Each year Pack 104 does a service project to improve Camp Herms.
Scouts and their families gathered early morning at 9 am on Sunday August 14ths to help plant and spread mulch on the hillside south of the Dogpatch cabins.
Below are some photos taken during the morning. Thank you to all the people who came and contributed to the success of this important project.
Scouts from Pack 104 met at the Rock Springs early morning for a 4-5 mile round trip hike on spectacular Mt. Tam! It was a spectacular outing.
Pack 104 scouts met at the El Cerrito Swim Center for the annual pack swim day.
During this event, scouts discussed water safety, worked on aquatics-related Adventures for their ranks and had an opportunity to try the BSA swim test. Scouting activities were wrapped up by 2 pm and some families stayed at the pool for some additional play time. Thanks for all who joined us, particularly those who helped coordinate this event day.
Paramedics from the El Cerrito Fire Department visited the Webelos Den meeting on January 27, 2022 and spoke with the Scouts about their role as First Responders.
They also showed the Webelos a lot of their really cool equipment, and one lucky Scout even got the opportunity to test out the ECG machine. The visit got the Scouts very excited to learn and practice first aid techniques to complete the “First Responder” adventure at their next Den meeting. At the conclusion of the visit, the Webelos presented their visitors with Hero awards that they’d made for them ahead of time.
See below for photos from this den meeting!!
Two weeks ago, Pack 104 Cubmaster RJ “The Great” Lane, shared that the Webelos visited a Cool Pumpkin Patch (called the Cool Pumpkin Patch!) in Dixon. https://www.coolpatchpumpkins.
RJ reports:
“The farm and pumpkin patch are set up very well for COVID safety protocol. The staff is taking things very seriously. RJ noted that the majority of people were wearing masks and doing their best to socially distance.”
“They have a fantastic Corn Maze that is about 3 miles if you do not have to back track too much. I highly recommend bringing a backpack with plenty of water, snacks, hats and sunblock. There are not spots to buy water or fill water bottles along the Maze. I will be purchasing Corn Maze Patches if you plan on attending with your den or family, please let me know (and give me a number of patches to get for your den)”
The Corn Maze cost $15 per person (but worth it in the end) Parking is free. Pumpkins are reasonable (We got 4 for $16) They have pedal cars and hay rides. You can borrow a wheelbarrow and pick your own Pumpkin in the field.
On the weekends they have food and drinks for sale.
Some of the Pack 104 Bear Den already took RJ’s suggestion and took their families to the pumpkin patch. Photos from their visit are shown in the gallery below!
Why did the fish get bad grades?
Because it was below sea level.
What is the difference between a piano and a fish?
You can tune a piano but you cannot tuna fish.
Where do fish keep their money?
In a river bank.
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This month, all scouts of Pack 104 will be encouraged to fish with the family or den!
Please go fishing with your family or Den and take pictures of the fishing (and fish if you are catching). Scouts who submit photos can have them posted on the Pack 104 website!
Please visit any of our public piers in the Bay or go fishing anywhere in CA if you have a fishing license.
If you do not have a CA State Fishing Licence, you may fish off any public pier in the Bay. There are no specific requirements, just try fishing for a while. If there are any specific questions, please email RJ at rjthegrt@gmail.com. He would be happy to provide advice and answer any questions you might have concerning where, when, what and how of fishing in the Bay.
Note that participating in this outing will count as a Pack activity towards the Summertime Activity Award. <º))))>< <º))))>< <º))))><
August 16 | Annual Camp Herms Clean Up
On August 16th at 10 am to 12 pm we will be doing our Annual Camp Herms Clean Up. Sean will have many projects for us to tackle as Dens or individual families. I hope to see everyone there, Camp Herms is a second home for our Pack and need to show it some love. Coffee and Snacks will be provided. Please bring personal water bottles.
August 27th | Pack 104 Meeting
Mark your calendars for our first Pack Meeting of the year. This will take place via zoom and will be on August 27th at 7 pm.
We had yet another fantastic turn-out at this year’s Pinewood Derby. There were amazingly creative and futuristic cars, sleek innovations, shiny aerodynamic speedsters (and drivers with questionably attained licenses).
William, Neil and Simar took home the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes, respectfully, for their speedy inventions! These Pack 104 gearheads outdid themselves this year! Thanks again to this year’s organizers and volunteers, Thuy, RJ, John, Candace, Aubrey, Nikki and Christopher and anyone else who pitched in to make this year’s event a great success.
As this year’s AOL Den bridged to Boy Scouts, several Pack 104 alumni participated in the ceremony and welcomed them to Troop 24. Congratulations to the members of Den 5! It’s been a joy watching your growth and achievement over the years as Cub Scouts, and we wish you all the best in the next stage of their Scouting careers.
This gallery contains 26 photos.
Another fantastic turn-out made this year’s Pinewood Derby a huge success. From amazingly creative concept cars to lightning-fast speedsters, the P104 gearheads really outdid themselves!
This gallery contains 40 photos.