Saturday 8/10
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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TBA
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Back to Scouting recruiting event with Pack 408. (Adam P)
Run a fun activity for the cubs of Pack 408 and get them thinking about joining Troop 407. |
Tuesday 9/3/2024
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Sanctuary
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Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2024-2025 Scouting Year (Mark)
Wear your full Class A uniform. Let's start this year looking sharp!
This will be an important information sharing time for everyone planning to be
involved in Troop 407 during this coming year.
All Scouts must bring:
- At least one parent, preferably both.
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Any changed information for your Scout Profile.
Please update TroopTrack online and make sure that all information in your profile is complete.
- If you did not attend summer camp with us this year, a new complete Annual Health and Medical Record.
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Saturday 9/7
9am - 9pm
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Huntington Beach
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Beach Day & Bike Ride (Mark)
Join all of your troop friends for a day and evening at the beach. Some will drive, some will ride bikes, all will have fun!
Those who are interested will start at The Pond in Anaheim and ride the Santa Ana River Trail to Huntington Beach.
We will gather at Huntington Beach for play, a burger and dog BBQ, and s'mores. Bring the whole family.
Register for the BBQ online.
We need committment from some parents to go early and claim a fire pit and some to make the food happen.
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Tuesday 9/10
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
SPL Elections
Service Patrol duties
Patrol adjustments
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Patrol Leader elections
Patrol name discussion
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Tuesday 9/17
6:30pm - 7:10pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Patrol Leaders' Council meeting (SPL)
SPL, ASPL, all PLs, Scribe, SM, ASMs and all scouts holding a position of responsibility for advancement.
Come prepared with lots of ideas for exciting meetings.
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Tuesday 9/17
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Patrol introductions
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Campout prep
Load trailer
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Friday 9/20 5pm
Sunday 9/22 4pm
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El Capitan State Beach
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Beach Campout at Ocean Mesa at El Capitan (Mark).
Maximum of 60 people. Sign up on Members Site.
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Tuesday 9/24
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Summer Camp Options
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Unload trailer
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Thursday 9/26
7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Zoom |
Parent meeting (CC: Melissa B)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
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Tuesday 10/1
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Greenery Sales Kickoff (Ali, Estelle, Jim)
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 10/8
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Water boiling competition
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Court of Honor prep
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Tuesday 10/15
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Sanctuary
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Court of Honor rehearsal
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Campout prep
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Friday 10/18 5pm
Sunday 10/20 4pm
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Red Rock Canyon State Park
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Campout at Red Rock Canyon State Park.
Patrol cooking, hiking, exploring.
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Tuesday 10/22
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Sanctuary
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Court of Honor
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy the awards and some unique entertainment
from our patrols with all of the
Troop families.
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Thursday 10/24
7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Zoom |
Parent meeting (CC: Melissa B)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
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Tuesday 10/29
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Dutch Oven
Dessert Cookoff & Costume Contest
Greenery order turn in (Ali, Estelle, Jim)
Bring your hard copy order forms, address forms, and checks.
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Sunday 11/3
7:30am - 11:00am
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Padua Hills Theater |
Service project to help setup and tear down for the FestivArts at Padua Hills (JKM).
This event is put on by the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art.
We help setup tables and chairs, art displays, umbrellas, etc in the morning before
the event starts and then help put it all away in the afternoon when it is over.
We will be working with scouts from other Claremont troops to get the work done.
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Tuesday 11/5
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Chaparral Lanes
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Bowling. $10 per person. Sign up on TroopTrack. |
Saturday 11/9 10-4
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Pilgrim Place |
Service project to help with the Swiggles booth at the Pilgrim Place Festival.
See TroopTrack for details and shift signups.
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Monday 11/11
11:00am - noon
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Memorial Park
Flag Pole
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Veterans Day Celebration. (Ali)
Join the American Legion, Veterans, and other Claremont Scouts in honoring our veterans.
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Tuesday 11/12
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Rube Goldberg machine prep
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Campout prep
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Friday 11/15 5pm
Sunday 11/17 4pm
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Verdugo Oaks
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Campout at Verdugo Oaks.
Patrol cooking, archery, games.
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Tuesday 11/19
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Rube Goldberg machine competition
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Sunday 11/24
8-9, noon-1
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CUCC
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Service Project for our Chartering Organization
Setup and teardown tables and chairs for Thanksgiving event on Cree Memorial Plaza.
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Tuesday 11/26
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No meeting due to school break
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Tuesday 12/3
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Think Outside the Box: Patrol Box Refurbishment.
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 12/10
7:15pm - 9:00pm
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Meet at La Verne Target
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Christmas shopping for adopted family (Ali)
We need adult shoppers to help with this event.
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Friday 12/13
9:30pm - 11:00pm
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Center Ice Arena
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Broom Ball (Mark). Players $12, spectators are free. All players are required to have a signed waiver to participate.
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Saturday 12/14
5:30pm - 9:30pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Video Scavenger Hunt (Mark).
P408 Webelos families will be joining us for this event.
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Tuesday 12/17
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Greenery money turn-in. (JKM, Ali, & Ha)
Put cash and checks in an envelope. Write your name and the total amount contained on the envelope.
If you have any question about the expected amount, contact Jim or Ali
All greenery money is due by this date!
Gift wrapping for adopted families. Gift wrapping competition.
Holiday party. Ugly holiday sweater contest.
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Fri 12/20 8am - Sun 12/22 4pm
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Catalina Island
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Catalina Island Winter Backpack Trip
Travel by ferry to Catalina Island for a unique backpacking experience.
Camp one night at Two Harbors campground, backpack 7.5 miles to Parson's Landing campground.
Camp one night at Parson's Landing, backpack 7.5 miles back to Two Harbors.
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Tuesday 12/24
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No meeting due to school break
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Tuesday 12/31
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No meeting due to school break
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Tuesday 1/7/2025
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Best Dressed Scout competition, Blessing Box collections, Advancement table
Camp Whitsett summer camp
Patrol equipment
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 1/14
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Best Dressed Scout
Winter First Aid Skits
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 1/21
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Best Dressed Patrol
Hide & Seek
Campout prep
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Campout prep. Load trailer.
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Friday 1/24 5:00pm
Sunday 1/26 4:00pm
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Sawtooth Canyon |
Cancelled
Desert camping at Sawtooth Canyon campground. (Mark)
This is a BLM campground in a lovely boulder strewn valley. A favorite of rock climbers.
There are 13 sites with Riatas, tables, grills, and fire pits. Two pit toilets and everything is new. No water or trash.
This is a great car-camping trip featuring patrol cooking, rock scrambling, orienteering, and plenty of time for advancement.
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Friday 1/24
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Service project to help Pack 408 with Pinewood Derby Pitstop.
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Saturday 1/25
11:30am - 5:30pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Service project to help Pack 408 with running Pinewood Derby.
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Saturday 1/25
9:30pm - 11:15pm
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Ontario Ice Skating
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Broomball
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Tuesday 1/28
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Best Dressed Patrol
Knots and Lashings
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Build bridge for Bridging Ceremony
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Thursday 1/30
7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Zoom
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Parent meeting (CC: Melissa B)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
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Sunday 2/2
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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CUCC
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Pack 408 Arrow of Light & Bridging Ceremony (Adam)
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Tuesday 2/4
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Troop introductions, best-dressed patrol, Catalina highlights, activity calendar.
Snowballs
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Saturday 2/8
4:30pm - 7:30pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Service project to help Pack 408 with their Blue and Gold Banquet.
Scouts will be setting up, helping to serve, and cleaning up. Class A's required.
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Tuesday 2/11
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Sunday 2/16
8:00am - 3:00pm
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San Gabriel River Trail
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30 mile bike ride from Azusa Canyon to Whittier Narrows.
The ride is on the San Gabriel River Trail, which is closed to motor vehicles.
We will ride 15 miles, losing 700 feet of elevation, then have lunch at the Whittier Narrows Nature Center.
After lunch, we will ride back to Azusa. Lunch will be provided.
Helmet, spare inner-tube and water bottle are required for the ride.
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Tuesday 2/18
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Scout Sunday rehearsal
SPL nominating speeches
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Saturday 2/22
7:00am - 2:00pm
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Dana Point
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Dana Point Harbor fishing. (Adam)
Meet at the church at 7am to load up and caravan down to Dana Point. You can also just meet us down there.
Lunch, drinks, and bait will be provided. A few extra poles will also be available for those that do not have equipment.
Lessons on how to fish, tie knots, and general practices will be provided.
Please indicate in the RSVP notes if you need a ride as space might be limited. As of now conditions are looking good.
Fishing license is required for 16yrs and older. License can be purchased by the day or by year at Big 5, online, or other retailers.
You must have the added saltwater enhancement. Check weather conditions before departing and come prepared. Parking is free.
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Sunday 2/23
9:00am-11:30am
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CUCC
Sanctuary
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Scout Sunday (JKM).
All scouts are expected to attend to show support and thanks to our sponsoring church.
We will attend the 10am service as a group in full, neat, dress Class A uniform.
We will all act as ushers and greeters before the service and some of us will participate as acolytes,
readers, musicians, and leading the Children's Celebration.
We are hosting the "coffee" after the service so plan to stay until about 11:30.
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Tuesday 2/25
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Tent Activity
SPL election results
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Thursday 2/27
7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Zoom |
Parent meeting (CC: Melissa B)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
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Sunday 3/2
7:30am, noon
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CUCC
Cree Plaza
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Service project for our Chartering Organization. (JKM)
Setup and teardown tables and chairs for Fat Tuesday celebration. Setup 7:30 - 8:00am. Teardown 12:00 - 12:30pm.
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Tuesday 3/4
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Advancement presentations
Scavenger Hunt
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 3/11
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Morse Code presentation and activity
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 3/18
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Patrol Cook-off Challenge
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 3/25
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Scout-themed Family Feud
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Campout prep
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Thursday 3/27
7:15 - 8:15pm
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Zoom
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Parent meeting (CC: Melissa B)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
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Friday 3/28 5:00pm
Sunday 3/30 4:00pm
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Sawtooth Canyon |
Desert camping at Sawtooth Canyon campground. (Mark)
This is a BLM campground in a lovely boulder strewn valley. A favorite of rock climbers.
There are 13 sites with Riatas, tables, grills, and fire pits. Two pit toilets and everything is new. No water or trash.
This is a great car-camping trip featuring patrol cooking, rock scrambling, orienteering, and plenty of time for advancement.
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Tuesday 4/1
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Compass Scavenger Hunt
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 4/8
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Chariot Races
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 4/15
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Talent Show
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 4/22
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Flag ceremonies and flag folding
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Campout prep
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Thursday 4/24
7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Zoom
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Parent meeting (CC: Melissa B)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
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Friday 4/25 5:00pm
Sunday 4/27 noon
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Firestone
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San Gabriel Valley District Camporee.
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Tuesday 4/29
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Sanctuary
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Court of Honor rehearsal
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 5/6
7:15pm - 8:30pm
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CUCC
Sanctuary
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Court of Honor
Come celebrate the achievements of our Scouts and enjoy the awards and some unique entertainment
from our patrols with all of the
Troop families.
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Tuesday 5/13
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
Campout prep
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Friday 5/16 5:00pm
Sunday 5/18 4:00pm
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Barton Flats |
Mountain camping located in Angelus Oaks, thirty-six miles northeast of San Bernardino.
The level campsites are tucked among a variety of pine and oak trees, at an elevation of 6,360 feet.
There are flush toilets, showers, drinkable water, campfire rings, and picnic tables.
Bear boxes are available at each campsite for food storage.
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Tuesday 5/20
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Paper rocket competition
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 5/27
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Year-end Cook-off
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Thursday 5/29
7:15pm - 8:15pm
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Zoom |
Parent meeting (CC: Melissa B)
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please come share your ideas and experience.
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Tuesday 5/27
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Troop meeting: 7:15-8:15
Backpacking presentation
Patrol meetings: 6:30-7:15 or 8:15-9:00
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Tuesday 6/10
TBA |
Top Golf
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Top Golf
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Tuesday 6/17
TBA |
Axe Lair
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Axe Throwing
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Friday 6/20 8:00am
Sunday 6/22 4:00pm
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Cottonwood Lakes |
A two night, 15-mile out-and-back backpacking trek in the Eastern Sierras.
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Tuesday 6/24
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Memorial Park
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Games in the park.
Come to Memorial Park for games and dessert.
If you have stuff that can be used for group games, please bring it along.
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Tuesdays 7/1 - 8/31
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Regular Tuesday night meetings will not be held during July and August.
Please check this site often for information regarding Troop day or evening
activities during the summer.
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Tuesday 7/1
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Final Summer Camp preparation meeting. (???)
Everybody attending summer camp with the troop should attend this meeting. Youth should bring a parent.
All final paperwork must be turned in.
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Friday 7/4
8:30am - 11:30am
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Memorial Park
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Help with the Fourth of July flag raising ceremony and then walk in the parade with all of the Claremont scouts.
(Ali)
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Sun 7/6 - Sat 7/12
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Camp Whitsett
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Summer Camp. (???)
Join us for an awesome week of fun and advancement at summer camp.
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Sunday 7/13
7:30am, 12:30pm
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CUCC
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Service project for our Chartering Organization. (JKM)
Setup and teardown tables and chairs for Church Picnic. Setup 7:30 - 9:30am. Teardown 12:30 - 1:30pm.
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Thursday 7/24 -
Tuesday 8/5
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Philmont
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Philmont Trek 2025 (Walter).
Don't miss this opportunity to backpack for two weeks in the BSA's premier High Adventure Camp in northern New Mexico.
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Saturday 8/9
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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TBA
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Back to Scouting recruiting event with Pack 408.
Run a fun activity for the cubs of Pack 408 and get them thinking about joining Troop 407. |
Tuesday 9/2/2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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CUCC
Basement
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Kickoff Meeting for Troop 407 2025-2026 Scouting Year
Wear your full Class A uniform. Let's start this year looking sharp!
This will be an important information sharing time for everyone planning to be involved in Troop 407 during this coming year.
Every youth must bring at least one parent.
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