On April 20th, Albert Yang hosted an opportunity to complete the first class requirements 4a and 4b. These requirements involve navigating an orienteering course longer than a mile. The outing took place at Bedwell Baypark, a good place for casual walks. The course was a… Read More »April 20th Orienteering Outing
On 4/5, the group completed a 10-mile hike at Mission Peak. They reached the peak around 12:00 PM and had lunch. The participants continued down the trail but chose to walk through the city around 2:20 PM instead of staying on the trail. Upon reaching… Read More »Mission Peak Hike – 04/05
On January 18, Julie Yang organized an eagle project at The Almost Eden Garden in Palo Alto. The Almost Eden Garden Project is a non-profit organization that grows organic produce for local organizations that provide meals and services to local low-income residents. Our aim is to create a… Read More »Julie Yang’s Eagle Project – 01/18
On March 9-10, Vihaan Madhavan organized an outing for Troop 57 and 4057 scouts to Angel Island. We backpacked up to our campsites at the East Bay sites (2 and 3), where we were greeted with breathtaking views of the East Bay, San Francisco, and… Read More »Angel Island Outing 3/9-10
The All Troop Fall Campout took place this weekend at Lehi Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We started the day by doing service. Half of the scouts did weeding while the other half repaired benches. Afterward, dinner was cooked and served. We then had… Read More »All Troop Fall Campout at Lehi Park 9/21-22
I hosted Tenderfoot Requirement 3d on August 31 at the Scout House, which covered proper care and handling of knives, saws, and axes. I started by going over knife safeties and how to clean and sharpen them. I had the new scouts demonstrate shaving a… Read More »8/31 Tenderfoot Requirement 3d Outing
For my outing five new scouts attended. We started with an icebreaker where scouts shared their names, favorite ice cream flavors, and favorite colors. Then the new scouts all worked together to take photographs of ten plants and ten animals to satisfy Second Class requirement… Read More »Plants and Animals Hike 9/7
On March 16th Den chief Kavya Mathan from troop 4057 led a hike at Stanford Dish. While hiking scouts learned Second Class Requirements 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d. They learnt how to orient a map and use a compass. After learning the scouts took turns… Read More »Stanford Dish Hike 3/16/2024
Jon Kissane, Eagle Scout and Scout parent, hosted a swimming merit badge outing at Foothills Tennis and Swim Club for T4057 and T57 this past weekend. Five Scouts completed their rank requirements for Swimming and the BSA swim check, and earned the swimming merit badge! Two other scouts were able to complete some outstanding requirements… Read More »JUNE 2024 Swimming Merit Badge Outing
This morning 5/25, Scouts from both Troop 57 and 4057 came together for a meaningful annual tradition at the Golden Gate National Cemetery. This event is a testament to the unity and dedication of our Scouts, from the youngest Cub Scouts to the seasoned Scouts,… Read More »Flag Planting 5/25