Category: Adventures

Troop 604

Mt. Baden-Powell hike on June 8th

We will be hiking Mt. Baden-Powell on June 8th.  This is a 9 mile round trip hike which takes us up to about 9400 ft.  This is a training hike to help Scouts and adults learn to pace themselves and get ready for even higher adventure.  At the top is a monument to Baden-Powell, not to mention…
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Whitewater Rafting Aug 9-11

The camping and rafting will be done in Kernville, which is near Lake Isabella (northeast of Bakersfield) – about a 3 hour drive from Moorpark.  Plan on driving up Friday afternoon, camping Friday night, rafting all day Saturday, camping again Saturday night and returning home Sunday. The rafting will be guided by Sierra South.  It…
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Memorial Day Flag Placement at Westlake Cemetery

On May 25, Saturday we have the opportunity again to participate in the Memorial Day flag placement at Pierce Brothers Cemetery in Westlake Village. Last year it was a great experience for the scouts.

Moorpark Memorial Day 2024 Flag Ceremony

Troop 604 once again has the honor of performing the flag ceremony at the City of Moorpark’s Memorial Day event.

Santa Cruz Island Camping Trip June 17-19

It’s time to start to really plan the June camping trip to Santa Cruz Island. To reserve your spot with our group, you will need to reserve your own transportation to the island. You will select Ventura à Scorpion Cove. Go to Santa Cruz Island Trips – Ventura Departure | Island Packers to reserve and pay for your ferry…
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Trail Day in Santa Monica Mountains on Apr 19-21

Our Troop has signed up for the Santa Monica Mountain Trail Days Event. More info here https://www.smmtc.org/TrailDays/traildays.php . Volunteer hours will count for scouts that need conservation hours.  It seems like a great opportunity to give back to the trails we hike do many of our hikes on. 

Earn Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge as a group

Troop 604 will earn the Eagle-required Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge as a group this spring.

Community Service at Lord’s Table on April 9th

Here is a community service event for the boys. It is a great opportunity for rank advancement and giving back to the Moorpark community.  The Lord’s Table is an event supported by the ministry of the Holy Cross Catholic Church. The event is to provide for Moorpark residents who need a hot meal and give back to…
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Zoo Overnight May 11th

We have the opportunity to have a campout at the Santa Barbara Zoo on May 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m.  and ending May 12th at 10:30 a.m (Mother’s Day).  Since so many scouts have sports, a close camping event that takes place after many of the scouts meets/games, the zoo seemed to be a good place to…
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Montana de Oro campout 3/8-10

Our March camping trip is happening on March 8-10.  We have 2 camp sites reserved for Montana de Oro Islay Creek Campground.  It is a beautiful spot about 15 miles west of San Luis Obispo and 10 miles south of Morro Bay.  There’s a lot of beautiful hiking trails right by the campsite, and the beautiful…
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