Canyons District

Pirate and Pal Cub Scout Weekend Camp
2026-04-10 17:00 - 2026-04-12 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Oso Lake Scout Camp staff in a fun weekend of Cub Scout Activities.
We will have a treasure hunt themed adventure throughout camp doing activities to win pirate gold.
Camp will provide cracker barrel Friday evening, lunch and dinner Saturday. You will be responsible for breakfast Saturday and Sunday.
Whole packs, Cub Scout families, and lone Cub Scouts and their adults are welcome.
Cub Scouts are encouraged to bring a schoolmate that is interested in Cub Scouts!
Click here to register

April Roundtable
2026-04-09 19:00 | Cerro Villa Middle School, 9762 Nichols Ave, Villa Park, CA, 92861
Our Roundtable meeting will be back at Cerro Villa on Thursday, 4/9/2026 at 7pm.
There is already another group in the Multipurpose room (auditorium/cafeteria) that we usually use so there will be slight modifications to where we will be meeting.
The main meeting will be in the Library, OA will be in 206 which it has used in the past, Eagle candidates could use 205 or the tables outside of the dining hall as they have used before, Cub break out in the Meza Room (it’s off the library) or 205 if the Eagle’s are not using it (usual room) and Scouts BSA breakout is in the library.

IOLS Training at Camp Emerson
2026-03-28 - 2026-03-29 | Camp Emerson, 53155 Idyllbrook Drive, Idyllwild, CA, 92549
IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills):
• Purpose: Provides Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adult leaders with the basic outdoor skills required for Scouts BSA (ages 11-17) camping and advancement.
• Key Features:
– Focused on Scouts BSA-level outdoor activities.
– Hands-on course that simulates a Scout camping experience.
– Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be considered trained.
• Topics Covered:
– Outdoor skills for rank advancement (e.g., cooking, knots, first aid).
– Camp setup and safety protocols.
– Map and compass navigation.
– Fire-building, outdoor ethics, and Leave No Trace principles.
– Basic wilderness survival techniques.
• Who Needs IOLS? –
– Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and other adults involved in outdoor programming for Scouts BSA.
March 28th – 29th
Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549
$45

BALOO Training at Camp Emerson
2026-03-28 - 2026-03-29 | Camp Emerson, 53155 Idyllbrook Drive, Idyllwild, CA, 92549
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation):
• Purpose: Prepares Cub Scout leaders to conduct safe and fun overnight camping trips for Cub Scouts (grades K-5).
• Key Features:
– Focused on Cub Scout-level outdoor activities.
– A combination of online and in-person training.
– Ensures at least one BALOO-trained adult is present on any Cub Scout overnight campout.
• Topics Covered:
– BSA’s camping policies and guidelines.
– Campfire program planning and outdoor activities.
– Proper meal planning and preparation.
– Basic outdoor safety and emergency procedures.
– Setting up a safe and fun camping environment.
• Who Needs BALOO?
– At least one adult leader in a Cub Scout pack attending an overnight outing.
– Recommended for Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Assistant Cubmasters.
March 28th – 29th
Camp Emerson
53155 Idyllbrook Drive
Idyllwild CA , 92549
$45

Koshare Chapter Meeting
2026-03-26 19:00, 2026-02-26 19:00, 2026-01-22 19:00 | Church of the Foothills, 19211 Dodge Ave, Santa An, 92705, United States
Wiatava Lodge 13 of the Order of the Arrow
Koshare Chapter Meetings
4th Thursday of Each Month
7:00pm-9:00pm

Scouting America Celebrates America 250
2026-03-14 06:00 - 20:00 | Disney California Adventure
Scouting America Celebrates America 250
Join Scouts, families, and friends at Disney California Adventure for a patriotic and unforgettable morning honoring America’s 250th birthday and the enduring values we share.
Limited availability, reservations close February 14th, 2026 at noon PST.
Highlights Include:

Breakfast Buffet

Start your day with a hearty and delicious breakfast.

Exclusive Character Meet-and-Greets

Meet some of your favorite Disney characters.

America 250 Celebration Program

A patriotic and inspiring program recognizing America’s 250-year legacy and Scouting’s role in developing citizens of character and service.

Early Park Access

Experience select areas of Disney California Adventure before the park opens to the public

This is a unique opportunity to celebrate Scouting, service, and the American spirit in an unforgettable setting. Space is limited—early registration is strongly encouraged.
Register online – https://scoutingevent.com/039-BRIDGING

March Roundtable
2026-03-12 19:00 | 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!

University of Scouting
2026-02-28 08:00 - 15:00 | Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, 92869
University of Scouting is a supplemental training opportunity for Scout leaders and Scouts. It is the only time during the year where you can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas. Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University provides interesting courses, leadership training, and electives courses applicable across the Scouting programs.

Date: February 28, 2026
Location: Santiago Canyon College
Time: 8am to 3pm
UOS SCC Campus Map
UOS SCC Bldg H Maps
UOS 2026 – Coming Soon
UOS 2026 – Coming Soon
Google map, to get to SCC Parking Lot 2* CLICK HERE

Saturday Morning

Check-in Begins at 7:15am, see UOS SCC Campus map for location
*Parking fee is included in your cost of registration
Opening Ceremony is at 8am

Registration opens soon. Check the website – ocbsa.org/uofs/

Adult Leader Basic Backpacking - Part 1
2026-02-27 18:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00 | Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA, 92869, United States
Part 1 – Outdoor Classroom

Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center

2/27/26 (6pm – 9pm) & 2/28/26 (7am – 5pm)

Outdoor classroom training will be conducted at the IRVINE RANCH OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER, 2 Irvine Park Road, Irvine, CA 92869, and consists of demonstrations and equipment and implementing “High Adventure” into your unit, round robins covering backpacks, tents, clothing, footwear, sleeping systems, stoves and cook gear, wilderness electronics, backpack cooking and food, water treatment, map and compass, critter encounters and food protection, planning a backpack with Scouts including adult leadership

Part 2 – Day Hike with Instructors

Various locations across Southern California

3/1/26

The day hike will include map and compass fieldwork.

Part 3 – Weekend Overnight with Instructors

Various locations across Southern California

Dates throughout March and April TBD

Practical application of the skills learned in class out in the field. Dates will be set by January.​
NOTE: We typically offer 2-3 weekend options from which to choose, usually within a 1-2 month period of the class. You’ll sign up for one of these weekends at the start of the in-person classroom session.
More information: https://www.occhat.org/training-demo
Register here – https://scoutingevent.com/039-105938?draftmode=1

IOLS and BALOO
2026-02-21 08:30 - 2026-02-22 11:00 | Oso Lake Scout Camp, 21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688, United States
Welcome to IOLS and BALOO
Saddleback’s District combined training for Introduction Outdoor Leader Skills for Scouting (IOLS) and Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) for Cubs.
Who – Adult leaders who need training for their respective Units.
IOLS is mandatory for all Assistant Scoutmasters and Scoutmasters.
BALOO is required for Cubs and one trained adult must accompany a Pack on a camping trip.
What – Basic skills and knowledge for both Scout leaders and Cubs to plan and execute a fun and more importantly safe camping event.
Why – Build your confidence, support the ideals of Scouting, and help support you Pack/Troop Leadership.
Where – Oso Lake Scout Camp
Register – https://scoutingevent.com/039-105997#

Wiatava Lodge Annual Trade-O-Ree
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-21 | North Hills Church, 3100 E Birch Street, Brea, CA, United States
Please join us on February 20th and 21st for our 2026 Wiatava Lodge Trade o Ree.
This is a free event hosted by the lodge for all scouts, feel free to bring your friends too.
All youth will get a $10 coupon to be used during the event.
We will have patch trading, silent and live auctions for all kinds of scouting memorabilia, and a few merit badge classes to raise money for the lodge.
If you like patches, this is the event to be at!
Trade-O-Ree Attendee Patches will be availble for $10 at the event!
Register here – https://scoutingevent.com/039-TOR

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).

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

Register online – https://scoutingevent.com/039-CanyonsDinner2026

The Engineering Challenge at the Orange Main Library
2026-01-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Orange Public Library and History Center, 407 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, 92866, United States
January 17th Workshop: The Engineering Challenge at the Orange Main Library
This will be staffed by Canyons award-winning Robotics BSA Venturing Crew 1701
Students will create their own bubbling DIY lava lamps, observing how liquids of different densities interact and how chemical reactions produce mesmerizing motion.
They’ll also program mBots, using block-based coding to navigate courses, follow lines, and solve challenges while learning the basics of robotics and sensors.
Finally, participants will design and test parachutes that float small weights safely to the ground, experimenting with shapes, sizes, and string lengths to discover how air resistance and gravity affect falling objects.
These activities can meet some requirements for these merit badges; Chemistry, Energy, Science, Robotics, Programming, Digital, Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Aviation, Space, Exploration, Physics, Model Design & Building, plus Noa and
Supernova activities.
To get the list email David Schilpp at dschilpp2@earthlink.net
Event Details

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Who: Students in Grades 6–12
Cost: Free (Thanks to the support of Southern California Edison)

Space is limited and these workshops fill up fast!
https://forms.gle/k7M6rUXpaiiMKibR9
We look forward to seeing you at the library for a fantastic morning of problem-solving and exploration!
The Orange Public Library Foundation Sponsored by Southern California Edison
STEM Activity Advancement Mapping
1. MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENT MAPPING
Activity 1 — DIY Lava Lamps (Density, Chemical Reactions)
Chemistry — 1a, 1b, 3a, 3c, 6a
Demonstrates chemical reactions, immiscible liquids, gas formation, changes.|
Energy — 1b, 2a, 2b
Shows how heat and chemical reactions create motion and energy transfer.|
Science (STEM MB) — 2a, 3a, 4b
Hands‑on experiment demonstrating physical and chemical properties.|
Activity 2 — mBot Robotics (Coding, Sensors, Navigation)
Robotics — 2a, 2b, 4a, 4b, 5a
Programming a robot, using sensors, completing tasks, autonomous behavior.|
Programming — 1a, 1b, 2a, 3a
Block‑based coding, logic, debugging, writing functional programs.|
Digital Technology — 2a, 4a, 5b
Using digital tools, controlling hardware, computational thinking.
Engineering — 1a, 2a, 4a
Designing solutions, testing, improving robot performance.
Electronics — 2a, 4a
Understanding sensors, circuits, input/output devices.
Activity 3 — Parachute Design & Testing (Air Resistance, Gravity, Engineering)
Engineering — 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a
Full engineering design cycle: design → build → test → improve.
Aviation — 2a, 2b
Demonstrates drag, lift, and descent principles.
Space Exploration — 2a, 3a
Parachutes used in capsule recovery; design/testing align with requirements.
Physics — 1a, 2a, 3b
Gravity, drag, terminal velocity, motion.
Model Design & Building — 1a, 2a, 3a
Creating and testing functional models with measurable performance.
2. NOVA AWARD MAPPING
DIY Lava Lamps
Science Everywhere, Splash!, Shoot!
Scientific method, fluid behavior, motion. |
mBot Robotics
Tech Talk, Hello World!, Designed to Crunch,
RoboticsCoding, robotics, sensors, computational thinking.
Parachute Design
Shoot!, Up and Away, Science Everywhere
Motion, gravity, drag, aerodynamics, experimentation.|
3. SUPERNOVA MAPPING
DIY Lava Lamps
Scientific experiment requirement
Demonstrates chemical and physical science principles.|
mBot Robotics
Robotics/engineering project requirement
Programming, testing, iterative improvement.|
Parachute Design
Engineering design cycle requirement

Ten Commandment Hike
2026-01-10 09:15 - 12:00 | St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 5101 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA, United States
All Scouts are invited to attend our annual Ten Commandment Hike on Saturday, Jan. 10, 9:15 am-Noon. This activity is a leisure hike/walk to several churches where selected commandments are discussed with the clergy of each of the churches. The 10 Commandment Hike is a wonderful way for Scouts of all faiths to grow in their understanding of what it means to be reverent. This is a fun, interactive, outdoor experience for the entire family. The hike begins at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, located at 5101 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Questions? Contact Linda Shepard at linda92shep@gmail.com.

January Roundtable
2026-01-08 19:00 | OCBSA Council Service Center, 2953 Pullman Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92705, United States

Troop 242 Open House Recruiting Event
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Christ Lutheran Church, 2715 E La Veta, Orange, CA, United States
Learn what it means to “Unlock your Advantage” with Scouting America and Troop 242. We will have a hot cocoa bar and fun activities to learn about our Troop!
Monday, January 5 at 7PM
Christ Lutheran Church
2715 E La Veta Ave, Orange

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