Troop 175 Scouts, 2016 is drawing to a close and, with it, the opportunity to advance rank using the ‘old’ (pre-2016) requirements. If you’re close to a rank advancement and want to avoid having to complete any additional requirements added in the 2016 revisions, then you need to get the work completed in time to…

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Date:  Sat, Jan 7, 2017 Times: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Leo J. Ryan Park – Adult Coordinator:  Mrs. Teer Scout Coordinator: Looking for a Volunteer! Summary:  This is a service event for our chartering organization, The Rotary Club of Foster City.  We strongly  encourage all scouts to participate.  Parents, and Siblings  – we could…

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Orienteering (as a sport) is a race where competitors navigate against the clock from point to point using a map and compass. If you need the 1 mile orienteering Orienteering requirement then you can do this here. This won’t be a competition, Scouts will work in groups of 2 or 3. For older Scouts looking…

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When: Sat, Dec 17, 2016 · 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM  (Arrive at 3:30 PM) Where: We will meet at the Foster City library at 2:30pm and leave by 2:45pm. If you do not want to carpool, you can meet us at the facility (4360 Technology Drive, Fremont, Ca 94538) no later than 3:30pm. Cost: $30 per attendee…

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  Looming large over San Francisco and the northern peninsula, the wilderness preserve of San Bruno Mountain state and county park is home to several rare and endangered species of flora, fauna and wildlife, including the elfin butterfly. San Bruno Mountain is like an island of nature among a sea of humanity. Surrounded by freeways,…

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Date: November 26, 2016 Time: Meet at 8:00 am Where:  Edgewood Park 10 Old Stagecoach Road,                    Redwood City Summary:  Short 3-4 mile hike.  We will practice basic compass use, read trail maps and identify poisonous plants. Please dress appropriate for the weather, and do not forget your 10 essentials, especially your compass and water.…

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When:  December 3rd and 4th, 9 AM to 5 PM                                                            Where: In front of Safeway on E. Hillsdale Blvd. and Lucky on Edgewater Blvd. Parents,  we…

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Don’t Forget!   Please be sure to turn in your order form and money collected to Mrs. Teer at the October 5th Wednesday night troop meeting.

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Date: October 29 – October 30, 2016 Location: Boulder Creek Scout Reservation What to Bring: Backpacking gear (see equipment list here) Meet: Foster City Library, Saturday morning 10/29 @10.00am Adult Coordinator: Mr. Dickinson Description: Fun, short backpacking trip. Ideal for those wanting to try out backpacking but open to all. We need at least 4…

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When:  Friday, November 4, 2016 at 7:00pm to Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 12:30pm What: 2 1/2 days of opportunities to earn all the requirements from Scout to First Class, plus teaching opportunities for older Scouts.  This event is recommended for all scouts who have not yet made First Class. Where: Cutter Scout Reservation Adult…

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