Today we will be doing troop leadership nominations if you have not served on the PLC this is a great opportunity! We will also be doing physical fitness activities so please wear Class B. 

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!   

On Monday 6/15 at 7pm, we will be having a special Court of Honor. All Scouts and their families are invited to attend. First we will recognize all of the amazing Scouts and adults that participated at Camporee with awards, patches, rank advancements and camping nights awards. Then we will have a special recognition for Hugo Jin and Duncan MacArthur for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. We look forward to seeing you all there!   

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!