Activity Write-Ups

Every year we plan and execute a treasure hunt for the Boy Scouts. This year it was Minecraft themed. It was so much fun to plan because we got to throw all of our creative ideas together and form one massive plan of fun and adventure. Seeing how it all worked out in the end was pretty exciting too. Can’t wait to plan next years treasure hunt! Hope it will be as much of a blast as this years!

By Allie

The crew got to go into the forest of redwoods to enjoy fun activities high in the trees on a rainy Saturday morning. There were two activities, a ropes course, as well as a zip lining course.

The zip lining course was spread across multiple cool trees including the highest one in the forest as well as the oldest one in the forest (that was known). There were fun challenges to go faster and hang off the edge of the platform. Everyone who went had a good time and it was a fun activity that was a step outside of their comfort zone.

The ropes course was a super fun way for us to challenge ourselves up in the trees. We walked across swaying bridges, swung on cargo nets, and balanced on thin wires. Some of the obstacles were really challenging but we encouraged each one another and helped each other take steps out of our comfort zones. Overall it was an amazing day for all, and we’re already looking forward to going back!

By Jared and Callie

On Scout Sunday the Venture Crew hosted our annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser and it was as good as ever. Plenty of people attended and enjoyed the complimentary pancakes, toppings, sausages, and scrambled eggs our lovely chefs provided and Crew members served with a smile. Quite a few donated, and some reminisced on their own or a family member’s amazing experience in our program. It was a heartwarming, delicious time and let both current and former Scout families meet and talk for a relaxing, happy and fulfilling breakfast.

By Emma

After arriving and meeting up at the church, we packed into cars and drove up to Dodge Ridge for this year’s Klondike derby. This year our crew and troop had our own Klondike outside of the usual council run outing because the council could not reserve the usual place at Cisco Grove. However, with the help of the numerous helpful adult leaders in the crew and the troop, we could pull together a similar event to what the council has done in the past. When we arrived at the site we unpacked our equipment and hiked up through the snow to the site and made snow shelters to sleep in for the night. After doing that we had a hot dinner and slept in the shelters we had made. The next day we competed in many Klondike based events ranging from spear throwing to tobacco spitting (not real tobacco obviously, we were provided with licorice). After the events were over, we broke down the shelters we had made and packed out, as well as visiting an In-and-Out for dinner.

By Khai

After spending an evening caroling at a Nursing Facility, the crew decided to do something fun the next day and went ice skating at the Ice Oasis in the Bridgepoint Shopping Center. The skill level of everyone was wildly different, but it was fun anyway. Some had taken lessons before, and some were stepping onto the ice for the first time in their life! Some members tried super cool tricks(emphasis on tried) and some did their best to just stay on their feet. An upcoming crew member, Amelia came to join in, and even the crew advisor, Pat, got on the ice. It was two hours of chaotic fun.

By Jared

After spending an evening caroling at a Nursing Facility, the crew decided to do something fun the next day and went ice skating at the Ice Oasis in the Bridgepoint Shopping Center. The skill level of everyone was wildly different, but it was fun anyway. Some had taken lessons before, and some were stepping onto the ice for the first time in their life! Some members tried super cool tricks(emphasis on tried) and some did their best to just stay on their feet. An upcoming crew member, Amelia came to join in, and even the crew advisor, Pat, got on the ice. It was two hours of chaotic fun.

By Luis

We did a time management training to learn how to better manage our time and to stop procrastinating. It was a lot of fun to work with our peers and learn together. It was also very informational. If we had a chance to do this again, and maybe have the youth lead, it would definitely be a good idea.

By Allie

In spite of the rain, Crew 27 came out to help set up the Pacific Skyline Council Christmas tree lot, which is a fund raiser for our council. We did the major part of unloading approx. 800 trees from the truck and set up rows of baby trees, 6 footers, and 7 footers. Not to mention building a ton to stands.

By Pat

On Nov. 17, some of us from the crew took the Introduction to Leadership Skills Course held in our Advisor’s house. We learned about different ways to help direct and encourage groups to work together. We also had team-building exercises, including building as tall a tower as possible from certain materials. We learned about the 5 Ps (Perfect Planning Prevents  Poor Performance) and were taught about the basics of proper goals and motivations using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Based) method. We demonstrated that we understood how to delegate tasks to make the most of our time, and observed what practicing as a team can do for performance. It was a fun, team-building learning activity, one I would praise highly to anyone wanting to learn anything about leadership, whether or not you consider yourself a leader.

By Emma

Cave exploring was filled with amazing and new excitements. Going into a dark and deep cave filled with sparkling rocks that were hundreds of years old. Crouching down to half your size to enter to the next room was only half the fun. Crystals hanging off the ceiling making amazing shapes and shadows was the best part. Afterwards we camped at Lake Camarancho.

By Skyler

On September, 29 the crew went paddle boarding in Foster City. The crew took an hour-long class and learned some cool new fun outdoor water skills! The crew learned how to stand, sit, and get back on the board after falling in. Overall we had a splash-tastic time!

By Maddy

On September 22, the crew went on an archery outing at Kings Mountain archery range, practicing archery skills at several distances on an archery trail that they had at the location. After spending several hours there, we went to a seaside campsite (Manresa State Beach) to spend the night and set up camp. After we settled in, we all headed down to the beach and spent time playing games or relaxing by the shore. While it was cold and windy, there was much fun to be had. We had dinner after, and had a quick lesson on fire building, the various types as well as the scenarios they could be used in. Some of us decided that a night walk on a beach was in order and walked for a time on the blustery coast, and walked until it got a little too cold to be comfortable. The next morning we had a brief lesson on splicing and demonstrated that we could splice our own ropes, and proceeded to pack up and head home.

By Khai