Our Scouts select a diverse range of outings/activities as part of the yearly programs, only a few of which are shown on this page.
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Beautiful forests.
A few narrow trail segments.
A nice shaded (and level) trail.
Scrambling on one of the many rock formations.
Our yearly fundraiser is selling sausages/falafels at the Santa Clara Art/Wine Festival.
(No popcorn!)
Staffing the festival Bike Watch is one of our community service projects.
The booth was mobbed from open till close.
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Campfire Programs
Kayak Adventures
Camping on the Beach
(aka Survival Training)
SUP!
(Stand-Up Paddleboards)
Welcome to Angel Island!
The Scouts and
Uniformed Leaders.
Learning how to use different types of backpacking stoves.
The trip highlight was Mt. Livermore at sunset!
A great first backpacking trip for many of our younger Scouts.
Setting up camp.
Learning how to build a fire in the wind and rain.
Somehow it was uphill both ways!
Exploring the Bear Gulch cave system.
A beautiful spot for lunch.
Working on the firebuilding requirements.
Campfire games before Lights Out.
Rock City Park has lots of neat places to explore.
Finally breaking through the clouds on our Summit hike.
Scouts do their own meals (prep/cooking/cleanup).
Camping is a great time to work on advancement skills, like pocketknife care.
Safety first!
First time on rope.
Up the walls.
Some Scouts looked like Spiderman!
Navigating with a Map/Compass
Orienteering maps are very detailed, allowing for precise navigation.
Orientating ourselves to orienteering.
On your marks, get set...GO!
This control was way too easy!
Wilder Ranch has many nice trail options along the Pacific Coast.
Well deserved rest stop to admire the view.
Water Break!
Truly a beautiful section of coast for riding.
Cleaning the perimeter and adjacent areas of Wilcox High School in Santa Clara.
Thank you, Bowhunters Unlimited!
All Troop meetings open with a Flag Ceremony.
Rank Advancements during Court of Honors are very special events.
Open Houses for new members.
During COVID, many of our meeting were held outside.
Going over today's meeting agenda.
Brainstorming and voting on potential outings.
Initial planning for our camping trip to Mt. Diablo.
Giving gear hints/tips to our new campers.
South Fork of the American River
A week-long Scout Summer Camp in the Sierras