Golden Empire Council – Discovery District – St. Joseph Marello Parish, Granite Bay, CA
One of the greater blessings for Troop 115 is our location and proximity to the American River, the second most-rafted stretch of waters in the United States. For this year's trip, we chose to join American Whitewater Expeditions on their South Fork, Lower Gorge Express trip, a good beginner run for brand new scouts. The …
The registration for summer camp merit badges will be live starting tomorrow, so I wanted to give you a quick tutorial/overview of how earning MB's at camp works. The camp provides counselors for the week to work with scouts in a variety of program areas. If you don't finish all requirements at camp, you'll return …
The Boy Scout Advancement process ends with recognition at a Court of Honor, where Scout's efforts are acknowledged and applauded. Troop 115 recognized at it's spring court three First Class Scouts, one Tenderfoot, and three Scouts, all of whom earned multiple merit badges. In addition to the motivation of Troop 115 youth, this advancement success is …
In a digital world where young people enjoy escaping to virtual gaming environments, Boy Scouting provides an alternative for learning and experiencing hard skills that increase their self-confidence and independence. When snow starts to fly, scouts enjoy taking on the challenge of making snowshoes, a traditional woodcraft skill with roots tracing back to 4000 BC. Troop …
The vision of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. The BSA maintains that no scout can grow into the best kind of citizen without recognizing an obligation to God. In the …
July 14 - July 29, 2017 Tour and Jamboree Dates WHAT IS THE NATIONAL JAMBOREE? The National Scout Jamboree is the premier event put on every four years by the Boy Scouts of America at the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, National Scout Jamboree Overview. Over 40,000 Scouts and Scouters attended the …
When the temperature drops, fair-weather campers pass on opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the wilderness. Boy Scouts however, practice their motto to "Be Prepared" and plan accordingly for a safe, enjoyable experience. Here are some helpful tips for cold weather comfort. Pre-Trip Planning As with all outings, plan ahead to ensure you have the gear and supplies necessary …
The best laid plans have no guarantee for success, as Troop 115 discovered on a recent Cycling Merit Badge outing. A welcome but ill-timed November rain brought the boy's 15-miler to an abrupt halt. While the scouts were well-prepared for the cold, they unanimously voted for a burger and hot chocolate over the slippery conditions. Can …
For almost 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. The program builds boys mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. The skills they …
Summer camp! An American tradition as classic as apple pie and blue jeans...or Boy Scouting itself. The boys of Troop 115 had a great summer, spending time at two of NorCal's best camps for new scouts; Camp Lassen and Marin Sierra. Knowing that they would have two weeks at two camps, the Scouts agreed to a strategy that …
