I hope everyone is having a great week so far and not too stressed about AP Testing. Today's troop meeting will be on first aid and emergency preparedness. Please wear Class A. Hope to see you there!  

Congratulations to Troop 1613! At the Top Scout Flight Camp Canyons District Camporee this past weekend at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, our amazing scouts were big winners in multiple competitions. Out of 17 troops competing, Troop 1613, led by our SPL Manish Mungi, got 1st Place for Top Campsite, 3rd Place for Top Gateway, 1st Place for Top Patrol Flag and 3rd Place for the COG-Screen Patrol Event. Also, many thanks to the adult Scouters who were also in attendance: Mr. Parrish who ran the Tactical Navigation event for all of Camporee, Mr. Vu, Mrs. Parrish, Aydan Parrish, and Mr. Mouleart. Your help was greatly appreciated!  

Get ready for an unforgettable week of adventure! Troop 1613 is headed to Big Horn Summer Camp in Lake Arrowhead from July 5 – 11, 2026, and this is shaping up to be our most exciting camp yet! We’re talking next-level experiences all week long, including: An 1,100-foot zip line, Pool with a water slide, Climbing wall + high ropes course, High Adventure COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course, Overnight outpost adventures, Shooting sports, aquatics, crafts, STEM, and Eagle-required merit badges, 40+ merit badges offered, including tons of hands-on, action-packed options, First-Year Scout / Pathfinder program designed to launch new Scouts into success. And while the Scouts are having the time of their lives, there are also awesome training opportunities and activities for adult leaders throughout the week! Cost (includes food, camping fees and activities for the week. Some specific merit badges that require materials may have additional charges): Scouts: $795, Adults: $500. To reserve your spot: Bring cash or a check made out to Troop 1613 to the troop meeting on 5/4 or 5/11. Important: Merit badge selections are due by 5/11, and no refunds will be available once payment is submitted, so please confirm your attendance before signing up. Summer Camp Guides (Big Horn Summer Camp Leaders Guide & Program Guide) are available via this link provided on the troop website. You can also log into the troop website and go the the Files section to find them. Questions? Contact Mr. Mouleart. This is going to be an epic week of adventure, skills, and memories—don’t miss it!

May 29–31! We’re heading to Lake Jennings in Lakeside, CA, just outside San Diego. Enjoy amazing hilltop views from the campground overlooking the lake, along with kayaking, fishing, and boating. Sign up and turn in your permission form and $40 camping fee.               

Please see the attached letter from one of our Scouts, Manish Mungi, regarding fundraising for his Eagle Scout service project. We encourage you to support his efforts, whether through financial donations or by providing recyclables for him to collect or volunteer time. Thank you, Troop 1613   

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!