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2010 Torrey Pines Camporee a Blast!
Troops from Torrey Pines District met at Camp Fiesta Island from March 19-21, 2010 for the 2010 Torrey Pines District Camporee. Scouts, Patrols, and Troops matched their Scouting skills and Scout Spirit against each other in a weekend of fun, competition, and camaraderie. The challenges included Geocaching, Canoeing, Rowing, Kayaking, Fire Building, First Aid, Team Building, Pioneering (knots), a Cooking Contest, and elaborate games. At the Saturday night Campfire many funny skits were presented. The Order of the Arrow called out about a dozen new OA candidates. Camporee Awards were presented (see next article). Make plans right now to attend next years' Torrey Pines District Camporee from March 18-20, 2011 at Fiesta Island. See how your Troop fares against the other Troops in the great Torrey Pines District. Thank you Greg Morris and Deb Oberg for a job well done! To download the Camporee Guidebook, click Read more...
Webelos Woods XXVII - A Great Success!
1,600 Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts and adults participated in the 27th Annual Webelos Woods campout at Mataguay Scout Ranch from November 6-8, 2009. Webelos Scouts enjoyed challenges and adventures consisting of stargazing, obstacle courses, monkey bridges, catapults and trebuchets, fire-building contests, games of skill, a Mataguay hike, and more. The food and fellowship were great, and everyone hunkered down in their sleeping bags as the temperature dropped to 32° each night. You'll recognize those who were there by their cool Webelos Woods hats and patches. Visit our Photo gallery for photos from the last four Webelos Woods. If you have photos from earlier events, please click to contact our Webmaster. We'll post your photos in our gallery. Hope to see you at Webelos Woods XXVIII next year!
"Scouting For Adventure" Begins 2nd Season
Don't miss the second season of Scouting For Adventure, the Outdoor Channel original series based on the BSA and Boys' Life. Filmed at High Adventure Bases and Scout camps across the United States, the series highlights exciting activities and scenic beauty. Set your DVR to record this great Boy Scout TV series. Click on Scouting For Adventure to learn more.
Friends of Scouting Campaign
Each year the Friends of Scouting campaign raises money for Scouting activities and improvements to our facilities. The money raised last year enabled us to make major repairs and upgrades at Mataguay Scout Reservation. The funds also pay our SDIC staff. Have you made your pledge yet?
Would You Like To Be A Scout?
Are you interested in becoming a Scout? Would you like to find a Scout unit near your home? Would you like to receive an information packet on Scouting? Do you need a Scout application? If you answered yes to any of these questions, click here and send us your name, address, and a little information about yourself. Get ready to do lots of fun things: riflery, archery, camping, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, fishing, crafts, and so much more. Request info...
Centennial Quality Award Replaces Quality Unit Award
The 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is only two years away. To salute our first century of fun and adventure, citizenship, patriotism, and good character, the Centennial Quality Award program has been established to recognize units and individuals who deliver exceptional programs to Scouts at all levels of the BSA. Our goal is to improve the quality of programs in every Scout unit in the Torrey Pines District! Every unit will establish annual goals to provide their youth the highest quality program experience. Set your goals and work toward achieving the new award. Your Scouts are counting on you! Good luck as you work towards achieving this award. Click here to download the 2009 Centennial Quality Unit Award Form. Read more...
2010 Torrey Pines Camporee Event Winners
By popular demand, here is a list of the winning Patrols at the 2010 Torrey Pines Camporee.

First Aid
  • 1st-T506 Big Red Machines
  • 2nd-T4 Dragons
  • 3rd-T246 Spartans

    Pioneering
  • 1st-T299 Fire Breathing Lizards
  • 2nd-T271 Bulls
  • 3rd-T271 Lions

    Aquatic Relay
  • 1st-T271 Lions
  • 2nd-T506 Sharks
  • 3rd-T271 Musketters

    Fire Building
  • 1st-T4 Dragons
  • 2nd-T4 Cobras
  • 3rd-T271 Lions

    Geo-Caching
  • 1st-T506 Sharks
  • 2nd-T299 Fire Breathing Lizards
  • 3rd-T11 Vikings

    Team Building
  • 1st-T271 Badgers
  • 2nd-T4 Cobras
  • 3rd-T246 Pandas

    Backpack
  • Best Guess-T246 Spartans

    Coins
  • Best Guess-T246 Pandas

    Ruler-Closest for Green Line
  • T299 fire Breathing Lizards

    Ruler-Closest for Pink Line
  • T271 Minutemen

    Ruler-Closest for Pink Line
  • T271 Bulls

    Best Campsite
  • 1st-T246 (94 points)
  • 2nd (tie)-T271 and T11 (88 points)
  • 3rd-T4 (87 points)

    SPL Contest
  • 1st-T271
  • 2nd-T4
  • 3rd-T246

    Cooking Contest-Main Dish
  • 1st T271 Badgers
  • 2nd T246 Pandas

    Cooking Contest-Dessert
  • 1st-T299 Fire Breathing Lizards
  • 2nd-T246 Spartans
  • 3rd-T4 Cobras

    Overall Winnners
  • 1st-T299 Fire Breathing Lizards (540 points)
  • 2nd-T271 Lions (435 points)
  • 3rd-T506 Sharks (411 points)

    Spirit Award
  • T299-Fire Breathing Lizards
  • Year of Celebration Award - Celebrating 100 Years
    For 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service, and community for millions of America's youth. Through A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference, we will demonstrate the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law.

    Program participants will earn recognition for making a difference in their communities due to their dedication to five of Scouting's core values: Leadership, Character, Community Service, Achievement, and the Outdoors. Participants will be able to earn our 100th Anniversary commemorative patch. Read more...
    Tour Permits Now Online
    Registered unit leaders can save time and paper by submitting local and national tour permit applications online. From MyScouting at www.scouting.org, go to Tour Permits and enter the necessary information for the tour. Your transportation and training information will be saved, so it won't have to be entered for future permits. For help, call 619-298-6121.
    District Roundtable Meeting
    Torrey Pines District Boy Scout and Cub Scout Roundtables provide valuable information and training for Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Assistants, and Committee Chairs. Torrey Pines District Roundtables are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the LDS Stake Center, 4741 Mt. Abernathy, San Diego from 7-9 pm. Join us at the next Torrey Pines Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtables. Bring your questions, and share your experiences with other Scout leaders. Get to know what other Troops and Packs are doing, what works and what doesn't. Head home armed with handouts and souvenirs. For more information, contact Roundtable Commissioner, Ken Powalisz, by phone at (760) 216-2554 or by email.
    Unit Commissioners Needed!
    You have been Cubmaster or Scoutmaster or Committee Chair, but now your son has bridged out or aged out of the unit. What do you do now? You love being part of the unit, but you know it's important to step aside and let the parents of active Scouts fill those leadership roles. Yet you possess the knowledge base that your unit needs to succeed. Your next job should be Unit Commissioner. The Unit Commissioner serves as friend, representative, doctor, teacher, and counselor. He assists the unit and the chartered organization with the things he's learned from experience: rechartering. running ceremonies, outing planning, training boys and leaders, organizing, recruiting, and more. Take the next step. Become a Unit Commissioner and mentor your old unit. Help keep it strong, healthy, happy, rechartered on time, and successful as a Centennial Quality Unit. If this sounds interesting, contact District Executive, Trent McClure at (619) 298-6121 or by Email.
    Are You In This Picture? San Diego Scouting History
    Are you in one of these old photos or do you recognize someone? The Boy Scout Troop appears to be from Coronado, circa 1919. The Wood Badge Buffalo Patrol photo includes the late Joel Warner on the right end of the back row. San Diego Scout Historian, Kevin Ewers, is compiling a history of Scouting in San Diego, and plans to publish his findings in print and on the Internet. If you have interesting San Diego Scouting memorabilia: photos, clippings, flyers, programs, patches, stories, etc., scan or photograph them and send to Kevin Ewers at scoutcollector@cox.net, or phone Kevin, and he will do it for you. If you are a Scouting "old timer", give Kevin a call at (619) 940-2977. He'd like to interview you for his publications. To visit his San Diego Scouting History website, click Read more...