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Welcome to the new Holy Spirit School Pack 229 Website. Please see updates on upcoming Pack events below. A full Calendar is also available. You can subscribe in your calendar app of choice.
HSS Pack 229
Cub Scout Pack 229 @ Holy Spirit School
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October Pack Meeting
- 🗓️ Date: Monday October 20th 2025
- ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
- 📍 Location: HSS Library | 1198 Redmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95120
- 🫡 Service Den: Webelos
Scouts at HSS can wear Class A uniforms to school on pack meeting days!
SJ Sharks Scout Night
- 🗓️ Date: Saturday October 11th 2025
- ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- 📍 Location: SAP Center | 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
- 📋 Signup: Pack Signup
Please join us on Saturday, October 11th at 7pm for the 2025 San Jose Sharks Scout Night! It’s sure to be a fun-filled night rooting on our hometown Sharks with your fellow Scouts as they take on the Anaheim Ducks! Our Scouts will receive a patch and a post-game group photo on the ice.
Please signup at the link above so we can gauge interest. Details on how to purchase tickets will be provided soon.
Crabbing Under the Golden Gate Bridge
- 🗓️ Date: Saturday October 18th 2025
- ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
- 📍 Location: San Francisco
- 📋 Signup: Venmo @Neschae to reserve your spot once confirmed. and add your name to the Pack Signup
- 🏁 Deadline: Wednesday October 8th 2025
- 💵 Cost: $49 per active participant (assuming 10 paying participants)
Space is limited so sign up soon!
- Parent Chaperones will not have to pay if they share a pole with a child or are not participating.
- We will need a minimum of 6 crabbing participants, with 16 being the max.
- Equipment will be provided by Alex who is an expert crabber. But bring your bucket so you can take home your crabs to cook and eat for dinner.
- The event happens on land near the shore, so there is no boat involved.
- Since space is limited, the experience is currently open to Cub Scouts and their siblings in our pack. (For the Lions and Tigers, we need a 1:1 ratio of adults and kids.)
More information from our crabber, Alex…
Boo-Fest Family Campout
- 🗓️ Date: Friday October 24th 2025 @ 5:00 PM - Saturday October 25th 2025 @ 5:00 PM
- 📍 Location: Camp Cheesebrough | 26005 Big Basin Wy, Los Gatos, CA 95033
- 📋 Signup: Council Signup and Pack Signup
- 🏁 Deadline: Sunday October 19th 2025
- 💵 Cost: $70 per camper / $20 per adult
- 🌐 Link: More Info
Come join us for our annual Halloween campout where participants get to make their own spooky area, trick-or-treat down the haunted nature trail, carve pumpkins, and participate in traditional scout activities with a spooky twist!
Activities Include
- Archery & Air-powered BB guns - Get out on the range and practice your target skills!
- Arts & Crafts – Pumpkin carving, costume decoration, & more!
- Scout Skills – Learn things that help you care of yourself and others like knots!
- Fishing – Catch a fish, identify fish, and tie a fishing knot!
- Games – Plenty of tricks to be learned while playing games!
- Daily Flag Ceremonies – Learn about the US flag ceremony and ceremonies!
- Cracker Barrel – Come have fun themed snacks and socialize with folks in your optional costume!
- Trick or Treat! – Explore the haunted nature trail and discover some enjoyable treats along the way.
Evening treats, Breakfast, & Lunch included.
Please eat dinner before you arrive on Friday or bring a sack dinner with you.
No camping gear will be provided. Please plan on using a hand cart to carry your tent and supplies to the upper campsites. If you will need assistance please let us know.
If you plan to attend, please add your family info here for pack planning.
Important
Since this is an official BSA event, please make sure to have your health forms filled out and remember to bring them with you as they are quite strict with these. There is also an optional BB Device permission form to complete and bring should your Scout participate. Please note Cub Scout Lions are not eligible to participate in shooting activities, however, they will be able to enjoy the archery range. I recommend you keep copies of these forms for future events so you do not have to complete them again.
September Pack Meeting
- 🗓️ Date: Monday September 8th 2025
- ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
- 📍 Location: HSS Library | 1198 Redmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95120
- 🫡 Service Den: Arrow of Light
Welcome back Scouts! We will be having our first pack meeting of the school year on Monday September 8th at 6:30 PM in the library.
The Arrow of Light scouts will be our first service den for this meeting.
We’ll start the meeting with a uniform inspection for the new scouting year and discussing the Bobcat rank requirements.
We will be distributing the Raingutter Regatta boat kits and starting to work on them in dens. Scouts will need to finish painting and decorating their boats at home after the meeting. If you are unable to make the meeting please reach out to get your regatta boat kit.
Finally, we will work on the first advancement of the year: the Bobcat Adventure.
Scouts at HSS can wear Class A uniforms to school on pack meeting days!
Raingutter Regatta
- 🗓️ Date: Saturday September 13th 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 📍 Location: HSS Courtyard | 1198 Redmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95120
- 📋 Signup: Register Your Boat
It’s time to get out the paint and glue and put on your creative caps for our annual Raingutter Regatta! We’ll be starting to build our boats at the September Pack Meeting. If you are unable to make the meeting please reach out to get your regatta boat kit.
Siblings are welcome! We kindly request a $7 donation to cover the cost of the kit and awards for non Scouts.
Boat Building: Before the races begin, put on your creative cap and assemble your very own mini sailboat. This hands-on experience encourages problem-solving and craftsmanship. Please come up with a name and Register Your Boat before the event.
Race Day Excitement: Watch as your handcrafted sailboat takes to the water in friendly competition! Blow on the sails and navigate your vessel along the rain gutter racetrack. It’s a test of precision and strategy.
Refreshments: Enjoy a Pizza lunch as you mingle with other Scouts and families. It’s a great time to share stories and build connections.
What to Bring: Please bring your boat, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to have a blast!
Friendly Competition: Compete against fellow Cub Scouts, families, and friends. Cheering, encouragement, and sportsmanship are all part of the fun.
Awards & Prizes: Celebrate the winners and recognize the effort and creativity that went into boat design. Prizes will be awarded to the top sailors and there will also be awards for best design.
Rules: Please review the Raingutter Regatta Rules.
Don’t miss this opportunity for your Cub Scout to learn about teamwork, craftsmanship, and the joy of friendly competition. The Cub Scout Raingutter Regatta is a family-friendly event that combines fun and learning in a unique and exciting way.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time boat builder, this event promises memorable moments and a sense of accomplishment.
Can’t wait to see you all out there!
New Parent Info Night & Pack Planning Meeting
- 🪢: Virtual Parent Info Night
- 🗓️ Date: Tuesday September 2nd 2025
- ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM to 9:20 PM
- 💻 Virtual Meeting: Join via Google Meet
- 🪢: Pack Planning Meeting
- 🗓️ Date: Wednesday September 3rd 2025
- ⏰ Time: 8:30 PM to 9:20 PM
- 💻 Virtual Meeting: Join via Google Meet
New Parent Info Night
We are beginning to form new dens for the 2025-2026 school year. Come learn more about Pack 229 and how you can get involved in the 2025-26 Scouting Year.
Please forward to anyone with boys or girls ages K-5 interested in joining.
Pack Planning Meeting
As we gear up for an exciting year ahead filled with fun, learning, and adventure, we invite you all to our upcoming Cub Scout Pack Planning Meeting. Your participation and input are invaluable as we finalize our plans for the year and create an unforgettable experience for our scouts.
Your involvement plays a vital role in shaping the scouting journey for our children in the upcoming year. If you are unable to attend the meeting but still want to contribute your thoughts or express interest in volunteering, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Let’s work together to make this scouting year a memorable and enriching experience for all our Cubs. Your ideas and enthusiasm are what make our Pack thrive!
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!
