Briones Cub Adventure Quest:
Spook ’o Ree

October 16-18th, 2026
With Optional Overnight Camping

Calling all Cub Scouts of Briones District! The ghosts and goblins of Camp Herms are stirring once again… it’s time for a frightfully fun weekend of games, crafts, and haunted adventures at the Briones Spook ’o Ree!

Make sure to read and bookmark the Parent’s Guide for the latest updates as we prepare for the event. The guide includes important information about forms, schedules, and what to bring.

Event Overview

Camp Herms will be crawling with creepy creatures, spooky challenges, and haunted happenings! Your Cub Scout will get to explore the camp, test their bravery, and discover all sorts of Halloween magic.

Here’s what our little monsters can look forward to:

• Archery — Enter the haunted range, take up your bow, and test your aim against targets lurking in the shadows.

• History of Archery and Spider Craft — Explore the ancient and mysterious history of archery, then create a creepy eight-legged spider to take home.

• BB — Step onto the spooky BB range, learn safe marksmanship, and take aim at targets that may be staring back!

• History of BB and Spoon Catapults — Discover the history of BB guns, then build a spoon catapult and launch soft “pumpkins” at haunted targets.

• Slingshot — Grab a slingshot, steady your nerves, and fire safe ammunition at an assortment of creepy targets.

• Obstacle Course — Work together to cross spider webs, escape the swamp, and conquer a haunted obstacle course before time runs out.

• Field Games/Tug of War — Join pumpkin relays, ghostly field games, and a monster-sized tug of war that will test your strength and teamwork.

• Frisbie Golf — Brave the haunted fairway as you send flying discs past eerie obstacles and toward ghostly baskets.

The registration fee covers all materials, crafts, and light “ghoulish goodies” (snacks) to keep Cub Scouts fueled for fun.

Per Council guidelines, siblings and other unregistered youth are welcome to join the fun at activity stations — but only registered Cub Scouts may participate in archery and BB gun shooting.

Important Notes

Please register for the session your Pack has chosen so Scouts can attend with their friends:

If you want to experience both the spooky day event and the haunted overnight campout, register for both the Day Session and Night Camping options.

Schedule & Pricing

Session I

Saturday, October 17 — 8:30am–4:00pm
Optional overnight camping starts at 4:30pm

Session II

Sunday, October 18— 8:30am–4:00pm
Optional overnight camping starts at 4:30pm.

Note: Cub Scouts may only attend one session (either Saturday or Sunday).

Location

Camp Herms
1100 James Pl., El Cerrito

Camp Herms can be colder and wetter than nearby areas — dress warmly, bring rain gear, and be prepared for a spooky night!

Food

Bring your own meals for lunch, dinner, and breakfast (or coordinate with your Pack). Light spooky snacks will be provided during the day sessions.

Next Steps

Wooo! You're almost set for a spooktacularly fun time at Spook O'Ree. Please do the following at your earliest convenience:

1. Read the Spook O'Ree parent guide.

2. Fill out the forms listed in the guide. Cub Scouts need both a Health AB Form and a Shooting Sports permission slip filled out. Parents & siblings attending need a Health AB form filled out. There are links to both forms in the parent guide.

3. Turn in the forms to your Pack's Spook O'Ree point person by Monday, October 12th.

Your Pack's point person is responsible for updating the Spook O'Ree spreadsheet by Monday, October 12th to confirm they have copies of everyone's Health AB forms, and which shooting sports each Cub Scout has received permission to participate in. The point person will assign one adult to bring all of the Pack's printed forms to the check in table at Spook O'Ree when you arrive. Cub Scouts may only participate if these two forms have been filled out and are presented at check in.

Questions? Contact Mike Yorg at mikeyorg@gmail.com