On March 9-10, I organized an outing where troop 57 and 4057 scouts went on a trip to Angel Island. We backpacked up to our campsites which were at the East Bay sites (2, and 3). The views were gorgeous and we could see spectacular… Read More »Angel Island Outing 3/9-10
The All Troop Fall Campout took place this weekend at Lehi Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We started the day by doing service. Half of the scouts did weeding while the other half repaired benches. Afterward, dinner was cooked and served. We then had… Read More »All Troop Fall Campout at Lehi Park 9/21-22
I hosted Tenderfoot Requirement 3d on August 31 at the Scout House, which covered proper care and handling of knives, saws, and axes. I started by going over knife safeties and how to clean and sharpen them. I had the new scouts demonstrate shaving a… Read More »8/31 Tenderfoot Requirement 3d Outing
For my outing five new scouts attended. We started with an icebreaker where scouts shared their names, favorite ice cream flavors, and favorite colors. Then the new scouts all worked together to take photographs of ten plants and ten animals to satisfy Second Class requirement… Read More »Plants and Animals Hike 9/7
On March 16th Den chief Kavya Mathan from troop 4057 led a hike at Stanford Dish. While hiking scouts learned Second Class Requirements 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d. They learnt how to orient a map and use a compass. After learning the scouts took turns… Read More »Stanford Dish Hike 3/16/2024
Jon Kissane, Eagle Scout and Scout parent, hosted a swimming merit badge outing at Foothills Tennis and Swim Club for T4057 and T57 this past weekend. Five Scouts completed their rank requirements for Swimming and the BSA swim check, and earned the swimming merit badge! Two other scouts were able to complete some outstanding requirements… Read More »JUNE 2024 Swimming Merit Badge Outing
This morning 5/25, Scouts from both Troop 57 and 4057 came together for a meaningful annual tradition at the Golden Gate National Cemetery. This event is a testament to the unity and dedication of our Scouts, from the youngest Cub Scouts to the seasoned Scouts,… Read More »Flag Planting 5/25
Patrol 401’s outing was at Lehi Park on April 20. They were accompanied by Patrol 402 as well as Patrol 1 from Troop 57. When they arrived, the weather was scorching hot. The scouts all set up tents, then participated in a three-hour service project.… Read More »Lehi Archery Outing
On Saturday, May 17, Scoutmaster Mark Jackson led a kayaking outing on Tomales Bay. Scouts kayaked about 2 miles for 2 hours from Heart’s Desire Beach to Marshall Beach and stayed there overnight. They saw lots of wildlife, including moon jellies, harbor seals, and pacific… Read More »Tomales Bay Outing
On April 27th, Troop Guide Gia Pendyala led a library refurbishment service project working with Access Books Bay Area to at Stonegate Elementary School. 16 scouts sorted and categorized books, and painted murals in the library. They all really enjoyed making the school a more… Read More »Library Refurbishment Service Project