2024 Summer Camp

This year, the troop went up to Summit Lake for our annual week-long summer camp. Troop 27 hiked in to greet the advanced camp team who went up 3 days prior and built the camp for the troop. On the first day, the troop participated in Spec Ops which is a series of events where patrols compete against each other in obstacle courses, memory games, knife throwing, and knot tying. On Tuesday of summer camp, the troop competed in Paul Bunyan day where scouts showed their knowledge of woodworking skills in events such as 2 man saw, 1 man saw, log lift, and tomahawk throwing. At the midpoint of the week the troop went on a 5-Mile hike visiting nearby lakes while some of the older scouts participated in Orienteering merit badge where they orienteered to nearby lakes and landmarks. On Thursday, Troop 27 competed in waterfront day by swimming and canoeing as fast as they could. The big event of waterfront day was Swamp Wars where patrols try to fill other boats with water and sink them before they get sunk. During Thursday’s campfire, patrol used their patrol points they earned from winning events to purchase auction items that the ICs spent their time crafting that have hidden candy and soda rewards. Finally on the event day of summer camp, patrols did white bomb day where they played capture the flag and threw sacks of flour in a paintball-esque manner to get someone out. At the campfire of Friday, patrols were recognised for winning events and certain scouts who reached above and beyond got recognized for their amazing skill. On Saturday, the troop packed up the last of their belongings and headed home after an amazing summer camp.

Write-up provided by Zachary Wong, Cobra Patrol, Assistant Patrol Leader

Flag Planting 2024

On Saturday May 25, Troop 27 had the annual Memorial Day Flag Planting at Skylawn Cemetery. This year, we had some other troops join us in flag planting. Before starting the troops gathered for donuts in one of the buildings. At the start, Mr. Frydenlund, talked about the importance of how Memorial Day can relate to us as civilians. Once dispersed, the patrols began to put flags down for those who served in the different military branches.

-Noe Peretz

Family Camp 2024

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 2024

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

Family Camp

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.

Klondike Derby

Klondike 1Late January

Cisco Grove Campground

A fun winter challenge involving snow camping and competition: sled race, jumbo ski, showshoe relay, spear throw, fire building, snowball toss, “tobacco” spit, ice rescue, moon ball, hasty shelter building and snow snake. Troops are encouraged to bring patrol sleds, built by Scouts, for the sled race.

Klondike Sled

 

 

 

 

 

 

Map & Directions

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Traffic cameras
Whitmore Grade and Kingvale cameras are closest to the campground

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Summer Camp 2012

This summer our troop continued its unique, 50-plus-year tradition of building its own summer camp at a lake in the high Sierra.  20 participants in the Advance Camp prepared the camp by cleaning up what others had left behind and creating facilities that included a large kitchen, three latrines, impressive flagpole, waterfront and much more.

The troop endured several miles of rough roads to reach Sawmill Lake where they were richly rewarded.  Summer camp included 40 scouts (patrols, Senior Patrol Leaders and the Instructor Corps) who participated in swimming and boating, navigation & ropework skills, working with others, (propane-fired) campfire experiences and having lots of fun, all in a beautiful wilderness setting.

Some advancement opportunities included a 5-mile troop hike, First Class orienteering course, Trail to First Class requirements and various merit badges, including Camping, Canoeing, Communications, several crafts merit badges, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Fishing, Geocaching, Lifesaving, Nature, Orienteering, Photography, Pioneering, Sailing and – of course – Swimming.

There were patrol contests such as canoe races, wood chopping and the two-man saw.  The scouts enjoyed games like Tug-O-War, Two Ball and the very popular White Bomb.  Five scouts completed the mile swim as well.

Highlights included a night of lightning and heavy rain, crossing the Lake Faucherie spillway during our 5-mile hike and bridging new scouts across a monkey bridge.  We will remember the beautiful scenery, clear water and relationships that deepened during the outing. Of course we followed “leave no trace” principles and restored the area to its natural condition before we departed.  Overall, this was an outstanding summer camp experience!

Veteran Memorial Decorations

May 26, 2012

Skylawn Memorial Park

Troop 27 is deeply thankful to our veterans who have done so much to ensure the freedom that we enjoy today. Each year we put flags on the graves of our veterans buried at Skylawn Memorial Park. [Read more…]

Treasure Hunt

March 17-18, 2012

Location:  Secret

The Treasure Hunt is an annual tradition at Troop 27.  It is a challenging, adventerous, and fun-filled outing that our Venturing Crew 27 plans & runs for the Troop.  For decades, the Treasure Hunt has consistently been a Troop & Crew favorite.  Unlike all other outings, the Treasure Hunt activity details are kept secret in the planning stage, but are all based on a particular theme. which changes from year to year. [Read more…]

Summer Camp Planning

July 17 – 20: 2012: Advance Camp

July 20 – 27: Summer Camp

July 28: Summer Camp Clean-up

Location: (targeting) Loon Lake

Summer camp planning is well underway, so make sure you’ve set aside the week!

This summer our troop will continue its unique, 50-year tradition of building its own summer camp at a lake in the high Sierra.  Summer camp offers Scouts waterfront activities, wood skills, working with others in their patrols, campfire experiences and having lots of fun, all in a beautiful wilderness setting. [Read more…]