CAMP EMERALD BAY PICTURES !!!!

Well, I got a call from Ken today and he said the boat ride over got a bit choppy and about 20 minutes into it most everyone got sick and were throwing up overboard! Yikes!  He said that as soon as the boat got calm though, the scouts' stomachs calmed, the chattering began to increase and by the time they got to shore they were as happy as ever.  So, they've arrived safely and are beginning an exciting week on Catalina Island.

Ken plans to forward pics to me so I can post them here this week.  Check back daily for updates!

Jonathan David Kilmer was awarded  the honor of Eagle Rank at his Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, May 31st, 2009.  Although we are all proud of this great achievement in his life, we will miss his presence in the coming years.  He will continue with our troop in the position of Assistant Scoutmaster as he heads to Camp Emerald Bay with the troop this summer!  Thank you, Jonathan.

THE GHOSTRIDERS TAKE OFF!!!!

The scouts took off about 8am this morning at the Sycamore Canyon trailhead and enjoyed a 3-hour mountain bike ride through the area.  

The Sunscreened crew was nicknamed, 'The Ghostriders', as they rode off into the sunshine... smiling.

Attendees: Brian, Kyler, Blake, Andy, Matthew, Oliver, Griffin, Andrew

Adults: Jordan, Mr. Abbott, and Mrs. Divjak

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 10 MILE BACKPACK TREK

Attendees: Corey Pigott, Griffin Gamble, Andy Adams, Zach Redmond, Stewart Wright, Matt Adams, Andrew Divjak.

Adults: Greg Adams, Ken Gamble, Roger Pigott

Starting at Barrel Springs yesterday morning, we hiked about 4 miles to a mid-point and set up camp near a beautiful stream, and then continued today 6 miles to end at Warner Springs.  The views were incredible and we had a great time playing ultimate frisbee and capture the flag with another troop that camped nearby.  Great job to all the new scouts.

http://www.warnersprings.com/PCT_Warner_Springs_Hike.pdf

PCT Hike This Weekend

This is the back packing list for Pacific Crest Trail Hike.

Knife     

Extra clothing, 2 shirts (your class B's are perfect), 1 pair of shorts and 1 pair of long pants should be good. A nice jacket and you should be good. Avoid cotton. 


SOCKS. Always bring one more pair than you will need, 3 pairs is good. These should be wool and thick to help protect from blisters, as well as just for comfort. (Note to the scouts: The thick hiking socks may be uncomfortable to start, but once you get hiking, the slight extra padding and the protection is amazing.) ... I'll stop ranting about socks now =)


Hiking boots. Preferably not sneakers, definitely not sandals.


Flashlight


Rain gear, light waterproof jacket, and waterproof pans are good, ponchos are not advised 


Water Bottle, each scout should have about 2 liters, I generally bring two 32 ounce Nalgene's


Bowl, Cup, Fork, Spoon

Map and Compass


Sun protection, hat, sun glasses, sunscreen


Knit Cap for sleeping

Trail food


Sleeping bag


Sleeping pad


Advancement card


 Pencil/pen


Note book (optional)


Personal cleaning equipment, choose what you want to bring, some scouts like to brush their teeth, some don't mind going 2 days without. I do recommend a small roll of TP.

2009 SCOUT FAIR!!!!

Qualcomm Stadium welcomed our troop, along with 100s of other scouts today, as we shot off rockets, watched the water balloon catapult, made ropes, crossed rope bridges, tried lots of new camp foods for free!!!, saw amazing snakes and tortoises, played chess, marbles, various fair games, shot rubberband guns and miniature frisbees, played box hockey and miniature golf and so much more!  

Attendees were: Andy and Matt Adams, Andrew and David Divjak, Griffin Gamble, Oliver Molenaar, Kyler Pigott, Zach Redmond, Blake Rhoades, and Stewart Wright.  Zach even brought a friend along who was a great addition!

What a great impact Boy Scouts has on these boys' lives.

BOULDER OAKS DAY HIKE - APRIL 11TH

Andrew Divjak trying out an edible plant.

The attendees were: 

Corey, Andrew, David, Oliver, Stewart, and Zach

Adults: Mr. Gamble,Mr. and Mrs. Divjak, and guest biologist, Mr. Sproul

The hike went well. On this hike we completed 5 miles and were educated about many types of plants, animals and animal tracks.  We learned Poway/Ramoma wildlife and signed off requirements.

OCOTILLO WELLS QUAD RIDING!!!

WOW! GRIT IN MY TEETH! SAND IN MY HAIR! SORE HANDS AND HOURS OF DUST IN MY EYES! WHAT A BLAST! DOES LIFE GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS, DAD?

OCOTILLO WELLS, OR WAS IT OCOTILLO? :), TURNED OUT TO BE HOURS OF FUN FOR THE SCOUTS.  NOT MUCH SCOUTING TO REPORT, APPARENTLY, BUT LOADS OF FUN.  

THANKS TO ROGER PIGOTT AND RON PENNEY FOR THEIR HOURS DONATED ON THEIR QUAD TO LEAD THE GUYS INTO THE WILD!

ATV AND RAZR TRAINING DAY!!!

Big Bear Snow Campout and Ski Trip

Big Bear Snow Camp Out

Picking up everyone and packing the cars.  We drove the expanse between the Well and Big Bear Mountain.  We finally set up camp after a four hour drive.  Sorry that no other pictures were taken, the camera ran out of batteries. Everyone had a great time skiing and snowboarding; there was some serious competition between them. The Pigotts left Saturday night while the rest of the group slept and packed in the morning.  Thank you to the adults for their help, planning, and providing learning experiences.