Outings

Come join us for the La Cañada Flintridge Rose Parade float decoration to work on your volunteering and service hours!

There are 25 spots reserved for our troop. For children under the age of 13, it is required to have a 2 child to 1 adult ratio, and they must keep both feet on the floor at all times; that is, under 13 cannot go onto the scaffolding or climb onto a float. We need at least two BSA-registered adults. Any adults going who aren't registered need to have done YPT. All decorators are expected to plan to stay the whole time.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

Camp Trask is offering a variety of merit badge classes for $55-$65 dollars during Winter Break! Sign up quickly as space is very limited!

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Camp Trask Website.

If you have yet to earn the Personal Fitness Merit Badge (which is required to become an Eagle Scout), then this class is for you! Starting Mon. Sep. 19, we will be doing our first dynamic fitness test, and will do an evaluation on Mon. Dec. 19 (please note the change in date) of your progress.

Please note that your Medical Form C must be filled out before you start working on this Merit Badge.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

On National Wreaths Across America Day, Troop 509 will join in the mission to Remember and Honor our War Veterans by volunteering at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Los Angeles National Cemetary located at 950 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

Event requirements and details of the ceremony will be provided closer to the date. We will meet in the Ralph's parking lot that morning at 7:00 am and carpool to and from the cemetary. Every adult that signs up must be prepared to also drive to and from the event. Additional spots can be added if we have enough adult participants/drivers.

Scouts will need to be in full Class A uniform including neckerchief and sash.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

We need help from Senior Scouts and Registered Adults with Board Experience! We are setting up a first ever day where Scouts can do their Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review without having to set them up themselves. We need some senior scouts and adults who can spend three hours on the afternoon of Dec. 11, 2-5 PM, to sit on the Boards of Review.

Advancement Forms are almost due for the upcoming Court of Honor, so this is the perfect time to advance! Scouts must wear their full uniforms (including neckerchiefs and sashes). Uniforms will be inspected to see that the proper patches are in place, so get them sewed on! Scouts should also have their scout books and their completed advancement forms with them (available on the Website Forms Page).

For those below the rank of First Class, to find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

For those First Class rank and higher, to find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

If you picked up some mistletoe at the most recent meeting, and have not made any plans on where you would like to sell it, then there are Sign Ups available for this weekend at the Ralphs in La Canada. There are 1 hour slots available - feel free to sign up for as many as you would like.

The mistletoe is 100% donation based. If anyone asks what a suggested donation is, $5 is recommended per bag. All funds collected should be turned in to the Troop Treasurer or Chris Gordon.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

If you have already earned the First-Aid Merit Badge, and are seeking to earn the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge, then this class is for you! We will have one in-person meeting on December 10, and two Zoom Meetings before that where we go through the material.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

This Weekend, on Sat., Dec. 3, you have the opportunity to get some conservation service hours by removing mistletoe from a campground. Mistletoe is a parasite that grows on host trees, as well as is a festive holiday item. The mistletoe that is removed can be bagged and then sold as part of a fundraiser.

Cub Scout Pack 360 of Verdugo Hills council has been doing this activity for a few years, and is welcoming Scouts from Troop 509 to join them in this activity.

Where And When:

There are two parts to this activity. Service Hours, and Fundraising. You can do one or the other, or both!

Part 1 - Service Hours 7AM - 10AM

Mistletoe Harvesting - Meet at 7a at Ralphs in Sunland (NOT La Canada!)

10455 Sunland Blvd Sunland CA 91040

From Here, we will carpool to Acton to a campground we have received permission to remove the mistletoe. If you have them, bring gloves and clippers and/or trimmers for gardening. A few ladders will be available. This is expected to occur from 7AM - 10AM.

Part 2 - Bagging for Fundraising 11AM - 2PM

Mistletoe that has been harvested is taken to the American Legion Post 288 located at 4011 La Crescenta Ave La Crescenta CA 91214.

Here, scouts will trim and bag the mistletoe. It is easy to do, you will be taught everything you need to know. The bagged mistletoe can then be sold over the holidays as a fundraiser that goes towards your ISA!

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

Camp Trask is hosting a fun day for scouts to earn the Shooting Sports Merit Badges!

The cost of this event is $65, but rifle/shotgun classes may require additional ammo to qualify, which will be purchased at the camp.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Council Website.

Join us on Dec. 3 for an evening hike in Cherry Canyon behind Descanso Gardens. We will meet in Memorial Park in La Cañada just after dark and hikers will be shuttled up to the trailhead. We will hike about three miles back to Memorial Park where we will finish up the night with cocoa and treats.

An 85% full Waxing Gibbous Moon rises earlier in the afternoon at 2:10PM, so it will be fairly high in the sky when we start our hike. As such, flashlights won't really be needed on the trail (but bring them anyway!). Civil twilight, aka dark for all practical purposes, is at 5:10PM, so by the time we get hiking around 5:45PM, it should be awesome!

We do need the aid of some willing parents to help shuttle scouts up to the trailhead and to set up refreshments at the park for when the hike is finished.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

We are looking for volunteers 16+ to help during our 29th Annual Thanksgiving Run and Food Drive! This is a great opportunity for Scouts to give back to the community. Help is needed in the following areas from 6A.M. - 10A.M. Thanksgiving morning:

• - General Set up
• - Tshirt / Swag bag distribution
• - Food Drive Collection
• - Runner Registration
• - Water Station
• - Distribution of Kids Medals
• - Cheer Squad at Finish Line
• - Clean up

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

Spend your Thanksgiving Week working on Merit Badges at Camp Trask! They are offering Lifesaving, Swimming, Welding, and First-Aid.

The cost of this event varies based on classes chosen.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Council Website.

More information coming soon!

We will be meeting at the Universal Air Center located at Brackett Field, where we have two aircrafts and two FAA certified flight instructors reserved from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. That means we can accommodate 12 scouts who want to pilot the aircraft (take over the controls of the aircraft), a Cessna 172, a four seater.

Please email our SPL, Lizzy Petty, if interested!

This event will include a hike for trail cooking led by Mrs. Hagegard through Inspiration Point, and an a hike for Second Class navigation requirements led by Mr. Goldstein through Echo Mountain. More information coming soon!

If you are seeking the Communication Merit Badge, which is required for the rank of Eagle, then this class is for you! We will have one in-person meeting on Nov. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be prerequisites.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

Please join us backpacking over Veterans Day Weekend - This is a great opportunity for scouts working on Backpacking Merit badge! The rip will be between 15 and 20 miles depending on final permitted location and weather. If the lakes are not yet frozen, we will also try to fish for trout.

Please note that participants must have completed Philmont or other multi-night backpacking events at high altitude covering at least 10 miles or greater.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

If you are seeking the Citizenship in the Society, which is required for the rank of Eagle, then this class is for you! We will have one in-person meeting on Nov. 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and one Zoom meeting on Nov. 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please check the sign-up below for prerequisites.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

The girls' troop is headed to the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center for an overnight on Saturday, November 5th. Scouts will be zip-lining in the morning and doing the high ropes challenge course in the afternoon. We will have time for cooking and some rank advancement and relaxation.

We will meet at 8:00 am at Ralphs on Sat. and should be back around 11:30 am on Sun. All adults should plan to take 3-4 scouts in their vehicle.

The cost for the trip is $50 for scouts and $15 for adults (please note that adults will not be doing the activities), plus food. Both scouts and adults will plan meals and split the shopping needs for their patrol.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

A one night camping trip at the Cushman Watt Scout Center in Los Angeles Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 that is designed for our younger scouts. We will be camping on Fri. night and going on an urban hike from the Scout Center to Angelino Heights and back on Saturday morning.

We will break camp on Saturday afternoon between 3pm and 4pm.

Tenderfoot rank advancement opportunities, preparing camp meals as a group and making good camping habits are the main goals.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

On October 29th, we will take a 10-mile hike across the Verdugo Hills ridge. We will start at the trailhead on La Tuna Canyon Rd off the 210 with a trail breakfast, hike up to Verdugo Peak and have a snack, over to Tongva Peak where our cooks will prepare a warm lunch, and down to the trailhead at Beaudry Blvd in Glendale.

The hike is just about 10 miles, with a 1,663 foot elevation gain. This hike is moderately difficult and is appropriate for hikers who are in good physical condition and have experience with similar hikes. Scouts should have already taken a 5-mile hike with the troop.

The hike is also designed to fulfill requirements for both the Hiking and Cooking Merit Badge, so please check out the Sign-Up below if you are interested!

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

Our spring Mini-Merit Badge/Advancement Day went so well that we decided to do it again this fall. We have a wide variety of offerings, so everyone should be able to find something they want to do. Some of the merit badges will require the Scout to do some work before the class (pre-reqs); those will be communicated separately.

For Scouts who would like to eat lunch, we will offer pizza and juice between the morning and afternoon sessions. It will cost #8 per person; Scouts must signup in advance and bring exact change.

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your first class to check in and pay for lunch (or 11:45 for those eating lunch before attending afternoon sessions). Wear your class B t-shirt.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

Our Autumn Court of Honor will be held on Oct. 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the La Canada United Methodist Church. Please join us to celebrate our Scouts' advancements and awards, as well as to recognize recent Eagles Malia Donoghue, Luca Geiger, Nanor Kejejian, and Laura Konefat. The ceremony will be followed by refreshments.

Please sign up so that we can estimate our refreshment needs. We look forward to seeing you there.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

During this outing, we will be working on are cooking, knots and lashings, flag respect, and several others. Everyone who signs up must attend a planning meeting on Mon., Sep. 26, at 6:00 p.m. before the PLC meeting. Please note this will cost $13.00 (not including food).

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

The International Printing Museum has reopened and is offering its Scouting MB days again this year! This is a full day where Scouts learn about different printing techniques and the history of printing and have hands-on projects on a number of historical presses.

The Sign-Up Genius is to track 509 Scouts that are attending the event - if you would wish to sign up, please follow the instructions on the Sign-Up Genius.

We'll be heading up to Hubert Eaton by Lake Arrowhead. Patrols will compete for the legendary Golden Spatula, led by scouts cooking for the merit badge or first class requirement.

When not cooking, scouts and families will be able to take a swim (they have promised to heat the pool properly this year!), test out their skills at archery or visit the rifle range. The Iron Chef team will be putting together a full schedule of fun for the weekend.

This is a family event, so parents and siblings are welcome (everyone attending must submit a medical form and adults must have taken the BSA Youth Protection Training course). There is no limit on the number of campers who can attend and we will need all adults to fill every seat in their car with scouts who need rides.

To find more information and to sign-up, please visit The Sign-Up Genius.

Costs: Scouts $25 (plus patrol food & gas money if carpooling), Adults $75, Siblings $65, Rifle Shooting $20. 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 3rd.

What, When and Where
Come hike Mt. Islip (8,250') (7 miles ~ 1600ft gain)
Complete your 2nd Class Navigation Skills, Start Hiking Merit Badge
or add another peak toward your Mini Peakbagger High Adventure Award

San Gabriel Mountains
Sunday October 2nd, 2022
5:15AM- 3:00PM

PLEASE NOTE - This outing is geared towards scouts and scouters just starting out with their hiking skills. Priority will be given to those scouts needing 2nd Class Navigation and the 5 miler for Hiking MB. For scouters, priority is given to those angling toward ASM positions and running hikes in the future. All others need to sign up on the waiting list initially and I will add on a space available basis.

Details are still finalizing, but we will likely start at 3:00 PM and hike for about two hours, covering all requirements needed.

Do you need service hours?

Do you think it would be fun to learn about Search & Rescue?

This event is for you. Come this Saturday to help with set up, manning booths, and anything else they need us to do.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Details are still finalizing, but we will likely start at 7:00 AM and hike for about two hours, covering about five miles and all requirements needed.

We're bringing back our Channel Islands Kayaking and Camping trip! Due to space limitations, this outing is only open to Scouts and Registered Adults. There is a lot of information below. If you have questions, email stephhingle@yahoo.com.

Depart/Return/Drivers: We will need every Registered Adult who signs up to drive at least 4 scouts and gear. We will meet at Ralph's at 5:15 am on Saturday, September 17th and return between 7:30 and 8:30 pm on Sunday, September 18th. If you are not driving, please send your scout with $20 to pay for parking and the cost of gas. Scouts signing up without a parent are NOT guaranteed a spot if there are not enough seats in cars. In this case, there will be a lottery for those scouts.

Food: Scouts will cook in patrols and will split all costs involved. We are looking for an adult to take the lead on meal planning for the adults with everyone pitching in to help while there.

Camping: Sign up each Scout and Registered Adult who will be camping under the appropriate heading (one line per person, please).

Cancellations: If you cancel before August 15th, you will only be refunded for your payment if someone else fills the spot. If you cancel after August 31st, you will not receive a refund.

BSA Swim Test: Everyone planning to go on the water must pass the BSA swim test. If you passed the swim test for the Whitewater trip in April or if you take it this summer for Sea Base or CCV 2022 you do not have to retake it. If you do not pass the swim test, you cannot kayak!

Cost: The base cost of the trip including the ferry to the Channel Islands, campsites, and kayak rentals will be $120 per Scout and $150 per Adult. This DOES NOT include food for the Scouts or the cost of any activities. In addition to the guided activities, there will be opportunities to kayak on your own with adult supervision at scheduled times.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

For Hadrian Huidor's Eagle Scout Project, he is renovating the batting cage for the baseball program at Blair High School. The Blair program has been struggling for several years due to a lack of funding, and several critical facilities like the batting cage haven't been maintained. I will be replacing the old, musty, and torn turf used in the batting cage, repaint over graffiti in the area around the cage, and paint the scoring deck behind the baseball field backstop.

For more information and to donate go to The Go-Fund Me.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please join us camping, fishing and backpacking in Sequoia National Park and the Golden Trout Wilderness! We plan to camp at Horseshoe Meadows Campground (~10,000') on Friday night (9/2) to acclimate. On Saturday we will backpack through Cottonwood Pass (~11,200') and camp at Lower Soldier Lake. Sunday we will climb through Old Army Pass (~12,000') before spending our third night at Cottonwood Lake #3. We will exit through Cottonwood Lakes and return home late Monday evening. We will fish for Golden Trout on multiple lakes (~21 miles round trip and ~3400' of elevation gain).

Participants must have completed Philmont or a multi-night scouting backpack trip of at least 20 miles at high altitude.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

The International Printing Museum has reopened and is offering its Scouting MB days again this year! This is a full day where Scouts learn about different printing techniques and the history of printing and have hands-on projects on a number of historical presses.

The Sign-Up Genius is to track 509 Scouts that are attending the event - if you would wish to sign up, please follow the instructions on the Sign-Up Genius.

Please join Bruce Wiles as he works on the construction and installation of cinder block compost bins at the Lanterman House in La CaÑada Flintridge. There are four cinder block walls that need to be built. Arrive at the Lanterman House at 9am.

Bring a hat, mask, gloves, sunscreen, safety glasses, closed toe shoe, tools, and water. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please also consider donating to the Project's Go-Fund Me!

Our Summer Court of Honor will be held on August 5th, 2022, at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at the La Cañada High School. The ceremony will be followed by refreshments.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Troop 139, at Saint Francis De Sales in Sherman Oaks, has limited spots available for current boy scouts to attend summer camp at Camp Meriwether in Oregon (Sun, Jul. 31 to Sat., Aug. 6). Camp Meriwether is one of the top BSA camps in the country!

This YouTube video has a preview of the various activities at the camp.

The price of one week of summer camp includes airline flight and transportation to/from camp. Spots filled with a deposit of $560 required by Apr. 30. A second/final payment of $560 is due by May 31. For questions please contact Mr. Jimmy Spencer, Committee Chair, Troop 139, at jtspencer5@gmail.com.

Come earn a Long Term Backpacking High Adventure Award. We'll base camp at Cold Springs Camp (7,500') to acclimate the first night. We spend the next 6 days and 5 nights in the backcountry camping at a different lake each night.

Participants must have easily completed Philmont without issues to attend. Fitness and the ability to carry a backpack with all personal and share of patrol gear is required. There will be no food resupply requiring each participant to carry their own food for all days and their own Bear Canister. Minimum backpack capacity is 65L with 75L preferable.

To sign-up, visit the Sign- Up Genius!

Please join Dylan Moore as he works on building a staircase into a trail at the Tree People Head Quarters in Cold Water Canyon.

Bring a hat, gloves, sunscreen, safety glasses, long pants, and water.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

THIS IS A GIRLS-ONLY OUTING. Sea Base is one week of sailing and snorkeling in the Florida Keys. We fly to Miami and take charter vans to Islamadora. We sleep on the boat out on the water each night, weather permitting, except the last day when we sleep at Sea Base. For this High Adventure outing, scouts must be at least 13 at the time of the outing. The expected cost is $1,800, which includes plane fare. For questions contact Dr. McArthur.

Information for those going to Sea Base is on this website.

Sign-Ups are now closed. If you still want to attend, please add your name to the wait list and contact Mr. Allen Lee to see if there are still spots available. (you can still include the sign-up genius link).

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

The cost is $665/Scout and $485/Adult. A $300 deposit is due as soon as you sign up. Check payable to "Troop 509" with memo "CCV and scout/adult name(s)" to give to Mr. Allen Lee.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Mr. MacArthur made a wonderful movie of last year's trip!.

This is not a Troop event, but is a great opportunity to earn the Music MB and/or the Bugling MB, and/or attend a free concert on the beach, and/or camp on the beach. This is all at the reasonable price of $30.

For more information and to sign-up, please reach out to plasterdan@aol.com.

On Jul. 16, there will be an opportunity to take the Farm Mechanics Merit Badge in Montclair. This merit badge is rarely offered in our area, so if it sounds fun, take the chance to do it now. Read more here: Merit Badge Man Website.

Please note that the troop is not organizing this as an outing. Parents must register and pay for their scout directly and provide transportation. To help scouts see if their friends are going and parents arrange carpools, we've created a sign-up where you can post that you are going:

To sign-up, visit the Sign- Up Genius!

Please join Bradley Choi as he works on renovating the amphitheater seating for the La Canada United Methodist Church. There are thirty large pieces of lumber to replace. The goal is to make the space functional and safe again.

Bring a hat, mask, and water. Donuts, snacks, and lunch provided.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please also consider donating to the Project's Go-Fund Me!

Northern Tier is one and a half weeks of canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota on the Canadian border. We fly to Minneapolis and take charter vans to Ely, Minn. We paddle all day, portage between lakes, camp at a different lake each night, and rarely see other humans. For this High Adventure outing, scouts must be at least 14 at the time of the outing, or 13 and have completed 8th grade. The expected cost is $1,800, which includes plane fare. For questions contact Mr. Klapmust.

Information for those going to Northern Tier is on this website.

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 30-45 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 outing, or 13 and have completed 8th grade. The expected cost is $1,650, which includes train fare. For questions contact Mr. Haxton.

Information for those going to Philmont is on this website.

The LA Orienteering Club (LAOC) will be having events on both Saturday and Sunday that will afford your scouts an opportunity to complete orienteering requirements for First Class and/or toward starting Orienteering MB. You don't have to come both days to participate. Several older scouts will be working to support running these events to complete the Orienteering MB they started pre-pandemic. These are great events and in the past scouts have really enjoyed participating in them. If you are new to orienteering, it is recommended you do the White Course first and then do the Yellow course. More advanced scouts can do the Orange or advanced courses. Score-O is fun for all skill levels. Please be advised that this event is not being run by Troop 509 and if you and your scout want to participate you are responsible for your own registration, transportation and release completion with LAOC. If you do plan to go, please let Mr. Klapmust know as he is the Orienteering MB counselor and can work with you on getting scout credit for participation. Please note all registrations and payments must be done no later than Thurs. Jun 23.

To sign-up and view more information, please visit the La Orienteering Club Website!

The International Printing Museum has reopened and is offering its Scouting MB days again this year! This is a full day where Scouts learn about different printing techniques and the history of printing and have hands-on projects on a number of historical presses.

The Sign-Up Genius is to track 509 Scouts that are attending the event - if you would wish to sign up, please follow the instructions on the Sign-Up Genius.

The wait has been long...but it's time. Jason has 2,000+ lbs of food sitting in his garage, and needs help transporting it to the Bailey Food Center on Jun. 18 from 9:00am - 2:00pm.

We are looking for at least ten scouts, able to carry heavy loads, two YPT adults, and two adults with large vehicles willing to transport food from Jason's house to the Bailey Center. Donuts and pizza will be provided along with service hours. We will most likely finish at or before 2:00pm.

For more information and to sign-up, please view the The Sign-Up Genius.

Please join Haley Kim as she works at Deukmejian Park on clearing brush from hiking trails to make them wider for families to hike together. You will be able to get conservation service hours for volunteering and regular service hours.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

We are offering another round of the Introduction to Youth Leadership Training Class! Scouts must attend both sessions, and classes will be held from 2-4 PM.

For more information and to sign-up, please view the The Sign-Up Genius.

Take advantage of the last backpack training opportunity before Philmont and Northern Tier! You can complete a 15+ Mile Backpack toward the Backpacking MB and/or earn the Mt. San Jacinto High Adventure Award. We'll base camp at Marion Mountain or Stone Creek Campground Friday night to start acclimating. Saturday we backpack to Little Round Valley (9,790') to position for summit bid. We will summit San Jacinto (10,834') early morning Sunday and return via the Wellman Divide above Round Valley. Sign Up Priority will be given to Scouts training for Philmont or Northern Tier. Others are welcome to signup for the waitlist if they meet the pre-trek requirements.

For more information and to sign-up, please see the Sign-Up Genius.

Please join us camping, fishing and backpacking in Sequoia National Park. We plan to camp at Lodgepole Campground for the first night to acclimate. Then we will backpack from Lodegpole to Heather, Emerald and Pear Lake. We will camp in the backcountry for 1 night. We will fish for Trout. Participants must have completed a backpack of 8 miles or more with an elevation gain of at least 1200' to participate.

For more information and to sign-up, please see the Sign-Up Genius.

Our troop will once again be marching in the La Canada Flintridge Fiesta Days Memorial Day Parade. Our meeting place is the upper parking lot of the Foothill Executive Plaza, 1150 Foothill Blvd, La Canada. Scouts should be there by about 9:45 am (after that they start to close the area to traffic). The parade starts at 10:30 am. We will march down Foothill Boulevard between Cornishon Avenue and Hampton Road.

Scouts need to be in full class A uniform, including neckerchiefs, and sashes if they have them. Registered adults are welcome to join as well if they wear a class A uniform. There is no cost to participate.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

They are looking for Scouts to support the flag raising at Memorial Park. You need to arrive at 8:30am sharp. (You could do this first and then come join us for the parade.) If this sounds interesting, please let Mr. Miles know ASAP.

Please join Will Kallin as he works on installing a bike rack, planting new, drought tolerant, plants, and putting in mulch and topsoil for the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please also consider donating to the Project's Go-Fund Me!

We are always in need of people willing to do service projects year-round at Angeles Crest Christian Camp and, again, have a great opportunity coming up at our annual Volunteer Work Weekend, on May 27-29.

For more information and to sign-up, please reach out to Mrs. Hagegard.

Please join Malia on Sun., May 22 from 9:00 AM to noon

• * To set up assembly line of household cleaning items and place into tote bags to create 50 clean kitchen kits
• * Write 50 handwritten notes to include in the kits
• * Sort and fold freshly washed sheets and clothes

The location will be Malia's home and there is plenty of open air space, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks.

You will get volunteer hours, donuts and pizza! Malia will also be happy to help sign off on rank advancements. Bring your scout book and signed activity consent form.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please also consider donating to the Project's Go-Fund Me!

On May 22, the Community Scholarship Foundation of La Canada will be holding their annual awards luncheon to celebrate their scholarship winners. They are looking for help setting up and cleaning up the event. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Trish McRae at trishlcjwc@gmail.com.

We will be offering a variety of merit badge classes at Mrs. Hagegard's House!

There are a variety of options, so please check out the sign-up below (some merit badges may require pre-reqs). Lunch will be provided, but we ask that each scout brings $8 - and you need to sign up for that too.

For more information, prereqs, and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius. All of the merit badges except robotics got on this list, but robotics is on it's own Sign-up Genius.

Come train for Philmont or Northern Tier! We will climb to Icehouse Saddle (~7,600') in the Cucamonga Wilderness. Participants working on Hiking MB can use this as a 10 miler if we complete the full mileage and they have already completed their 5 mile hike requirement.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

We'll be camping at the Table Mountain Campsite on the weekend of May 14-15. We'll drive up on Saturday morning and have several optional activities in the afternoon (including, hopefully, a hike). We'll come back on Sunday morning. Scouts who would like to do the outdoor study work for the Environmental Science merit badge will have the chance to do that with Mrs. Hagegard. This is also a great chance to work on your cooking advancement and other outdoor requirements!

We will meet at Ralph's in La Cañada at 7:30 am. On Sunday we will return at around 11:30 am (Scouts will call parents en route home).

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

There is a training for Assistant Range Master happening during the morning of Sat. May 14 at Firestone, and it could be an opportunity to get to know the people that run the ranges, both at a low level and a high level, and also for the scouts to get involved with a group called the "Junior Camp Masters" that often help with various camps in the area, mainly running ranges and other activities. The youth and adults from that group ran the Archery and Hatchet-Throwing ranges at Camporee last month.

The training is currently scheduled for 7:30AM to noon, and will include some hands-on experience that day with some Cub Scouts coming through the ranges from 9:00AM - noon (ranges will be Archery, BB-gun, and Sling-Shots)

Location: Firestone Scout Reservation :: Lower Campgrounds :: Cubland :: Broken Hawk Trading Post
Cost: No cost

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Camp Trask needs your help to get camp opened! Please consider helping on Sat., May 7 from 9am-2pm. Please make sure to bring your 10 essentials and current BSA medical forms!

For more information and to sign-up, please reach out to Mrs. Hagegard.

Please join Nanor on Sat., Apr. 30 to create cat beds and support her Eagle Scout project! For the project, Nanor will be working with the Pasadena Humane Society to provide 50 cat beds and 50 cat toys for the pets sheltered in the organization, along with conducting an animal shelter drive to acquire donated materials that are in great need at the organization. The Pasadena Humane is more than just an animal shelter, they are a community-supported animal resource center providing compassion and care for all animals.

The workday will be hosted at Hahamongna Watershed Park right across La Cañada High School. It is in the same location that we host our summer meetings. Nanor will provide directions if needed. We will be working on and around the tables.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please also consider donating to the Project's Go-Fund Me or the Amazon Wish-List!

Our Spring Court of Honor will be held on Apr. 29, at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at the La Cañada High School. Please join us to celebrate our Scouts' advancements and awards, as well as to recognize recent Eagle Scouts Bo (Luke) Yang, Christopher Martin and Dylan Ghezzo.

The ceremony will be followed by refreshments. We ask that everyone plan to follow any covid guidelines the troop has in effect at the time. Please sign up so that we can estimate our refreshment needs. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

This is a non-troop event where Scouts have the opportunity to earn a variety of merit badges - please check out the email from Mrs. Hagegard for more information!

Please check your email for the latest information. Please note final payments are due by Mar. 31.

We're bringing back our annual Whitewater & Hiking outing in Kernville. Scouts who sign up for a half day of rafting will spend the other half of the day hiking, visiting Silver City Ghost Town, or panning for gold. Rafting options are given below. We will need at least 2 registered adults to accompany scouts on all activities. There is a lot of information below. Email sheiladunbar@gmail.com with questions.

There are three main activity options at various costs - The Whitewater Merit Badge, High Adventure, Half-Day Rafting, and Lickety Split Rafting. Please look through each of them on the sign-up below and choose what best fits for you.

Everyone planning to go on the water must pass the BSA swim test. If you have passed the test within one year of the trip, you do not have to take it. If you do not pass, you cannot raft!

Calculate your costs and give a check made out to Troop 509 to Sam Lim by Mar 14. After that time, we will open the rafting spots to anyone on the waitlist. If you cancel before Mar. 31, you will only be refunded for your rafting payment if someone else fills the spot. If you cancel after Mar. 31, you will not receive a refund. Please note that parents may be kicked out of the merit badge class if scouts are on the waitlist. Priority goes to scouts who can actually earn that merit badge THEN to family members in order that payment is received.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

This is a long, fairly flat hike to an abandoned bridge built over the San Gabriel River. The bridge was built in 1936 but the road was washed away in floods in 1938. While this hike has little elevation gain, its main challenge is the water crossings. Recent hikers have described the water level as calf-deep, so plan to get wet. If anyone needs a 10-mile hike for their Hiking MB, we will make sure to add half a mile at some point.

We will meet at Ralphs at 5:45 am for a 6:00 am departure (sharp!) in carpools, which will be organized by crew. We will be back at Ralphs anywhere between 12:30 - 2:30 pm. The drive is an hour, so Scouts will call parents with advance warning of our arrival time. PARENTS: please plan accordingly and be at Ralphs to pick up your children promptly.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

It's been three long years since the Rose Bowl District has held a traditional Camporee but we're happy to announce that it's back. This year the theme is Superheroes Unite! It will held at the Firestone Scout Reservation from Apr 8th-10. We will meet at Ralphs in La Cañada at 5:30 pm on Friday night and return Sunday before noon.

Camporee is the annual meeting of troops throughout the district where patrols compete in a variety of Scouting challenges. This has traditionally been one of the first campouts our new scouts attend and it's a great introduction to the troop and Scouting. Don't miss this great outing!

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Come join Jason de Moura in front of Ralphs (Ralphs, 521 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011), on April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th from 5-7pm, where we will be asking grocers to do extra shopping for pantry items and to give the donations to us. For these grocers we will be providing bags with information on what to collect. This food will then be donated to the Bailey Food Center, a local food bank in Tujunga.

For more information and to sign-up, please reach out to Jason directly.

For Nicolas Donoghue's Eagle Scout Project, he is working on benefiting the Center for Restorative Justice Works to support their Get on the Bus (GOTB) program. The GOTB partners with 13 prisons across California to host family events to unite children with their incarcerated parents. He is trying to make comfort backpacks for children to enjoy during their trip, and is seeking book donations to create a traveling library.

For more information and to donate go to The Go-Fund Me.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

This will be led by Mrs. Hingle - more information to follow!

This is a County event with the opportunity to earn a variety of Merit Badges - please check the website below for more information.

For more information and to sign-up go to The BSA Website.

f you are signed up for the Troop 509 White Water Rafting trip this April and plan to spend any time on the water, YOU MUST PASS THE BSA SWIM TEST. Whitewater rafting is extremely fun but involves fast moving water and it's not uncommon for folks to end up in the river - you need to be able to swim!

THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR EVERYONE (Youth and adult participants) who plans to be on the water. If you attended Camp Cherry Valley, Sea Base, or Norther Tier this summer (youth or adult), the BSA Swim Test you took at these camps covers you for this activity. These camps and tests are the only exemptions.

To pass the test, one must - Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth. Level off and swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Due to a helicopter crash, we had to change our plans, and ended up doing the Dawn Mine and Sunset Trail Loop. We got to see a mine site, saw some remains of equipment, and had numerous creek crossings. This alternate hike was about 6 miles in length.

We will meet at Ralphs for a 6:00 am departure (sharp!) in carpools, which will be organized by crew. We will be back at Ralphs anywhere between 12:30 - 2:30 pm. The drive is an hour, so Scouts will call parents with advance warning of our arrival time. PARENTS: please plan accordingly and be at Ralphs to pick up your children promptly.

As the hike is in a wilderness area that requires permits, we will hike in smaller groups (around a dozen people each) with sign-up accordingly. We anticipate a Philmont Group (going to Philmont this year), a Scout group (Scouts & registered adults only), and one or two family groups (Scouts with their non-registered parents & siblings, led by a couple of registered adults). We will need to see what interest there is and might adjust plans if needed. This should be a beautiful hike through a very scenic area, along a creek (your feet up to knees may get wet as the trail crosses the creek multiple times). We will have an enjoyable picnic lunch at the destination, and then return. Also, parking requires a National Forest parking pass.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

The Polar Bear Challenge is BACK! And this time you have an additional month to complete it. To earn the badge, you must demonstrate that you are submerging yourself as much as possible, into a body of water that is as cold as you can safely handle. Note that scouts should not attempt to push themselves harder than they feel is safe. Having your head go underwater is not required, but you can do it if you like. In order to qualify for the badge, you must submit this form with picture/video before the end of Winter, which is always on the Vernal Equinox, which is on Sun. Mar. 20, so get started.

For more information and to submit your entry, visit The Google Form.

For Ken Bray-Ali's Eagle Scout Project, he is building a signboard and restoring the garden for the Rafu Chuo Gakuen. They are a Japanese Saturday school that he previously attended in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. There are two days available to sign up, though more work will be done on Sun Mar. 20.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Come climb another Peak toward your Mini Peakbagger Award or train for Philmont. We will climb Mt. Lukens (5,074') the summit of Los Angeles City Limits from Stone Canyon. Please note participants must have completed a hike of at least 6 miles with an elevation gain of 2000' or greater. SIGN UP does not guarantee participation as it is the trip leader's discretion as to your fitness for the trip.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Join us for a beginner backpacking overnight by the coast. We'll be camping at Upper Moro campground in Crystal Cove State Park. We'll drive down on Saturday morning, hike 3 miles into the campsite, spend the afternoon relaxing, and return on Sunday morning.

Scouts will need:

• Your ten essentials
• A backpack
• A 1-2 person tent (current covid rules require all scouts to tent separately)
• Sturdy hiking shoes or boots - NOT sneakers!
• Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and small pillow (optional)
• 3 liters of water (at least 2 in bottles for cooking and cleaning)
• Snacks for the trail; trail cooking menu will be planned with the group (trail stoves will be supplied by the troop)

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

For Jason's Eagle Scout project, he plans to collect 4,000+ lbs of food over the next month. We do a lot of food drives with our Troop, but there's still a need, so let's keep up the good work and provide for those in need. If you can donate food, please refer to the following guidelines and bring food to the upcoming meetings.

He is looking for Pantry items:

• Canned Goods (will take cans a year past expiration date): Tuna, Beans, Soup, Etc.
• Cereal
• Peanut Butter
• Tomato sauce
• Boxed Mac & Cheese
• Granola bars
• Crackers
• Instant potatoes
• Pancake mix (just add water)
• Rice

Please bring donated food (make sure it is unopened) to any of the upcoming Troop Monday meetings, and Jason will make sure the food gets to a food bank - Service hours will be given to scouts for donated food.

On March 12th: Come to 10051 Breidt Ave, Tujunga, at 9:00am. Here we will weigh the food collected, move it into cars, and then walk to the Bailey Center where we will empty the cars, sort the food and store it in the Food Bank's wherehouse. We are looking for at least ten scouts, able to carry heavy loads, two YPT adults, and an adult with a large vehicle willing to transport food from my house to the Bailey Center. Donuts and pizza will be provided along with service hours. We will most likely finish at or before 2:00pm.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

For Scouts that want to earn the Kayaking MB pre-requisite before the Kern Whitewater Rafting Trip! Come and earn the Merit Badge - scouts will need their own transportation, to pay a $25 fee, and to bring their 10 essentials, a swimsuit/wesuit, a towel, a change of clothes, and their own lunch.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Benjamin Liu will be refurbishing and painting the band hallway at La Canada High School. He is hoping for at least 10 scouts and 2 registered adults on the project each day. There will be provided water, snacks and lunch for everyone. It's a very easy and chill opportunity for volunteer hours. We hope you can join us!

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

We will be hiking the 12.7-mile loop around La Canada. This is a moderately challenging hike with a 2,500' elevation gain and great views of the area. The weather is predicting a cool day, perfect for hiking at a low altitude. Scouts & adults should have their ten essentials and wear hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes (NO SNEAKERS). Make sure you have a jacket for the morning. Bring at least three liters of water, lunch and a snack. Philmont hikers do not need their backpacks for this hike; you'll start carrying those soon enough.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Laura Konefat's Eagle Project will be later this month, and we're going to be moving, cleaning and taking inventory of furniture for the Lanterman House. This furniture is currently located at a US Storage container located in La Crescenta, and we are going to be driving it over in a pickup truck to the Lanterman House, where we will clean, inventory and store it. Snacks and lunch will be provided!

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please join us camping, hiking and snowshoeing in Sequoia National Park. We plan to camp ideally at Potwisha Campground and do hiking/snowshoeing day trips to the local sites. Please note all participants are required to be fully vaccinated and each participant must supply their own small footprint tent to participate in this outing.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Please join us camping, hiking and backcountry road touring in Death Valley National Park. We plan to camp ideally at Texas Spring Campground and do hiking day trips to the local sites. The final night we may spend in the Alabama Hills and do some rock scrambling. Please note all participants are required to be fully vaccinated and each participant must supply their own small footprint tent to participate in this outing.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

6.25 miles; 2,014' elevation gain. This is a moderate hike on trails in the Angeles Crest Forest near Mt Wilson. We will hike up from the Mt Disappointment trailhead and end at the Eaton Saddle trailhead. There is little shade near the peaks, so be sure to put on your sunscreen and bring a hat. Bring snacks for break at the peaks.

We will meet at Ralphs for a 6:30 am departure (sharp!) in carpools. We should be back at Ralphs between 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Drivers must have an Adventure Pass in their vehicles (day pass $5; annual pass $30; purchase at Shell at Foothill & Angeles Crest Hwy, cash only). Leaders: Mrs Hagegard & Mr Renwick.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Mr. Allen Lee will be offering a Snowsports Merit Badge Class in February. To complete the course, each participant must:

• 1. Attend one of the group zoom online classes (Feb. 8 or Feb. 10) from 7pm-8:30pm.
• 2. Demonstrate skill & knowledge of snowboarding, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, or shoeshowing.
• 2a. Attend in-person ski/snowboard MB class on Sun. Feb. 13 with Mr. Allen Lee at Mt High Ski Resort (Wrightwood, CA) from 9:30-12:30pm. (For Snowboarding or Downhill skiing only). Intermediate skill is recommended. If you are a beginner and need more practice, we suggest visiting a ski resort before Feb. 13 and take lessons.
• 2b. Send Mr. Lee videos of yourself completing requirements (snowboarding, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, OR shoeshowing).

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Attention all Scouts 14 and older seeking ForestSaver Conservation hours for High Adventure Awards - come help us water native species in the Copper Fire Burn Scar near Santa Clarita. This will be led by Mr. Klapmust.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

5.9 miles; 1,427' elevation gain. This is a moderate hike on the fire roads between La Crescenta and Burbank. It's close to home, so a good first hike for new scouts or those who want to get back into hiking. There is no shade, so be sure to put on your sunscreen and bring a hat. Bring a snack for a break at the peak.

We will meet at the trailhead at 6:45 am to ensure parking (it fills quickly!). We should be back at the parking area between 10:00-10:30 am. The trailhead is just off exit 14 (La Tuna Canyon Rd) on the 210, west of LCF/La Crescenta. Go under the bridge and the lot is on the left. It's 10-15 minutes from LCF. Leaders: Mrs Hagegard & Mr. Renwick.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Mr. Allen Lee will be offering the Chemistry Merit Badge class in his backyard in Burbank on Sat. Jan. 29, 2022 from 9:00AM - Noon. There will be space for 20 scouts. The entire Merit Badge can be completed during that time. The cost is $5 for supplies. You can Venmo me (allen-lee-39) paypal (allenthelee@gmail.com) or zelle (626-379-1462) ahead of time. All participants must be fully vaccinated to attend.

As bonus (for requirement 7a), he will be offering to give scouts a tour of his chemistry research lab at Caltech. Tour time slots are in the sign-up genius. 4 people per tour and all must be fully vaccinated. At least 1 person in each tour must be a parent.

Learn about chemical reactions, safety, how to separate different mixtures, and careers in chemistry. Mr. Lee will also be doing demonstrations with dry ice and liquid nitrogen.

Class 2 out of 2.

The Introduction to Youth Leadership training course is happening this January! Nanor, Laura, Patrick and Mr. Thuss will lead the course as we prepare Scouts for future leadership roles and to advance in leadership training to NYLT and more.

This course is for all First Class Scouts and above who have not yet attended this training. While this course is open to both the girls and boys troop, there will be a second course held in the spring specifically for the Girls troop. Sign ups are limited to 12 Scouts so don't delay.

Once all Scouts that are going to attend have signed up for the course, the prerequisite information will be emailed to them so we can maximize our in person time together. This includes watching 3 videos and review of documentation and PowerPoints.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius. Remember to signup for both dates to complete the class.

This seminar will review the Life to Eagle process. We will go through the Eagle project, the reference letters, the essays, and the virtual binders. The session is most helpful for Scouts who are ready to start looking for a project but is useful at any time. Scouts are welcome to attend multiple times if they feel they need a refresher.

This is open to all Life Scouts (boys and girls) and to any other Juniors and Seniors. We will meet on Zoom. The class takes between 1-2 hours, depending on how many questions Scouts have. Parents are welcome to sit in but I need one registered adult to commit to being online for the whole class.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

With the current spike in Covid infection rates, it has become impossible to guarantee the safety of all scouts and participating family members. In particular, should a youth or adult driver present symptoms while at Joshua Tree, a logistical nightmare would ensue - we would not be able to bring our scouts home without subjecting at least one carpool to a known infection risk. With Covid positivity rates in excess of 20%, this is not some obscure risk, but rather a high likelihood given the large number of participants. This, and other material factors lead the Troop Committee to cancel this trip as an official troop event. I assure you, this decision was not arrived at lightly.

Everyone who has paid will be refunded. Many of the checks have not yet been deposited, in which case, they will be returned or destroyed.

However - as stated at the top - people can still go to Joshua Tree on MLK Weekend. We still have the campsites reserved. The climbing outfit, Uprising, is still available to do rope climbs and merit badge programs.

For those still interested in going to Joshua Tree, the troop will sell the reservations to interested families. Those adults who are currently signed up for the trip will have priority in buying sites but they MUST express their interest to Mrs. Hagegard by Jan. 8.

This is our annual open house event for upcoming Scouts - please RSVP by Fri. Jan. 7 with Mrs. Maliksi at rhodoramaliksi@gmail.com.

Class 1 out of 2.

The Introduction to Youth Leadership training course is happening this January! Nanor, Laura, Patrick and Mr. Thuss will lead the course as we prepare Scouts for future leadership roles and to advance in leadership training to NYLT and more.

This course is for all First Class Scouts and above who have not yet attended this training. While this course is open to both the girls and boys troop, there will be a second course held in the spring specifically for the Girls troop. Sign ups are limited to 12 Scouts so don't delay.

Once all Scouts that are going to attend have signed up for the course, the prerequisite information will be emailed to them so we can maximize our in person time together. This includes watching 3 videos and review of documentation and PowerPoints.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius. Remember to signup for both dates to complete the class.

We will be helping the Lanterman House in La Cañada to empty out the property's historic shed, which has been a storage area for the City of La Canada for a number of years. The Foundation would like to use the building for other purposes and the first step is to clean it out. We'll mostly be carrying stuff to a dumpster, sweeping the floor, and sweeping out cobwebs.

Lanterman will provide N95 masks (the shed is really dusty) and scouts should wear long sleeves, pants, and bring workgloves.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Come earn the Boy Scout Trail High Adventure Award by Backpacking from Indian Cove to Keys West. We will base camp in Indian Cove Friday before heading into the backcountry Saturday and overnighting along the route. Scouts must have completed a hike 5 miles or more with an elevation gain of 1500ft 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.

For more information on what to bring and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.

Our Winter Court of Honor will be held on January 2nd, 2022, at 5:00 pm at the La Cañada United Methodist Church. Please join us to celebrate our Scouts' advancements and awards, as well as to recognize recent Eagle Scouts Kamran Samudrala, Nihal Munoor, and Daniel Hagegard.

The ceremony will be followed by refreshments. We ask that everyone plan to sit in family groups and to wear masks anytime that you are not eating.

For more information and to sign-up go to The Sign-Up Genius.