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Pack Info Night

Mario Lozano — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 03:07:36 +0000

2015-2016 Pack 996 Blog

pack996 — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:06:51 +0000

2015 Meridian Day Camp

This year’s theme was Knights of the Round Table. Scouts from Danville and San Ramon gathered at the Little Hills Park for a week long adventure with archery, BB Guns, crafts, and much more!

4th of July Parade

July Pack Hike

For July’s hike, Pack 996 scouts met at Cowell Ranch Beach in Half Moon Bay. Scouts went 3 for 3 in finding Geocaches. After the hike, families enjoyed the beach and seeing a fabulous sunset.

August Pack Hike

More and more geocaches were searched for and found. Another great evening hike to end the summer of 2015!

September Pack Meeting

Our first pack meeting was hosted by Den 2 with popcorn skits with old man Kaelan. 1st graders experienced their first pack meeting as Tigers. All scouts competed in the great bucket brigade while spilling minimal water. The Outdoor Activity Award and the National Summertime Award Pins were presented to scouts who participated in Cub Scout Day Camp and various summer time scouting activities. All scouts in the pack were presented with frisbees from the district as a result of reaching recruitment goals set last year.

September Hike – Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve

Despite the heat and the uphill climb, scouts and their families completed the Chaparral Loop Trail. Much relief was felt afterwards inside the cool caves. Pack 996 took advantage of the open house and learned about the mines from various rangers inside the caves.

Food Bank Volunteer Day

Pack 996 learned about the food bank where the food our Scouting for Food goes. Scouts and families were then able to pack apples in boxes for the hungry.

October Pack Meeting

The second pack meeting started out with a fun gathering activity where scouts tried keeping a beach ball in the air as long as possible. Awards were presented for Bobcat and scouts who participated in the food bank activity. The highlight of the night was the Great Egg Drop Contest. Did your den’s egg survive?

October Pack Hike – Diablo Foothills Regional Park

Popcorn Show-n-sell

Red Ribbon Week

Fall Campout

November Pack Meeting

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Common Registration Problems

Simon Tan — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:29:04 +0000

subject: pinewood

Probably the most common issue during registration last year was cars being over (or severely under) weight. Racers should come prepared to make simple adjustments to their car’s weight. We will have a clinic set-up during the check in of the pinewood derby cars that will allow for minor adjustments to the cars.
Another common problem was with cars that were too long. This was normally caused by gluing accessories on the back, or in the front, of the car. This presents a big problem because it is very difficult to remove the accessories that have been glued in place, and removal may also throw off the weight and balance of the vehicle. Double-check the length of your car before registration. NOTE: It IS permissible to glue accessories, decorations, figures, etc to your car. Just make sure your completed car fits the dimensions in the rules.
We also noted last year that numerous cars did not have sufficient clearance between the car and the track; the minimum under clearance is 3/8in. This is caused by attaching too many weights to the underside of the car. Not only can this cause damage to the track, but your car will be extremely slow.

Looking forward to seeing the designs and races on RACE DAY!!!