Woodbadge Weekend 2
2025-10-04 07:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA, 92869, United States
Woodbadge is the ultimate leadership training program available for Adult Scout Leaders who are involved in the programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Wood Badge is designed to train leaders using the latest skills and techniques of Leadership. Similar courses in the Corporate world cost thousands of dollars per attendee and may not offer the same depth. It is hoped that every Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Sea Scout, and Venturing Leader, as well as District, Council leaders and Professionals, will take the Wood Badge course within two years of becoming a scouter.
Fall 2025 Schedule:
This course takes place over two (2) weekends / 5 days. You must be able to attend both weekends.
Weekend #1:
September 19 – 21, 2025
Friday 7am, Saturday & Sunday 5pm
Weekend #2:
October 4 – 5, 2025
Saturday 7am to Sunday 5pm
Course Director: Jennie Monro

October Roundtable
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Cerro Villa Middle School, 9762 Nichols Ave, Villa Park, CA, 92861
Roundtable is a monthly meeting for all Adult Leaders. An opening general session (usually about 30 minutes long) provides information relevant to all Scouters in the District. The next hour is devoted to specialized training/discussions, “breakout” sessions, on a specific topic, for Cub Scout Leaders and Scouts BSA Leaders to learn new information about the Scouting program.
Any and all Pack, Troop, and Crew leaders should be there. Come early and stay later for fun and fellowship!

BALOO Training - Basic Adult Leadership Outdoor Orientation
2025-10-17 18:00 - 2025-10-18 18:00 | Huntington Central Park (East), 17581 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647, United States
Basic Adult Leadership Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

Welcome to BALOO training!

BALOO is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout den or pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters. This training is the practical, hands-on component of the two-part BALOO training.

Become a “Trained” Leader for your Pack

WHO: All Pack Leaders, Den Leaders & Pack Parents
WHAT: BALOO – Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
WHEN: October 17-18, 6:00PM Friday through 6:00PM Saturday. Check in Friday starts at 5:00PM
WHERE: Huntington Beach Central Park (East)
WHY: For a Pack to go camping there MUST be at least one registered leader on the outing that is BALOO trained. Training also helps parents better understand the program.
HOW MUCH: $40

BALOO Learning Objectives
1. Understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program.
2. Acquire the skills and confidence necessary to plan and carry out a successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity.
3. Increase their knowledge of the resources available from the BSA for carrying out this activity
Register online – https://scoutingevent.com/039-103446#

IOLS Training - Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
2025-10-17 18:00 - 2025-10-18 18:00 | Huntington Central Park (East), 17581 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92647, United States
INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SKILLS (IOLS)
Welcome to IOLS training!

The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors.
Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.

Become a “Trained” Leader for your Troop

WHO: Scout Masters, Asst. ScoutMasters, Committee Members, Institutional Reps & Troop Parents
WHAT: IOLS – Intoduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
WHEN: October 17-18, 6:00PM Friday through 6:00PM Saturday. Check in Friday starts at 5:00PM
WHERE: Huntington Beach Central Park (East)
HOW MUCH: $30

*Note-Please only sign up for 1 Training*
IOLS if you are part of a Troop
OR
BALOO if you are part of a Pack
Register online – http://scoutingevent.com/039-103444

Troop 538 Open House
2025-10-21 19:00 | Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church, 190 S Fairmont Blvd, Anaheim Hills, CA, United States

Troop 850 Open House
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Cerro Villa Auditorium, 17852 Serrano Ave, Villa Park, CA, 92869, United States
Join us for our annual Open House
Who: Anyone age 11+, in 5th grade, or 10 and finished with Cub Scouts
When: Tuesday, October 21st, from 7:00 to 8:30
Where: 17852 Serrano Ave, Villa Park, CA, 92869, Cerro Villa Auditorium

Cub-O-Ree 2025
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Oak Canyon Park/Lakeview Park, 5305 Santiago Canyon Dr, Silverado, California, 92676
Cuboree is an overnight camping experience designed to give both new and existing Cub Scouts an exciting adventure at the start of the new school year! While at the event, children will get a taste of what Cub Scouting offers through camping, archery, fishing, games, crafts, campfires, and spending quality time with their family. Don’t miss out!

Day of Service 2025
2025-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Council Wide Day of Service is November 1, 2025

More information – https://www.ocbsa.org/DOS/

Register your project – https://scoutingevent.com/039-104689

Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Costume Contest
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:30 | St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1250 E Heim Ave, Orange, CA, 92865, United States
Join us for this free event! Wear your favorite Halloween costume and carve a pumpkin. Prizes will be awarded for the best pumpkin design and the best costume!
Download the flyers here:
Pack 241 Pumpkin 2025 – boys grades Kindergarten through 5th grade
Troop241PumpkinFlyer2025 – boys ages 11 through 17

Scout-O-Rama 2025
2025-11-08 | Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA, 92869, United States
Save the Date for our 2025 Scout O’ Rama event. See you there!!

NYLT Fall Weekend 1
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | Oso Lake Scout Camp, 21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688, United States
Fall 2025 Dates

November 14-16 & 21-23 (Must attend both weekends)

Oso Lake Scout Camp
Register Here – https://scoutingevent.com/039-93468

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a dynamic, 6-day program designed to empower youth members with essential leadership skills and experiences that can be applied in their Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships, schools, and beyond.

We Change Lives Gala
2025-11-15 17:30 | Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment at the We Change Lives Gala, hosted by the Scouting America, Orange County Council. This inaugural gala will be a dazzling celebration of Scouting’s impact on our community, featuring captivating performances by renowned entertainers David Osmond and Chelsie Hightower.

Check in at 5:30 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA

Koshare Chapter Meeting
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Ave, Santa An, 92705, United States
We will be having a fun meeting with great food! For this meeting it is a potluck. Here is what to bring based on your last name:
A-G Desert
H-N Side
O-Z Main
We will have fun engaging games such as the Saran Wrap Ball game!! We will also be voting for adult arrow man of the year!
I have a challenge for you!!
Bring someone in our chapter to the meeting that hasn’t showed up in a while. Make sure to include them during the meeting and let them see how fun our chapter meetings are, so they will want to come again!
Don’t miss this night of fun, food, and fellowship! We can’t wait to see you there!!

NYLT Fall Weekend 2
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23 | Oso Lake Scout Camp, 21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688, United States
Fall 2025 Dates

November 14-16 & 21-23 (Must attend both weekends)

Oso Lake Scout Camp
Register Here – https://scoutingevent.com/039-93468

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a dynamic, 6-day program designed to empower youth members with essential leadership skills and experiences that can be applied in their Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships, schools, and beyond.

Fall 2025 Dates

November 14-16 & 21-23 (Must attend both weekends)

Oso Lake Scout Camp
Register Here – https://scoutingevent.com/039-93468

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is a dynamic, 6-day program designed to empower youth members with essential leadership skills and experiences that can be applied in their Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships, schools, and beyond.

Happy Thanksgiving!
2025-11-27 00:00 - 23:59 | CA

Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Ceremony
2025-12-07 | CA
As the year comes to an end, some of our fellow arrowmen are eligible to seal their membership to the Order of the Arrow with a Brotherhood ceremony! By attending the ceremony, you can strengthen your commitment to the OA. I encourage you to check this list down below to make sure you’re on the list as eligible for the Brotherhood honor.
Brotherhood Eligible Doc: Brotherhood Eligibility
If you are currently on the google doc, having been active in OA for more than 6 months, and are interested in participating in a Brotherhood ceremony this year on December 7th, please take a minute to fill out this interest form so that I can get a head count on how many can attend. Before you fill out the google form, make sure you check the Brotherhood requirements and look through the Brotherhood Study Guide. This is key to being able to receive the Brotherhood honor.
Brotherhood Candidate Interest Google Form: https://forms.gle/dxVV9Hs2UBFynWde8
If you are currently a Brotherhood arrowmen and are interested in being a ceremonialist at this Brotherhood ceremony, please fill out this google form below or email me at koshare.ceremonies@wiatava.org for more information.
Brotherhood Ceremonialist Interest Google Form (must already have Brotherhood honor): https://forms.gle/wuoPSP3NpyDghFah7

No Roundtable Meeting
2025-12-11 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
Roundtable is DARK for December

Happy Hannukah!
2025-12-14 00:00 - 23:59 | CA

Merry Christmas!
2025-12-25 00:00 - 23:59 | CA

Happy New Year!
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59 | CA

January Roundtable
2026-01-08 19:00 | Cerro Villa Middle School, 9762 Nichols Ave, Villa Park, CA, 92861

Wiatava Lodge Banquet
2026-01-10 17:30 - 21:00 | Anaheim Marriott Suites, 12015 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA, 92840, United States
You’re Invited to the Wiatava Lodge Banquet!
Join us for an evening of great food, fellowship, and celebration at our annual Lodge Banquet! This is a time to come together, honor our achievements, recognize outstanding members, and welcome the newly elected lodge leadership.

Awards & Thank Yous
Installation of the New Lodge Board
Delicious Meal Included
Exclusive Banquet Patch with Registration
Additional Banquet Patches available for just $5 each (limit 2 per person)

Don’t miss this chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate with your fellow Arrowmen.
Prices
$35 – First Year Youth Arrowman
$45 – OA Youth Arrowman
$45 – Guest (family/friends)
$75 – Banquet Sponsor (includes limited edition patch, name on program, and dinner. See flyer for full benefits!)
$5 – 1 extra activity patch (limited to 2 per person)
Register by December 26, 2025 to avoid the $10 late fee. All registrations must be purchased no later than midnight January 1st, 2026
We can’t wait to see you there!

Canyons District Dinner
2026-01-29 18:00 | Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church, 190 S Fairmont Blvd, Anaheim Hills, CA, United States
Date: Thursday January 29th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church (190 S. Fairmont, Anaheim Hills)
Theme: Top Gun (Canyons Volunteers are Top Gun)
General info: Come for a night celebrating our Top Gun Volunteers, District Award of Merit Recipients and Unit Exceptional Scouters. Registration Link will be available soon. For questions, reach out to Karen Writer at thewriterfam@gmail.com

February Roundtable
2026-02-12 19:00 | Cerro Villa Middle School, 9762 Nichols Ave, Villa Park, CA, 92861
Fly into the Danger Zone with the Camporee Chili Cook-Off and Cornbread Bake-Off at the February Roundtable on February 12th. The Top Scout Flight Camp Camporee will be held at Oak Canyon Park on April 24th through April 26th. Save the Date! Registration Link will be coming shortly!

Packs, bring your most famous Cornbread and Troops, bring your most amazing Chili!

The Camporee Committee will be hosting information on our upcoming Camporee with Event Sign Ups. Your Troop will not want to miss this! Get ahead of the competition by earning points before Camporee! Bring your SPL, Committee Chair, Scoutmaster and Chili! Earn one point for each, up to 4 points!

For questions, contact Brian (bhallse_525@socal.rr.com) or Nikki (NikkiTroop525@gmail.com).
