UPCOMING EVENTS

SUMMER 2023
Who: Scouts & FRIENDS
When: 6:15 PM
Where: MCS Library

Wear Class B
T-SHIRTS
Wilder Ranch
Who: Lion -AOL
When: 06/03/23
Time: 9 am -11am
Memorial Day Flag Placement
Where: Ramac Park
When:05/27/2023
Time: 8:30-11:00am

Summer Camp
​for Bear - AOL
​June 15-18, 2023: Chesebrough Cub Resident Camp #1 (overnight) Registration closes 6/1/22
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June 22-25, 2023: Chesebrough Cub Resident Camp #2 (overnight) Registration closes 6/13/22

Cub Camps !

Camp: Lake Cunningham
Location: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose
Dates: M-F, June 12-16
Times: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
REGISTER

Camp: Cottle
Location: Martial Cottle Park, San Jose
Dates: M-F, June 19-23
Times: 9:00AM – 3:00PM
REGISTER

Camp: Chesebrough
Location: Chesebrough Scout Reservation, Los Gatos
Dates: M-F, June 26-30
Times: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
REGISTER

Camp: Stevens Creek
Location: Stevens Creek County Park, Cupertino
Dates: M-F, June 26-30
Times: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
REGISTER

​Camp: Vasona
Location: Vasona County Park, Los Gatos
Dates: M-F, July 10-14
Times: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
REGISTER

Up Coming S.V.M.B.C. Events 

Bullseye Bonanza (shootouts)

MAY 20
8:30 am - 4:00 pmBullseye Bonanza #2

AUG 5
8:30 am - 4:00 pmBullseye Bonanza #3

OCT 14
8:30 am - 4:00 pmBullseye Bonanza #4

Adult Leader Training

Click HERE to view all training opportunities. ​

2023 Activities to Come

JUNE19-23
Cub Camp
Camp: Lake Cunningham
Location: Lake Cunningham Park, San Jose
Dates: M-F, June 19-23
Times: 8:30AM – 4:00PM
REGISTER –Coming Soon!

JUN15
June 15 - June 18 
Cub Resident Camp
​Bear -AOL

JUN22
June 22 - June 25 
Cub Resident Camp
Bear - AOL

SCOUT LAW

              SCOUT UNIFORM

Walk through the ranks of Cub Scouting as you learn about each uniform and how to officially wear it with pride. 

Scout Bank (Uniform Bank)

One of Scouting's methods of youth development includes wearing a uniform. The Scout uniform makes Scouting visible as a force for good, signifies the Scout's commitment to Scouting ideals, and serves as an economic equalizer for all Scouts. Recognizing the essential role of the uniform in Scouting, the "Scout Bank Uniform Bank"  program, is run by T394, a dedicated Scouter family and Troop. They offer assistance to Scouts who would not otherwise be able to purchase a uniform. 

To request a gently used uniform go HERE.

To pick up or drop off a gently used uniforms, please go to the "Will Call" table at the Scout Shop. (Remeber "Gently Used means - "like new".) 
Have you turned in your Medical Forms A & B yet? Fill out one for yourself and one for your scout.
Turn in your forms along with a copy of your insurance to your Den leader.
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We need your help! Please sign up to make pack activities possible! Want to lead a outing, set up a activity, or help with something that is already going on? Drop a line. OR come to parent committee meetings 2nd Tues. of the month. Check Calendar.

​NEW training required for ALL volunteers!

As announced earlier, a new law has taken effect in California and will further support our mission to protect youth in our program from neglect and abuse. Pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 18975 (formally referred to as AB 506 of 2021), volunteers, employees, and administrators are now required to take an additional training and complete a Live Scan background check.  Visit www.californiascouting.org 
​for details and links to resources. 
We will continue to update on specifics for the Live Scan background check process as it becomes available to our council. In the interim, we ask that volunteers refrain from initiating a Live Scan for Scouting until it becomes available for our council. ​

San Jose - Our City

Hole-y moley POTHOLES! Every year, San José road crews repair up to 11,000 potholes. Given our 2,400 miles of paved roads, that’s almost five potholes per mile.

That sounds like a lot, but the City of San José is up to the task. Here’s how you can help fill in gaps.

​Find them A pothole is any hole in the street with a defined edge. Make sure it’s not a sinkhole with rounded edges, or just your run-of-the-mill crack in the ground.

Potholes form when water gets under the pavement and softens the material beneath. When vehicles drive over the weakened surfaces (or when freezing causes water to expand) the asphalt cracks. Eventually, those cracks get bigger and loosen pavement, and create voids. Voila — you have a pothole.

Take note of where they are around your neighborhood or usual driving route.

Report them. The easiest way to report a pothole is by downloading the San José 311 app so you can report them on the go. Or simply visit the website, then:
  • Under “What would you like to report?” select “Pothole.”
  • Create or log into your account to receive updates, or “Submit as guest.”
  • Enter the address or drop a pin where you saw the pothole. You can also add a picture and brief description to help the repair team find it.
If you’d rather not file a report online, you can always give (408) 794-1900 a call.

Got other issues to report? Learn more about San José’s 311 service.

UNIT RESOURCES

FORMS

FAMILY CAMP EVENTS

Come join us for a weekend of family camping near the coast in the beautiful California redwoods of Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties. Archery, nature hikes, campfires, games, sports, and FUN! Great food, starting with cracker barrel Friday night, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and Sunday breakfast.

MAY26 -Chesebrough Scout Reservation 
May 26 @6:00 pm - May 28 @ 11:00 am
2023 Memorial Day Family Camp at CSR

SEP1 - Camp Hi-Sierra
September 1 @ 6:00 pm - September 3 @ 5:00 pm
2023 Labor Day Family Camp @ CHS

SEP1 -Chesebrough Scout Reservation 
September 1 @ 6:00 pm - September 3 @ 5:00 pm
​2023 Labor Day Family Camp @ CSR

 Personal Weekend Family Camping

​Looking for a great place to stay and enjoy the snow? Consider renting a cabin for the weekend at Camp Hi-Sierra. Open to Units or families.  Head on over to our rental page for details.
For families looking to get away, family only campsites are now available at Chesebrough Scout Reservation and Camp Hi-Sierra for registered Scouting families to reserve for a Scouting weekend getaway!
Sites and facilities are single family and are COVID compliant. Family based activities are also available to bring Scouting fun to your weekend! Families will need to provide their own food and camping supplies. 
Create an account to view and reserve sites here:

Camp Chesebrough

​Camp Hi-Sierra

Youth Protection Training and California Assembly BIll 506

California Assembly Bill 506 became law on September 16, 2021. AB 506 requires administrators, employees, and regular volunteers of youth service organizations to:
  • Complete training in child abuse and neglect identification and reporting
  • Undergo a background check to identify and exclude any persons with a history of child abuse
  • Ensure mandatory reporting of suspected incidents of child abuse to persons or entities outside of the organization
  • Require two mandatory reporters whenever in contact or in the supervision of children
The BSA’s Youth Protection Training standards required of all registered adults, our two deep leadership policy, and the criminal background check performed with an adult volunteer’s registration appear to meet most of the requirements of this law. The BSA’s routine criminal background check does not meet this standard, thus a background check with finger print scan will be required soon. 
READ MORE HERE...