Pasadena, California
On September 26-27, Troop 21 Scouts went on a one-night, 2 mile backpacking trip at Gould Mesa Canyon, hiking in on the morning of the 26th, and leaving on the morning of the 27th. The scouts enjoyed exploring the campsite’s creek, and many new…
This past week, 13 scouts and 5 parents from Troop 21 camped at Cherry Valley on Catalina Island. Throughout the trip, the scouts participated in their 3 selected Merit Badge classes, learning new skills while having fun. After eating a nutritious and delicious lunch,…
On June 1st, Troop 21 congratulated the achievements of Scouts who were promoted to new ranks. Notably, Collette “Coco” Kiesel and Gus Brando earned the prestigious rank of Eagle. https://photos.app.goo.gl/9k8fpSgF4J3Zux3f8
This Memorial Day, several Boy Scouts from Troop 21 participated in a Memorial Day event at the Pasadena Senior Center. The Scouts opened the ceremony with a color guard march, led by Aiden Zaidi. Below are some pictures and footage from the event. https://photos.app.goo.gl/rxdrqNwyMVXLbP1D8
On Saturday May 16th, Troop 21 held their annual car wash fundraiser. We had a good turnout and everyone had a blast. Some highlights included Weston washing his mom’s van and Scouts and their Dads working together as a drying team! We ended the…
On April 16th, 2026, 12 Arrow of Light Scouts from Pack 37 bridged over to Troop 21. Rorik Griswold served as the Den Chief for Pack 37. We look forward to welcoming them at our next meeting!
On the weekend of Feb 21st, 3 scouts and 3 adults set off from the Chantry Flat Campground for a backpacking experience along the Upper and Winter Lower Creek Trail. We were very fortunate to get a beautiful weather window after nearly a week…
At the Troop meeting on Jan 12, Scouts reviewed the technique of the square lashing by building a ladder with just rope and short poles. Here Luther is demonstrating the strength of this technique!
This past week, our intrepid Scouts braved the cold January nights for a campout and backpacking adventure at the Indian Cove Campground in Joshua Tree National Park. We had an excellent turnout with 13 Troop 21 scouts and 4 Arrow of Light scouts in…
Anton Potts became our latest Eagle Scout to represent Troop 21 in the Rose Parade. Anton, who Eagled in 2024, is currently a cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Congratulations, Anton!
We had a great camping trip to Malibu Creek State Park this weekend. Had some first timers, and had a lot of fun, especially, climbing rocks, staying warm, and playing hours of “mafia” around the warm campfire. Thanks very much to Matt Linder and Theda Griswold…
The Salvation Army in Pasadena provides food boxes and toys to more than 800 needy families throughout the Pasadena area at Christmas. Troop 21 aided in this effort on Saturday December 13th by setting up the “Toy Shop”, allowing needy parents to “shop” for…