Category: Adventures

Troop 604

Camping near Mt. Pinos on June 10th

In addition to Sage Ranch which is on June 3rd, there is another overnight Camping opportunity for the scouts. I was planning on an overnight on June 10 to the Mt. Pinos area, which is now open. It would be at the Chula Vista Campground. It’s a nice tent camping area close to the Mt.…
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2023 Memorial Day Flag Ceremony

Troop 604 this year Memorial Day will be held on May 29. It is a great tradition the troop and scouts get to be a part of for our community.

Nature Walk @ Ventura Harbor on June 17th

On June 17th, 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 crossing the street).  …
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Camping @ Sage Ranch on June 3rd

On Saturday June 3rd 2023, we will be camping at Sage Campground.  Sage Ranch is located at 1 Black Canyon Road in Simi Valley.   Scouts will meet at camp grounds @ 1600 hours.   Ranch is a group camping facility, meaning we have the entire camp round to ourselves.  Sage Ranch is an excellent opportunity to expose…
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Orienteering Course on 5/13 @ Miller Park

Due to a variety of schedules, we will be doing two rounds of the orienteering course on Saturday.  Both will be at Miller Park.  The first will be at 3PM, and the second will be at 5PM as originally planned.  Please read the document below, bring the listed supplies and printouts.

2023 Scouting for Food

A Scout promises “to help other people at all times.” There is no better way to show our Scouting Spirit than by participating in the annual Scouting for Food drive! Now is the time to show our community the Scouting values of being loyal, helpful, kind and cheerful. Between February 18th and 25th, Troop 604 are helping make…
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Joshua Tree Climb and Rappel Weekend Trip on March 3-5th

604’s Climbing Folk are ready and excited to have a great Joshua Tree trip this year! It’s been a long time coming. The trip is planned from Friday March 3rd to Sunday March 5th. The camp site reservations are already made, and climbing locations have been scouted! This trip is car camping (pit toilets and…
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Backbone Trail Hike is February 26th

Update: due to the effects of the recent rains, the hike will be 5.4 miles and will take place on Sunday, February 26th at 2pom. Original Message The Backbone Trail hike will be on Saturday March 4th Sunday February 26th at 2pm. This is a 10 miler which means that if you are planning to…
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2023 Winter Camp is at Camp Three Falls from 2/17 – 2/19

Camp arrival will be that Friday evening and returning  on Sunday. All activities will be dependent on weather conditions (Sun, Rain or Snow). The cost is $60 per person.

2023 Summer Camp is at Camp Chawanakee from 7/23 – 7/29

Chawanakee is a historic camp that was founded on Shaver Lake in 1946 and began hosting scouts in 1947. Camp Chawanakee offers opportunities for scouts to develop their unit and personal programs in a concentrated, full-time achievement environment. Camp Chawankee offers a variety of programs and the opportunity to earn over 40 merit badges. Camp…
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