We will be holding our monthly PLC meeting to go over plans for the month of October. Wear Class A. Hope to see you all there!

Sign up now for a fun-filled weekend camping at Firestone Scout Reservation in Brea October 16–18! This is a great local camping destination where Scouts can enjoy the outdoors, do some target sports, spend time with friends, and put their Scouting skills into action. It’s close to home but still feels like a great Scout getaway, so pack your camping gear and get ready for an awesome weekend with Troop 1613! Turn in the attached completed permission form and $40 that covers the camping fee and food by 10/5. 

Save the dates and get ready for a “rockin’” good time with Troop 1613 at the world-famous Joshua Tree National Park, December 4–6! We’ll camp at Sheep Pass Campground surrounded by the park’s incredible rock formations and iconic Joshua trees, explore memorable sights including Skull Rock and Arch Rock, and enjoy amazing stargazing under Joshua Tree’s spectacular night skies. Don’t miss this fun weekend of camping, exploring, and adventure!       

Save the dates, January 8–10, 2027, for an exciting Troop 1613 campout at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, where we’ll be camping at Borrego Palm Canyon Campground in Borrego Springs! Get ready for an action-packed weekend featuring hikes through amazing slot canyons and to a desert oasis, plus exploring the area’s incredible giant metal sculptures. Pack your hiking boots and camping gear and get ready for a fun and unforgettable desert adventure at California’s largest state park!   

Save the dates for an epic Scout adventure to Death Valley National Park, February 12–15, 2027! We’ll explore Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level, sled down the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, hike to a Natural Bridge, take in the incredible views at Zabriskie Point, and explore the colorful mineral hills along Artists Drive. We’ll stay at a group campsite at Furnace Creek Campground for an unforgettable trip over the President's Day holiday weekend!      

Have a friend that would like to enjoy fun in the outdoors, hiking and camping activities, learn fun skills and leadership? Invite them to join Troop 1613 and their National and Orange County Council membership costs are complimentary for their first year! Open to any youth boys age 11 -17 that join in 2026. Please invite them to an upcoming meeting!