Troop 21

Two crews, 12 Scouts and 5 adults, completed a week-long epic trek at BSA’s most famous high-adventure base – Philmont. Each crew completed more than 50 miles through the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico while enjoying activities like panning for gold, horseback riding, shooting, blacksmithing, and more. Congratulations James, Daniel, Peter, Drew, Lindsay, Devin, Marina, Coco, Annelise, Gus, Theo and Henry. And thanks to the adults who tagged along.

Troop 21 welcomed its 178th Eagle Scout on August 24 when Liam Wright successfully completed his Board of Review. Liam’s project involved creating and documenting a time capsule for the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. Great work, Liam!

The scouts had a blast at Kern River Rafting. Scouts went on a three day trip and two nights rafting adventure. Thanks to the Kern River Rafting crew for helping our scouts have an amazing trip.

This years Camporee was held at Camp Trask where the scouts had a fun time competing against other troops in scouting events. Some of the events included flag signaling, making a flag pole, knot tying, and rescuing fellow scouts.

Thanks to Jeff Rich of Carnegie Observatories who came to a Monday meeting to talk about astronomy and the night sky. Scouts enjoyed the inflatable planetarium.

T21 spent President’s weekend at Red Rock Canyon hiking, camping and stargazing.

The Philmont crews hiked to Mt. Lowe. They got in some good trail miles.

Rock climbing at the annual Joshua Tree campout was a hit. Everyone also had fun bouldering and hiking. Shout out to Coco and Andrew who made the best pancakes ever!

On the last night some T21 Scouts hiked out the Boy Scout trail to sleep in the National Park.

T21 celebrated its accomplishment at the holiday party. At the Court of Honor we presented rank advancements and merit badges. We also welcomed Alex Cronin to the long list of Troop 21 Eagles. (He is number 171.) We also thanked Karen Turner for her years of service as Committee Chair and Jennifer Errico for her years as Scoutmaster. Congratulations to everyone!

A crew pitched in to help Oliver to complete his Eagle Project this weekend.  The crew built a bridge, removed a tree and fixed a trail at the Salvation Army’s Camp Gilmore. Thanks to all who helped. 

On Oct.16-18, troop 21 went camping at Shady Cove Campground. While there, scouts hiked to the fire tower and spent the evening getting rained on. There was thunder and lightning too.

Troop 21 Scouts, family, and some visiting Webelos enjoyed a weekend at Bandido camp in the Angeles Crest Forest. Campers hiked, played volleyball and spotlight tag, and enjoyed the forest. We even had a visit by a curious bear both nights! What a great way to start a new year of Scouting.