Welcome!

 

This is the place to find information about Scouting in the Pacifica District of Orange County Council, serving the communities of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley.  To submit information for this website, please contact the Pacifica Webmaster.

 

Contact District Executive Danielle McDaniel at the Orange County Council Office or via email at daniellem@ocbsa.org.

 

 

Roundtable

 

All leaders are invited to attend Pacifica District Roundtable to gather information on upcoming activities, receive valuable ideas for your Den, Pack or Troop monthly programs and meet other Scouters.  Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of every month at the LDS Church on Slater & Bushard Streets in Fountain Valley at 7:15 pm.

 

For more information, contact Ken McGowan, Roundtable Commissioner, at kenmcgowan@verizon.net

 

Next Roundtable:  May 8, 2008   7:15 pm 

Dutch Oven Cook-off

 

LDS Church, 17500 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley

(at Bushard and Slater, next to FVHS).  Map

 

 

 

Pacific District Camporee

 

700 Scouts, Webelos and adults participated in 2008 Pacifica District Camporee the weekend of April 11-13.  Many thanks to Camporee Staff, Adult Advisors and all the Troops and Packs who helped to make this a memorable event.

 

 

Scout-O-Rama 2008

 

Scout-O-Rama is the annual trade show of Scouting in Orange County.  Attended by over 30,000 people, it’s an opportunity for Scouts and their families to enjoy a fun-filled day of exhibitions, competitions and displays.

 

WHEN: Saturday, May 17
WHERE: Irvine Valley College
               5500 Irvine Center Drive

 

Tickets are available for sale through district units.  Units can also sign up to host a booth through OCBSA.

OCBSA Scout-O-Rama Information
Program Ad Sales Information

For information on unit ticket sales, please contact Cathy Smith at jet_engr@earthlink.net or 714-898-5274. 

 

 

Cub Scout Day Camp

 

Fun in the Sun!

Cub Scout Day camp is a week of outdoor adventure, advancement and FUN.  Separate sessions are held for Cub Scouts and Webelos. 

WHEN: July 7 - 11
WHERE: Mile Square Park
               Fountain Valley

 

Registration Forms

 

For information, contact Melissa Delgleize at pacificacubcamp@usa.com.

 

 

Pacifica District Training

 

The success of every Scouting program depends on having well-trained leaders.  They not only bring a quality program to their units, but they have more fun doing it!  

 

The 2008 Training Schedule is now available.

 

Each month at Roundtable in 2007-2008, a different training session will be offered.  View complete schedule by clicking on Training Schedule link.

 

 

 

July 4th Parade

 

United We Stand

Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews are invited to participate in the Huntington Beach July 4th Parade.

 

Flyer

 

To register your unit for participation, contact Colleen Neugebauer at colleenneug@hotmail.com or 714-963-0180.

 

 

 

 

Unit Commissioners

 

 

Wanted - Unit Commissioners
If you’re an experienced BSA Leader who is ready to share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the BSA program, the role of Unit Commissioner may be for you!

For more information, contact District Commissioner Bob Lechich at blechich@hotmail.com.

 

 

Boy Scout Merit Badges

 

 

Merit Badge Requirements Online!

 

National BSA now has up-to-data Merit Badge and Advancement requirements online.  This is the most reliable place for this information on the web.

Boy Scout Requirements

 

Updated Merit Badge Counselor List

 

For a listing of Pacifica District Counselors, contact

Ed Hill, District Advancement Chair, at edwardbhill@verizon.net, or

LuPrele Secrist, at luprele@yahoo.com.

 

Troop Leaders – Please make sure Merit Badge Counselors in your unit are registered with OCBSA.

 

 

 

 

Eagles

 

2007-2008 Life-to-Eagle Workshops – The Orange County Council Advancement Committee invites Scouts, parents, and leaders to an interactive workshop detailing the Eagle Rank process from project inception through preparation for the Eagle Character Board of Review.

 

Life-to-Eagle Workshops    NEW!

 

 

If you have questions, contact Ed Hill, District Advancement Chair, at edwardbhill@verizon.net.

 

 

 

A Scout is Reverent

 

Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Venturing Scouts can earn Religious Awards offered by their faith.  There is also a religious award for adults.

 

OCBSA Religious Emblems Corner

 

 

 

 

The Catholic Committee on Scouting promotes “Duty to God” through the BSA program and provides training for religious awards for all faiths.

 

 

 

Catholic Committee on Scouting Newsletter

2007-2008 Training and Events Calendar

 

 

 

2008 Silver Beaver Award Recipient

 

The Silver Beaver Award is presented each year for distinguished service to young people within a local BSA council.  Pacifica District is proud to honor this year’s Silver Beaver recipient:

Jeff Campana

 

 

Adult Leader Awards

 

Knots – Make sure the Scouters in your unit get the recognition they deserve. 

 

Requirements and Forms

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the latest news for Orange County Council

In Scout Week and the Scouter online!

Scoutweek - BSA Orange County

 

 

5/7/2008

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