June 5, 2024 | Greater LA Scouting, Scouting America

Cub Scouting in the Community

Cub Scouts from San Marino Packs 354 and Pack 361 joined forces to host their annual Lacy Park Campout on May 4-5, 2024. Inspired by the legendary music festival, this year's event dubbed "Cubchella" saw over 350 Cub Scouts and their families enjoy a weekend filled with games, activities, crafts, and music. San Marino-based BSA Troops 351, 355, 358, and 359 hosted various activity stations for Cubs, including a sea turtle lab, geocache course, plank walk race, camping demonstration, and t-shirt tie-dying. Families enjoyed dinner from The Habit food truck while local folk-rock band, Sam Slick (the drummer is a dad from Pack 354), provided a fitting soundtrack for the festivities. After dark, each Pack hosted a campfire program complete with skits, songs, s'mores, and hot cocoa. 

While a larger-than-expected rain shower passed through on Saturday night, it did not dampen any spirits as Cubs and their families woke up to fresh donuts, hot coffee, an inspiring interfaith service, and clear sunny skies on Sunday morning as they broke down their tents and packed up their gear.

Help Preserve Trask: Volunteer Opportunity!

Thank you for contributing to Trask's charm! We're seeking volunteers to assist with major brush abatement and minor digging after recent rains. Join us for conservation hours, fresh air, and outdoor enjoyment. Contact Ranger Anthony to schedule your volunteering times. 

Let's work together to keep Trask thriving for generations to come!

Congratulations to Our Newest Law Enforcement Explorers!

After completing a rigorous 12-week training at our South Bay Regional Explorer Academy, we proudly welcomed a group of dedicated individuals into the law enforcement family on June 1st. They learned about police operations, criminal law, ethics, officer safety, and more, demonstrating commitment every Saturday. Best wishes to our new Explorers as they transition into their respective stations:

Post 142 Gardena PD: 1 new Explorer

Post 420 Manhattan Beach: 3 new Explorers

Post 867 Hawthorne PD: 7 new Explorers

Post 1969 South Gate PD: 1 new Explorer

Post 1047 Torrance PD: 4 new Explorers

Greater LA Scouts Honored for Duty to God

The Catholic Committee on Scouting in Los Angeles honored 54 Scouts for their dedication to Duty to God, presenting awards including Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, and the rare Chi Rho. These young individuals were honored for embodying their Duty to God through the completion of religious emblems. Greater LA Scouting excelled, with 24 Ad Altare Dei recipients. Among them were Vincent V., Andrew B., and Mario P. Additionally, 24 Scouts were recognized with the Pope Pius XII Emblem, including Matthew H. and Dylan W. Three Scouts achieved the rare Chi Rho Award: Gianni C., Matthew R, and John S.

Congratulations to all the recipients of the Emblems and Awards from the Catholic Committee on Scouting and a special thank you to Andrea Douglas, who shared her time and faith with these youth as their facilitator and counselor.

Celebrate our 75th Anniversary at

Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation!

August 17 & 18, 2024

Join us for a special gathering as we commemorate 75 years of Scouting excellence at Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation. This exclusive event is a chance for former staff and their families to reconnect and relive cherished memories. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the legacy of our beloved camp. It's not just an event; it's a journey through decades of Scouting tradition. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friends of Scouting enrollment provides a means for enlisting the support of adults who have a specific interest in and relationship to Scouting so that they can help provide a quality program of Scouting for youth.

For more information on Friends of Scouting Contact FOS Chair, Nora Liu at fos@greaterlascouting.org

NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Nominations

Due Thursday, October 31, 2024

The Greater LA Scouting Eagle Scout Association is currently accepting nominations for the National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. This is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. The NOESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have made a positive impact in the community.

Nominations are due Thursday, October 31, 2024, and should be emailed to Francisco Ochoa.