Golden Empire Council – Placer District – St. Joseph Marello Parish, Granite Bay, CA
It's time for Fall Family Camp and the fun of practicing your outdoor skills; fire building, camp tools, pioneering...and Webelos Castaway requirements. Come enjoy the fun, friendship, food and campfire program while sharing Troop 115 with visiting Webelos and their family! Date: November 5th - 6th, Webelos activities Saturday 8am to 9pm Location: Beal's Point, …
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 …
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 …
Backpacking is a fantastic sport, and a wonderful lifestyle that many youth are introduced to through Scouting. I've learned over the years that the quality of their first experience will determine whether a scout (or their parent) comes back for a second trip. While many youth and adults have the physical strength and endurance to carry a …
This is the voice of the Eagle - the Eagle whose heights you have struggled to reach. I remember when you came to the base of the cliff, and how you looked up with ambition and determination. Look back at the experiences you have encountered in your ascent. These experiences should not be forgotten. You …
"Since 1911, hundreds of thousands of Scouts have made the most of their two-wheel adventures by earning the Cycling merit badge. Whether you just got your first bicycle or have been cycling for years, you will learn more about your bike and what it can do by working on the requirements for this badge." The …
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