April 3, 2024 | Greater Los Angeles Area Council, BSA

Join in the FUN of a Pushcart Derby!

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Join in the  Pushcart Derby! Build and race homemade, non-motorized vehicles. These vehicles are often constructed from simple materials like wood, wheels, and other basic components. Each unit is required to provide two adult volunteers for track duty as stopwatch timers, with each volunteer committing to a one-hour shift. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Fun at Cabrillo

Saturday, April 13 & Saturday, April 20

Join in the two upcoming Merit Badge Days at Cabrillo. Saturday, April 13th Kayaking and Emergency Preparedness will be offered. On Saturday, April 20th Citizenship in the Community, Swimming, and Citizenship in the World are offered. Register now while there is still space.

Cabrillo School of the Wonderous & Magical Day Camp

Four Weeks, July 8th - August 2nd

Join us this summer at the Cabrillo School of the Wonderous & Magical Day Camp! Open to all boys and girls ages 5-10.

Full Day $400 per week

Morning or Afternoon Sessions $200

Early drop-off, late pick up & lunch options are available for an extra fee.

T-Shirts are included.

Digging out the Camp Trask Fort

We need your help digging out the Fort at Camp Trask. With the rains and the previous floods, there is a lot of mud that needs to be removed.

Please contact Ranger Anthony if you are willing and able to help!

Calling all Eagle Scout Mothers!

Saturday, May 4, 2024

We'd love to celebrate Eagles Scout mothers for their support and hope that they can join us for the Wind Under Their Wings Brunch. Join us Saturday, May 4, at Almansor Court (700 S. Almansor St. Alhambra, CA 91807) from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Last Chance to Register for Camporee!

April 19-21 & April 26-28

Registrations close April 12th.

Experience the excitement of your District Scout Camporee, where you'll embark on a journey of learning essential Scout skills while having a blast! Camporee is a district-wide celebration aimed at promoting Scout skills and fostering a sense of camaraderie and adventure. Designed as a platform for troops to gauge the progress of their Scouts. Camporee offers thrilling competition events for each patrol. Join us and be part of the action-packed experience!

Join us at LA Fleet Week!

May 24-27, 2024 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Join us at LA Fleet Week, May 24 - May 27, as we promote Scouting to the larger community! Sign up to help us host a Scouting booth. We will be sharing the fun of Scouting by showcasing a Pinewood Derby track, Rain Gutter Regatta and STEAM activities! We are looking to fill 4 time slots a day for the 4 day program with 5 adult leaders and Scouts.

National Youth Leadership Training

June 14-16 & June 21-23 at Cabrillo

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a focused, high-energy outdoor experience for Scout BSA Troop/Venturing Crew youth leaders. Participants experience of an ideal Troop, experiencing team challenges to understanding their own “Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.” Some leadership skill objectives include:

• Developing team visions
• Goal setting with SMART goals.
• Project planning – 4W’s
• Communication – MesSeR
• Leading EDGE methods
• Conflict Management – EAR

All offered in a fun outdoor environment within a program infused with the Scouting Spirit. Many colleges, universities and academies have recognized NYLT as a premier leadership program.

(Both weekends required)