Troop 216 has a number of summer experiences lined up – the “flagship” being CAMP MARIN SIERRA.  Sign up on the troop website today!  The troop needs to submit a roster and first payment in February.  Still thinking about a High Adventure Summer?  Contact Penny Luke Velasquez to see if a spot is still available.  Not going to Seabase?  Take a look at the second summer camp experience – Camp Fiesta.

ALL require a deposit and need commitments by Scout families.    See Troop Calendar for details & further information – click on the dates.

CAMP MARIN SIERRA – located off Grass Valley Hwy 20 towards Grass Valley - July 26th – August 1st   Offering a true Boy Scout summer camp lakeside experience  - Trail to First Class rank opportunities, 49 MB offerings, rock climbing (large granite walls, cliffs, overhangs), zip line and state-of-the-art COPE course – challenging teamwork skills.  $50 deposit due before February 7th.  Final payment of $280 (Scout) and $70 (Adult) is DUE March 10th. 

CAMP FIESTA – located on Mission Bay, San Diego - June 21st – 27th  Offering the ultimate waterfront experience – Trail to First Class rank opportunities, waterfront daytime & afternoon programs, 38 MB offerings.  $100 deposit due before February 7th.  Final Payment of $345 (Scout) and $140 (Adult) - DUE March 15th

SEABASE – located in the beautiful Florida Keys.  All require a $410 deposit when you sign up before March 20th.  After, full payment ($810) is required.

• Keys Adventure ~ July 2nd – 8th
• Out Island ~ July 31st – August 6th
• Out Island ~ August 16th – 22nd

The Troop will be attending the upcoming Shooting Sports Day on Saturday, March 7th at Ranchos Los Mochos (18450 Mines Road, Livermore). ASM Allan will be the trained Leader, with adults Karl and Jim assisting. Sign Up on the Troop Website by February 20th. Sharpen your Marksmanship Skills! BSA Rangemasters will open the Rifle, Shotgun and Archery Ranges for Scouts to practice their marksmanship skills. The day begins at 8:30AM and runs until 4PM, with an hour lunch. Cost is $30 program fee, plus carpool fee. Must bring own lunch, snacks, water bottle AND BSA Consent Form & Firearms Permission Form.

These are great opportunities for all Troop Scouts! Please sign up on the Troop website today!
*Attend Bridging Ceremonies and Represent the Troop
There are new Scouts bridging to Troop 216! Attend the following Bridging Ceremonies - representing your Troop. Class A Uniform. Will be part of the ceremony to welcome the new Scouts after they bridge.
PACK 802: Wednesday, February 4th @ 6:50PM – 7:45PM - Sycamore Elementary School (2200 Holbrook Drive, Danville)
PACK 235: Monday, February 9th @ 6:50PM – 7:45PM - Murwood Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room (2050 Vanderslice Ave., Walnut Creek)
PACK 302: Monday, March 9th @ 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Hillside Covenant Church (2060 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek)

With our next Court of Honor coming up at the end of February, Troop Scouts need to focus on wrapping up any partial Merit Badges and their last details for completing rank advancement requirements.  Now is the time to pull out your partial Blue Cards and check your BSA Handbook!

Tuesday, January 27th  will be a Troop Advancement Night.  We will have MB Counselors and Adult Leaders to give direction on who to contact, and how to complete any partial MBs, as well as Boy Leadership ready to work with their members in completing rank advancement requirements.  

Your Scout needs to come prepared!  Each Scout should look in their BSA Handbook (and their Individual History Report) prior to this meeting, and know what they are ready to have signed off or would like to complete during the Troop Meeting. They might have completed a rank advancement requirement at a BSA summer camp, on a Troop outing or at a Troop meeting, but didn't get it signed off in their BSA Handbook. 

This is an INDIVIDUAL SCOUT SIGN UP and ATTENDANCE.  There is an opportunity to work on your Climbing MB on 02.28.15 in SanLeandro through the SFBA Council.  Cost is $35 per Scout.  Must come with mastery of the climbing knots and knowledge of Requirements 1-7.  Sign up now as there is a limited number of scouts in ths course.  

Sat., January 31, 2015 ~ Located at Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill ~ Registration is now open, but the early bird price of $45 ends Sunday, DECEMBER 14th!!   Registration is located at