Four Scouts and three Scouters were joined by a WEBELOS Scout and his dad from Pack 688 on a hike to Studevant Falls and Spruce Grove. It was a beautiful crisp morning, perfect for hiking. The highlight of the ten mile hike was the waterfall which had the largest flow I've ever seen there. The group enjoyed the more than 20 stream crossings on the hike and the beautiful views.
Cycling
February 16, 2008
Five Scouts and three Scouters met at Wilderness Park in Downey and biked south along the San Gabriel River. We weren't sure how far we would go but before long we were in Seal Beach. Once there the boys elected to go to Jack in the Box for some nourishment before heading back home. Everyone finished the 30 mile trip, though there were a few sore legs. It was a beautiful day and a great experience. Special thanks to Ed Montano, his experience really helped out.
Two Scouts from Troop 688 were the first ever to receive the new Chi Rho patch from the Catholic Committee on Scouting, Los Angeles Archdiocese. The patch is awarded to scouts who earn all four of the available Catholic religious emblem programs – Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei, and Pope Pius XII. Congratulations Nick G and Cody M
Eagle Court of Honor
March 29, 2008
Congratulations to Christopher W and Ryan R on holding a joint Eagle Court of Honor. Ryan and Chris have been attending the same schools since preschool and their families have been close friends ever since.
A special remembrance of the four Scouts killed when a tornado hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Iowa about 40 miles away from Omaha Nebraska. The tornado struck about 6:35pm on June 11th and took the lives of Aaron Eilerts, 14, of Eagle Grove, Iowa; and Josh Fennen, 13, Sam Thomsen, 13, and Ben Petrzilka, 14, all of Omaha, Nebraska. We pray for you and your family and friends.
Backpack Trip
June 22,2008
Troop 688 went backpacking to Little Jimmy this weekend. In attandance were: Matthew J, Elijah J, Nick G, and Joseph L. Adults in attendance were Ruben S, Damian G, Rene M, and Erick A.
The weekend started with a slow, hot, 2 mile hike to camp. The campers set up camp, had lunch and took a nap. We had an early dinner of Cup of Noodles and dehydrated meals. We then took a 1 mile hike up to the peak of Mount Islip, returned and had dessert, cleaned up and bedded down for the night. The Scouts slept under the stars while the adults slept in tents. Sunday morning started with oatmeal for breakfast as well as dehydrated bacon and eggs, clean up and a quick 1 hour hike back to the cars.
We all had a great time! Click on the picture below for a view from the peak of Mt Islip.
CPR
July 10, 2008
Eight Scouts and a bunch of Scouters received their CPR cards after attending training at the Sherriff's STARS academy. See a video clip below.
Bowling
October 16, 2008
After a quick pre-camporee meeting 3 Scouts and 2 Scouters went bowling. We bowled a couple of games and had a lot of fun.
Scouting For Food
November 8, 2008
Congratulations to Troop and Pack 688 who completed another great Scouting for Food event. We collected 1288 items for Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Thanks to all who participated and to the Pastranos who came in early to cook breakfast for the volunteers.
New Eagle Scout
December 16,2008
Congratulations to Matthew T. on acheiving the rank of Eagle. Thanks go out to the Character Board members and Mr Gardiner for their time and consideration. Congratulations to Mom and Dad on their second Eagle Scout.
Caroling
December 20,2008
Six Scouts and several Scouters were led by Michael Enriquez (Eagle Scout 2003) in several Christmas songs sung to the seniors at Whittier Place - an assisted living home. Troop 688 also treated the seniors to some popcorn.
Advent
December 21,2008
Five Scouts from Troop 688 participated in the 5:30pm Mass at St Gregory the Great Church. The boys lit the Advent candles at the beginning of the Mass and later took up the collection and the gifts of bread and wine. Good job Scouts!
