Located on legendary Santa Catalina Island, it is a ferry ride across the channel to a camp that dates to the 1920s. A picturesque cove with sandy beach, swimming area and
Court of Honor–July 2015
T4 Scouts are recognized and handsomely rewarded for all their efforts at Monday evenings, Court of Honor.
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All net proceeds go back to Troop 4 to support the program.
Plant ID at Eaton Canyon
Local native plant expert, Mrs. Taylorson, took a group of new Scouts deep into Eaton Canyon at the base of the mighty San Gabriels to identify at least ten native plants.
The intrepid Scouts came back with knowledge over over 25 plants! They learned which plants are edible as well as those that are poisonous. Along the dusty trail, some of the Scouts discovered various animal evidence, including a dead striped racer snake, coyote scat and a few native insect sightings.
North Shore Base Camp
Planned, organized and lead by Life Scout, Jake McCann, the T4 Scouts had a great time last weekend. The weather was fantastic although it did rain on Friday night–Scouts earned a puddle duck. Friday night dinner at the Malt Shop
Saturday, 2 mile hike to Dry Creek for scouts to enjoy swimming in the creek. Also, got to see Off Road vehicles on the trail, climbing some steep inclines. Scouts got various sign-offs, Toten Chip, Fire Building, Flag Ceremony and Leave no Trace.
Saturday, they went to the lake to see a Classic Car and Wooden Boat show.
Scout Expo 2015 “Blasts” Into Rose Bowl
Visiting Troop finds T4 Blastcars to be totally “sick”
Troop 4 Blastcar exposition kills competition, winning T4 the coveted Presidential Award.
All attending T4 Scouts participated in making Scout Expo 2015 another Continue reading
Trail To Scouting 2013
A big thanks to the Scouts, parents and Assistant Scout Masters that helped create a successful Trail To Scouting 2013. Continue reading
Overnight on a Battleship
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Hot Tip on a “Cool” Sleeping Bag
Here is a great deal on a sleeping bag that fits the criteria for Troop 4 base campers as well as beginning backpackers.
The TETON Sports TrailHead +20 Ultralight Sleeping Bag is available online for around $70. Amazon.com currently has this bag on sale.
There are other sources available if you Google “TETON Sports TrailHead +20. “Here is a YouTube review: Continue reading
Troop 4 Scouts Are So Money!
Fifteen T4 Scouts earned their coin collecting merit badges on August 23 at the Golden State Coin Show held in the Arcadia Masonic Temple. Walt Ostromecki, president of the American Numismatic Association regaled the workshop with fun facts about all forms of currency. Scouts were even shown real-time a rare double-headed Indian nickel worth $4 million! 
They showed examples of “money” dating back to ancient times, as well as “canoe” money from the South Pacific. The scouts enjoyed learning about how and where modern US money is minted and printed. The scouts learned how collectible coins are rated. Lastly the group toured the coin show. A profitable time was had by all.
High Sierra Backpack 2014
The T4 Boy Scouts and Scouters took about one week and covered 60 actual miles in six days. By most accounts, the crew considered this summer adventure as one of their all-time favorite.
Here are a few words from some of the scouts: Continue reading