Community youth program based in Belmont, California: serving San Mateo, Foster City, Redwood City, Redwood Shores & San Carlos
Family camp is an annual event run by Troop 27 where families can join their scouts while camping and canoeing. At this year’s family camp, the troop went to Brannan Island and learned and reviewed canoe river skills. In the troop’s free time, the patrols got together and played leadership/team building games. Families got to eat desserts made by the troop and overall, had a good time.
– Zachary Wong, Cobra APL
Camporee is a yearly council event where different troops compete in a series of challenges against each other for points to find the patrol with the most skills. At the recent Camporee, the patrols went to various stations including fire building, knot tying, archery, and more. During the outing, Troop 27 had 2 patrols, Hawks and Cobras, to place 1st and 2nd overall. All of the T27 patrols placed the podium at least once and scouts learned new skills.
– Zachary Wong
Troop 27 embarked on an exciting week-long camping outing at Union Valley Reservoir, a picturesque location with warm waters. The adventure-packed event featured a range of engaging activities for the scouts. On Sunday, the troop participated in Spec Ops, a series of challenging activities including knife throwing, memory games, and an obstacle course. Monday brought the entertaining Kajabe Can Can, where scouts surrounded a cardboard box and tried to outlast each other. On Tuesday, they tested their strength and skills in Paul Bunyan, showcasing their axe, saw, and tomahawk abilities.
The middle of the week offered a refreshing 5-mile hike around the lake on Wednesday, providing a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the scenic surroundings. Thursday was a day of waterfront fun, with swimming and canoe races, and an adventurous game of Swamp Wars, where patrols tried to capsize each other’s canoes. In the evenings, campfire gatherings added to the camaraderie, with patrols using their earned points to buy boxes of candy and soda.
Finally, on Friday, the event concluded with ending ceremonies, acknowledging the scouts’ accomplishments and celebrating the memories created during the week. The camping outing at Union Valley Reservoir left the troop with lasting experiences, strengthened friendships, and a sense of achievement, making it a memorable and rewarding event for all involved.
Troop 27 had an eventful weekend camping trip at Lake Del Valle. The scouts enjoyed canoeing and hiking with their patrols during the day, strengthening their teamwork and outdoor skills. In the evening, they gathered around the campfire, singing songs and sharing stories. The night became more thrilling with a game of man hunt, adding excitement and camaraderie to the outing. Overall, the camping trip fostered lasting memories, friendship, and a deeper appreciation for nature among the scouts.
Family Camp united families and scouts for an exciting outdoor experience. The campsite provided a scenic backdrop for setting up tents and creating a cozy atmosphere. The dessert competition showcased scouts’ culinary skills with delightful treats. The nearby lake offered opportunities for canoeing. A heartwarming Sunday dinner brought families closer, fostering connections and creating cherished memories.
Our annual Fall trip to Yosemite, one of the crown jewels of the National Park System, took place in September. We departed on Friday evening so we could have a full-day in the park on Saturday. We found our campsite in the dark and set up our tents using flashlights. Scouts drove into the park and hiked to Lake Elizabeth. The scenery was breathtaking and the company doesn’t get any better. We enjoyed a great campfire dinner and scouts entertained all with skits and songs at campfire. Sunday morning started with another great campfire meal, then Scouts Own. On the way back, we stopped at The Bass Pro Shop in Manteca.
The troop’s highlight event of the year did not disappoint. We benefited from our ability to build our camp where conditions were best. Even though many reservoirs had very little water we found a great lake to continue our tradition of water oriented activities. Summit Lake, elevation 7100′ in the Stanislaus National Forest. From July 16-18, older scouts and adults built our camp: a kitchen that can feed up to 75 people at each meal, a safe waterfront area for swimming and canoeing, latrines, dishwashing lines, assembly/flag areas, camping sites – all using pioneering skills – no nails necessary.
From the 19th – 26th it was the quintessential summer camp, canoeing, swimming, hiking, outdoor skills, games, merit badges, campfires, skits, astronomy talks and our signature Mountain Man event – jumping into the lake at 7:00 in the morning! When all was cleaned up and put away on the last day we restored the area to the way we found it – or even a little better.
The destination of our second canoe outing of the year was Lake Del Valle in Livermore. The relatively close location gave us plenty of time in the water. We arrived at the lake mid-morning and setup camp while the canoes were towed to the marina for inspection. After swim check and lunch we headed out for a tour of the lake. There was plenty of wildlife to see including herons, vultures, and geese. Saturday evening we had a great dinner and campfire. Sunday began with breakfast, Scout’s Own, and more canoeing including lunch out on the lake. It was a great outing.
September 21
Troop 27 and Crew 27 participated in the BSA Pacific Skyline Council’s annual Webelos X-treme Event. Our scouts and associated Venturing Crew setup and operated 2 fun activities: a climbing tripod and canoe catamarans. The event allows Webelos to experience some Boy Scout activities, lets Webelos families become familiar with some Boy Scout troops and facilitates bridging from Cub Scouts.
August 17, 2013
The San Francisco Bay is considered one of the most fun and windiest places to sail in the world and it is right in our backyard. Some days it can be foggy and some days sunny. Sailing in the bay can be very rough and wet so wear layers. On the other hand, sailing can be beautiful with the view of the Golden Gate and San Francisco.
This year, the 34th America’s Cup races were held in San Francisco. It is a sailing race dating back to 1851 and has boats that go up to more than 45 knots. Safety is a priority, and all scouts wore PFDs at all times. We sailed most of the day and had own sack lunch on board. The America’s Cup races took place that day. This was a good opportunity for scouts to experience sailing activity and practice their scout skills. Sailing involves the use of lots of knots.
Troop 27 welcomes Scouts BSA for girls age 11-17 starting February 1, 2019. Visit Scouting.org for more information about Scouts BSA.
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