2023 Greater LA Scouting Campership Applications are Open!

Each year Greater LA Scouting is able to help scouts go to camping programs/ events with the help of funds raised by the council. Greater LA Scouting strives to make activities accessible for all. If you or someone else needs help getting to camp please fill out the Campership Application.

Spring Wood Badge

April 21-23 & May 6-7

*You must attend both weekends to complete the course.

Do you like the Scouting program? Ever wonder how you can make your youth’s experience even better? Would you like to meet a group of like-minded people, where you can share ideas and experiences, beyond your District’s Round Table? Then come join us at Wood Badge! Wood Badge is the preeminent leadership training course provided by BSA National and hosted by Greater LA Scouting. It is a two-weekend immersive Scouting experience, where all levels of Scouting leaders come together to embrace the Values, Vision, and Mission of the BSA.

Order your Camp Cards NOW!

What is the Camp Card Sale? The Camp Card Sale is designed to help Scouts earn funds to offset the cost of their Scouting experience. Units participating in this program will earn a 50% commission ($5.00) for each $10.00 Camp Card they sell.

Stop, Drop, and Roll here comes

Post 465 Explorers 

Congratulations on our newest recruits completing their tryouts and orientation and now becoming official Explorers. Welcome the newest Fire Explorers to post 465 West Covina fire department. We wish them the best in their next journey and can't wait to see them become firefighters, engineers, or paramedics whatever the case may be. If you want to find out more about joining a Fire Exploring Post please reach out to Breanna Espinoza at bespinoz@scouting.org

Outdoor Ethics Training

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Scouts and adult leaders interested in earning their Outdoors Ethics Awareness Award should attend the workshop. They facilitators will be offering two classes. The first class is Outdoor Ethics Orientation. The goal of this course is to introduce the concepts of outdoor ethics to a group of interested volunteers who have limited experience in this area in a fun and engaging manner. It should help youth and adults at all program levels to understand the general principles behind Scouting’s outdoor ethics program. The second course is Outdoor Ethics Guide. This course is designed to provide participants information that they need for Outdoor Ethics, to improve their outdoor behaviors, and to equip them to find the necessary resources for performing their duties.

 Rose Bowl District Inaugural Distinguished Citizen of the Year & Good Scout Award Gala 

Friday, March 17, 2023

Come join the Rose Bowl District in Honoring Isaac Huang with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year and Susan and David Hensley with the Good Scout Award on Friday, March 17 at the Chandelier Room at Santa Anita Park. It will be a Casino Night with Buffet Dinner and Silent and Live Auction. Dress in your favorite Las Vegas attire or come dressed to impress in black tie. Join the FUN! 

Troop 985 earn Horsemanship

Merit Badge

Troop 985 worked on the horsemanship merit badge, by going to Monteverde Ranch in Tujunga where the staff worked with the Scouts on knowledge of the horse, saddle, and bridle. Each boy demonstrated how to mount, dismount, and safely maneuver the horse. This was the first time any of the Scouts had ridden a horse truly making this an unforgettable experience. 

Do you have a Scouting story to share? Contact Cicily Gardea, Marketing and Communications Director with your story.

BSA Outdoor Ethics monthly Roundtable Meeting

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Hello! It's time for our monthly update on upcoming BSA Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Roundtables. Roundtables are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm Central Time. 

Business Leaders' Breakfast

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Greater LA Scouting is pleased to announce the return of our annual Business Leaders’ Breakfast. Joins us on Thursday, April 6 for a conversation about some of the most alarming geopolitical observations in 2023 and how they will likely impact our businesses. BLB will feature keynote speakers John B. Emerson, former US Ambassador to Germany, and Dan Schnur, professor of politics and communications at USC Annenberg School of Communications.