Author: Eric I

Troop 604

Backpacking trip at Chorro Grande on 9/17/22

Based on responses the overnight backpack trip will leave Saturday morning, September 17 and will return the following day in the afternoon. The backpacking will take place in Los Padres, just north of Ojai. The actual trail route and camp is still pending due to lack of water sources in certain areas. This is a…
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Nature Walk on July 16th

Scouts and their Moms: On July 16th, Troop 604 will be Nature Walk at the Ventura Harbor Ecological Reserve located at 1400 Angler Court in Ventura.  The gates to the Reserve open at 0900 hours.  There is parking on the street along the Angler court and as well as additional parking in the parking lot adjacent to the entrance of the Reserve (be careful…
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Swimming Merit Badge classes

What: Swimming Merit BadgeWhen: Session 1: Friday July 1st 6pm Session 2: Friday July 8th 6pm Session 3: Wednesday July 13th. 6pm Where: Refer to the group email

Camping at Frazier Park on 6/24-26

The campsite location will be McGill Campground, Frazier Park, in the Los Padres National Forest. Both nights will be spent at McGill. The plan as of right now is to drive up Friday afternoon and setup the campsite. Saturday will have a planned hike and spend one additional night before returning on Sunday. This is…
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Memorial Day Ceremony May 30th

Come participate in community service at the Memorial Day Flag Ceremony in Moorpark on May 30th.

Community Service at VBS July 11th-15th

Community service opportunity @ VBSMoorpark Presbyterian Church on July 11th thru 15th 2022 (09:00 A.M. to 12:00 PM.)  Scouts will be expected to arrive each day @ 8:30 A.M. and came leave shortly after 12:00 P.M.   Participating scouts can assist in a variety of areas including administrative tasks, decorating, preparing materials, directing traffic, leading small groups of kids, assisting with games, science,…
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Piedra Blanca Overnight Backpack on May 21

At about 3.5 miles each way, and a single night of camping, this is one of the Troop’s shortest backpacking trips. It’s a great way for scouts to give backpacking a try. We typically leave early (7am) Saturday morning for the 1.5 hour drive to the trailhead which is located in the hills above Ojai.…
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Camping at Tapo Canyon Park on 4/23

We can arrive as early as we want that Saturday. Below is the activities of the weekend: Scout Rank:Square Knot Tying-if needed Tenderfoot Requirements:12311-Maybe Second Class:3b3e3f3g9b First Class:4a4b4c4dThe above are mostly camping related rank requirements. Covid Protocol requires scouts to sleep with dads, siblings, or by yourself. Scouts cannot share a tent at this time…
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Mishe Mokwa hike on April 16th

A friendly reminder that next Saturday we will meet at 9AM at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking lot on Yerba Buena Road. Expect 4-5 hours to complete the 6 mile loop counter clockwise.What to bring:Trail lunch,10 essentials,Clothing layers,hat,Sun glasses,Sun block,At least two liters of water per person. (1/2 liter/hr is the guideline). Let the Troop…
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Compass Hike on 5/15

If you or your Scout does not know what the Compass Hike is, then your Scout needs that requirement.  Mr. Sanders will be providing instruction and practice at the meeting on 5/9 so that we can do the hike on the afternoon of 5/15.  The hike is roughly 6 miles round trip, and will take…
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