Author Archives: Troop 811

The Orange County BSA Council in conjunction with the Irvine Outdoor Education Center (aka “The Ranch”) has announced a list of merit badge days for 2011-12.  Please check out our Troop website for more details (click here).

Date: Sunday, September 11 (note: Change in Date) Cost: Boy Scout (Any age) $33.50 Kids (Ages 3-11) $33.50 Adults (12 and over) $40.50 All includes chicken box lunch. This fee includes Merit Badge Day and all-day park admission to 10:00 p.m. Registration is via a Knott’s website. The Boy Scout Railroading Merit Badge Day includes … Continue reading »

Beware Of Poisonous Poodle-Dog Bush, Officials Warn Campers, hikers, emergency crews and park rangers are learning the hard way about a little-known poisonous plant that has painted the hillsides of the Angeles National Forest a lovely lavender this summer: the poodle-dog bush. A species of plant that thrives in areas scorched by wildfire, the lavender-flowered … Continue reading »

Congressman Ed Royce (Fullerton) – The military service academies offer an excellent education and a great opportunity for qualified students. The appointment process is very detailed, highly selective and based on a candidate’s academic achievement, athletic ability, extra-curricular activities and community service. To learn more about the application process, please contact Rep. Royce in his Orange … Continue reading »

Due to the recent fire conditions and poor air quality in Chino Hills Carbon Canyon, the hike scheduled for Saturday, July 9th has been cancelled.   I apologize for the inconvenience, but the safety of our boys is important to us. Yours in Scouting, Troopmaster Larry T.

Camp Emerald Bay Meeting Tuesday, July 12 We will be having a 30 minute meeting for all scouts and parents of scouts going to Camp Emerald Bay. The purpose of the meeting is to go over all of the required paperwork, solidify travel arrangements, and go over the list of required items needed for camp. … Continue reading »

There is still room in the First Class Water Skills Workshop (includes BSA swim test, Line rescue and Safety Afloat) from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on Sat. 6/18 at the Outdoor Education Center in Irvine Regional Park (IROEC). Bring $10 payment and swimsuit. Parent must fill out and sign the “IROEC First Class Water Skills … Continue reading »

Mayor’s Youth Award What’s It All About? As a high school student in Brea, you have a special opportunity to make an impact in our community while receiving recognition for your efforts. The Mayor’s Youth Community Service Award will be presented to graduating Seniors who have worked to make a difference in the Brea community … Continue reading »

The Great Outdoor Merit Badge Day – Sponsored by Troop 1518 Date: Saturday, June 18   Location: The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange CA 92869  (directions available on our website www.bsatroop1518.org )   Registration: Pre-Registration by mail only.  Forms and fees must be received by Wednesday, June 15. Classes will … Continue reading »

Check out our scouts in action captured by the OC Register!  During Saturday’s event of placing American Flags and crosses on each Veteran’s grave at Loma Vista Cemetery in Fullerton, a few of our scouts and our Assistant Scoutmaster were interviewed by the OC Register. Way to go Troop 811!!    http://www.ocregister.com/news/flags-302419-crosses-memorial.html  Check out the … Continue reading »