Treks & Campouts

Sign Up for a Trip at a Troop Meeting and Join the Fun
Check the Troop Calendar for Upcoming Trips

Click Here for info. about how to suggest a trip

Scouts must come prepared to each trip wearing their Class "A" Field Uniform and carrying an E-10 pack (unless otherwise specified by the trip leader). Mess kits are also required for all campouts.

Current & Future Treks, Campouts & Service Projects

See troop calendar for scheduled trips and watch for announcements from the trip leader or Scoutmaster.

Merit Badge Jamboree • February 17-18
Leader: Mr. Drzal
Details: Scouts will campout on a sports field at the LDS Stake Center at 6767 51st St. on Feb. 17. Merit badge sessions will be conducted on Feb. 18.
This is a great opportunity to earn a number of merit badges in one day, including an eagle-required patch (scouts are limited to signing up for one eagle merit badge session). Sign up early—classes fill quickly. Click here for a link to event info. and registration.

Camelback Backpack Trip • February 18-20
Leader: Mr. Jones & Mr. Reed
Drivers needed to drop off and pick up hikers.
Details: Click here for more information about Camelback requirements.

The first troop backpack trip of 2012 will be a camelback from Cuyamaca Rancho State Park into Borego. This trek will be a 17 mile backpack trek over 3 days and 2 nights. Scouts who have previously completed one or more these backpack trips can work to complete their 30-mile and 60-mile Camelback badges.

Camelback is a High Adventure Council award for those who complete a 30 mile hike on the California Riding Hiking Trail. For those interested, there is also a 60-mile Camelback, which can be completed by participating in multiple hikes and not all at once.

Trip route: On the first day we will be start along the Sunrise Highway where the trail crosses from Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and goes into Oriflamme Canyon. The second day we will hike through the Butterfield area, cross S-2 in Anza Borrego State Park and take Box Canyon to Blair Valley. The third day will be short hike out of Blair Valley through the Foote and Walker Passes to the entrance of Anza Borrego in Shelter Valley. This trip will cover 17 miles over 3 days. There is an opportunity for younger scouts to camp at Blair Valley and meet the backpack group.

Circle X Ranch Summer Camp • July 22-28
Leaders: Ms. Jones, Mr. Drzal, Mr. Reed

This summer the troop will attend summer camp at Camp Circle X Ranch at Bighorn on the Forest Lawn Scout Reservation near Lake Arrowhead. The camp offers a wide variety of merit badges, including several you don't normally see at summer camps, such as photography, insect study, metal work, sculpture, pulp & paper, and composite materials. They also have a great COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) program for the older scouts and lots of other fun activities. Summer camp is highly recommended for all our scouts, particularly those looking to earn merit badges and/or advance in rank

The cost is approx. $375 per scout for the camp itself (we will evaluate at cost for gas and lunch the first day and adjust as needed as we get closer).

The first payment of $100 is due by the February 13th troop meeting. A second payment of $100 will be due in April, and the final payment will be due in June.

Reminders for those attending summer camp
Periodically check this page for announcements and updates, and pay attention to troop meeting announcements and e-mails from Ms. Jones.

• Scouts must have a full uniform including official BSA pants, socks, uniform shirt with patches, neckerchief, and troop hat. Camp staff will perform regular inspections and scouts must be dressed in a complete uniform. SPL will carry out a uniform inspection at a troop meeting in preparation for camp.

• Please review requirements for selected merit badges before submitting your signup form. Some merit badges require that the scout complete requirements before starting camp merit badge sessions. Do not delay completing prerequisite work as some requirements may take an extended period of time. Scouts may also need to provide proof of having completed other merit badges (for instance, scouts must show that they have completed the First Aid merit badge as the first requirement for the Emergency Preparedness merit badge).

• Scouts should bring a copy of their Totin' Chip and Firem'n Chit cards. This is required to participate in some merit badge sessions or camp activities.

• Scouts should bring their scout book to camp as they may complete certain rank advancement requirements while at camp.

Click on any of the following links to open additional information about the camp and the merit badge programs being offered:

Circle X summer camp website

Camp merit badge web page with links to worksheets

Merit badge and camp activity prerequisites: Some prerequisites take an extended amount of time to complete, so do not put off starting work on specified requirements or you may only earn partial credit.

Merit badge session information and camp schedule

BSA medical form: Please do not delay making an appointment with your doctor to complete the required physical. Doctor signature on form is required.

Leader Guide for Camp Circle X Ranch.

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Ten Essentials (E-10) for Treks & Camps
These items must be carried by scouts at all times on campouts and treks. Items should be carried in a small pack. A hydration pack (day pack with a water bladder) works well as an E-10 pack. This list is included in your Boy Scout Handbook. An E-10+ check-off form, useful for backpack trips, is included in the list of resources at the bottom of this page.

Pocket Knife

First Aid Kit

Extra Clothing

Rain Shell or Poncho

Water Bottle

Flashlight

Trail Food

Matches

Sun Protection

Map & Compass

Additional Items Recommended to Add to Your E-10 Include:

Space Blanket

Nylon Rope

Extra Batteries for Flashlight

Small Roll of Toilet Paper or Portable Pack of Wipes

Plastic Sheeting for Tent Base or Use as Emergency Shelter

Scouts must wear their class "A" uniform while traveling to and from trips.
Mess kits are required equipment for all campouts.

 

Links to Forms & Trek Resources (click on the link name, below, to open)
Essential 10+ Camp Equipment Check-Off List
Medical Release Form

Trip Leader Rescources
Generic Permission Form (Word doc.—just add trip info.)
Generic Sign-Up Sheet (Word doc.—just add trip info.)