Meetings and Events
我們通常每隔一星期聚會一次，一般是在周六下午2:00在基督之家第五家聚會，但是有時候我們也會外出野餐、夜宿或者露營。
Pack 485 convenes regularly throughout the school year, typically gathering once every two to three weeks. Our primary meeting spot is the Home of Christ Church in Cupertino. In addition to our indoor sessions, we also organize a range of exciting outdoor activities, including picnics, sleepovers, and camping trips.
The Board Game Design
The Board Game Design Workshop invites Cub Scouts to create their own board, card, or dice games. This event encourages Scouts to learn from each other, discover their potential in design and art, and develop teamwork skills. Every participating Scout will receive a Board Game Guru patch as a recognition of their creativity and effort.
To earn the “Board Game Guru” patch, Scouts must actively participate in the Kick-Off, the production process, and the final presentation.
Milestones
- Kick-off (1/18/2025) – Brainstorm and decide what type of game to make
- Game Prototype Production – Team and do this at home or at church.
- Presentation (2/15/2025) – Test final prototype and presentation
1/18 Kick-Off
- Introduction to board game: Board game types, and contest rules
- Guidelines:
- The board game can be designed for 2 players, 4 players, or multiple players.
- The game must be played on an 18″x18″ board and fit on a standard desktop.
- Both the board and all game pieces must be created by the team; pre-purchased items are not allowed.
- Each game must include a written game rules sheet.
- Scouts will be divided into 8 teams (A to H), with 5-6 Scouts of all ages on each team.
2/15 Presentation
Each team will prepare a 3-5 minute presentation to introduce their game. The presentation should address the following points:
- How to Play: Explain the rules and gameplay mechanics.
- Innovation: Highlight what makes the game innovative.
- Uniqueness: Share what sets the game apart from others.
- Creation Process: Describe how the game board and pieces were designed and made.
What is STEM?
The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This approach to education is designed to revolutionize the teaching of subject areas such as mathematics and science by incorporating technology and engineering into regular curriculum by creating a “meta-discipline.”
Parents:
- All scouts need to wear uniform A and arrive 10 minutes before their gathering time.
- All parents need to stay for the meeting
恭賀新年 主賜平安
2/1/2025 是中國新年大年初三，我們將在周六中午在教會辦一個春節 potluck 聚餐，自由參加，Pack 會準備幾個主食，大家可以帶菜來分享。每個參加的孩子都會得到一個新年的壓歲錢紅包！
Please signup:
Signup 登記Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year on 2/1 at noon, located at the picnic area behind our new church building.
This event is open to all, and we encourage everyone to participate. The Pack is preparing a variety of main dishes, and you are welcome to bring your own dishes to share.
As a New Year tradition, every participating child will receive a New Year’s gift in the red envelope!
See you there!
Location: HOC5
2:00pm – Opening ceremony
2:30pm – Drumming Show with Mika Scott
3:30pm – Closing ceremony
本週沒有團集會(Pack meeting)，由各小隊長決定是否進行小隊活動(Den meeting)。小隊長可以決定Den meeting的形式，選擇時間及地點。活動方式請參考下面的幾個建議。
Den Meeting Week is the week for each den to meet at one of den parents’ home or any location for a den activity.
The meeting time can be any time during the week from 2 to 4 hours. Feel free to invite other leaders from the pack to your meeting.
Activity ideas for the home den meeting:
- Work on STEM project
- Work on Bob Cat requirements
- Work on Leave No Trace poster
- Work on adventure requirements
- Potluck lunch (or dinner)
- Learn a new song or practice skit (prepare for the year-end party)
- Game time (board game or play cards)
- Show-and-tell – Pet, collection, or hobby, etc.
Den outing ideas:
- Visit Fire Station
- Visit Local Recycle Center
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Ice-skating
- Miniature Golf, etc.
For more ideas for the den meeting, visit 100+ Den Meeting Ideas
The Board Game Design
The Board Game Design Workshop invites Cub Scouts to create their own board, card, or dice games. This event encourages Scouts to learn from each other, discover their potential in design and art, and develop teamwork skills. Every participating Scout will receive a Board Game Guru patch as a recognition of their creativity and effort.
To earn the “Board Game Guru” patch, Scouts must actively participate in the Kick-Off, the production process, and the final presentation.
Milestones
- Kick-off (1/18/2025) – Brainstorm and decide what type of game to make
- Game Prototype Production – Team and do this at home or at church.
- Presentation (2/15/2025) – Test final prototype and presentation
1/18 Kick-Off
- Introduction to board game: Board game types, and contest rules
- Guidelines:
- The board game can be designed for 2 players, 4 players, or multiple players.
- The game must be played on an 18″x18″ board and fit on a standard desktop.
- Both the board and all game pieces must be created by the team; pre-purchased items are not allowed.
- Each game must include a written game rules sheet.
- Scouts will be divided into 8 teams (A to H), with 5-6 Scouts of all ages on each team.
2/15 Presentation
Each team will prepare a 3-5 minute presentation to introduce their game. The presentation should address the following points:
- How to Play: Explain the rules and gameplay mechanics.
- Innovation: Highlight what makes the game innovative.
- Uniqueness: Share what sets the game apart from others.
- Creation Process: Describe how the game board and pieces were designed and made.
What is STEM?
The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This approach to education is designed to revolutionize the teaching of subject areas such as mathematics and science by incorporating technology and engineering into regular curriculum by creating a “meta-discipline.”
Parents:
- All scouts need to wear uniform A and arrive 10 minutes before their gathering time.
- All parents need to stay for the meeting
2:00 – Opening ceremony and uniform inspection
2:10 – Scout song – –
2:15 – Scout games – Cub-O-Ree
3:20 – Announcement
3:30 – Closing ceremony
Scout Games – Cub-O-Ree
What should you expect at Cub-O-Ree? Fun! Lots of fun! There will be plenty of activities for the scouts! We will be playing 10 games during this time. All scouts will be divided into 6 teams, and rotate to play the games. The two winning teams will win a special gifts!
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Den Leaders:
- Do not give snack to scouts before the closing ceremony
- Den 5 and 10 to conduct opening and closing ceremony
Get Ready for the Wildest Sleepover Ever!
- Fee will be paid by Pack for scouts
- $xxx per person for parents and siblings
Activities includes:
- Overnight stay in one of our exhibit areas
- Live-animal demonstrations
- Osher Rainforest access until 8 pm
- Planetarium showings
- Late night snack and early morning breakfast
- Overnight parking in Music Concourse Garage
- Next day admission to the Academy
網上報名 Online Booking
Booking deadline: 2/10/2025
Admission to Penguins+Pajamas sleepovers begins at 6 pm, and the event ends at 8 am the following day. Click read to read our Guidelines and Safety Rules.
Driving Direction
FAQs 常問問題解答
What do I wear to the sleepover?
All scouts wear Class B (orange T-shirt). Parents please wear orange polo shirt if you have one.
What do I need to bring to the sleepover?
The Academy requires a signed Waiver of Liability form for each adult and each child attending a sleepover. For children, the Waiver must be signed by the child’s parent or guardian. The Waiver of Liability must identify the adult who will be responsible for the child during the sleepover. Only original Waivers will be accepted; no faxes or copies. No one can be admitted without a completed Waiver. Click here for a checklist of what to bring to the Academy for the sleepover.
Can I stay at the Academy the next morning?
After the Sleepover ends at 8 am, if you would like to spend the day at the Academy you may get your hand stamped and re-enter when the building opens for the day.
Can I bring my own food?
We do not allow outside food into the Academy during sleepovers, except in connection to a dietary restriction (please contact us in advance to arrange this). Dinner and drinks are available for purchase at the Academy Café from 6–9 pm. A bedtime snack and breakfast the next day are included.
Can I leave at any time during the sleepover?
There are no in/out privileges during the sleepover. If you leave the sleepover for any reason before its conclusion, you may re-enter when the Academy re-opens the next day.
Where can I park?
Garage parking is included; bring your ticket with you for validation. Please note that there is no overnight street parking (as per Golden Gate Park regulations) and that the garage is not operated by the Academy.
- Uvas Canyon County Park Guide Map
- Uvas Canyon County Park Brochure
- Uvas Canyon Waterfall Guide
- Uvas Canyon Campgrounds Map
- 攜帶物品清單 Download Packing List
Class B (hat, Orange t-shirt and jacket)
制服：所有童軍請穿 Class B (帽子、橘色T-shirt及外套)。
Schedule
5/3 (週六） | ||
| Time | Event | Notes |
| 1:30 | 集合 Meet at HOC5 | Come to HOC5 if you want to carpool |
| 1:45 | 出發 Leave for Uvas Canyon County Park | Please carpool to save parking spot |
| 2:30 | 抵達Arrive at Uvas 8515 Croy Rd Morgan Hill, CA 95037 | Our site is Upper Bench site Bring your own tent, sleeping bags and pads |
| 3:00 | 搭帳篷Set up tents | 3:30 | Nature |  |
| 4:30 | Game: Capture the Flag Cornhole Tournament | |
| 5:30 | 晚餐 Pot-Luck Dinner | Bring dinner to share 請帶晚餐來分享（建議使用悶燒鍋或保溫鍋裝食物）。 請在營會負責人宣布用餐後才開始用餐。 |
| 7:00 | 營火Campfire | 1 or 2 performances from each den |
| 9:00 | 自由時間 Free time | 淋浴 Shower is available |
| 10:00 | 熄燈 Lights out | |
5/4 (週日） | ||
| 6:30 | 起床 Camp Reveille (wake up) | |
| 7:00 | 早餐Breakfast | 各家自行準備 |
| 7:30 | 收帳篷 Camp cleanup | |
| 8:00 | 聚會 Scouts’ own (worship) | |
| 8:30 | 清理 Camp sweep | |
| 9:00 | 離營 Leave camp | |