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.
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.
On April 29th to May 1st, our troop attended Camporee 2022 at Lake Berryessa!
We merged the Hawks and Ravens patrol and competed in a bunch of activities like first aid, orienteering, obstacle course, and monkey bridge.
For the cord on blue cooking competition, we submitted grilled cheese and hot dogs! Admittedly, we didn’t prepare a lot for it, but there’s always next year.
We also saw a few rattlesnakes around our campground…
by Nickolas/Life Rank/Senior Patrol Leader
Philmont shakedown (training); preparing for July’s Philmont High Adventure.
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.
