Two Pack 110 Boys Bridge into Troop 1201 2008/05/09

"Tonight Troop 1201 was there to officially bridge Justin L. and Nathan K. into our troop. David and Andrew A. did a great job welcoming the new scouts and helping them recite the Scout Oath and Law. " -- Scoutmaster Cliff.

Beginner Backpack to Bear Creek  to Bear Creek  2008/05/03

Troop 1201's youngest scouts participated in a Beginning Overnight Backpack to Bear Creek.  The choice turned out to be a good one as the boys had the entire campground to themselves.  The boys had plenty of practice tent-pitching, Stove lighting, and meal-cooking as well as enjoying the stream.

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Philmont Prep Hike to the top of Mt Baldy  2008/04/27

"The Philmont Crew successfully bagged Mount San Antonio peak (10,064 feet) in our first preparation hike for Philmont. The entire crew of (9) scouts and (3) advisors made the outing, great job guys! There was nearly 4,000 feet of gain over 8-miles on this hike. There was plenty of patchy snow above the Ski Hut, but that didn't stop the crew from achieving the summit. Mount San Antonio, better known to most in Los Angeles as Old Baldy or Mount Baldy, is the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California." -- Scoutmaster Cliff

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Zachary S. Holds his Eagle Court of Honor  2008/04/26

This Saturday, Troop 1201 showed up to honor Zachary S's achievement of Eagle Rank.  Zachary has been and continues to be one of the Troop's more active scouts.  Among his many Boy Scout experiences, Zachary has traveled multiple times to Europe to participate in Scouting events and is a regular on the Canoeing and Sierra Hiking trips.  Zachary is a graduating Senior at Troy HS and plans to attend UC Riverside this comming Fall.  Congratulations, Zachary!       Photos:   Index    Slideshow     TroopPhotoArchives

With his Eagle Project under his belt, Bobby is positioned to go out with a Bang

Philmont Planning  2008/04/20

"Scouting offers countless opportunities that are available to boys of all ages. As scouts get older, however, the real high adventure begins. This year we have 9-scouts going to Philmont Scout Ranch to experience a 73-mile high adventure backpacking trip over 12-days. Philmont is BSA’s premier high-adventure base situated in more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. In addition to the expedition, the scouts will experience many activities ranging from Black Powder rifle shooting to rock climbing and rappelling. This evening the 2008 Philmont Crew and their adult advisors got together to conduct business, enjoy a great BBQ and discuss their first prep outing this coming weekend." – Scoutmaster Cliff.

Camporee Tests the Boys' Outdoor Skills 2008/04/18

"Conditions were perfect this weekend at Firestone Scout Reservation for the 2008 Los Amigos District Camporee. Temperatures were in the 60s and the hills were a lush green with a dusting of yellow from the wild mustard flowers that were blooming everywhere. There were forty-nine patrols competing in thirteen Camporee events. Troop 1201 fielded seven patrols, (2 First Year, 3 Scout, 2 Advanced Scout), who all did a superb job during the two day campout. One patrol stood out, however, our own Troop 1201 Fire Tacos winning 1st Place overall in the First Year Scout division. Congrats to Justin D. (PL), Mike v. (TG) and Mr. Allen (ASM) on a great win! I hope everyone had a great time and you should all be very proud of your efforts." - Scoutmaster Cliff

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The Boys Hone their Skills in Anticipation of Camporee  2008/04/12

"Be prepared. That's the Boy Scout motto and today that's just what (23) Troop 1201 scouts did; they became more prepared for Camporee next weekend. They also braved temperatures nearing 100-degrees. Citizenship, Menu Planning, Knots, Patrol Method, Skits, Map & Compass, Fire Building, Height & Distance, Pioneering, First Aid, Team Building, and the Kim's Game. Keep practicing scouts and be sure you're prepared. Good luck to all of you! " Scoutmaster Cliff.

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Troop 1201 goes Fishing in the Sierra Foothills 2008/04/05

The lakes and streams of the eastern Sierra mountains were full of fish for our scouts during our 4-day fishing/camping trip to Lone Pine, California. Everyone caught fish and they were delicious! ASM Scott Allen

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The Boys return after one week floating down the Colorado River

After having a memorable week out on the river, the boys return home with a tan that should last them about as long as their trip

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The Boys Depart on their One-Week Colorado River Canoe Adventure 2008/04/05

"The locals gathered to watch the procession. They started with a lot of laughing and pointing. By the time the kids were ready to go however, they all were quite impressed."  - G Pedersen

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Troop 1201's Award-Winning Leaders are Recognized at the District Awards Dinner

Photos from the Los Amigos District Awards held tonight. Several Scouters from Troop 1201 were recognized for their contributions: Cliff van Ahlers - Scoutmaster of the Year; David Ahia - Webelos Den Leader of the Year (Pack 234); Scott Allen - Extra Mile Award; Brent Cannon - Extra Mile Award; Rachel Cornejo - Extra Mile Award; Lori Martinez - Extra Mile Award; and Brian Wood - Extra Mile Award. Don Roberts was also recognized for his efforts as District Advancement Chair and his recent Silver Beaver Award. -- R. Rasmussen, ASM.  3/27/2008

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