HSS Pack 229

SJ Giants Scout Night

🗓️ Date: Saturday July 19th 2025 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📋 Signup: Pack Signup
🏁 Deadline: Thursday July 10th 2025
💵 Cost: $15-$60 per person
🌐 Link: More Info
📇 Contact: Neschae Fernando

Hope everyone is having a great summer! The SJ Giants Scout Night and Overnight is coming up on Saturday, July 19th @ 5PM. We had a great time as a Pack sitting together last year!

Enjoy a pregame parade and post-game opportunity for your scout to run the bases. Then camp out after the game in the very same outfield the Giants just played on. The night finishes with a movie on the 36’ HD video board (last year it was Angels in the Outfield). The fun doesn’t end there though as scouts receive a light breakfast in the morning and a special San Jose Giants Scout Night Commemorative Patch.

There are a few options to choose from:

You can attend the game only for $15 per ticket (Only Sections E/F/G are available at this time). This does not include food. (I’m unable to add the bbq package to a game only ticket. Sorry!).
You can attend the game and stay overnight for $30 per person (youth/adults are the same price). This does not include food.
You can attend the game and stay overnight AND get a ticket for BBQ and a drink. $45 per child. $60 per adult.

Please Sign Up and Venmo Neschae by EOD Thursday, July 10th. We’ll be contacting the box office on Friday to reserve our seats for the first round. If seats are still available, I’ll plan to reach out to them next Tuesday as well.

Halibut Fishing in the Bay

🗓️ Date: Thursday July 3rd 2025 @ 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📋 Signup: Event Reservation (Select July 3rd – AM Trip) and Pack Signup (For Pack Communication)
💵 Cost: $160 per person
📇 Contact: Neschae Fernando

We’re excited to invite you to a halibut fishing adventure in the Bay on July 3rd! We’re planning a half-day morning trip (exact time TBD) aboard the Oakland Anglers II, and it’s going to be a fun, family-friendly outing on the water. No Fishing Experience Needed! Never fished before? No problem at all! Fishing poles are included!

What to Expect

The boat stays within the Bay, where waters are typically calm. You’ll enjoy amazing views of Alcatraz, the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges, and the surrounding cities — all while having a blast with fellow Pack families. Just show up, stand there, talk, laugh, and enjoy the day. The amazing deckhands will:

Set up your pole
Bait your hook
Coach you on reeling in your catch
Handle the fish (including the “splashy” parts if the kids prefer not to!)
And get you back in action for your next one

Additional costs to plan for:

~$10 for live bait and tackle
$20 (optional) for fish filleting/cleaning
Gratuity for the crew
Food available for purchase onboard

We hope you can join us for this special outing! Let us know if you have any questions!

Spring Family Campout Photos

Huge thanks to everyone who pitched in ⛺ at the Spring Family Campout! 🌲 From grate meals to blazing campfires 🔥 fun — and a hike that really rocked our socks off 🥾 — you all made it unforgettable. We couldn’t have had s’more 🍫 fun without you!

Scout-O-Rama 2025

🗓️ Date: Saturday May 10th 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: San Jose’s History Park | 1650 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 2095112
🎟️ Get Tickets: Scout-O-Rama Tickets
💵 Cost: $10 – $12
🌐 Link: More Info

If you’re looking for a fantastic family outing, Scout-O-Rama is the place to be. With 100+ interactive activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy:

🪓 Tomahawk throwing
🎯 Archery
🚀 Water rocket launches
🚒 Explore real firetrucks
🏁 Race pinewood derby cars
🎨 Crafts and life-size mazes
🌲 Slacklining and more!

Feeling hungry? We’ve got you covered with a variety of food trucks on-site – or bring your own picnic and enjoy the park!

Don’t miss this incredible day of Scouting spirit, community fun, and unforgettable memories.

👉 Mark your calendar now and get ready for adventure!

Spring Family Campout

🗓️ Date: Friday May 2nd 2025 @ 5:00 PM - Sunday May 4th 2025 @ 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Ed R. Levin County Park | 3100 Calaveras Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
👤 Who: All Pack 229 Cub Scouts and their families. We encourage parents, siblings, and guardians to attend! Please note all Scouts must be accompanied by at least 1 parent/guardian.
📋 Signup: Campout Signup and Volunteer to Help
💵 Cost: $30 per person to cover camp fees, meals, and supplies for the weekend. Please pay the Pack Treasurer
🌐 Link: Packing List

As we wrap up another great year of Cub Scouting adventures, we’re excited to invite you and your families to our Spring 2025 Family Campout! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Scouts’ achievements, enjoy the outdoors, and make lasting memories together.

We’ll have fun activities, campfire stories and skits, and plenty of time to relax and connect with fellow Scout families. Whether you’re an experienced camper or trying it for the first time, this will be a fantastic way to close out the Scout year.

Volunteer Opportunities: Meal prep, cleanup, and activity support are great chances to meet other families and leaders. Don’t worry if you’re not a master chef — we’ll guide you through everything.

Saturday Night Campfire: This is one of the highlights of the weekend. We’ll gather for songs, den skits, a campfire story or two, and of course, roast marshmallows and make s’mores. It’s a great way to wind down together as a Pack.

Please make sure to read through all the FAQs below especially the packing list, campout agenda, the required medical forms and the note about bringing a cup.

Golden State Warriors Scout Day Photo

April Pack Meeting Recap

The scouts prepared for the Spring Family Campout by:

Learning about campfire safety
Preparing a packing list including the Six Cub Scout Essentials
Suggesting meal plans
Reviewing Leave No Trace guidelines
Working on skits and songs for the campfire

Scouts also received patches for participating in the Pinewood Derby!

If you need to make a payment for a sibling Pinewood Derby car ($6.99) or the per-family cost for the Blue & Gold BBQ ($20) please see the Finances page.

May Pack Meeting

🗓️ Date: Monday May 12th 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: HSS Library | 1198 Redmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95120

Out final pack meeting of the year will include the Rank Advancement ceremony where scouts who have completed all requirements will receive their new rank award.

Scouts at HSS can wear Class A uniforms to school on pack meeting days!