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.

Upcoming Treks, Campouts & Service Projects

See troop calendar for scheduled trips

Report from Cherry Valley

Scouts Return Saturday!
The Catalina ferry will dock in Long Beach around 1pm and will be met by the volunteer parent caravan for the trip home. Depending on the timliness of the ferry, how quickly we can collect and load equipment, traffic, and how long the meal/snack stop takes on the way back, it is projected that the caravan will pull into St. Andrew's around 6pm. Scouts will call with adequate warning for parents as we get near.

Thursday update:
Not much to report, except more merit badges and the ACE Scouts went snorkling today. There was a rescue at sea for the scouts working on the Sailing Merit Badge, but the Coast Guard didn't have to get involved. They can tell the story when they get home. All is great!!

Wednesday update:
Mrs. Jones woke with deer asleep around her tent this morning; more merit badges; the ACE scouts went on a 16 mile hike; and the rest of the troop also hiked today.

Tuesday update:
Ben Jones had a kit fox in his tent; the ACE boys went catamaraning and the rest of the guys worked on merit badges; Dan Jacobs is doing a wonderful job sweeping; and Troop 319 has the highest inspection rating so far with 93 out of 100 possible points!

The guys participated in a service project and then hiked to a high point to look at the lights of the city (LA I think?) in the distance. From the sound of things hey had a great day.

Monday update:
Joan says all is well. The Troop 319 tradition is alive and well with at least one scout sort of coming down with hypothermia during the swim test—he's OK, though. I want to thank Bruce Gordon for taking one for the team! Joan says the boys are having fun. The ACE scouts kayaked out to the edge of the bay and the younger scouts worked on merit badges. The parents relaxed on a deck overlooking the ocean... Tough life!

Scouts will return from camp Saturday, July 31: The ferry from Cherry Valley will dock in Long Beach around 1pm. The caravan will return to the church on Saturday at around 6pm—scouts will call parents as we get close.

Drivers on the way home:
Lu w/Ella and Augie (not heading back to SD)

Artie w/Kyle, Arthur, Cory

Susan w/Trevyn, Derek, Kennan, Bruce B, Bryan

Tina w/Robby, Devyn, Casey, Caelan

George w/Ansel, Bruce, Adrian

Lance w/Joan, Nick, Ben, Dan

Forms and Resource Information for Cherry Valley Summer Camp
Click on any listed item to download the form
• Summer Camp Leader Guide (useful program descriptions and general info.)

San Jacinto Backpack Trip • August 28-30
Mr. Jones is leading this 3 day trip starting from Humber Park in Idyllwild. The group will camp in Round Valley. Scouts completing this trip will earn the San Jacinto adventure patch.

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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.)