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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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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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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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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In 2022, Camp Chawankee will be celebrating 75 years of service. 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…
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The Wildwood Hike will be scheduled for Saturday February 26th. This hike will be a great hike for all of the new Scouts who just crossed over since this will be a 5 mile hike that will help fulfill one of their requirements. We will leave the church at 8:00am and head to the trailhead…
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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. On February 5th and 12th, Scouts throughout the Ventura County are…
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Update, 01/10/22: Ski Day is moved from 1/22 to 2/12. Snow Summit Ski Day is Saturday, 1/22/22 February 12, 2022. Our day trip to Snow Summit is fast approaching. Please see below for some deadlines and details. All abilities are welcome, including first-timers. There will be an opportunity to purchase lessons. We should have some…
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The Death Valley Camping trip is scheduled for Feb 19th-21st – 3 campsites have been booked. The trip planning and organization is in place however, we are in need of parents who can officially take the lead on this trip (who are chartered and have youth protection training). DetailsSat Feb 19th – Mon Feb 21stFiddler’s…
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Join us for Shotgun Shooting at the range on Saturday, December 11th from 7:00-11:00am. Meet at the church. We use 20 gauge shotguns, they do have a little recoil so this event is not recommended for smaller scouts. Only 10 scouts will be permitted. Sign up by December 6th. All minors need at least one…
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