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Training Hike To Cienaga Spring in Fish Canyon

Saturday May 8, 2010 At the end of Templin Hwy, at 8:00 a.m.

Approx. 12 noon same day Class B 5 miles round trip. Moderate gain on a wide trail. Rocky in parts, no switchbacks. Bring water for hike. Pump & filter from spring, if needed None. Bring T.P. and trowel.

This is a training day hike. Scouts will be carrying a pack. The pack must weigh 20 pounds minimum. The hike is mandatory for scouts who are in the backpacking program.

DOWNLOAD: Day_hike_FishCyn

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:18 AM.

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Backpack Trip Rescheduled

Backpackers:

The rained out backpack trip has been rescheduled. Please review the attached flyer and RSVP to Mr. Olson @ gcolson@bigvalley.net if you would like to attend.

Thank you

Mr. Olson

BP trip_NoForkSespe April 10th

Posted 5 months, 3 weeks ago at 2:54 PM.

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March Backpacking

Saturday & Sunday, March 6, 7, 2010

North Fork Sespe Creek Creek is in the Los Padres Nat’l Forest. It is a primitive, wooded canyon with chaparral on the adjoining hillsides. The hike will be on the Piedra Blanca Trail; camping at the Piedra Blanca trail camp. The trail crosses the Piedra Blanca or white rocks, a monolithic formation of large, smooth rocks. Rain cancels trip.

Please download the attached flyer for more information
BP trip_NoForkSespe

Posted 7 months ago at 11:18 AM.

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Horseback Riding

Troop 583 is headed to the trails in beautiful San Francisquito Cyn. for a 1 hr horseback trail ride.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00pm.

Please download the attached flyer for more information
Horseback Riding Event Flyer
Horseback riding_Permission_Slip_3-20-10

Posted 7 months ago at 11:16 AM.

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Troop Trailer Fundraiser

HELP!

WE NEED A NEW TROOP TRAILER

Let’s face it…

Our old, pitiful, small, run down troop trailer is unsafe, and just plain embarrassing to pull around town.

It’s time to replace it with a bigger, better, and more attractive trailer!

With a troop our size, a trailer is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

In order to accomplish this task, we’ll need the whole troop to pitch in and help.

Together, we can do it…and you don’t have to sell a thing!

Our first trailer fundraising drive will be: Continue Reading…

Posted 7 months, 1 week ago at 1:24 PM.

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March Rifle Shoot

VT Ranch

Sunday, March 14th

9:00-1:30

This troop shooting event is open to all scouts.

Rifle Permission_Slip 3-14-10

TROOP 583 Rifle Shoot Flyer 3-14-10

Posted 7 months, 1 week ago at 1:13 PM.

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February Archery Shoot

ARCHERY MERIT BADGE QUALIFICATION AND FUN SHOOT

WHEN: Saturday, February 27th

WHERE: VT Ranch

Archery Permission_Slip 2-27-10

Troop 583 Archery Shoot 2-27-10

Posted 7 months, 1 week ago at 1:11 PM.

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Big Bear Ski Trip

There are still some openings available for the Big Bear Ski Trip the weekend of February 19th. I’ve attached the forms and information regarding this trip. Please refer to the “Big Bear Trip Agenda and Information 2010.doc” file for more information.

If you would like to go, just email me and let me know so I can add you to the roster.

Thanks,

Dave Peterson

Big Bear Troop Permission Slip 2010-1

Big Bear Trip Agenda and Information 2010

Big Bear Ski Trip Gear List 2010-1

Posted 7 months, 3 weeks ago at 1:35 PM.

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Archery Merit Badge Workshop

TROOP 583

ARCHERY MERIT BADGE WORKSHOP

WHEN:

Sunday, January 3rd

WHERE:

Luann Peterson’s House

22051 W. Sunrise View Place

Saugus, CA 91390

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

All Scouts interested in completing the “make a bow string and arrow” requirement for their Archery Merit Badge

Continue Reading…

Posted 9 months ago at 9:32 AM.

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20 mile “urban” hike

Troop 583 December 20 Mile Urban Day Hike

Date & Time:

December 19, 2009

Meet at 7:00 sharp ….

We will be on the trail from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Troop 583 December 20 mile urban Hike <— download


Posted 9 months ago at 9:30 AM.

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Rifle Shoot 12/13/09

TROOP 583  RIFLE SHOOTING

VT Ranch

Sunday, December 13th

9:30-12:30

Cost: $5.00 (payable upon arrival)

This troop shooting event is open to all scouts who have attended the mandatory troop safety course.

Continue Reading…

Posted 9 months ago at 9:26 AM.

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December Hike

Troop 583 December Day Hike

Date & Time:

December 6, 2009

8:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Starbucks located at 31777 Castaic Road Castaic, at 8:15 a.m. and leave for the trailhead at 8:30 a.m. sharp. On the trail by 9:15 a.m.

Trail:

Fish Canyon Narrows

Location just north of Castaic Lake off the Templin Highway

Take I-5 North to Templin Highway, turn right onto Templin Highway drive approximately 6 miles till you reach a locked gate. You can not miss the gate it goes across the Highway.  Park off to the side of the road.

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Troop 583 December Day Hike

fish creek topo

Posted 10 months ago at 10:05 AM.

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Troop Leadership Training

Troop Leadership Training is open to all scouts. All youth leaders should attend.

You will learn what your position is, how you fit into the troop, what is expected of you in your position, and most importantly, how you can be a great leader.
Upon completion of TLT, you will be entitled to wear the patch for your position.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Where: Valley Trails (VT) Ranch, in the Barn
What to bring: A comfortable camp chair. A Pen, Scout Handbook, Water Bottle. All other materials, and bulk water, will be provided.
Uniform: Full Dress or “Field”* Uniform. Hat too, as we may be outdoors.
Cost: Free – But you must register by November 11th. No late registrations will be accepted.

To Register: Send email to greg@bassehome.com – ASM Greg Basse

Posted 10 months, 1 week ago at 6:41 AM.

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Cottonwood Lakes

Here’s a video of our first trip in the new backpacking program. Most of the boys did over 15 miles and two took the extra trip out to Lake 6 and added about 3 more miles for a total of 18 miles (Woohoo Matt and Austin). You can see all the photos here

Posted 11 months, 4 weeks ago at 8:32 AM.

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Night Fishing at Castaic Lake

NIGHT (shore) FISHING AT

CASTAIC LAKE

Sept 12TH (7-11pm)

COST IS $ 5.00

(THIS COVERS BAIT, DRINKS AND SNACKS)

Scouts are free, Adults need to have a valid

Fishing License…. Can be gotten online at

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/

Continue Reading…

Posted 12 months ago at 1:19 PM.

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Mt. Hollywood Pictures

If you have some pictures you took please let me know so we can add the to the site.

We had a great day and it wasn’t too hot either. The boys even managed to flag down a passing LAPD helicopter which proceeded to fly circles around us while we were on the top of Mt. Hollywood.

Posted 1 year ago at 7:44 AM.

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Webelos Overnighter

Webelos Overnighter

Come and see what Boy Scouting is all about!  Fulfill Webelos Requirements!
Learn some Scout skills and have lots of fun!!
Knots & Lashings, Fire Building, BB Gun Range, Tom a hawk throwing, Sling Shot Range, 40’ Tall Climbing Wall, Archery, Ax & Knife and more! Continue Reading…

Posted 1 year ago at 12:58 PM.

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Cottonwood Backpacking Trip

This trip is full

Septemeber 4-7, 2009
Cottonwood Meadow to Cottonwood Lakes

We’ll post the trip details on this page soon.

Posted 1 year, 1 month ago at 11:55 AM.

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New Video

Posted 1 year, 2 months ago at 7:46 PM.

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Backpacking Update

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Tuesday June 2 and June 16 – Merit Badges Class, Part 1

Only one of the two dates is required for Part 1. The classes will be at Mr. Peterson’s house. Please RSVP to robert@randjphoto.com for the date of the class you wish to attend. Each Scout needs a current Hiking merit badge book, a current Backpacking merit badge book and two signed blue cards. Both part 1 and part 2 are both required for the Hiking and Backpacking Merit Badges

Part 1 will cover equipment – please have at least one parent attend this class with the Scout so we can answer any questions regarding purchasing and renting equipment.

Tuesday August 11 and August 25 – Merit Badges Class, Part 2

Only one of the two dates is required for Part 2. The classes will be at Mr. Peterson’s house. Please RSVP to robert@randjphoto.com for the date of the class you wish to attend. Each Scout needs a current Hiking merit badge book, a current Backpacking merit badge book and the blue cards from Part 1. Both part 1 and part 2 are both required for the Hiking and Backpacking Merit Badges

Sunday August 8th 2009 – Mount Hollywood Day Hike

We’ll do this hike with backpacks. Pack what you would bring on an overnight trip, be sure to bring your 10 essentials and plenty of water. Don’t worry if you don’t know what to pack, we want to see what you think you’d need. Please pack at least 20 pounds but not more than 25. If you own a backpack please use that, if you don’t own a backpack yet you can use a day pack but please pack it the same way.

This hike is approximately 5 miles round trip, it begins near the carousel in Griffith Park and goes to a lookout near the Hollywood Sign.

This hike is REQUIRED to start this program. We will need to see each scouts ability level and equipment. If you want to earn the merit badges and go on the Mt. Whitney trip you must start with this hike.

September 4-7 2009 – Cottonwood Lakes Backpack

This is a three day 15 mile backpack. The trip starts and ends at 10,000 ft. We’ll drive up Friday night and come back Sunday afternoon. The purpose of this hike is to gain experience backpacking at high altitude. The hike itself will not be overly strenuous but the altitude may cause fatigue.

This hike is required for the Backpacking Merit Badge and the Mt. Whitney trip.

NOTE: Additional details will be sent out prior to each event.

Posted 1 year, 3 months ago at 6:19 PM.

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