Outings

Sign up HERE.

Ruben's Eagle Scout Project will be at the location posted in the sign-up genius. The project will be to finish a previously started retaining wall and refurbishing three tables. If there is any trouble with transportation to the Project helpers that require a ride can meet in the front of Ralphs at 8:00 am. The team will begin the project around 8:30 am.

Sign up HERE.

Help decorate La Canada's float. Meet at 8:15 am at the corner of Foothill Blvd.& Hampton Rd. You will be working outside so wear appropriate clothing. Our 5-hour shift ends at 1:30 pm. This counts as service hours for rank advancement, or for any school-required hours, or for the citizenship in the community merit badge. Hot drinks, snacks and lunch are provided by the LCF Tournament of Roses Association. For scouts under 13 we need to have one adult for every two scouts. Limited to 30 decorators (20 scouts, 10 adults and siblings age 13+). Everyone (adults and siblings included) needs to bring a signed activity consent form. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Thus with any questions.

Scouts must have completed their First Aid Merit Badge in order to attend. In addition, the worksheet must be completed prior to arriving on Sun. Dec. 16 at Mrs. Hagegard's home from 9-11:30am. Additional information will be forthcoming (including sign-ups).

What, Where, When
Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge
Start: Oct. 22 - Dec. 16, 2018
Staging: Sun., Dec. 16, 2018 (worksheet must be completed prior to staging to receive merit badge on 12/16).

Requirements
First Aid Merit Badge - Obtained in advance to participate.
You must complete the worksheet on the designated dates and show me the worksheets at the Troop meetings.

Please sign up. There are only ten slots available.

This an easy hike, suitable for the whole family.

We will meet on Sat. Dec. 15 at 7:00 am at the Ralph's parking lot in La Canada. The group will carpool to Chantry Flats and then hike to Sturtevant Falls and return before noon, a total of 3 miles with a 650 ft elevation gain.

Wear your troop t-shirt and a hat, and bring a signed activity consent form and a day pack with the 10 essentials. If your sister is a girl scout, we'd like to invite her troop to hike with us. Please ask her to wear her Girl Scout Vest.

You can sign for this hike on the following sign-up genius

Please reach out to Paul Shaikh with any questions. (Email included in the sign-up genius)

This is the last troop meeting of the calendar year, and we will celebrate by having each scout bring a dish that represents his heritage. Bring a 3x5 card with the name of the food and country of origin, a short description of the ingredients and mode of preparation, and when it is typically eaten. Also bring serving utensils. The troop will supply plates, cups, eating utensils, napkins, water and hot chocolate. Your parents and siblings are welcome to attend. Please sign up for more information.

This will be a hike with two groups. One will be going 15 miles and the other will be going 20 miles both for the hiking merit badge. Priorit will be to those working on the hiking merit badge. We will finish at Hahamongna Park, our summer meeting location. Please sign up.

The troop has scheduled an aviation Merit Badge day on Dec. 8 this year. It will take place at Bracketfield, Pomona. This is an exciting merit badge as you will have the opportunity to fly an aircraft with the guidance of an instructor. The price is $203(subject to change) per hour of flight. We will meet at the field at 8 in the morning and finish at 3 in the afternoon.

Items to bring are a daypack, merit badge workbook, sack lunch, and the ten essentials. From recent weather in Pomona, it might get chilly! Please sign up for more information. Due to limited space, we will be doing another of the same event in january or February. Please sign up for more information.

On Sat. Dec. 8 Ben Thompsky will be hosting his Eagle Scout project. We will be creating a gravel trail through the native garden at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731). We will meet at Ralph's at 8:00 am and carpool to the aquarium. Ben may be able to give the people who come a tour of the aquarium afterwards since he is a volunteer there. Please wear closed toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty in.

Please sign up.

Lunch will be provided.

Select one of the following merit badges: archery, rifle, or shotgun. 5 pm Fri. to noon Sun. Cost is $50. Scouts will be attending as a unit. The troop will cook at the campsite with our own food. For more information and to sign up go to glaacbsa.org/trask.

Webelos and their parents are invited to attend the troop's annual open house from 7 to 8 pm at JPL. Scouts will give a presentation describing the troop, its activities and its outings, with an accompanying slide show. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the adult and scout leaders. Webelos should wear their uniform.

Directions: enter the JPL campus on Oak Grove Dr. in La Canada; at the security checkpoint tell the guards you are there for Boy Scouts and then continue straight ahead a short distance; scouts will be outside directing you where to park and directing you to von Karman auditorium.

No RSVP necessary. For questions, contact Mrs. Rhodora Maliksi at rrmaliksi@gmail.com.

We will be digging the lake area in order to reinforce and patch the dam. Please bring a Consent form, Class B uniform, ten essentials, and work clothes (long pants, closed-toed shoes, and gloves). If you have a digging bar or shovel, please bring it along. There will be lots of mud, so please bring a change of clothes. Lunch will be served. Please sign up.

Come enjoy a fun day at Saint Paul High School where you can take up to six scouting related classes. It starts early! For more information, visit the website of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council

Webelos and their parents are invited to come to Hahamongna Park (corner of Foothill and Oak Grove in La Canada) from 10 am - 12:30 pm to participate in troop activities, become familiar with the troop's scouts and adult leaders, and eat lunch. Meet at the picnic tables near the entrance (don't drive down the hill).

Webelos: please RSVP to Mrs. Rhodora Maliksi at rrmaliksi@gmail.com and she will send you an activity consent form.

Troop 509 scouts: wear your troop t-shirt, and bring a signed activity consent form. Please sign up.

In addition, some of the troop scouts will be working on Camp Cooking. This is for part of the Cooking Merit Badge and you need to cook two meals on a camp stove plus one meal that uses either foil packets, kebabs or dutch oven. You also need to prepare a dessert or snack (can be hot or cold). Meals must be approved by the counselor beforehand.
We have the following opportunities:
Lunch: 4 stove spots, 2 grill spots
Dessert/Snack: 4 stove spots

Please sign up.

Join us as for our MOONLIGHT HIKE along the Cherry Canyon trails of La Canada.

Parents, and siblings are welcome to attend!

We will meet at Memorial Park and hikers will be shuttled to the top where the hike will start.

Please dress accordingly, bring flashlights, the completed and printed Activity Consent Form and the 10 essentials for each hiker.

Arrive promptly at 5pm so we can check you in.

We will be providing refreshments at the conclusion of the hike at Memorial Park.

GUESTS
Please sign up each person attending. Provide Name, Den/Pack, email address (an Activity Consent Form will be emailed to you).

TROOP 509
Sign up each person attending.
FIRST Class & Above - We need 10-12 scouts to lead the hike.

DRIVERS
We need 20 drivers to shuttle hikers to Cherry Canyon. It is approximately one mile from Memorial Park. Please park on La Canada and hikers will be directed to each car. Once you have dropped off the hikers, you may leave. Please indicate how many passengers you can take in your car. If you plan to hike, it is advisable not to be a driver because parking is limited and you will need to be driven back to the canyon to get your vehicle.

Date: 11/18/2018 (Sun.)
Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
Location: Meet at Memorial Park, La Canada (Foothill/La Canada)

For questions, contact Mrs. Rhodora Maliksi at rrmaliksi@gmail.com.

Sun. Nov. 11 Owen Serricchio will be having a second work day for his eagle project - please sign-up. The group will be repainting the bungalow at the LCHS track and constructing picnic tables. Everyone will be meeting at the La Canada High School track (where the personal fitness merit badge meets) at 9:00 AM. Please wear closed toed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty in.

Lunch and snack provided

We will be hiking to Inspiration Point above Altadena. We will start at the Sam Merrill Trailhead and hike 3 miles on the Sam Merrill Trail up to Echo Mountain where you can see the ruins of the Mount Lowe Railway and the Echo Mountain Resort. We will take a break there and eat a trail breakfast.

From there we will continue on the Castle Canyon Trail up to Inspiration Point, which has wonderful views of the L.A. basin as far as Santa Monica Bay and the Palos Verdes peninsula. Here everyone will be served a snack as we enjoy a rest and take in the scenery.

On the way back we will stop again at Echo Mountain for a warm trail lunch.

The hike is 10-11 miles, with a 2,740 foot elevation gain. This hike is moderately difficult and is appropriate for parents and siblings 10+ who are in good physical condition and have experience with similar hikes.

Rank Advancement/Merit Badge Opportunities

This hike can fulfill a number of different requirements for advancement and merit badges:

1. Second Class: Navigation 3A & 3B - you must bring a compass with base plate and a map (print from link below or google maps)
2. First Class: Navigation 4B - must have a cell phone with a GPS app or an actual GPS. Google maps works well. Citizen in the Nation: Echo Mountain Railway is in the National Register of Historic Places and a visit will fulfill requirement 2A
3. Hiking MB: This hike can count as a 5 or 10 mile hike for the Hiking merit badge. If you are working on the merit badge, don't forget to bring a map and your compass so you can help with navigation. You can print a map from the link below. Make sure to read the instructions in the booklet and do the preparation work.
4. Cooking MB: For every three people on the hike, one scout will be able to do the trail cooking portion of the Cooking MB. You may be required to bring a trail stove as the troop only has three. Ms Maliksi will approve menus before the trip. We will take sign-ups for interested scouts and will confirm cooks two weeks before the trip.

What to Wear/Bring:

Troop 509 Class B T-shirt, comfortable pants, socks and sturdy shoes or hiking boots. Make sure you have a backpack with your ten essentials, your mess kit, a jacket for cool weather and a rain jacket or poncho depending on the weather forcast. Bring a signed consent form (adults/siblings also) and medication if needed. (knife and matches only if earned Totin' Chip and Firem'n Chit - must carry cards).

Meeting Place

Meet at 7:00 am at the Sam Merrill Trailhead, located at the north end of Lake Avenue in Altadena at Loma Alta Drive (take the Lake exit off the 210 and head north).
You can learn more at: https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-echo-mountain-and-inspiration-point/

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Hagegard gayle@hagegard.com

What, When and Where

Come earn the San Bernardino Peak High Adventure Award, or start Backpacking MB, or get ready for Philmont.

Climb to the summit of San Bernardino Peak (10,649') from Angelus Oaks (5,960')

November 10-12th

~16 miles ~ 4,700' of Gain)

Scouts will fish at Jenks Lake and basecamp at Camp Tahquitz on Nov. 10th.

The next day we backpack to Limber Pine Bench (9,200') for backcountry camp.

We will either summit Sunday evening or Monday morning.

Return home Monday evening.

PLEASE NOTE:

Scouts must have completed a hike of at least 7 miles or more with an elevation gain of 2,500ft or more to attend. 2nd Class Navigation requirements 3a-c must have already been completed. Fitness and the ability to carry a backpack with all personal and share of patrol gear is required.

Sign-up does not guarantee attendance until required capability has been confirmed by Outing Leader.

Meeting Place

Ralph's in La Canada at 6AM

Departure will occur at 615AM SHARP

Date: 11/10/2018 (Sat.)

Time: 6:00am PDT

Location: San Gorgonio Wilderness

Please sign up!

Stefan Markarian will be having his Eagle Scout Project this Sat., Nov. 3! It will take place at his house and begin at 10 am, until approximately 3 pm - please sign-up and attend.

The group will be building tree stump seats for the Descanso Gardens and lunch will be provided. Please wear long pants and closed-toe footwear. Please sign and bring the Descanso Gardens Waiver of Liability and Troop Activity Consent Form (which where included in the email)

In addition, Stafan is still looking for one additional adult leader so any adult that can attend would be much appreciated!

What, When and Where - Come and summit Josephine Peak (~8 miles ~ 1,850ft). Complete 2nd Class Navigation Requirements and start the Hiking Merit Badge (or add a summit toward your Mini Peakbagger High Adventure Award)! Here is the link to sign-up for the Josephine Peak hike.

What to Wear - Layered clothing for potential cooler temps, Hat, Comfortable Hiking shoes

What to Bring - Backpack with 10 Essentials, (knife and matches only with appropriate certification), Compass must be baseplate or baseplate with mirror, MINIMUM 2 Liters of Water, Medication - if needed (Inhaler, Epipen, Benadryl, etc), Lunch

Meeting Place - Ralphs Parking Lot in La Canada

Time - Arrive by 6:15 am and Depart at 6:30 am SHARP from Ralphs Parking Lot. Return by 3:00PM to Ralphs Parking Lot. We may return earlier than 3:00 pm. Please be prepared to pick up your scout earlier.

It will be at Descanso Gardens working on drainage issues, Please help Eric install drains in the Descanso Rose Garden from 7am to 2pm (or any time in between) on Sat. Oct. 27 and/or Sun. Oct. 28.

Scouts will be digging trenches, laying cement, placing drains, backfilling, and repairing the paths in the garden.

Both the Descanso Gardens waiver and troop consent form are required. Please sign-up to help with this Eagle Project on sign-up genius.

This is not a troop activity. Boy Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and USC Athletics have teamed up to create an exciting group outing for Boy Scouts, troops, families and friends! Everyone is invited to the Trojans' October 27 game against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Boy Scouts who come to the game will be able to participate in a pre-game high-five line experience on the field with the USC Football Team. Tickets for the game start at $30 per seat ($50 face value).

All Boy Scouts involved will receive a new commemorative patch for attending the game. Please note that spaces for this activity are limited and subject to availability so purchase your tickets as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

We are looking forward to creating an unforgettable experience for the Boy Scouts and everyone involved! For questions or help, please feel free to contact Ben Gilberts in the USC Athletics office at (213) 821-6155 or by email at ben.gilberts@usc.edu.

*The pre-game high-five line experience will take place 3 hours prior to the start of the game. Game time will be announced at a future date closer to the game. To get your seats,visit the website of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council. Please note the last day to purchase tickets is Oct 12.

We'll be working on rank advancement requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class from 9 am to noon at the Hahamongna Watershed Park (Upper Level). (Instructors arrive by 8:15 am for organization and scouts please arrive by 8:50 for sign-ups.)

WEAR
Class B (Troop 509 T-Shirt)
Shorts or pants, light jacket
Closed toe shoes

BRING
Activity Consent Form
BSA Manual/Pen/Pencil
Filled Water Bottle
Personal First Aid Kit
Daypack to carry your items

SIGN UP
Indicate your name, rank, and needed requirements.
Instructors (First Class & Above, need eight scouts to teach).

Camp Cooking: For this part of the Merit Badge you need to cook two meals on a camp stove plus one meal that uses either foil packets, kebabs or dutch oven. You also need to prepare a dessert or snack (can be hot or cold). Meals must be approved by the counselor beforehand.
We have the following opportunities:
Breakfast: 3 stove spots
Dessert/Snack: 3 stove spots

Breakfast and snacks will be provided. Please indicate food allergies and/or vegetarian.

For more information please contact Mrs. Maliksi with any questions.

The Indian Lore merit badge class will help Scouts learn more about Native Americans and the original inhabitants of Los Angeles and the nation. In class, Scouts will play Indian games, try native food, make a clothing item used by a tribe as well as a model of a dwelling, in addition to completing all of the other requirements for this merit badge. As a special exhibition, the Tribe of Tahquiz, a Scout group that not only helps staff Camp Tahquitz, but also help extensively in teaching Indian Lore to scout troops, will do dancing demos and teach requirement 4b of the badge (sing two songs.)

Reviewing the merit badge pamphlet PRIOR to attending and doing preparation work will ensure that Scouts get the most out of this session.

Scouts should be prepared for class with an Indian Lore merit badge worksheet, the Indian Lore merit badge booklet, a signed blue card, pen/pencil and signing-up on the signup sheet.

Cost: $15 (covers cost of Indian dwelling kit and hairpipe choker kit), made payable to Tricia Lippert PRIOR to the class. (Like at the Mon. Oct. 8 or Mon. Oct. 15 troop meetings.)

Attire: Class A Uniforms

For more information, please contact Ms. Lippert at (tricialippert@gmail.com).

Date: Sat. Oct. 20

After much hand wringing regarding all the weather changes we will be doing PLAN C for the weekend. Heavy rain is forecasted for Saturday morning and throughout the day in all our local mountains. So to avoid all that, we will execute on PLAN C for our High Adventure trip this weekend.

What: We will Camp at Mahogany Flat in Death Valley National Park Saturday Night to acclimate for a dayhike of Telescope Peak, the highest point in Death Valley National Park. In so doing we will earn the Telescope Peak Day Trek High Adventure Award. This is a 13 mile round trip with ~3000’ of climb topping out at 11049'

When: We will meet tomorrow morning Oct. 13th at Ralph’s in La Canada at 9AM. Yes, 9AM, sleep in, eat breakfast…. pack your sack lunch for the ride to Death Valley National Park. We will return late Sunday Evening.

Please be prepared with layered clothing and with gear for camping in cold temperatures. We will be day hiking to Telescope peak, 10 essentials, boots, layered clothing, necessary meds, etc. Mahogany Flat is at ~8200 feet so it will be chilly at night.

All adults self contained for tenting and gear.

All personnel to bring capacity to carry 1 gallon of water.

This event will be located at 3300 Riverside Drive, Burbank, 9105 Universal Studios Backlout - Burbank Studios. You can choose from moviemaking, photography, animation, or game design merit badges. Sign up on vhcbsa.org site or at (818)243-6282. Sign up closes on Oct. 5 and there is no cost. This is not a troop sponsored event.

This event is a chance for Webelos to meet with different troops for the possiblity of joining. Contact Mrs. Barcelo is you want to help out for Troop 509.

This year Camp Iron Chef will be held at the Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation (formally Forest Lawn) near Lake Arrowhead. This is the site where we held Space Camp two years ago.

We will be cooking with propane stoves, charcoal and dutch ovens. You'll be able to work on the cooking merit badge, or do cooking requirements for rank advancement (Note: you can choose either the merit badge or rank advancement; not both). Camping and cooking will be by patrols.

While the focus of the weekend is cooking, we will have time for some other activities. After breakfast those who wish can join a hike on the Reservation Outlook Trail. This is a 4-5 mile easy hike with a 700' elevation gain up to a scenic overlook. This hike typically takes 2 - 2.5 hours, so scouts will be back in time for lunch.

For scouts who are not working on their camp/advancement cooking but still need their trail cooking (req. 6), we will offer the Mount Sorenson hike. This is a 10-12 mile trail with a 1400' elevation gain, so will take 5-7 hours. We will get up and on the trail early, break for a breakfast cooked on trail stoves after an hour or so on the trail. We'll eat a snack a bit later and have a trail lunch on the way back. This hike will be limited to experienced hikers (including adults and siblings) and subject to approval to participate.

After lunch scouts can earn the Firem'n chit. We will also have the chance to use the archery range. The range master will be a merit badge counselor, so this is a great chance for those of you with partials from summer camp to finish the merit badge. In the evening we will have a campfire, so work on your skits, songs and jokes.

We will meet Friday at 5 pm at the Ralphs parking lot. Wear your class A uniform. Bring a signed activity consent form, your 10 essentials, a sleeping bag, and other camping equipment needed by your and your patrol. Bring the food assigned by your patrol leader.

Please note that the average high at Lake Arrowhead in October is 64 degrees, and the low is 42. Make sure that you bring warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag (or extra blanket).

Families are welcome. Adults and siblings will be cooking as a group.

For scouts, the cost is $30 plus whatever you spend on your patrol food. For adults, the cost is $55, including meals. For siblings, the cost is $45.

Patrol, food and tent assignments for scouts will be coordinated at a preparation meeting to be held immediately after the regular troop meeting on October 1st.

Leaders for this trip are Dale Walton (daleawalton@gmail.com), Rhodora Maliksi (rrmaliksi@gmail.com), and Gayle Hagegard (gayle@hagegard.com). Please contact us with questions.

What, When and Where
Come earn a Backpack Training Award, start Backpacking MB or get ready for Philmont
(Minimum of 10 miles ~ 2,500ft)
Climb to Kearsarge Pass (11,709') - from Onion Valley Trailhead (9,200')
September 28-30th

Scouts will camp at the frontcountry Campground at the Onion Valley Trailhead the night of Sept. 28th. The next day we backpack to Kearsarge Pass with views into Sequoia NP. We will survey scrambling route for Mt. Gould for a later trip. We will camp in the backcountry at either Kearsarge Lakes or Big Pothole Lake depending on fitness of crew and permit limits. Return home late evening Sunday.

PLEASE NOTE:

Scouts must have completed a hike of at least 7 miles or more with an elevation gain of 2500ft or more to attend. 2nd Class Navigation requirements 3a-c must have already been completed. Fitness and the ability to carry a backpack with all personal and share of patrol gear is required.

Sign-up does not guarantee attendance until required capability has been confirmed by Outing Leader.

What to Wear

Layered clothing for cold temps at altitude
Hat
Boots - (Required)

What to Bring

Backpack with 10 Essentials and all camping and cooking gear -
Compass must be baseplate or baseplate with mirror
Minimum 3 liters of water
Medication - if needed (Inhaler, Epipen, Benadryl, etc)
Wag Bags for Packing Everything Out!

We will have a planning meeting and gear shakedown in Mid-Sept. More detail such as maps will be shared as pre-trip planning completed.

Meeting Place

Ralph's in La Canada at 5PM
Departure will occur at 515PM SHARP
Date: 09/28/2018 (Fri.)
Time: 5:00pm PDT
Location: Onion Valley - Eastern Sierra

2Ts Hike sign-up

What, When and Where
Climb summit Thunder Mountain and Telegraph Peak
(6 miles ~ 2,000ft)

Complete 2nd Class Navigation Requirements, Start Hiking Merit Badge
or add 2 summits toward your Mini Peakbagger High Adventure Award

Philmont Crew is welcome to join for training!

Sunday Sept. 23rd, 2018

We will take the lift to Mt. Baldy Notch.
Details regarding Round Trip Lift Tickets Purchase will be exchanged after sign-ups.

Descanso has asked for our help with their "Mulch Madness" day on September 22nd. Join the troop from 7 - 10 am to help shovel mulch, fill sandbags, and support the Garden staff with anything else they need. Earn service hours and take a stroll through the gardens. Sign up soon.

This is not a troop activity. UCLA Athletics is excited to have Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts out for a day of scouting, football and fun at the Rose Bowl. Your game day festivities will begin from 5:15pm - 7:15pm at the Kidspace Children's Museum, located near Lot I, and then watch as the Bruins take on the Bulldogs for a 7:30pm kickoff! The cost for the game is $35 and for parking, each car costs $15. For additional information or to sign-up,visit the website of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council..

Join us for a day of service at Mt Wilson and learn about the history of the Observatory with a private tour. We will meet at Ralph's on Friday and drive up to the Mt Wilson Observatory where we will set up camp. If the weather permits, those who wish can sleep in the open pavilion by the cafe at the summit. We will bring tents as backup. Last year those sleeping outside awoke to spectacular sunrises.

On Saturday, we will work with the Mt Wilson caretaker to remove Spanish Broom, an invasive plant growing in numerous areas, and to shore up the eroding edges of the small Mt Wilson road near the Observatory. We may even get to build some fences. After dinner we will watch a movie in the auditorium.

On Sunday morning we will have a private tour of the Observatory, including a close-up look at a couple of the telescopes, before heading home.

This trip is a great opportunity for scouts. In addition to service hours, scouts will earn the Messenger of Peace award and can use Mt Wilson as the community organization for the Citizen in the Community merit badge (required hours can be completed by volunteering at their 5K race on October 20th). This will also fulfill the three hour requirement of conservation-related service needed for the Life rank.

We will meet Friday at 5:30 pm at the Ralphs parking lot. Wear your class A uniform. Bring a signed activity consent form, your 10 essentials, a sleeping bag, and other camping equipment needed by your and your patrol. Bring the food assigned by your patrol leader.

Please note that the average day temperatures at Mt Wilson in October are in the mid-60's, and the nighttime lows are around 40. Make sure that you bring warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag (or extra blanket).

Scouts will need to wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and work gloves for the service project. Anyone who has a rake or trimmers/loppers, please bring them. We will have an organizational meeting after the normal troop meeting on Monday, September 10th, at 7 pm.

The cost to participate is $5. Space is limited to 35 scouts. We will need volunteers to drive scouts to and from the mountain. We will notify those driving Sunday of the exact pickup time but it will likely be around 10:30.

Leaders for this trip are Dale Walton (daleawalton@gmail.com) and Gayle Hagegard (gayle@hagegard.com). Please contact us with questions.Space is limited, so sign up quickly.

Sebastian Houseknecht's Eagle Scout Project will take place on Sep. 8-9. Day 1 (Sep. 8) will be constructing dog beds at Ms. Hagegard's house and Day 2 (Sep. 9) will be transporting the dog beds and creating a desert garden at SPCALA Hawthorne. The address information can be found in the Sign-up Genius.

Hike from Horseshoe Meadows 6 miles and ~1200' to Cottonwood Lake #3 for backcountry camp. We will survey the area for a longer trip that will occur at a later date. Led by Mr. Klapmust and Mr. Miles

Enjoy fellowship, activities, games, competitions, merit badges, advancement activities, family & unit camping, campfire fun with skits, jokes & songs, movies, patch trading and more!

Register today at the boy scout website. Units provide their own equipment, tents, stoves/cooking gear & food, AND WATER, although there will be a welcome cracker-barrel on Saturday night!

The full list of activities, Cub program & merit badges offered, will be shown on the Council webpage and continually updated. Some recent offerings included branding, use of the shotgun & archery ranges, geology, railroading, patch trading, and more! There will be a Chili/Cobbler Cook-Off on Sunday afternoon! Please bring your Dutch ovens, charcoal & ingredients and amaze the crowd with your outdoor culinary skills! Note: try not to mix your chili & cobbler together; the result generally tastes awful. If you're interested in attending CARAVAN, please let us know and we'll provide you with the complete Caravan info booklet. Caravan flyers and information will be available at future Roundtables, and on the Council webpage. REGISTER EARLY!

Ordeal Arrowmen! There may be a Brotherhood ceremony offered at Caravan. If you have continued to serve Scouting and your unit for at least 10 months since your Ordeal, what a great time to seal your membership!

This is not a troop activity. The Dodgers' annual Scouts Day is against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 6:10 pm. In addition to watching the game, you can also arrive early at 1:30 pm to watch or enter the 6-story egg-drop contest in lot G. A patch will be given to all scouts. Buy tickets at the Dodgers website.Ticket prices range from $29 to $52 per ticket.

7 pm at von Karman auditorium. Wear full uniform with neckerchief and merit badge sash.

Scheduled start date is Monday, August 13, 2018. Remember there is the initial fitness testing and six more after that, total of seven, every other Monday.

You can sign up for the personal fitness merit badge on sign-up genius.

Prerequisites

Medical Forms A,B,C (signed by a physician), Insurance card. Forms should be dated between September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018.

Dental Verification -within last six months. - This can be submitted at a later date.

Additional information will be provided. This merit badge takes three months to complete. We'll be meeting at the La Canada High School track every other Mon. before the troop meeting.

We have 36 scouts and adults going to Sea Base, where 20 will be on a tall ship, 8 will be on a sailboat, and 8 on a second sailboat.

On Sat. we take an 11:10 pm redeye to Miami, arriving 7:30 Sun. morning. A bus takes us to visit the Everglades, then to Sea Base in the Florida Keys for our 1-3 pm check-in. We spend a week sailing and snorkling (7 nights on the tall ship, 6 nights on the sailboats). The following Sat (sailboats) or Sun. (tall ship) a bus takes us back to the Miami airport and we fly home, arriving at LAX around 5 pm.

For La Canada schools in 2018 the first day of class is Thu. Aug. 16.

For this High Adventure outing scouts must be at least 13 at the time of the trip. The cost is $1,670 per person, which includes airfare. For questions contact Mr. Haxton.

Information for those going to Sea Base is HERE.

Andrew Overing's Eagle Scout Project will take place on Sat. and Sun. Aug. 11-12, at Mater Dolorosa, which is located at 700 N. Sunnyside Avenue, in Sierra Madre. Participating scouts will be building benches. Food and water will be provided. Please sign-up and help Andrew!

Sign up HERE.

This is the troop's annual week-long summer camp on Catalina Island. Camp Cherry Valley (CCV) is near Two Harbors and has platform tents with cots and mattresses, running water, a dining hall, and a dock with kayaks, canoes and sail boats.

On Sun. we meet at 11 am at the Ralphs parking lot. Wear your Class A uniform, but without the neckerchief or sash. Bring everything on the equipment list in a duffle bag with a red ribbon marked "Troop 509," plus a day pack with snacks, reading material, playing cards, etc. Scouts may not bring knives or cell phones, unless permitted by Dr. Kast for good cause (the adults will have cell phones, plus the camp has a land line). We carpool to our boat in Long Beach, docked next to the Queen Mary. The boat leaves at 2:30 with us and the other toops going to CCV for the week, and takes 2 hours to get to Two Harbors on Catalina Island. Eat your sack lunch on the boat or food can be purchased on the boat. At Two Harbors we put our gear on a truck, then hike 1.5 miles on a dirt road to CCV.

At CCV we sleep on cots with mattresses on 2-person platform tents on raised decks. Nearby will be restrooms (kaibo) and showers. Down near the beach are the dining hall and camp store. Food left in tents must be secured so foxes don't take it. Each morning we wear our Class A uniforms (with neckerchief) for the flag-raising ceremony and uniform inspections, but after breakfast we can change into our troop t-shirt. Bring some pocket money, as the camp store sells slush puppies, candy bars and other treats, plus some of the merit badges require the purchase of materials.

There are two dozen merit badges offered at CCV, and each scout can sign up for 3 merit badge classes, plus can earn additional merit badges during free time (scouts often return home with 6 or more merit badges). A few merit badges are limited to scouts age 14+, including small boat sailing, rifle shooting and wilderness survival. Scouts can also work on requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class rank advancement, either in a class or during free time (Dr. Kast will be available for Scoutmaster conferences).

Everyone takes a swim test on Monday, and depending on skill level, for the rest of the week scouts can use the kayaks and canoes during free time (always with a buddy). Archery and BB gun shooting are also available during free time. Scuba diving costs extra (a lot), and you must sign up before going to CCV.

Other activities are nightly campfires, the mile swim (did you know that Dr. Kast holds a Dutch record for distance swimming?), snorkling, Highland Games, and Tribe of Torqua. Do skits with your patrol at the campfire. Wednesday is hike day, to our choice of Silver Peak or Shark Harbor or Emerald Bay or Parson's Landing or Little Fisherman's.

On Saturday morning we hike back on the dirt road to Two Harbors and take the 10:45 boat back to Long Beach, finally arriving at the La Canada Ralphs parking lot around 2 pm.

Drivers are needed both going to and returning from Long Beach. The camp's phone number, if necessary, is (310) 510-2895.

The cost is $635, with a $200 deposit required by Feb. 1 (make check payable to Troop 509 and give to treasurer Mrs. Lippert), and full payment due by May 1. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Walton or Mrs. Andrews with any questions.

The troop will be sending one crew to Philmont in 2018, expedition no. 720-Y. Contact Mr. Haxton if interested.

A fire at Philmont that started May 31 has caused Philmont to cancel all treks for the summer.

Philmont is a two-week backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico. We take a 22-hour train ride to get there, carry a 35-45 lb backpack for 11 days, then return home on the train. For this High Adventure outing scouts must be at least 14 at the time of the trip, or 13 and have completed 8th grade. The cost is $1,247.58, which includes train fare. For questions contact Mr. Haxton.

Information for those going to Philmont is HERE.

The Personal Management merit badge class is approaching and it is time to officially sign up. Mrs. Hagegard has kindly opened her home for this class. Due to the complexities and time commitment required (at least three months), it is recommended that Scouts be first class and above to participate.

As part of the badge coursework, in addition to completely filling out the merit badge workbook, Scouts will be expected to:

1. Write a plan for making a major family purchase, including quality assessment and comparison shopping.
2. Prepare a budget reflecting income and expenses and tracking for 13 consecutive weeks.
3. Prepare a one-week schedule and a to do list.
4. Prepare a written project plan, including documenting resources, budget, and timeline.

Date: Sunday, July 15th, 2018.

Time: 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. Note, the class will not be 4 whole hours of teaching, but will also include time to work on the projects portion of the merit badge.

What to Bring: Scouts should be prepared for class with a Personal Management merit badge worksheet and the Personal Management merit badge booklet, and pen/pencil.

View the sign-up-genius for personal manegment.

This hike was CANCELLED

This will be a short hike from Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls and back, a total of 4 miles with a 600 ft elevation gain. Good for beginners, but it is primarily designed as the final tune-up for the Philmont crew, as they'll be carrying 35-lb backpacks to simulate the load they'll be carrying later this month for 11 consecutive days.

Meet at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada at 5 am. If you are going to Philmont, your backpack must weigh at least 35 lbs. All others need to wear a hat and bring a daypack with 2 liters of water, trail snacks and the 10 essentials. Also have a signed activity consent form. We'll carpool 20 minutes to Chantry Flats above Arcadia (take I-210 east, exit at Santa Anita Ave. and drive north until the road ends). Cars need an Adventure pass to park at Chantry Flats (a $5 day pass can be purchased at the Shell station on Angeles Crest). RSVP to Mr. King.

Spend a week at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia celebrating the 20th birthday of BSA's Venturing program for boys and girls 14-21. All Boy Scouts who have completed 8th grade qualify to attend. You'll have the opportunity to do archery, pistol, rifle and shotgun shooting, rock climbing, bouldering, skatebording, challenge course, BMX biking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, zip line and canopy tours. The cost is $500 plus pay your own transportation. If a troop parent wants to organize a group, minimum 7, then this would be a troop outing. Otherwise, scouts can individually sign up and will be assigned to a group with other scouts from our Council. For more information see www.summitbsa.org/venturingfest.

This is an easy hike, suitable for the whole family. Meet at 8:30 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt and a hat, and bring a signed activity consent form and a day pack with the 10 essentials. We'll carpool to Eaton Canyon Nature center and hike to Eaton Canyon Falls and return, a total of 3.5 miles with a 600 ft elevation gain. If your sister is a girl scout, we'd like to invite her troop to hike with us. For those who wish to attend please register on Sign-up Genius. Contact Mrs. Shaikh with any questions.

Sign up by emailing Mrs. Hagegard. Our permit is for only 15, and those training for Philmont have priority.

We leave late Fri. afternoon and drive two hours, 110 miles, to Stone Creek campground near Idyllwild. On Sat. morning we drive a short distance to the Marion Mountain trailhead and hike 4.5 miles with a 3,500 ft elevation gain to Little Round Valley campground, which is dry so we have to fill our bottles with the available stream water on the way up. We will then leave our backpacks and take day packs with us another 1.3 miles with a 1,000 ft elevation gain to the summit of San Jacinto Peak (10,833 ft, the highest peak in the San Jacinto Mountains), then return to Little Round Valley campground and spend the night. On Sun. morning we hike 4.5 miles back to Marion Mountain trailhead and drive home, returning to La Canada around 5 pm.

There will be a planning meeting at JPL immediately following the Jun. 4 troop meeting, plus there will be a shakedown at Mrs. Hagegard's house at 7 pm on Thu. Jun. 14.

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We'll be at Hahamongna Park working on rank advancement requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. Arrive by 9:20 am (the scouts doing the instructing will need to arrive by 9 am so we can go over procedures). Wear your troop t-shirt and closed toe shoes. Bring a signed activity consent form, your scout handbook, snacks and a day pack with the 10 essentials. We'll be done at noon. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Maliksi with any questions.

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We will be marching down Foothill Blvd. from Cornishon Ave. to Gould Ave. with other local Boy Scout troops. Wear your full uniform with neckerchief, but no sash. Adults may march if in uniform. Parade starts at 10:30 am and is done by noon. Meet at 9:45 am at the SW corner of Cornishon and Foothill (1150 Foothill) on the upper deck of the parking lot. If you attend the Memorial Day Service at 9 am at Memorial Park (recommended), come right after the service is over. To avoid the traffic and closed streets, you can park under the freeway at Hampton & Foothill and take a free shuttle up to Cornishon starting at 8 am. Bring water and a signed activity consent form (under the Forms tab of this website). Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Hagegard with any questions.

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We meet at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada at 7 am and carpool to Chantry Flats above Arcadia (take I-210 east, exit at Santa Anita Ave. and drive north until the road ends). Wear your troop t-shirt and a hat, and bring a signed activity consent form and a day pack with three liters of water, trail snacks, lunch, personal medications and the 10 essentials.

We'll be hiking a loop totaling 10.5 miles with a 2,100 ft elevation gain. The trailhead is next to the entrance to the Chantry Flats parking lot. We first hike to Spruce Grove camp with a short detour to Sturtevant Falls, then on to Sturtevant Camp, then to the summit of Mt. Zion, then to Hoegees camp, and finally return to Chantry Flats. We should be back to La Canada by 5 pm. Parking at Chatry Flats requires an Adventure Pass, which the troop will provide if you don't have one. The parking lot fills up quickly on the weekends so you may need to park on the side of the road leading to the lot. A description of this hike can be found HERE. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Shaikh with any questions.

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We'll meet at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada at 5:30 am. Bring a signed activity consent form and wear your troop t-shirt, a hat and hiking boots, and in a daypack have 3-4 liters of water, trail snacks, lunch, personal medications and the 10 essentials. You'll need a sweatshirt since it will be cold at the top.

We drive one hour, 46 miles, to the trailhead. Go east on I-210, just past Claremont exit at Baseline Rd., turn left on Baseline, then right on Padua Ave. which turns into Mt. Baldy Rd., then keep going through Mt. Baldy Village all the way to the end of the road, at the Mt. Baldy ski lift parking lot. Parking is free if you have an Adventure Pass, otherwise you'll need to pay the parking lot attendant $5.

We ride the Mt. Baldy ski lift to the restaurant at the top, which is located at Baldy Notch. We hike on the Devil's Backbone trail to the summit of Mt. Baldy (10,064 ft), a distance of 3.5 miles with a 2,400 ft elevation gain, and return to Baldy Notch on the same Devil's Backbone trail. After eating lunch, we hike 1.5 miles with an 800 ft elevation gain to the summit of Thunder Mountain (8,570 ft), then return to Baldy Notch and take the ski lift down to our cars. Total hiking distance is 10 miles with an elevation gain of 3,200 ft. If you want a shorter hike, after returning from Mt. Baldy you can skip Thunder Mountain and instead enjoy a leisurly lunch at the restaurant and then take the ski lift to your car, which would make it a 7-mile hike with 2,400 ft elevation gain. The Devil's Backbone trail is described HERE.

We should be back to La Canada around 5:30 pm, or 3 pm for those not hiking to Thunder Mountain. Families are welcome to hike if they are experienced hikers.

When purchased online, the round trip ski lift costs $25 for adults, $20 for ages 13-17, and $15 for under 13. Prices are slightly higher if you wait to purchase at Mt. Baldy.

Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Hagegard with any questions.

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Meet at 9 am at Peck Road Park in El Monte (near 5349 Peck Rd. 91732). Have your bike, a helmet, spare inner tube, water, snacks, sunscreen and hat, and bring a signed activity consent form. We will be riding south on the Rio Hondo bike path, then east through Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, then north on the San Gabriel River bike trail, then at Lower Azusa Rd. we take residential streets the final two miles back to our starting point. We should be done by noon. If you need a ride to and from El Monte let Mr. Goldstein know at least 24 hours in advance. Families are welcome. Siblings must be accompanied by an adult. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Goldstein with any questions.

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Our Council's four troops in La Canada (501, 502, 507 & 509) are jointly hosting a merit badge day for the scouts in those four troops at La Canada High School from 8 am to 11:45 am. Pick one of the following merit badges: animation, automotive maintenance, coin collecting, crime prevention, dog care, fingerprinting, law, medicine, moviemaking, music, radio, weather. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Hagegard with any questions.

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This strenuous hike to the 8,862-ft summit of Cucamonga Peak and back totals 11.6 miles with an elevation gain of 4,300 ft. We'll be hiking on Icehouse Canyon trail, a beautiful, well-forested trail that parallels babbling Icehouse Creek. At the summit we'll have amazing views of the Inland Empire and Southern California's tallest peaks – San Gorgonio, San Jacinto & Baldy – all the way to Orange County's Santa Ana Mountains.

We'll meet at 5:30 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt, hiking boots and a hat, and bring a signed activity consent form and a daypack with the 10 essentials, 3-4 liters of water, trail snacks, a bag lunch, personal medications, sunscreen and extra layers of clothing. We'll carpool one hour, 45 miles, to Icehouse Canyon trailhead near Mt. Baldy (east on I-210, just past Claremont exit at Baseline Rd., turn left on Baseline, then right on Padua Ave. which turns into Mt. Baldy Rd., then keep going to Mt. Baldy Village, continue one more mile to Ice House Canyon Rd.). You'll be able to add one peak toward the Mini-Peak Bagger High Adventure Award (which requires 8 peaks), and complete a hike that qualifies for the hiking merit badge. We should be back to LCF around 6:30 pm. Those going to Philmont will not be carrying backpacks, only daypacks, due to the difficulty of this hike.

Here is a map showing Cucamonga Peak.

Parking at Icehouse Canyon requires an Adventure Pass, and the troop will provide a pass if you don't have one. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Klapmust with any questions.

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This is a challenging hike. Meet at 5:50 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt, hiking boots and a hat, and bring a signed activity consent form and a daypack with the 10 essentials, 3-4 liters of water, trail snacks, a bag lunch, personal medications, sunscreen and extra layers of clothing. We'll carpool one hour, 45 miles, to Icehouse Canyon trailhead near Mt. Baldy (east on I-210, just past Claremont exit at Baseline Rd., turn left on Baseline, then right on Padua Ave. which turns into Mt. Baldy Rd., then keep going to Mt. Baldy Village, continue one more mile to Ice House Canyon Rd.). We hike to the summits of Bighorn Peak (8,441 ft) and Ontario Peak (8,694 ft) and return, a total of 12.5 miles with a 3,900 ft elevation gain. You'll be able to add two peaks toward the Mini-Peak Bagger High Adventure Award (which requires 8 peaks), and complete a hike that qualifies for the hiking merit badge. We will return to Ralphs in La Canada around 6:30 pm. Those going to Philmont should be carrying everything in their backpack, not a daypack, and it is not necessary to carry any extra weight since this is a difficult hike. Parking at Icehouse Canyon requires an Adventure Pass, and the troop will provide a pass if you don't have one. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Klapmust with any general questions, or Mr. Cherumandanda if it is a Philmont question.

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Meet at 9 am at the L.A. Zoo parking lot, which is free parking. Have your bike, a helmet, spare inner tube, water, sunscreen and hat. Bring a signed activity consent form. We will be riding on the bike path that follows the Los Angeles River. We'll go toward downtown Los Angeles and stop at the Frog Stop Cafe, then turn around and return to our starting point, a total of 12 miles, finishing at 11 am. This is an easy ride, and family members and friends ages 10 and up are welcome if accompanied by an adult. We can arrange rides to and from the zoo parking lot if needed. This can be one of the 10-mile bike rides required for the cycling merit badge. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Barcelo-Sanchez with any questions.

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This year's theme is Time Travel, and over 400 scouts are expected to attend. Meet at 5:30 Fri. at the Ralphs parking lot wearing your Class A uniform including BSA pants/shorts, belt, socks, neckerchief and slide, but no sash (there will be an inspection at Trask when we arrive, plus you'll wear the uniform the next night at the campfire) and have a signed activity consent form, a signed shooting permission form, $10 in one-dollar bills for the Trading Post and rifle range, and a sack dinner for Fri. You'll need a duffle bag or backpack containing your 10 essentials, a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, a light jacket or sweatshirt, closed toe shoes, your troop t-shirt, and 3 liters of water. Also bring a bucket, as each tent is supposed to have a bucket of water and a bucket of sand. It's optional to bring clothing to wear on Sat. that reflects the Camporee's theme. It's also optional to bring a folding chair.

Coordinate with your patrol leader what food you are bringing (or how much money you are contributing toward patrol food), as patrols will be cooking Sat. breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sun. breakfast (some may want to also cook Fri. dinner, for rank advancement or the cooking merit badge). Coordinate with your patrol leader about who you are tenting with and which of you is bringing the tent.

The patrol leaders need to get cooking equipment from the quartermaster, make a patrol flag, write a patrol yell reflecting the Camporee's theme, and organize patrol food and tents. You should also bring sand for the sand buckets (you can get it free from the sandbag station at the park in LCF on Foothill Blvd. next to the 2 freeway terminus). If you haven't memorized the outdoor code, bring a copy of it with you. It's optional, but recommended, that you also prepare a patrol skit for the campfire.

On Sat. morning and early afternoon we and other troops in the Rose Bowl District do activities that are judged and scored. The winning patrols will be announced at Sat. night's campfire (in your Class A uniform).

Drivers are needed to take scouts up to Trask on Fri., and pick them up Sun. at 9:30 am. Scouts will return to the Ralphs parking lot around 10-11 am on Sun. Cars that park at Trask are required to back in (to be able to evacuate quickly in an emergency).

If you go to or leave from Trask very early or very late, the gate may be locked, and if so, the front gate combo for the weekend is 8823 and the bridge gate combo is 1111.

Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Hagegard or Mr. Walton with any questions.

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We will be hiking on the Sam Merrill Trail above Altadena. Meet at 8:30 am at the trailhead, which is at the top of Lake St. (cross street Loma Alta Dr.). Park on the streets. Wear your troop t-shirt and a hat, have a signed activity consent form, and carry in a daypack the 10 essentials, 2-3 liters of water, trail snacks and a lunch.

First we'll hike 3 miles on switchbacks with an elevation gain of 1,300 ft to Echo Mountain, which contains the remains of the Mt. Lowe railroad and Echo Mountain House hotel. Some of the hikers will turn around here and go back down, making it a 6-mile hike. If you are one of these hikers you should be back to the trailhead around 1 pm.

More ambitious hikers, including those in training for Philmont (who will be carrying 20-lb backpacks), will continue on to Inspiration Point, which has views of the L.A. basin as far as Santa Monica Bay and the Palos Verdes peninsula (depending on conditions). If you are one of these hikers your total for the day will be 10.4 miles with an elevation gain of 2,740 ft, and you should be back to the trailhead around 3:30 pm.

A description of this hike can be found HERE.

Family members are welcome, minimum age 8 for Echo Mountain and 11 for Inspiration Point, accompanied by a parent.

Use the link above to sign up, and contact Ms. Fabinsky with any questions.

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Help install new bear boxes at Camp Trask. For each box we'll dig a rectangular area, frame it with wood, mix and pour concrete into the area, then after the concrete sets we'll finish the surface and install the bear box. We'll work from 10 am to 4 pm, with lunch provided. Wear your troop t-shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring work gloves and the 10 essentials, plus a signed activity consent form. If you have them, bring a reciprocating saw, crowbar, and hatched or axe. Your work counts as service hours for First Class, Star and Life rank advancement, and also qualifies toward the 10 hours of conservation work required for the 50-Miler award (you also have to hike 50 miles, which means Philmont). Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Huidor with any questions.

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This testing is required for 1) those going to Sea Base in Aug., and 2) those going river rafting in May who haven't passed the BSA swim test within a year of the rafting trip (Mrs. Hagegard has the records). This testing is optional for anyone who needs to do the aquatics requirements for advancement to Second Class or First Class, including the rescue requirements. If you didn't do the testing in March, you'll need to do it now. We'll be at the YMCA in La Canada, on Foothill Blvd. near the Hwy 2 terminus, from 7 to 9 pm. You don't need to arrive at 7, or to be there the whole time, just give yourself long enough to pass the test, as little as 15 minutes. The cost is $5 for Y members and $10 for non-members, cash only. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Hagegard with any questions regarding rafting or advancement, or contact Mr. Haxton with any questions regarding Sea Base.

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Meet at 6 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt, a hat and hiking boots, and bring a signed activity consent form and a daypack with the 10 essentials, 3-4 liters of water, trail snacks, a bag lunch, personal medications, sunscreen and some extra layers of clothing. We'll carpool an hour up Angeles Crest Hwy. and park at Islip Saddle (40 miles from LCF, at mile marker 64.10). We'll hike from Islip Saddle to the summit of Mt. Williamson and return to Islip Saddle, then hike to the summit of Mt. Islip and return, a total of 12 miles with a 3,200 ft elevation gain. You'll be able to complete your Second Class navigation skills, add two peaks toward the Mini-Peak Bagger High Adventure Award (which requires 8 peaks), and complete a hike that qualifies for the hiking merit badge. We will return to Ralphs in La Canada around 5 pm. Parking at Islip Saddle requires an Adventure Pass, and the troop will provide a pass if you don't have one. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Klapmust with any questions.

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Meet at Hahamongna Park at 10 am. We'll practice our knots, lashings and first aid for the Camporee, then hike 3.4 miles to Gould Mesa campground to camp, cook and eat dinner, have a campfire, spend the night, cook and eat breakfast, then hike back to Hahamongna Park, returning by noon. We'll also be working on some of the requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot and Second Class ranks. Wear your troop t-shirt and bring a signed activity consent form and a backpack with a sleeping bag, pad, and the 10 essentials. Your patrol leader will organize tents and food. Parents and siblings are welcome. We will still have this outing if there are showers, but not if hard rain is forecast since there then could be flash flooding. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Barcelo-Sanchez or Mr. Huidor with any questions.

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Meet at 7 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt and a hat, and bring a signed activity consent form and a daypack with the 10 essentials, 2-3 liters of water, trail snacks, a bag lunch, personal medications, sunscreen and some extra layers of clothing. We'll carpool 45 minutes up Angeles Crest Hwy., 26 miles, and park at Chilao campground. We hike on the Silver Moccasin Trail through Horse Flats campgound to the summit of Mt. Hillyer (6,162 ft) and return, a total of 5.5 miles with a 1,000 ft elevation gain. You'll be able to complete your Second Class navigation skills, add a peak toward the Mini-Peak Bagger High Adventure Award (which requires 8 peaks), and complete a hike that qualifies for the hiking merit badge. We will return to Ralphs in La Canada around 3 pm. Scouts only. Parking at Chilao requires an Adventure Pass, and the troop will provide a pass if you don't have one. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Klapmust with any questions.

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We will hike the trails that make a loop around La Canada (see this MAP). Join us for the entire 12 miles, or just start with us and stop where you want along the way. If you do the entire loop, it is an elevation gain of 2,500 ft. We meet at 8 am at the parking lot on the south side of Foothill Blvd. across the street from Armstrong Garden Center. Wear your troop t-shirt and a hat and bring in a daypack the 10 essentials, 2-3 liters of water, trail snacks, your lunch, layered clothing for changing temperatures, and a signed activity consent form. Parents and siblings are welcome (everyone needs a signed activity consent form). Those going to Philmont should be carrying a 15-lb backpack. We should be done 3-4 pm. The hike will go on even if there are occasional showers, but not if there is steady rain. If you hike the entire loop, either in one day or in segments over multiple days and months, you'll be awarded a Hike Around La Canada patch at the next court of honor. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. King with any questions.

This is not a troop outing, but Bear Mountain's annual scout weekend offers discounted lift tickets, rentals and lessons for scouts and their family, and scouts can earn the snow sports merit badge. The link for more information is HERE.

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Help construct new picnic tables at Camp Trask, two per campsite. We'll cut the lumber to length, drill bolt holes, apply sealer, and bolt the wood to metal frames. We'll work from 10 am to 4 pm, with lunch provided. Wear your troop t-shirt, long pants and closed-toe shoes. Bring gloves and, if you have them, power drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, wrenches, hammer, pliers and safety glasses. Also bring a signed activity consent form. Your work counts as service hours for rank advancement. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Huidor with any questions.

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We'll meet at 6:30 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt, a hat and hiking boots, and bring a signed activity consent form and a daypack with the 10 essentials, 3-4 liters of water, trail snacks, a bag lunch, personal medications, sunscreen and some extra layers of clothing.

We'll carpool 20 minutes to Chantry Flat, which is above Arcadia at the top of Santa Anita Ave. We then hike to Newcomb Pass on the flanks of Mt. Wilson, and return, a round trip of 10 miles with a 3,300 ft elevation gain. You'll be able to complete your Second Class navigation skills and complete a hike that qualifies for the hiking merit badge. We will return to Ralphs in La Canada around 5 pm.

Parking at Chantry Flat requires an Adventure Pass, and the troop will provide a pass if you don't have one.

Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Klapmust with any questions.

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Meet at 7 am at the Ralph's parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt and a hat. Bring a daypack with the 10 essentials, 2-3 liters of water, a bag lunch and trail snacks. Also bring a signed activity consent form. We will carpool 50 minutes, 37 miles, to the parking lot near the end of East Fork Rd. above Azusa. We'll then hike five miles with a 1,000 ft. elevation gain to the "Bridge to Nowhere," which was built in 1936 but orphaned when the road washed away two years later and was never rebuilt. After hiking another five miles to return to the cars, we should be back to La Canada by 5 pm. Cars need an Adventure pass to park, and if you don't have a pass the troop will supply you with one. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Shaikh with any questions.

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Meet at 7 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Wear your troop t-shirt, a hat and hiking boots, and bring a signed activity consent form and a daypack with the 10 essentials, 3-4 liters of water, trail snacks, a bag lunch, personal medications, sunscreen and some extra layers of clothing. We'll carpool a half-hour up Angeles Crest Hwy., 15 miles, and park at Red Box. We hike from Red Box to Strawberry Peak (6,164 ft) and return, a total of 7.5 miles with an 1,800 ft elevation gain. You'll be able to complete your Second Class navigation skills, add a peak toward the Mini-Peak Bagger High Adventure Award (which requires 8 peaks), and complete a hike that qualifies for the hiking merit badge. We will return to Ralphs in La Canada around 3 pm. Parents and experienced siblings are welcome. Parking at Red Box requires an Adventure Pass, and the troop will provide a pass if you don't have one. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mr. Klapmust with any questions.

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This is our annual car camping trip to Joshua Tree during the MLK holiday weekend. This year we will be in Indian Cove campground, which holds up to 60 campers and 18 cars and has running water. We will camp and cook by patrols. There will be rock scrambling, hiking, rock climbing & rappelling, and evening campfires with patrol skits and songs. There will also be an optional High Adventure overnight to Keys View from Sun. afternoon to Mon. morning (you'll need to sign up HERE for this hike). Families are welcome, but will sleep and eat apart from the scouts.

Meet Sat. at 7:30 am at the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada. Bring a signed activity consent form and a signed permission to rock scramble and/or climb & rappel. Your patrol leader will tell you what food and firewood to bring, and arrange who you tent with. You must wear a bicycle helmet when rock scrambling, and gloves are recommended. (Parents who don't want their son to rock scramble must have a parent at the outing.) You'll need a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, warm clothes for the cold evenings, and the 10 essentials. Parents and siblings need their own tent. We will return to the Ralphs parking lot in La Canada on Mon. around noon-1 pm.

Cost for scouts is $15 plus what you spend on patrol food, plus, if not driving, $20 to your driver for gas. Cost for adults is $15 plus $25 for food, plus, if not driving, $20 to your driver for gas. Cost for siblings is $15 plus $15 for food, plus, if not driving, $20 to your driver for gas. The optional rock climbing class taught by BSAonBelay on Sun. costs an additional $20 and is for both scouts and others.

Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Hagegard or Mrs. Andrews with any questions.

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Earn the climbing merit badge (limited to 12 scouts), or just come to experience the climbing walls at Hangar 18 in Upland. We meet at the Ralphs parking lot at 9 am. Wear your troop t-shirt and bring a sack lunch, water and snacks. Also bring a signed activity consent form, and before you go, have a parent electronically sign Hangar 18's liability release. If you are taking the 3-hour class toward the climbing merit badge, the cost is $40. For others, including parents and siblings, the cost is $21 for two hours of climbing, or $15 if age 13 or under. Those working on the climbing merit badge should also bring a blue card and a filled-out climbing merit badge worksheet. We should be back to La Canada by 2:30 pm. You must pay by Dec. 31 with a check payable to Troop 509 and given to treasurer Mrs. Lippert. Use the link above to sign up, and contact Mrs. Barcelo-Sanchez with any questions.