Awesome T104/T100 Overnight Kayak Outing this past weekend!
A first for both troops, with many lessons learned, it definitely will not be the last.
Many thanks to everyone, especially SM Shar, for the heavy lift; kayaks, PFDs, and paddles for approximately 30 participants.
This week of 7/10, our troop went to the 5th week of Camp Wolfeboro!
Overall, this trip was a blast, and we did all sorts of things and earned tons of merit badges.
We shot at the range, cooked spaghetti over a fire, made dumpcake in a dutch oven, won the lanyard contest and the chess tournament, and each of us did extra things we loved!
I went swimming a ton and played chess and met a bunch of staff that I realized went to the same school as me!
Walt caught a lizard, frog, water snake, bee, wasp, and some fish! (wow) etc..
Looking forward to Wolfeboro 2023!
In the Shadi Display area (7501 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530), we will be working on three separate tasks: The viewing platform, the night sky, and the fence. This project will primarily require digging, as well as carrying heavy objects and working with basic tools. It will be a lot of fun and a small breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Some quick statistics captured by one of the crew:
– Total 68.53 miles including the Phillips Junction food refill.
– 12,126.0 ft Total Ascent
– 10,985.0 ft Total Descent
– 6,922.6 ft Min Elev
– 11,729.2 ft Max Elev (Mount Phillips)
Free Kayak Clinic for Youth at Marina Bay Richmond, May 22, 2022.
BSA Scout Troop 104 is hosting a free 1 1/2 hour kayak clinic for youth ages 9-13 at Marina Bay Richmond on Sunday, May 22, 2002.
Scout membership NOT required. Other fun games and activities will be offered adjacent to the kayak launch area before/after each session!
Participants will receive brief instruction on kayaking and water safety – and then will have an opportunity to practice and enjoy paddling a kayak under close supervision for up to 45 minutes around the sheltered waters of Marina Bay. Kayak, paddle, and life vest provided.
Sign up sessions offered 9:30-11, 10:30-12, 11:30-1, 12:30-2pm. Space is limited!
You MUST reserve a session in advance. To sign up for the Paddle Up! session and/or be notified about future Paddle Up! Clinics and other Troop events are open to the general public.
please fill out the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/RoMuLZfGRUBW3gUL6
Questions?
Please contact Shar Etebar at bsascouttroop104@gmail.com.
Sunday on April 17th, we went on a 15 mile hike along Wildcat Canyon Trail!
We started off meeting at the trailhead parking lot and hiked 15 miles through various loops. After 5 miles, scouters doing the 10 mile hike turned back at a loop point.
We eventually made it to Inspiration point where we had our lunch, and then continued off a different trail to take a look at Lake Anza. It was covered with a fern at this time of year, and we were all surprised when we saw it. It looked like a flat meadow!
After that, we looped back and got to Little Farm, and hiked past Jewel Lake all the way back to our cars. Our legs were a bit sore, but we now have a (another, in same cases) 15 mile hike under our belts!
by Nickolas/Star Rank/Senior Patrol Leader
We had a nice productive day, yesterday, at Lake Berryessa for the Camporee Service Project!
Our troop did trail maintenance on the nature trail at the visitor center.
We had to first weed and fully remove debris off the trail. Then distribute and smooth out a layer of decomposed granite for a new, safer, and aesthetically pleasing trail.
Troop 104 is hosting for the MDSC Council for the month of May.
All scouts and scouters are encouraged to participate. While the challenge is vital for health while we are cooped up at home,
the patch that can be earned may be one of the coolest patch you may ever have!
All details, background and link to register for the challenge is below.
Challenge starts Saturday.
Download the flyer at: http://mdscbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/StayActiveProgram.pdf
Scouts BSA Troop 104 Open House
Scouting in El Cerrito
Monday, September 30, 7:00pm at El Cerrito Veteran’s Hall
6401 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
All youth — boys and girls alike — can join Scouts BSA and participate in the many outdoor, service, and leadership activities Boy Scouts is known for!
Come to El Cerrito Troop 104’s open house to learn more about:
Troop 104 boy scouts will answer questions from visiting boys and girls, and share info and photos of what they’ve done this year, such as trips to Alaska, McCloud River, Yosemite, summer camp at Wolfeboro, community service projects, Eagle projects, and more. Troop adult leaders will answer any questions parents may have about the scouting programs.
Troop 104 has existed in El Cerrito for 80 years and has a long tradition of fun, engaging activities for our youth. We schedule at least one outdoor activity each month, several overnight campouts each year, and additionally spend a week camping in the Sierras each summer. Older youth have attended high adventure camps nearly every year in recent memory (wilderness backpacking and canoeing throughout the country, ocean sailing). Learning skills and leadership, and doing community service are key components of scouting as well: the troop has produced 105 Eagle scouts, many in recent years.
We very much hope to add a girl troop to share the opportunities afforded to our boys. Although Scouts BSA is not affiliated with Girl Scouts, our troop believes that scouting offers tremendous opportunities for fun, service, and leadership development, and that all youth should have equal access to those opportunities. Already, several girl troops have formed in nearby communities. We hope to add one for El Cerrito!
Girls older than 14 can already participate via Venture Crew 104, a branch of Scouts focused on older youth who want more activities and fellowship opportunities in high school and beyond.
Please join us Monday, September 30, and we will do our best to give you a complete picture of how your son or daughter can join in the fun and adventure, whatever their age.
Learn more on our web site at https://troop104elcerrito.org/
