Half Dome High Adventure Climb

Half Dome is in Yosemite National Park. Travel days are August 9th and 12th. Monday, August 10th we will backpack to Little Yosemite Valley campground for overnight camping and preparing for the climb. The eight hour climb up Half Dome and back down will be on Tuesday.

This is rated as an extremely strenuous climb. It is a 425-foot vertical challenge at a nearly 45-degree angle. High Adventure rules apply. Cost is $125 to $150 covering fees, travel, and reservations. Part B medical record is required. See Ted Stalick for more information.

Nick Dechant's Eagle Project June 13

Sign up now for Nick's Eagle project on Saturday, June 13th from 8am-12 noon at the Pasadena Museum of History (corner of Orange Grove and Walnut).

Some scouts will be clearing out a giant shipping container, installing shelving inside the container, and then re-packing it. Other scouts will be painting the museum handrails and pedestals that have become rusted and faded. All scouts will be enjoying the breakfast and lunch that promises to be even better than that at brother Tom’s April project. Come judge for yourself!

Friday, June 12 at 6pm Court of Honor

at Wilderness Park, Arcadia. Rank advancement and merit badges will be handed out. This is picture day, so wear your full uniform. Pot-luck dinner will kick off the event.

It is also the Changing of the Guard for Troop 21. Dave Simon will be stepping down as Scoutmaster, and Steve Clark will take over the helm.

Wilderness Park is located at 2240 Highland Oaks Dr. Take Santa Anita Blvd north past Sierra Madre Blvd to Elkins Pl; turn east (right) on Elkins Pl, to Highland Oaks, turn north on Highland Oaks, go .6 miles to gated driveway on right at 2240 Highland Oaks.

White Water Rafting on the Kern

June 19th and 20th Troop 21 families will be rafting and kayaking on the Kern River. We will drive up on Friday and camp overnight at a nearby campground. Saturday will be a whole day of water fun.

Rafting and kayaking is under the guidance of Sierra South Company (www.sierrasouth.com). Cost is $45-55 for rafting and $105-$116for both rafting and kayaking. A scout who meets the prerequisites can earn their Whitewater merit badge during this day of fun. See JoBea Holt for more information.

Backpacking in the Sierras in mid-August

We have a reservation to backpack the John Muir Trail from Sunday, August 16 thru Wednesday, August 19. Our adventure will start at Agnew Meadows campground (about three miles from the Mammoth Mt ski area). From there we will backpack to Ediza Lake and set up camp for two days, then head out on the John Muir trail and end up at the Devils Postpile National Monument.

This moderate rated backpacking trip is about six miles in and eleven miles out. Elevation of Ediza Lake is 9,275 feet. Activities include Fly-fishing, photography, and hiking. This is Ansel Adams Wilderness so the scenery for sightseeing and photography is breathtaking. There is plenty of stream and lake fishing spots holding rainbow and brookies about 6-11 inches. We will practice catch and eat fishing.

This is open to all boy scouts and adults, but space is limited. The reservation is for 15 people, four have already signed up. Practice hikes will be required. Cost is about $10 for permit fee and tram ride. Sign up with Rusty Watkins Friday at the Court of Honor or e-mail him. If your slightly interested, but not sure, let him know!

72 Merit Badges, 2 World Conservation, Rank Advancement including Brandon Nahigian, Eagle Scout

Congratulations to all who received merit badges, awards, and rank advancement. Keep up the great work. The following achieved rank advancement at the June 6 Court of Honor:
Richard Decorenado – our newest Scout

Seth Gallagher, William Gebbie, Matthew Harrington, Joe Hynes, Nathan Kim, Nathan Leong, David Shintaku, and Austin Weirsma – Tenderfoot Rank

Evan Baranovich and Roy Lee – Rank of 2nd Class

Joe Espinosa, Kevin Holm, Ryan Holm, Ben Hynes, Jack Lyddon, and Gabe Roberts – Rank of 1st Class

Eagle Scout Patrick Flinner, Bronze Palm recipent

And Congratulations to Brandon Nahigian, who on Monday, June 15 became the 96th member of Troop 21 to become an Eagle Scout.

Brian Enzenauer is Troop 21's 97th Eagle

Brian Enzenauer successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review tonight, June 22, in the presence of friends and family. Congratulations Brian from your pals at Troop 21.

SUMMER PROGRAM

NERF WARS TONIGHT, MONDAY JUNE 29, 7:00pm !
Summer schedule kicks off with NERF WARS! Bring your nerf guns, blow guns, machine guns, bazookas, and any other Nerf type weapon.

July Monday Meetings will host Merit Badge classes. Prepare yourself for August with Camping, Hiking, and the prerequisites for Emergency Preparation before Cherry Valley. Other Merit Badge Classes will be announced.

Please note the following Summer Dates:
June 29 - Regular meeting, 7pm "Nerf Wars" a capture the flag type game using nerf guns. (BYONG- bring your own nerf gun)
July 06 - Meeting 7pm, Flag salute, 7:15-8:15 merit badges. No parents meeting
July 13 - Meeting 7pm, Flag salute, 7:15-8:15, merit badges
July 18 - Hike with backpack - 8:30am
July 20 - Dark
July 27 - Meeting 7pm, Flag salute, 7:15-8:15 merit badges
August 3 - Cherry Valley Week - no meeting
August 10- Half Dome, no meeting
August 17- Backpacking Week, no meeting
August 24- Planning session for September and beyond – Parents and Patrol Leaders (“GreenBar patches”)