the beach, and amazing views.
Sycamore Grove Trail Trekker Hike
The Trail Trekker program is a fantasic way for Cub Scout families explore the natural wonders of the Bay Area one fun hike at a time. In November, we visited Sycamore Grove in Livermore where we got to see the historic ruins of a winery (and a hollow tree!)
November = Compassion
In November, we spent time learning about compassion for our neighbors. We had a visit from a Guide Dogs for the Blind trainer and had an online class to learn some basic American Sign Language.
Veterans Day Parade
The Cub Scouts of Pack 916 wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the veterans who have served our nation. We strive to live by the ideals of the Scout Oath and Scout Law so that we grow into citizens and neighbors who are worthy of the great sacrifices that secured for us the blessings of liberty.
Pack 916 Family Camp
We had a good set of fun activities – a hike with an amazing view, two telescopes looking at the craters of the moon, the moons of Jupiter, and the rings of Saturn, camp cuisine from Chip’s famous camp kitchen, a campfire (real, actual fire!) with skits and a flag retirement ceremony, and we even had a band of coyotes howling for us as we were getting ready for bed. A good time was had!
The lockdown didn’t stop us from enjoying one of the time-honored traditions of Cub Scouting! Just as with everything else, we made it virtual and we had a good time! The Cubs built some amazing cars, and the leaders had a great time pretending to be YouTube stars.
Click here to watch a replay of our Pinewood Derby and to see the pictures of the cars.
Huckleberry Botanic Preserve Hike
Trail Trekker Hike on June 19th – Pack 916 continued our exploration of the natural wonders of the Bay Area with a Trail Trekker hike.
Saturday morning bike rides in the summer are the best! add to it the chance to find some geocaches (and some gummy fruit snacks!) and the Cubs had a great time!
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