Scouting For Everyone

December 10, 2025 | Greater LA Scouting, Scouting America

Join Us in Celebrating Our 2025 Honorees!

We are pleased to invite you to the Annual Recognition Dinner on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Quiet Cannon. This special evening brings our Scouting community together to honor individuals who exemplify leadership, service, and unwavering dedication to our youth.

We are proud to announce the Class of 2025 Silver Beaver Recipients, selected by the Greater LA Scouting Silver Beaver Selection Committee:

John D. Campbell, III – San Gabriel Valley District
Garett A. Gorlitsky – Council
Daniel Kale – Rose Bowl District
David Lesser – Pacifica District
Tommy L. Martinez – Pio Pico District
Matthew Rauchberg – Metropolitan District
Vicky Silcock – San Gabriel Valley District
Steve Staso – Pacifica District

We are equally honored to recognize the Class of 2025 National Outstanding Eagle Scout Awardees, selected by the Greater LA Scouting Eagle Scout Association:

Paul W. Sweeney, Jr.
Peter A. Wellington
Rich Whitney, Ph.D.

This evening also celebrates the Class of 2025 Eagle Scouts, over 345 young leaders who represent the highest ideals of Scouting.

We invite our community to help ensure that every member of the Class of 2025 Eagle Scouts can attend this celebration. Attendance for Eagle Scouts is made possible through the generosity of event sponsors. If you are unable to attend the dinner, we invite you to consider supporting Eagle Scout attendance through a sponsorship. Your support allows these new Eagles to be recognized alongside the Scouters who helped guide their journey and affirms our shared commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders.

Together, we can ensure that every Eagle Scout is honored in the way this milestone deserves.

Join us for a night of fellowship, celebration, and gratitude as we honor the remarkable Scouters who continue to make a lasting difference in our communities.

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Reception: 6:00 PM

Dinner Program: 7:00 PM

Quiet Cannon – Banquet Hall

901 Bella Verde Dr., Montebello, CA 90640

Scouting for Everyone: An Inclusion Forum for Growing Membership & Building Belonging

Join us January 16–17, 2026, at the Cushman Watt Scout Center for Scouting for Everyone, an inspiring and practical forum designed to help create a more inclusive, welcoming, and thriving Scouting experience for all.

Whether you’re an employee, volunteer, or passionate supporter, this two-day event will equip you with the tools and insights to grow membership by embracing diversity, breaking down barriers, and fostering a true sense of belonging in every unit and council. The $100 conference fee includes meals, workshops, program materials, a special event neckerchief, and a commemorative patch.

Discover real-world strategies, hear impactful stories, and learn how to ensure every young person and family feels seen, heard, valued, and respected in Scouting. Because when everyone is welcomed, Scouting grows stronger.

Let’s build a movement where everyone belongs, because Scouting is for Everyone.

Scouting Spirit at the USC Basketball Game

Troop and Pack 130 said “Fight On!” this weekend at the USC Basketball game and had a fantastic time cheering on the Trojans!

We love seeing our units out in the community having fun and representing Scouting spirit. What has your unit been up to? Share your latest adventures by contacting our Marketing and Communications Director, Cicily Gardea.

Make an Impact Before the Year Ends

Your generosity at year’s end helps shape what Scouting can accomplish in the year ahead. A gift to Greater LA Scouting keeps Scouting affordable, supports camperships for families who need assistance, and strengthens local units so every Scout has the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead.

Your investment also supports the volunteers who bring Scouting to life and ensures our camp properties remain safe, welcoming, and ready for adventure. This work is especially important as we prepare to reopen Camp Cherry Valley and look ahead to another summer at Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation, continuing to invest in the places where Scouts build confidence, character, and lifelong skills.

Your gift today can help

$26 supports essential supplies for training and programs
$100 provides hands-on program materials so Scouts can learn outdoor skills
$250 strengthens volunteer development across our units
$750 helps maintain safe, high-quality camp properties for all youth
$2,500 ensures transformative Scouting experiences so more youth can join and thrive

Gifts made by December 31 are tax-deductible and help ensure Greater LA Scouting begins the new year strong and ready to serve.

Donate Now

Scouts Conquer the 20-Mile Hike

Scouts took adventure to the next level on December 6th during the annual 20-mile Hiking Merit Badge trek along the rugged Arroyo Seco on the Gabrielino Trail near Altadena!

Nineteen brave participants, 11 Scouts and 8 determined adults, powered through just over 11 hours of real-deal hiking. The trail threw everything at them: 48 stream crossings, 3 waterfalls, and yes… even a random bowling ball.

With headlamps on and spirits high, the crew pushed through the final miles, including a few chilly water crossings in the dark. Fully prepared and fully unstoppable, every single participant completed the challenge.

Now that’s Scout grit in action!

National Jamboree 2026

Meet & Greet

December 14, 2025 • 2:00–3:30 PM • Cushman Watt Scout Center

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Only 28 slots remain for the 2026 National Jamboree! So secure your spot and join us for a special Meet & Greet designed to build excitement and prepare families for the journey ahead!

This gathering brings together Scouts, families, and leaders to connect, ask questions, and get a first look at what’s in store for this unforgettable East Coast adventure.

What to Expect

Meet Your Leadership Team:

Connect with the adult leaders guiding our contingent to the Jamboree. Learn about their experience, roles, and what to expect throughout the trip.

Scout Introductions:

Participants from all three units will meet one another—forming friendships well before departure.

Q&A Session:

Bring your questions! We’ll review travel plans, uniforms, payment schedules, health forms, gear lists, behavior expectations, and more.

Program Overview:

Hear highlights of the four-day East Coast tour, including visits to Philadelphia, Gettysburg, Washington, D.C., and other historic landmarks.

Parent Information:

Get important reminders about deadlines, logistics, communication, safety procedures, and the full Jamboree experience.

Fun & Engagement:

Enjoy light activities and conversations to help everyone feel confident and excited for the journey.

This Meet & Greet is a perfect chance to connect, learn, and build momentum as we prepare for the 2026 National Jamboree.

With only 28 slots left, now is the time to secure your next great Scouting adventure!

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Plan Ahead: Holiday Hours for Scout Shops and Cushman Watt Scout Center

As we gear up for the holiday season, our Scout Shops and Office will be adjusting hours to complete annual inventory and observe holiday closures. Please plan your visits accordingly and shop early for your Scouting needs, especially those Rose Parade uniforms, patches, and sewing supplies!

Arcadia Scout Shop

Inventory: Closing early at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 6
Christmas: Closed December 25–26
New Year’s: Closing early at 5:00 PM on December 31 and closed January 1

Cushman Watt Scout Center & Los Angeles Scout Shop

Christmas: Closed December 11, & December 24–26
New Year’s: Closed December 31–January 2

Rose Parade Reminder:

Don’t forget to visit early for all your parade uniform needs, including patches, sewing supplies, and accessories!

Scout Shop Information

The Next Generation of Leadership

This past weekend, we proudly welcomed 20 new Explorers into our law enforcement Exploring family. After 12 intensive weeks of physical training, classroom work, and hands-on practical application at El Camino College, these youth rose to the challenge and grew into confident young men and women ready to serve their communities.

The South Bay Regional Explorer Academy Class #88, hosted by the Torrance Police Department, exemplified dedication and resilience. We are deeply grateful to the Torrance PD for their commitment and support in making this academy a success.

Class #88 also chose to honor one of our own, fallen Baldwin Park Police Explorer Advisor Officer Samuel Riveros, by dedicating their class color run to his memory. May he know that his legacy lives on in Baldwin Park, across LA County and City, and in every Explorer who follows in his footsteps.

We can’t wait to see all that these new Explorers will achieve as they join their respective departments.

Eagle Scouts Ready to Shine at the Rose Parade

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and with it comes one of our favorite traditions, the Rose Parade!

We’re proud to share that 50 of our outstanding Eagle Scouts will help ring in the New Year by carrying the official float banners along the parade route. What an incredible honor and celebration of their leadership!

Mark your calendars for the 137th Rose Parade: The Magic of Teamwork

January 1 at 8:00 AM PST

Watch from home or grab a seat along the 5.5-mile route in Pasadena.

However you join in, we look forward to cheering on our Eagle Scouts as they help kick off 2026 in true Scouting style.

Hit the Snow with HAT’s Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing Seminar!

Looking to take your winter adventures further? Join the High Adventure Team for a hands-on seminar covering the gear, techniques, and safety skills needed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Perfect for hikers wanting to explore high-country trails with confidence.

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