Henninger Flats

Troop 4 returned from Henninger Flats with more knowledge and merit badges. Johann Lockar gave a great lecture for a number of troops. Hiking up at night was cool. Visibility was great 100 miles! 

Bear Mountain Skiing

Saturday, March 2 – Sunday March 3

Discounts on lessons, rentals, lift tickets for Scouts at Bear Mountain – all levels of skiing. Plus, work on your Snow Sports Merit Badge (download and bring this worksheet).

Sign up here. This one will fill up quickly, so put your name on the list now if you think you want to go. You will need Part C medical clearance from your doctor. More information on costs and lodging to follow. At this point, we plan to leave about 11am on Saturday and return late Sunday night after skiing. We are considering lodging options including snow camping for those properly equipped, and cabins for others. Stay tuned!

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Cycling Merit Badge

The next ride will be Sunday, Jan 13th.  We will ride the Ojai Valley Bike Trail and end with a nice picnic lunch. Contact Mr. Grace with questions.

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Required

  • You – Ride ready and an awesome attitude.
  • Logistics help – Mr. Grace would like to get to Ventura around 8:30 AM.  He may need some help transporting bikes.
  • Picnic help.  Cycling Merit Badge parents, can Mr. Grace get some help setting up a picnic to great the riders when they return?
  • Sign up NOW so that there is an accurate head count. DON’T wait! 🙂

Upcoming activities

Hey Troop 4! We have a full calendar in January. There is no meeting December 31. Please be safe in your New Year’s Eve celebrations. 

Saturday, January 5th

10am – 2pm…Scout Haus.  Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) for any who missed our first session just before Christmas. Sign up.

4pm…Mike Bomar’s Eagle Court of Honor in Morrison Hall. A great chance to see scouting’s highest rank awarded. This is an inspiring event. Please attend and follow in Mike’s footsteps. RSVP here.

Monday, January 7th

Regular Troop meetings resume at 7:15pm. Leaders arrive at 7pm.

Tuesday, January 15

7:30pm…Troop Committee and ASM meeting in ScoutHaus. All adult leaders are encouraged to attend.

Saturday, January 12

8am…Charles Aker’s Eagle Project. Details and sign up at January 7th Monday meeting.

Saturday to Sunday, January 19 – 20

Bike Backpack Trip. Sign up now to indicate interest. Details are still being planned.

Friday to Sunday, January 25 – 27

5pm…Leave for Henninger Flats – Easy backpack and Merit badge opportunity. Sign up.

Saturday to Sunday, February 2 – 3

8am…Trask Base Camp  – Trail to first class and other advancement opportunities. Sign up.