Scouting in Action

For their September Pack Meeting, Diablo Sunrise District Pack 152 in Oakley had a plunger canoe race. Inspired by a pack meeting he saw in North Carolina, Den Leader Sean Gendreau organized the activity so scouts could work as teams. “Basically teams of 6 take turns rowing across the floor. We built the canoes out of 3/4 inch plywood and furniture dollies. Home Depot sold us 8 plungers and donated 8 more.” Sean said. Lily, who is in the Arrow of Light Den, thought this was a great pack meeting idea. “It was hard to canoe, but it was fun. People weren't using teamwork at first, and the floor was slippery. We came in third place in the end,” she said.

At the Trail head

Felled trees blocked the trail - not a problem!

A wildflower meadow along the way.

We had taken the high road and the view was outstanding.

View of Mt. Diablo from the Las Trampas regional preserve

Mt. Diablo from the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Preserve

Redwoods in the mist at Reinhardt Regional Redwood Forest.

Are you new to Scouting? Not sure about camping? Just want to join in on a fun adventure with other women Scouters? Want to get your Scouting questions answered? Want to share your enthusiasm for the outdoors?

Come and join us for networking and informative adventures.

This year we had two wonderful hikes. The first in the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Preserve, and the second in the Reinhardt Regional Redwoods Park. The next one's in the planning stage.

For more information, email Kirsten Hayden

SSS Corsair scout holding a flare

SSS Albatross sea scouts in survival (Gumby) suits

SSS Albatross scouts in survival (Gumby) suits

SSS Northland & Chaser scouts practicing pipe patching

SSS Northland scouts practicing pipe patching

SSS Viking scout practicing fire fighting skills

SSS Sea Fox scouts practicing pipe patching

SSS Makai scout in fire fighting suit

Over 130 youth from across the Bay Area attended Safety at Sea 2023. Scouts learned how to use dry suits, flares, fight fires, various towing situations for boats, and even competed in a fire hose game. The scouts also learned how to patch pipes, which has practical carry over if your boat has a leak.

This safety event takes place yearly at Yerba Buena Island, U.S. Coast Guard, San Francisco, and is a great chance for scouts to complete parts of the Ordinary and Able safety requirements for their rank advancement.

Thanks to the USCG and USCG Aux for hosting and we can't wait for next year's Safety at Sea.

Plunger Canoe Racing with Pack 152 in Oakley

Women's Outdoor Wilderness Scouting Adventures

Sea Scouts - Safety at Sea 2023