New Camp Director!

Greater LA Scouting is pleased to announce the appointment of Landon Burtchell as the Camp Director for Camp Big Horn. In his role, he will oversee summer camp, winter camp, and all off-season programs throughout the year. 

Landon has over 10 years of experience at various camps serving as Camp Business Manager, Program Director, Commissioner, and various other leadership and camp staff roles. Landon got his start in camping as a Counselor Trainee at age 14 at Camp Fiesta Island with the San Diego Imperial Council. He currently works full time as the Camping Specialist for Greater LA Scouting, supporting camp operations and programs at our five council properties. 

“I look forward to continuing to support our mission at camp, providing opportunities to grow youth leaders through fun outdoor adventures,” Landon said.

ROCKET ACADEMY REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

(March 10-12, 2023)

Come join the fun at Firestone for Rocket Academy! This will be a fun-filled weekend for all that attend. There will be so many activities to keep everyone and their siblings busy with adventure. Children will be able to rotate through the below activities on Saturday and end the night with a movie! Don't forget your camp chair to rest and watch the rocket launching. Sign-up early!! This sells out every year. This is one of the memories that make Cub Scouting fun. Come on out to Firestone Scout Reservation!

Belcher Scholarship Submission

Window Now Open!

The Donald D. and M. Marie Belcher Charitable Foundation has established a special scholarship fund for Eagle Scouts who have plans to attend a four-year college or university following high school graduation. The funding will be a 2-year $7,000 college scholarship awarded each year in the amount of $3,500 the first year, renewable for a second year, with at least 24 college credits completed and a college grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above.

All documents must be scanned and submitted to the Greater Los Angeles Area Council through the web address below no later than April 3, 2023.

Automotive Maintenance with

Longo Toyota

Arcadia BSA Troop 104/333, Assistant Scoutmaster Johnny Tseng coordinated with Longo Toyota, and they generously hosted a full Automotive Maintenance course for our scouts with their ASE-certified technicians.

They learned how to perform oil changes, check engine fluids, perform tire changes, and learned about automotive industry jobs. It was a once-in-a-lifetime special event that the scouts will not soon forget! Many of our scouts said this was by far the favorite merit badge class they have taken.

We are thankful and appreciative of the help and support given to us by Longo Toyota! 

The Class of 2022 Silver Beavers

(Wednesday, January 25, 2023)

Alison Arakawa – Pacifica District

Kelly Ann Barry – Pacifica District

Vince Farhat – Board of Directors

Dan Fijan – Pio Pico District

Scott Hara – El Camino Real District

Priscilla M. Hernandez – Board of Directors

Oscar Huerta – El Camino Real District

Nancy Szeto Ko – Rose Bowl District

Boyd J. Latimore – Pacifica District

Douglas K. Mann – San Gabriel Valley District

Jim Matsushita – Pacifica District

James Quan – Metropolitan District

William H. Safranek – Metropolitan District

Craig Richard Whited – Pacifica District



Join us at the Annual Dinner, as we honor the Class of 2022 Silver Beaver Recipients.

Registration closes this week!

New Store Hours at the

Cabrillo Scout Shop

The Cabrillo Scout Shop will be open Mondays beginning Monday, January 30, 2023, from

10:00 am to 5:00 pm for your shopping convenience.

Check Out the Calendar!

Are you looking to fill your unit calendar? Well, look no further than the Greater LA Scouting Calendar! It is bursting with events!

Pinewood Derby Champ Camp

(January 21, 2023)

The Cabrillo Scout Shop will be offering our Pinewood Derby Champ Camps on Saturday, January 21, 2023. We will cut your Pinewood Derby cars to your specifications and you can finish everything but painting. Call the Cabrillo Scout Shop at (310) 832-7139 to make a reservation. Only 8 scouts plus one parent per scout are being allowed in the cutting area every hour. Walk-ins will only be allowed if a reserved spot does not show up or is unfilled

Scholarship Opportunity

Greater LA Scouting has enjoyed a historic relationship with the Rotary Club of Los Angeles (affectionately known as LA5). They are now accepting scholarship applications from graduating, deserving high school seniors. The Club will award $10,000 to twenty-five students graduating from schools located within the County of Los Angeles.

The deadline for submission of an application is April 2, 2023.

National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Roundtable Meetings

Are you interested in learning more about how you could add more fun and information about outdoor ethics and conservation to your units meetings and outings?  Join the monthly BSA National Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Roundtable on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Topics vary each month. Registration required. Once registered, you will receive the zoom link by email to log in. The zoom link is the same every month.

Gathering of Eagles Event

(February 4, 2023)

The next Gathering of Eagles will take place on Saturday, February 4th from noon to 2:00 PM at the Mt. Lowe Brewery in Arcadia. This event is open to adult (over the age of 21) Eagle Scouts and their friends. We would also like to invite members of the Board and the council staff members.  This is a casual event, so leave your checkbooks and uniforms at home.

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