Boy Scouts of America Western Los Angeles County Council Western E‐ T rails Bringing You This Week in Scouting!
Editor: Romy Longwell Western Los Angeles County Council February 16, 2005 16525 Sherman Way, #C‐8 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 933‐0103 Rlongwell@bsa‐la.org
2005 Breakfast of Champions BSA Spanish Web Site Thursday, March 17, 2005 Skirball Cultural Center www.scoutingvalelapena.org Featured Speaker: BSA Scoutreach Web Site Ronald Young, Eagle Scout POW During Operation Iraqi Freedom www.scoutreachbsa.org
Please join us Thursday, March 17th at the Skirball Cul tural Center. This promises to be an exciting morning of camaraderie and networking, all while raising funds to Venturing Recognition Dinner & Dance benefit the youth of Western Los Angeles County Coun cil, Boy Scouts of America. Registration will begin at Saturday – 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM 6:30 a.m., with the program starting promptly at 7:00 a.m. March 12, 2005 and concluding at 8:29 a.m. sharp. Since we are limited LDS Church to the first 500 guests, we encourage you to reserve your 5520 Topeka Dr space early. Please contact your District Executive or Tarzana, CA 91536 Colette Taylor at 8189330104 or ctaylor@bsala.org for Cost: $15.00 more information. This Dinner will recognize recipients of the following awards Summit Award and recognitions: 21 st Century Wood Badge Recognition One of the highlights of the Breakfast of Champion’s pro Powder Horn Training Recognition gram is the honoring of up to five outstanding Scouts with Quartermaster Award the Council’s premier Scouting Summit Award. This Quest Award award will be given to those who exemplify the “Scouting Venturing Advisor Award of Merit Spirit.” These Scouts are members the Western Los An Venturing Leadership Award for Youth and Adults geles County Council, and are selected through the efforts Venturing Ranger Award of a volunteer committee. Venturing Silver Award Information and applications for Venturing Awards and Recog The Council is seeking to recognize the best of our Cubs, nitions is available at www.scouting.org (Venturing). Scouts, Ventures, and Explorers. Nominees may have dis tinguished themselves in Scouting, community, and aca Venturing Recognition Dinner Advisor: Sean Weller demic achievement, and will be selected regardless of age. Cell 8184344394 or [email protected] All Districts are asked to submit a minimum of three (3) Scouts who you feel are worthy of being recognized.
Applications Due: Monday, February 28th. Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner Wood Badge for the 21 st Century – WLACC
Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner Winter Wood Badge Thursday – 6:30 PM Thursday – Sunday, February 2427, 2005 May 19, 2005 & Friday – Sunday, March 1113, 2005 For additional information on the Eagle Scout St. Stephens Church 15950 Chatsworth St Recognition Dinner contact Derek Fortin, Director Grenada Hills, CA of Support Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Clifford Kahn, Course Director Center in Van Nuys at 8189330129 or email 8187058406 – [email protected] dfortin@bsala.org. Registrations Due Now
Western Region Sea Badge – Flyers at www.bsala.org Spring Wood Badge Friday Evening, May 13, 2005 What: Western Region Sea Badge Course WR5905 & Date: March 4 th 6 th, 2005 Saturday – Sunday, May 2122, 2005 Location: USS Hornet, Alameda, California & Cost: $200.00 Saturday – Monday, June 46, 2005 Sage Ranch Harlan Hogue, Course Director Western Region Sea Scout Officers’ Spe 3104546483 cialized Training– Flyers at www.bsala.org Registration Form & Information Available At www.hoguemet.com/ woodbadge Sea Scout Officers’ Specialized Training rd th Date: March 3 4 , 2005 Fall Wood Badge Location: USS Hornet, Alameda, California Thursday – Saturday, September 2224, 2005 Cost: $55.00 Thursday – Saturday, October 68, 2005
For additional information on Wood Badge please contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support Services at the Anna Ruggieri Service Cen ter at dfortin@bsala.org or 8189330129.
Balboa Oaks Camporee 2005 Venturing Leadership Skills Course April 15 th, 16 th, & 17 th This year’s theme ‘Wilderness Survival” Saturday – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM April 2, 2005 Attention all Packs and Troops. Balboa Oak Dis Anna Ruggieri Service Center trict Camporee is putting the “Outing Back into 16525 Sherman Way, Unit C8 Scouting”. We have a new location, Stanley Van Nuys, CA 914063753 Ranch, near Castaic. It’s a 280acre private camp that is 30 minutes North of the San Fernando Val Venturing Leader Specific ley. Saturday – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM April 2, 2005 We need all Packs and Troops to attend Febru Anna Ruggieri Service Center ary’s Roundtable for more information and sign 16525 Sherman Way, Unit C8 up for sponsoring an event. We will have a Game Van Nuys, CA 914063753 Master and Camporee Workshop on Saturday, March 5, for representatives from each Pack and Philmont Training Center 2005 Conference Schedule Troop to check out the new Camporee site. http://www.scouting.org/philmont/ptc/index.html Contact Roy Powell, Jr, Camporee Chairman, at www.scouting.org/philmont 8183490235 (H) or 6615724798(W) for addi tion information. Cub Scouts/Webelos Scouts Day Camp 2005 National Youth Leader Instructor Camp Administrator This Camp Is For Boy Scouts Who Meet The Following: Cub Scouts/Webelos Scouts Day Camp Administrator First Class Rank Of Above ThreeDay National Camping School Fourteen Years Of Age By Opening Day Of The Course, But Not Yet 18 February 1921, 2005 Completed Your Council JLT YLT Rancho Alegre Be Or Become A Youth Leader Trainer For Your Council Santa Barbara, CA Be Proficient In Scout Craft Skills Such As Rope Work, Cost: $$221.00 Camping, Hiking, Cooking, Compass, Etc. Be Willing To Take Back To Your Council YLT Program April 29May 1, 2005 The Knowledge And Skills Acquired At NYLIC Camp Eaton LaCanada, CA Philmont Scout Ranch Cost: $212.00 Summer of 2005 Cost: $275.00 A Threeday course for onsite day camp directors, onsite day camp program directors and council day camp advisers/ For additional information please contact Derek Fortin, Direc administrators. A comprehensive training on all aspects of day tor of Support Services at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center at camping, program scheduling, resources, staff organization, dfortin@bsala.org or 8189330129. recruiting, training and health and safety protection. Outdoor Program Seminar For additional information please contact Derek Fortin, Direc tor of Support Services at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center at October 59, 2005 dfortin@bsala.org or 8189330129. Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron, New Mexico 20052006 Antartic Scientfic Program The Outdoor Program Seminar is designed for professional Applications Due February 28, 2005 and volunteer Scouters who have responsibility for any out Applicants must have attained the Eagle Scout rank and be at door program area. The seminar provides a national forum for least 17 ½ and not yet 21 as of June 1, 2005. participants to exchange ideas about facilities, equipment, pro The Antarctic Scout Program is sponsored jointly by the Na grams, management, and marketing. The skills and ideas tional Science Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America. shared at the seminar will help increase youth and adult par Most of the candidate’s expenses are paid by the sponsors. ticipation and satisfaction from camping and outdoor pro grams for Tiger Cubs, Cubs Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Applications are available from Derek Fortin, Director of Sup Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers. port Services at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center at dfortin@bsala.org or 8189330129. Registration packets with detailed information will be avail able in May 2005.
Horsemanship Merit Badge For additional information please contact Derek Fortin, Direc tor of Support Services at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center at “Share the Ranch” at El Dustberry is offering unique opportu dfortin@bsala.org or 8189330129. nities to earn the Horsemanship Merit Badge. Cost: $80.00 per participant. Four 1½ Hour Sessions Or One Session Of 4 Hours. By Appointment Only Contact Robin Rapaport at (D) 8187897824 Visit their website at www.eldustberry.org.
Order of the Arrow – National Order of the Arrow Conference Donate Your Vehicle National Order of the Arrow Conference Saturday – Saturday Free PickUp/Towing July 29 to August 3, 2006 Tax Deductible Receipt Michigan State University Proceeds Benefit Boy Scouts of America Call: 18882504490 2005 Philmont Expedition 2005 National Scout Jamboree Staff Opportunity
Saturday – Sunday Western Region Action Center Staff 15 Nights & 16 Days Action Alley, Air Rifles, Archery, Bikathlon, Buckskin Games, July 2 – 17, 2005 Confidence Course, Motocross, Pioneering, Rappelling, or Trap Council Contingent Shooting 2 Crews with 20 Youth (Male & Female 1420 Years of Age) Contact: www.actioncenterc.org and 4 Adults (Male & Female) Western Region SubCamp Staff • Estimated Cost $962.00 Including Transportation, Ex Commissary or Mobilization tra Meals And Lodging Public Health Officer (Certified Professional) • Space Is Available For Youth And Adult Participants Contact: Marty Kasman at 6266880355 or M. [email protected] John Cary, Chairman & Contingent Leader (D) 8057781073 For information on staff opportunities at the 2005 National [email protected] Scout Jamboree contact the Derek Fortin, Director of Support Services at dfortin@bsala.org or 8189330129. Contact dfortin@bsala.org for information and availability 21 st World Scout Jamboree 2007 – United Kingdom 2005 National Scout Jamboree @ www.bsala.org www.scouting2007.org
July 25 to August 3, 2005 The world Scout jamboree is a gathering of Scouts from around Fort A.P. Hill, Caroline County, Virginia the world for 10 days of adventurous activities, memorable events, and international friendship. The theme of the 21 st Contact dfortin@bsala.org for information and availability World Scout Jamboree is “One World, One Promise” which Visit our website www.bsala.org captures the aspirations and hopes of young people for the fu ture. Order of the Arrow – Lodge Vigil Weekend The world jamboree will be hosted by the Scout Association of Friday – Saturday the United Kingdom, in celebration of the Centenary of Scout March 46, 2005 ing. It will take place at Hylands Park, Chelmsford (Essex), Camp Jubilee from July 27 to August 8, 2007. Some 40,000young people will camp, live, and work with each other to build a better world. Lodge Vigil Chief, Scott: Dievendorf Lodge Vigil Adviser: Robert Barnes World Scout jamborees take place every four years. More young people from more countries participate in the world Scout jamboree than compete in the Olympics. The world jam Order of the Arrow boree is a “once in a lifetime” experience for everyone who at National Leadership Seminar tends. For Preliminary Application Information on the 21 st World National Leadership Seminar Scout Jamboree, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support Ser March 1113, 2005 vices, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 8189330129 or Lost Valley Scout Reservation dfortin@bsala.org National Leadership Seminars are conducted in each area of the Western Region every other year. The focus is on skills and at Order of the Arrow – Section W4A Conclave tributes of leadership. It is intended to enhance the leadership 2005 – See Attached Flyer skills of the Order of the Arrow’s key youth and adult members as they seek to improve their service to the Boy Scouts of Friday – Sunday America and the greater community. March 1820, 2005 Citrus College Arrowman who would like to participate in the Order of the Glendora, CA Arrow National Leadership Seminar March 1113, 2005 at Lost Cost: $40.00/Person (After January 21, 2005) Valley Scout Reservation, Warner Springs California should contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support Services at the Anna For additional information on the Order of the Arrow Section Ruggieri Service Center at dfortin@bsala.org or 818933 W4A Conclave 2005, contact Derek Fortin, Director of Support 0129. Services, at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center 8189330129 or dfortin@bsala.org . California Science Center Camp Alonim Wildnerdess Experience
A Program of The BrandeisBardin Institute Science Over Night th th California Science Center For Youth Entering 9 Through 11 Grades 700 State Drive Contact: Alisha Teichner (D) 8055824450 – alonim@brandeisbardin.org Los Angeles, CA 90037 www.alonim.com 2137447516 www.californiasciencecenter.org Announcing Second Annual Space Exploration Event at Michaels Stores Cost $40.00/Person Price Includes: IMAX Ticket, Movie Snack & Light Michaels, the “arts and crafts store,” in conjunction with Estes Breakfast, and HandsOn Programs Industries, will offer Boy Scouts the second annual “Space Required Ratio is 1 Adult to 6 Youth Exploration Days.” This event, held at Michaels Stores Registration Deadline is Two Weeks Prior to the throughout the U.S., April 1630, 2005, will provide Scouts the opportunity to complete Requirement 3 of the Scout Ex Event ploration merit badge, except for the two rocket launches. Es tes Industries will provide a model rocket to each participat Explore the California Science Center at night! Sci ing Scout. ence Over Night allows you and your group to ex perience our interactive programs without the This is a Boy Scout event and does require registration prior crowds! Tour our handson galleries. Immerse your to participation. There will be a $2 per Scout participation fee. self in science at the new Wallis Annenberg Build Michaels will provide an opportunity for Scouts to build their ing. Watch an IMAX movie. It’s more than a sleep rockets at the store and will present a certificate to each par over. It’s an amazing science experience! ticipant upon completion of the rocket. Register now – Call or visit your local Michaels store to regis Upcoming Dates: ter your troop. Space is limited; reserve the classroom for your February 18, 2005 troop today! To find the Michaels store nearest you, call 1 March 11, 2005 800Michaels (18006424235) or visit www.michaels.com. March 25, 2005 2005 LAJCC Scholarship Program FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Scout Night With The L.A. Avengers!! Rewarding Public Service and Achievement
The Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce (LAJCC) L.A. Avengers vs. Arizona Rattlers Foundation is offering $2,000 scholarships to graduating high Saturday – 7:30 PM school seniors in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties. April 30, 2005 This year, they plan to award at least 10 scholarships to gradu Cost: $11.00/Person ating seniors who reflect the mission of the LAJCC and its Includes Game Ticket, Hot Dog and Soda Scholarship Program. (Recipients will also receive oneyear Contact: Chris Holmes paid student membership in the LAJCC.) (D) 3104070285 [email protected] The LAJCC Scholarship Program strives to identify a well rounded and diverse recipient group. The Program places em California Hunter Education/Safety Course phasis on community service and other extracurricular activi ties, academic performance, and one’s personal statement. Offered by the California Department of Fish & Game Other factors will also be considered, such as the applicant’s 3 rd Saturday of Every Month financial need, hardship, geographic location, and prior in Angeles Shooting Ranges volvement with LAJCC projects or programs. Prior participa 12651 Little Tujunga Canyon Road tion or involvement in LAJCC projects or programs, however, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 is NOT a requirement. (D) 8188995735 www.angelesranges.com Applications are available at the Anna Ruggieri Service Cen ter, or on the LAJCC’s website www.lajcc.org
Completed applications must be postmarked by MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2005. Weird, Wild & Wonderful MSAS Astronomy Village – Science Center & Observatory Come discover the strangebuttrue ways ocean animals survive and thrive in their watery world. Check out Weird, Wild & Won SkyQuest Public Programs are lively, entertaining and highly derful at the Aquarium. Meet mysterious sea dragons, prehistoric informative. Each topic is packed with current facts and in sawfish, deadly stonefish, and a sea of unusual creatures. And formation presented by welltrained educators under the su learn why these fantastic and bizarre adaptations are necessary for pervision of a professional astrophysicist and educator. They these animals to reproduce, eat, or avoid being eaten. Discover are designed to hold the attention of a diverse audience of all another world at the Aquarium of the Pacific! ages with a variety of backgrounds. Each program lasts about 2 hours, and includes a beautiful slide show, question and 100 Aquarium Way answer period, and observatory viewing (weather permitting). Long Beach, CA 90802 (D) 5625903100 MSAS Astronomy Village www.aquariumofpacific.org 2001 Observatory Way Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 Long Beach Ice Dogs Scout Family Night Please visit their website at www.mountainskies.org for in Sunday – 5:00 PM depth information. Contact (D) 9093361699 to schedule a March 13, 2005 program. Long Beach Ice Dogs Vs. Las Vegas Wranglers For More Information Contact: Debbie Calder February is National Children’s Dental (D) 5626245579 Health Month Email: [email protected]
Dr. Sinanian has been in practice for nine years. He is also affiliated with the nonprofit Children’s Dental Winter 2005 – Boy Scouts Calendar Center in Inglewood, and has an excellent manner and rapport with children, especially elementary school Tutankhamun & The Golden Age of the Pharaohs age. June 16 – November 15, 2005 at LACMA
Dr. Sinanian will be happy to bring ageappropriate Staples Center: materials for distribution. Consider taking advantage Hyundai Presents: A Tribute to the Movies On Ice of this offer to give our community’s children good, February 18, 2005 basic oral health education. & Harlem Globetrotters Dr. Sinanian is also available to assist Scouts with the February 19, 2005 – Noon Dentistry Merit Badge. The Home Depot Center: USA Rugby Sevens Great American Cleanup February 1213, 2005 & World Championships of Cycling Keep California Beautiful CleanUp’s March 2427, 2005 Identify a location in your community that needs help, or & contact KCB to find out about projects already sched South Korea Vs. Sweden – International Soccer uled for your area. January 22, 2005 We Want to help! Call 1800CLEAN CA of visit www. keepcaliforniabeautiful.com and request a CleanUp Check Out Boy Scouts Promotions Registration Form. Fill it out and send it in! Contact: Alvin Chan
Pinewood Derby Track Available If anyone is interested in adopting the Y's old pinewood derby track, or knows of any other nonprofit that would like it, please contact me immediately. We need to get it out of storage to gain some space in the trailer for other YGuides supplies (ie the PA system). I'd like to move it out within the next 2 weeks. Thanks.
Jane KimZulu Associate Executive Director Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA Western Los Angeles County Council Phone Numbers & Extensions
Direct Dial Access Now Available at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center Although the central number 8187858700 will still be answered by one of the Customer Service Representatives the following individuals and departments can now be called directly:
Rashaan Byers Balboa Oaks District Executive (818) 9330117 Patricia Fagan Cahuenga District Executive (818) 9330114 Derek Fortin Director of Support Services (818) 9330129 Ross Harrop Scout Executive (818) 9330125 Mike Heffernan Facilities Specialist (818) 9330111 Elizabeth Hernandez Urban Emphasis (818) 9330128 Ursula Kennedy Quality Unit District Executive (818) 9330112 Paul Lacayo Las Colinas District Director (818) 9330110 Tennille Leigh Bill Hart District Executive (818) 9330113 Martha Londono Controller (818) 9330118 Romy Longwell Finance Director (818) 9330103 Jon Mackenzie Director of Camping (818) 9330119 Sheryl McBride Director of Field Services (818) 9330106 Dave Melton Systems Manager (818) 9330108 Mary Thompson Registrar (818) 9330116 Maria Osuna Customer Service Manager (818) 9330107 Clif Stewart (818) 9330126 Colette Taylor Finance Director (818) 9330104
Learning for Life (818) 9014891 phone / (818) 9014890 fax Judy Apuzzo Learning for Life—Special Education (818) 9330127 Brenda Bradford Learning for Life, Exploring Executive (818) 9330105 Christine Demmitt Learning for Life Director (818) 9330123
Valley Scout Shop (818) 7811296
Antelope Valley Service Center (661) 9420582 Karin Main, Customer Service Manager Vince Miller, Field Director Antelope Valley Scout Shop (661) 9427820
Westside Service Center & Scout Shop (310) 8399905 Frankie Melvin, District Director, Crescent Bay ext. 102 Wes Patterson, District Executive, Crescent Bay ext. 104 Eric Singer, Store Manager ext. 106 Tina Williams, Customer Service Manager ext. 100 Western Los Angeles County Council Office Hours — Spring 2005
Regular Hours at the Anna Ruggieri Service Center
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Anna Ruggieri Service Center Closed: President’s Day – February 21, 2005 Good Friday – March 25, 2005
Regular Hours at the Antelope Valley Service Center
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM
Antelope Valley Service Center Closed: President’s Day – February 21, 2005 Good Friday – March 25, 2005
Regular Hours at the Westside Service Center and Scout Store
Westside Scout Store Open: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Westside Service Center Open: Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Westside Service Center and Scout Store Closed: President’s Day – February 21, 2005 Good Friday – March 25, 2005
Westside Scout Store Closed: President’s Day – February 21, 2005 Good Friday – March 25, 2005 Saturday – March 26, 2005 New Camp Fees For 2005
FACILITIES AND FEES BSA GROUPS ALL OTHERS
GROUP USE OF FACILITIES: (All fees are per 24 hour period) $6.00 $9.00
DAILY CAMP USE PER YOUTH OR ADULT (Up to 24 hours) ELECTRICAL HOOKUP FOR CAMPERS (WHERE AVAILABLE) $6.00 $9.00
CAMP JOSEPHO: ENITRE LOGDE SOLE USE $225.00 $400.00
CAMP WHITSETT: KITCHEN/DINING AREA $75.00 $150.00 CABIN (Sleeps 8) $30.00 $40.00 COPE $75.00 $100.00 WALKIN USE $25.00 $35.00 COPE (per day fee) $125.00 $150.00
CAMP WOLVERTON:
CAMP SITE ONLY (Per person) $6.00 $9.00
USE OF OTHER CAMP EQUIPMENT AND FA CILITIES:
ARCHERY RANGE (PER PERSON/PER DAY) (Equipment supplied) $1.00 $2.00
RIFLE RANGE (PER PERSON/PER DAY) (Equipment supplied) $1.00 $2.00
**SWIMMING FACILITIES (Safe Swim Defense required) $1.00 $2.00
**CANOES / KAYAKS / ROWBOATS (Per boat per day) $10.00 $10.00
MEAL SERVICE (WHITSETT / JOSEPHO ONLY) (2 weeks notice required) $18 PER THREE MEALS WESTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY COUNCIL SUMMIT AWARD APPLICATION Recognizing Outstanding Youth Achievers
Western Los Angeles County Council is seeking to recognize the best of our Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers, and invites unit leaders, teachers and religious leaders and other adults not related to the participants to nominate an outstanding youth for consideration for our annual Summit Award. Finalists will be selected by a panel of Scouting and Community Leaders. Award recipients will be recognized Thursday, March 17, 2005 at the Community FOS Breakfast.
Nominees may have distinguished themselves in Scouting, community, and academic achievement, and will be chosen regardless of age.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2005
The following person is recommended for consideration as a candidate for the Western Los Angeles County Council Summit Award.
Name: ______Phone: ______
Address: ______
Currently registered as: ____Tiger Cub ____ Cub Scout ____Webelos ____ Boy Scout ____ Venturer ____ Varsity ____ Explorer
Unit: (circle one) Pack Troop Team Post Crew Unit # ______
District: _____ Antelope Valley ____ Balboa Oaks ____ Bill Hart ____ Cahuenga _____ Crescent Bay ____ Las Colinas
Scouting Achievement (Leadership positions, advancement, outstanding service, etc):
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Community Achievement (Leadership positions, religious involvement, outstanding service, etc):
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______Academic Achievement (Leadership positions, honors, outstanding service, etc.):
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Other Noteworthy Service of Exceptional Character:
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Person submitting Application: ______Phone: ______
Relationship to Nominee: ______
______Our Leader Approval Unit Committee Chair Approval Important Camping news!
2006 Summer camp applications
TO: UNIT LEADERS from: Camping Department, WLACC Subject: Online applications date: 2/3/2005
Attention Unit Leaders: We are excited for the 2006 season and are diligently working to build on the tremendous suc cesses we have had over the last several years. The growth in our programming will continue along with our commitment to providing you and your troop the tools needed to build Scouts of high character.
Applications for the 2006 Western Los Angeles County Council Summer Camp Season are now posted on the Council website. The applications include Camp Whitsett, Whitsett Sierra, Camp Emerald Bay, and Canoe Catalina.
If you are interested in going to any of the WLACC camp programs please read all the promo tional materials first as there is important application information and time sensitive dates that will help you and your troop register for camp.
This letter replaces the packet of applications we historically mailed to the troops. You will not be receiving any further correspondence regarding applications. If you have any questions re garding your troop and the 2006 season, you can call the camping department at 818/9330130. 2006 Application Information: www.bsala.org and check under Current News & Events Registration Begins: February 28th, 2005 for WLACC Units March 21 st, 2005 for 2005 Summer Camp Attendees April 11 th, 2005 for All Other Units