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2/12 - Roundtable TONIGHT on Better Decision Making to help better scouting experiences!
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Do you agree that making better decisions leads to a better scouting experience?
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Washington High School Cafeteria
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7pm
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This month's round table will talk through a systematic process that you can use in your scout unit, personal decisions or at work to make better decisions. Does your unit face decisions such as where to go to summer camp, should we have a high adventure experience, how should we prepare for camporee, or does a Cub Scout unit want to have more outdoor camping experiences? These questions need a methodology to make good decisions based on the attitudes of the scouts, with input from the parents. The process leads to alignment of the scouts to participate.
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While there will be some presentation material, we will have a facilitated discussion about a decision. That could be a decision from one person at Roundtable on February 12. We will explore the decision in a structured way to understand how it might be framed.
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All adults are invited to attend to learn how to make better decisions and to align the parties, whether in or outside of scouting.
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We think that this will be an exciting roundtable and look forward to seeing you all there. Please feel free to contact Lee Amon at  if you have questions.
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Registration for Camp GOAT: Cub Scout Day Camp is officially opened!
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CAMP GOAT (formally known as Mission Peak Cub Scout Day Camp) is coming along and we are VERY excited to invite all of our Mission Peak Cub Scouts to come join us this year at Ardenwood Farm from June 8-12, 2026.
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- Come hang out with the cute farm animals!
- Work on your Badges during this week!
- Having fun with your cub scout friends!
- Learnings tons of really cool stuff!
- Doing great things for the community!
In the past, we have usually sold out pretty quickly so make sure to register your scout ASAP using the following link. Please remember, Camp GOAT does NOT happen without volunteers so please sign up to volunteer as a den walker. You can spend some great time watching your scout have a blast and you get a MAJOR discount (up to $175 dollars) for volunteering that week!
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3/7 - Annual Troop 269 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser!
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Niles Troop 269’s Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on March 7th from 8am to noon at the Veteran's Memorial Building at Niles is a long-standing community tradition that combines service, learning, and togetherness. The event helps scouts practice thriftiness, with 60 percent of each $15 ticket, or $9, going directly into individual scout accounts to support summer camps, high-adventure trips, and other scouting activities.
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The breakfast also offers scouts valuable hands-on experience in planning, cooking, and serving, building teamwork and leadership skills that guests consistently praise for their professionalism and enthusiasm. This year’s event falls on the eve of International Women’s Day, and all women attendees will be treated to one complimentary food or beverage item of their choice, adding a special note of celebration to the morning.’
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Final Scores for the Indoor Rally!
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After a lot of work and time spent working on this event, we are happy to announce the breakdown of the categories and scores for this annual event. Congratulations to everyone who participated and worked hard with their Troop and a huge thank you to all those that volunteers to make this event a success.
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1st place
2nd place
3rd place
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Knot Tying Relay
2273
110
273
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First Aid Relay
2273
273
20
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Fireman’s Drag Relay
20
2273
155
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2/28 - Lunar New Year Celebration with Senator Aisha Wahab!
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The Office of State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab invites all the scouts in the area to join her for a Lunar New Year celebration in partnership with Councilmember Julie Del Catanio, the Alameda County Library, and the Alameda County Assessor’s Office.
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Saturday, February 28th
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Newark Library, 37055 Newark Blvd
Free admission
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We will celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse with lion dancers performing at 12:30 PM, additional cultural performances, community resources, and arts and crafts for children. Attendees are encouraged to wear their cultural attire as we gather to honor the diversity and traditions that strengthen our community.
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2/28 - 3rd Annual Mission Peak Yo-Yo Day is coming up!
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February 28th from 2pm to 5pm
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First Presbyterian Church in Newark
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35450 Newark Blvd., Newark, California
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Join us for this FREE unique and fun event with a new modern twist! Co-sponsored by Duncan Yo-Yos, San Francisco Spindox Yo-Yo Club, and Scout Leader Eve Marie Little, the Mission Peak District Yo-Yo Day is open to ANY YOUTH who is interested in having fun, especially Cub Scouts working on their Adventure Yo-Yo elective!
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We will have some yo-yos to practice with but if your scout is interested, we will have official Duncan Yo-Yo kits and the solo Duncan Butterfly Yo-Yos for sale at the event.
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And, of course, you are more than welcome to bring your own yo-yos!
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For more information, please reach out to the event organizer, Eve Marie Little, at 
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Looking for Scout Youth Volunteers for the Fall Camporee
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Please mark your calendars—Fall Camporee 2026 will be held September 25–27, 2026, at Rancho Los Mochos.
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As in past years, the 2026 Fall Camporee will be organized and led by Mission Peak Scouts. We are currently seeking Scouts interested in serving on Camporee staff. Please share this opportunity with your Troops so Scouts can gain valuable leadership experience and skills they can bring back to their units.
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Scouts may submit their interest to serve on the Fall Camporee Youth Staff by completing the following form: https://forms.gle/JvonsTCqpEoUmYz28 This is a wonderful opportunity for the scouts to learn and lead while having fun! The interviews are starting soon, so hurry up!!
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The application will remain open until 15th February, with interviews for senior youth leadership roles taking place in late February.
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If you have any questions or would like additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Divya Bellamkonda at  .
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3/21 & 3/22 - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training!
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March 21st and 22nd - RIGHT HERE IN FREMONT!
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At least one BALOO trained adult MUST be present at any Cub Scout Campout, and MORE is Better
Topics Covered include:
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- Camping Gear Selection and Maintenance
- Health and Safety
- Nature and Hiking
- Outdoor Games
- Camping Site Selection and Setup
- Campout Program Planning
The morning session will take place at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Niles. Saturday afternoon we will move to Garin Park, where we will camp overnight, have breakfast, and depart by noon.
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The course will be taught by experienced Cub Scout leaders and is strongly recommended for every parent with an active cub scout.
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For more details (or to volunteer for staff) contact course director Christine Watnik 
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3/7 - San Jose Sharks Scout Night & Pinewood Derby
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Scouts, unit leaders, and families are invited to the San Jose Sharks Grand Prix Scout Night on March 7, 2026, at SAP Center vs. the Islanders. All tickets purchased through the event link include access to a pregame Pinewood Derby starting at 3:00 p.m., plus an exclusive Sharks Grand Prix participant patch for each Scout racer.
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Date: March 7, 2026
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Location: SAP Center at San Jose
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Activities: Pregame Pinewood Derby and evening Sharks game
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Each tickets includes Pinewood Derby participation and a special participant patch for Scouts
For unit blocks or seating together, contact:
Reese Reichwein, Account Executive – Youth Hockey & Fan Development
Email:  | Phone: 408-977-4724
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