A summary of Troop 103's most recent activities are posted here. If you have a correction or update please contact the web master with the information. See our calendar for a list of our upcoming events.

See our Historian's Page for more details about some of our outings.

August 2004

10 older scouts from the High Adventure Patrol set off for a 6 day Lassen trip on the 15th.

A group of scouts and their families joined the Rotary Club of Warm Springs, our charter organization for a Tailgate BBQ and an Oakland A's game on the 14th. The A's beat Kansas City, 6 to 1.

July 2004

31 scouts attended a week of summer camp at Camp Royaneh near Cazadero in Northern California. A large number of Merit Badges were earned by these industrious scouts.

June 2004

27 scouts attended a week of summer camp at Camp Emerald Bay on Catalena Island off southern California. Several scouts took a week long scuba class while the rest worked on Merit Badges and Advancement. Everyone had a fabulous time.

We held a Court-of-Honor on the 7th to award Rank Advancements, Merit Badges and other recognition.

Canoing on the Russian River was the activity that 19 scouts enjoyed on the 6th. It was a long but rewarding day.

May 2004

Henry Coe State Park was the home to 32 scouts for our Hobo Campout on the 22nd-23rd. No tents, and only home made cooking pots were used.

April 2004

24 scouts took part in a one-day boating outing to Shadowcliff Regional Park on the 10th. Canoes and Kayaks were put to good use on this day of fabulous weather.

The Venture Patrol spent a week in Death Valley during the Easter Break.

April 3rd marked the awarding of the Eagle Scout Rank to Andy DeGregorio.

March 2004

Welcome to 5 Webelos from Pack 153 who bridged to Troop 103 on the 31st.

We held a Court-of-Honor on the 29th to award Rank Advancements, Merit Badges and other recognition. See our Historian's report.

Pico Blanco Scout Camp was the site for the Fourth Annual Troop 103 Patrol Cook-off on the 19th-21st. The beautiful weather and a great outdoor setting was enjoyed by 28 scouts. Each patrol prepared chilli from scratch and while it all was tasty, the Leadership Patrol and Cobra Patrol came out the judges favorite. A number of advancement opportunities also took place.

A group of 15 scouts completed the Pinnacles Rim-of-the-Bay hike on the 7th. Everyone enjoyed the Spring weather and were fortunate to see 4 of the 6 endangered Condors that have recently been released at the Pinnacles N.M. Read what our Historian had to say about the trip.

February 2004

Welcome to the new scouts who have joined Troop 103 this month. On the 27th Pack 125 bridged 2 Webelos, and on the 28th Pack 199 bridged 11 Webelos. Good luck on your trail to Eagle.

The youth hostel in the Marin Headlands in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area was the destination on the 20th-22nd. We stayed in a youth hostel which was a new experience for most of those attending. A visit to a restored Nike Missile site along with a ride on the elevator down into the magazine beside a Nike Hercules Missile was a real treat. We also visited Rodeo Beach, Battery Wallace and the Point Bonita Light House. Overall, an outstanding weekend.

After the troop returned from the trip to the Marin Headlands on Sunday a group of  9 scouts conducted a flag presentation for the Warm Springs Rotary Club Citizen of the Year event. Many of the community leaders and officials in attendance commented on the scouts impressive flag presentation.

On the 14th a dedicated group of snow lovers travelled to Boreal Ridge for a day of fun in the snow.

January 2004

A no rules, no holds bared Pinewood Derby took place on the 2nd. Actual there was one rule--no rocket motors allowed. See our Historian's Page for more details.

14 scouts took part in the District Indoor Rally on the 30th competing against 16 troops from the district in basic scout skills.

Pinecrest was the destination on the 10th & 11th for 16 scouts. They enjoyed a snow filled weekend of tubing, sledding, and snow related fun.

A group of 6 intrepid hikers completed the Skyline-to-the-Sea trail hike started last year. "To the Beach or Bust" became their cry and after wading through the water, tip-toeing across the creek on both I-beams and logs, they saw the afternoon sun glinting off the ocean.   Success.

December 2003

A Court of Honor was held on the 15th to recognize the achievements attained during the past 3 months. Eight rank advancements and nine Merit Badges were awarded along with numerous other awards and recognitions.

The troop hosted Webelos from Packs 199 and 153 at Chesebrough Scout Reservation on the 14 & 15. Saturdays events were capped off by a rousing game of capture the flag. Although it rained part of the time the hearty souls who braved the elements had a good time.

16 scouts attended the Winter Camping Awareness Seminar on the 6th. They and the 7 adults who joined them learned about clothing, hypothermia, sleeping warm, stoves and fuel, first aid, and winter foods.

November 2003

On the 8th we distributed Scouting-For-Food bags and then went back a week later on the 15th to pick them up. The Troop working with Pack 199 collected a record number of 5157 items, the largest number in the Mission Peak district.

After distributing bags on the 8th we conducted a troop Junior Leader Training (JLT) class taught by the older scouts at Los Moches. This was an opportunity for the recently elected and appointed junior leaders to learn some leadership skills.

After the bag pickup on the 15th a total of 13 scouts travelled to Los Moches for a one night Survival Campout. After unloading our gear we backpacked to our campsite and prepared for the rain which luckily never came. We worked on advancement requirements and threw some tomahawks.

October 2003

On the 3rd-5th the Fall Camporee was held at Camp Royaneh with a Lord of the Rings theme. The troop sent three Patrols to participate in the 10 events. The Loop Holes (AKA: SPL and ASPL) took a 1st place in Fire Building, 2nd places in Tomahawk Throw, Obstacle Course, & Reactor Transport, and 3rd place in Scaling the Wall. The Spiegals (AKA: combined patrol of Cobras and some Panthers) took a 1st place in Archery & Reactor Transport, and 3rd place in the Maze. The Pink People (AKA: Panthers) took 1st place in the Tomahawk Throw. Our SPL took a 2nd place in the Dutch Oven Cobbler contest. Overall results: Troop 103 placed 2nd out of over 20 units attending. Well Done!!

September 2003

A Court-of-Honor was the chance to recognize scouts for the achievements earned over the summer. Ten rank advancements and a record 139 Merit Badges were presented along with numerous other awards.

20 scouts travelled to Memorial Park for a camp out on the 26-28th.

On the 14th, Mission Peak was the destination for 10 scouts working on the Rim-of-the-Bay hike series. A warm day but what a great view from the top.

Activities for prior year (2002-2003)

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