The following are various activities that take place throughout the year. If you would like any additional information regarding the activity listed please contact the person listed below.
Tour Permits
Before you take your scouts out to any outing have the following sign your tour permit:
| Frank Ventura | 562.693.3015 |
| Freddie Moreno, Jr. | 562.695.2865 |
Tour permits are required by the BSA for all travel other than your normal monthly or weekly meeting place.
Tour permits can be signed at each monthly District Roundtable. This is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at First United Methodist Church in Whittier.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Nature
Walks at Firestone Scout Reservation
Nature Walks with Richard Trier, 562.696-7500, rtrier@yahoo.com. We'll watch, track, and listen to the birds and other animals of FSR, as well as identify the plants of the season, and explore their many uses by the natives and pioneers. We'll even cook up some greens and roots, and make wild teas, for those who are adventurous.
| Date | Time | Emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 16 | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Birds of Our Area |
| Saturday, April 26 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Nature Walk, Weed Feed |
| Saturday, May 10 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Nature Walk, tba |
| Saturday, May 31 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Nature Walk, tba |
| Saturday, June 14 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Nature Walk, tba |
| Saturday, June 28 | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Nature Walk, tba |
We meet, rain or shine, at the Trading Post, on the left, (opposite hillside "cemetery"), 1/4 mile or so from the FSR stone sign and ranger's home, at the entrance to Scout property. Bring binoculars, collapsible chair, deet spray, if you have them. If not we will have plenty of extras for you. FSR has a $3.00 day fee. Please call ahead of time, so we'll have enough on hand, but if you decide to come at the last minute, come anyway. We'd be glad to see you.
Our District Spring Camporee will be held at Firestone on April 18 - 20, 2008. This theme is Indiana Jones. This activity is open to all Webelos, Scouts and Ventures. You will not want to miss this one. We have lost of new activities as well as some of the standard ones. Download the information and begin to train your Scouts. For additional information please call Bill Wetzel @ 562.693.9359 or email w.wetzel4@verizon.net.
The Seventh Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner will be held on April 24 , 2008 honoring Rio Hondo District's 30 Eagle Scouts, class of 2007. Click below for more information.
For more information please contact Bob Mosqueda at 562-533.4739 - email JamminJamboree1@aol.com.
Skyline-Wildlife Corridor Trail Hike
SKYLINE-WILDLIFE CORRIDOR TRAIL HIKE
will be held on
May 17, 2008
at 7:00 a.m.
Meet at the parking lot 2A of Rio Hondo College.
Click Here for a copy of the
Skyline Trail MAP
Please contact Mike Morales at 562.692.4230 or skylinehike@aol.com for details.
Pack 243 presents Derby XIII on May 31, 2008 at El Rancho High School. For additional information please call Alfred Moreno/Lupe Galvez @ 562.463.4822.
Download information/registration form here.
Cub
Day Camp
Cub Day Camp - June 23-27, 2008. Register before May 21st (Roundtable) for the early bird discount. The theme this year is “Heroes, Heroes, Everywhere!” Camp is open to Cubs who have been Tigers, Wolfs or Webelo 1’s during this past school. (Cubs automatically advance to the next rank at camp.) Have fun, make new friends, and get a jump on your new rank’s achievements! Boy Scouts, don’t get left out of the fun! Join camp staff as Den Chiefs. Download the Information Letter and appropriate registration and medical forms. For additional information, especially additional discounts for Cubs of adult volunteers, please call Dan Banuelos (562) 818-0575 or Geneva Giles (562) 693-1772 or bgmg15@verizon.net.
Download more information and forms for registration.
Both Word or PDF format is available.
Our District Fall Camporee will be held on October 17 - 19, 2008 at TBD, CA. This is the largest scout activity in this district and our theme is Scout Skills. Many Scouting opportunities will be available. Webelos Dens, Troops, Teams and Crews, make sure you participate in our Spring Camporee. Cubs are welcome for the day! For additional information please call Bill Wetzel @ 562.693.9359 or email w.wetzel4@verizon.net.
Popcorn Sales
Could your unit use over $2,700? That is what one or our local units raised for their pack in just two months!! (Plus the Scouts earned some cool prizes) If you want to raise substantial funds to operate your unit, then don't miss the opportunity to sell popcorn in the fall. Sales begin in late August. Training on how, when and where will be in early August. See Rio Hondo District Calendar for dates. Contact Rozzanne Espinoza At 323.727.9014 - R_espinoza@cityofmontebello.com or Rio Hondo District Executive Anna Felcyn at 213-413-4400 x221 (e-mail at Anna.Felcyn@boyscoutsla.org) or Gracie Peralta 213-413-4400 ext. 214.
PAST ACTIVITIES
Camporee Trading Cards
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Camporee – Fall
Our District Fall Camporee Winners are:
Camp-o-ree Winners (Word) - Camp-o-ree Winner (PDF)
Rio Hondo Merit Badge Day
The Rio Hondo District Merit Badge Day was held on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Palm Park in Whittier. Click on the link below to view pictures of this fun event.
http://www.mikedotphoto.com/meritbadgeday/ (<<Rio Hondo District Merit Badge Day pictures)
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