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10/31 - Trick or Tree Event - Tree Planting Opportunity in Fremont

Halloween is around the corner, and it's time to "Trick or Tree"! Come plant trees at Gomes Elementary School on Halloween. Keep in mind that tree planting is considered Conservation Hours for scouts so definitely sign up for this great opportunity. More information below.

Gomes Elementary School Tree Planting
Saturday, October 31, 8:30am-noon
Register here!

10/31 - Cub Scout Halloween Fun at Camp Hermes!

10/31 - Cub Scout Halloween Fun at Camp Hermes!
Come join us for a Spooky good time for this fun events!
 Event Lineup & Details

  • Track-or-Treat (In Partnership with Trackers Bay)

    • Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    • Features: Archery, costumes, candy trail, Goblin Market, and axe throwing
    • Info & Details:  Trackers Bay Community Event
  • Haunted Herms & Camping Connection

    • Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Day activities open to everyone!)
    • Location: Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA
    • Day Activities: Haunted Lodge, fun activities, and food (available at an extra cost)
    • Cost: FREE for current and prospective Cub Scouts
    • Overnight Camping Connection: Exclusively for registered Cub Scouts ($50 per Cub Scout youth and adult/parent partner)
    • Overnight Schedule Highlights: Night hike, campfire program, and breakfast the next morning
    • Registration & Additional Info: Scouting Event Registration

Scouting for Food Door Hangers are here - Multiple ways to pick them up!

Scouting for Food Door Hangers are here - Multiple ways to pick them up!
The Scouting for Food doorhangers have arrived.  They will be distributed at the following places and make sure to look for a burgundy Sienna minivan:
  • Boy Scout Roundtable: Thursday 10/08 beginning at 6:15 pm at Washington High School, (38442 Fremont Blvd, Fremont) in the small parking lot closest to the corner of Eggers and Fremont Blvd.
  • Troop Showcase: Saturday 10/10 beginning at 9:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, (40374 Fremont Blvd, Fremont) at the entrance to the ball field.
  • Cub Scout Roundtable: Monday 10/12 beginning at 6:15 pm in the parking lot of Mr. Mikey’s Country Store and Deli, (37161 Niles Blvd, Fremont) on the corner of F Street and Niles Blvd.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Don Uriu at duriu@flash.net


2/6 - Save the Date for the Merit Badge Extravaganza 2027!

2/6 - Save the Date for the Merit Badge Extravaganza 2027!
Merit Badge Extravaganza 2027 (MBeX 2027) will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at Centerville Middle School from 8:30am - 3:30pm (tentative and subject to change).

Registration will open by mid December 2026; we will make every effort to announce a specific date by December 1, 2026. Information will be communicated via the District website and Slack.

Scouts can take up to 2 merit badge classes. Scouts will likely have a “partial” at the end of MBeX 2027 - only some requirements will be completed and signed off. Please do not expect to complete and earn the merit badge(s).

Cost to attend is $25 regardless of whether a Scout attends 1 or 2 merit badge classes. Registration is by individual Scout.

For any questions, please reach out to Meena Mariwalla (mgmesq00@yahoo.com).

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