Location:

Anza Borrego State Park - Palm Canyons Campground, 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA, 92004.

Event Details:
Location : Anza Borrego State Park. Palm Canyon Campground link

Departure:
Red Hill Lutheran Church, Parking Lot on Friday, September 19th at 4:45 PM. We will depart at 5:15 PM sharp. Eat dinner before you come or eat during the long drive to Anza Borrego.

Arrival Back in Tustin:
Anticipated return will be between 2 PM and 3 PM on Sunday, September 21st 2025 at the old
Big Lots parking lot. Scouts will call from their cars for a better update on arrival time.

Start: May 4 2025 - 1:00pm

End: May 4 2025 - 4:00pm

Location: Tustin Meadows East Club House – 14751 Canterbury Ave., Tustin, CA 92780

This is an introduction to Backpacking trip for Troop 235 scouts. Prior experience with backpacking is not required to sign up for this trip.

Every participant (youth and adult) will need to have their own backpack along with all the necessary gear to camp overnight.

There will be a mandatory gear check at the troop meeting on June 3rd. All participants (youth and adult) need to bring their backpacks along with all gear for review with Mr. Gogosha.

Unfortunately, REI no longer offers rental program for backpacking packs. Crew members are encouraged to use their scouting funds from Tree Lot 2024 to look for good deals on backpacks. It is highly recommended to get your backpack fitted properly. REI staff are very good at offering tips on proper fitting of backpacks.

Where: Cooper Canyon Trail Camp, Angeles National Forest

Our troop will travel to trailhead on the Angeles Crest Highway. Upon arrival, crew members will hike for a distance between 3 miles to reach our campsite.
 The campsite has access to potable (drinking water)
 The campsite has access to bathrooms

Proposed itinerary will be as follows:
 Arrive at trailhead
 Adult leaders will pass out troop backpacking tents
 Adult leaders will pass out backpacking food supplies
 Crew will hike between 3 miles to reach the campsite

 Crew will be given an opportunity to participate in a short hike to a creek and
waterfall.
 Crew will set up backpacking tents and cook dinner at campsite followed by
small campfire program
 In the morning, crew will cook breakfast and break down camp
 Crew will hike between 3 miles back to the trailhead

Departure:
We plan to meet at Big Lots Parking lot on Saturday, June 7th at 6:30 am and depart by 6:40 am sharp (be there or be left behind). Please eat breakfast before you arrive.

Arrival back in Tustin:
Sunday June 8th , between 1 PM and 3 PM at Big Lots Parking Lot, depending on the time taken to tear down campsite and hike in the morning. The boys will call from the cars when we are close.

Driving/Transportation: We will need enough adult leaders to help transport all crew members for this introduction to backpacking trip.

What to bring:

The weather could be anywhere from warm and sunny to rainy and cold. Be prepared
for all types of weather. In addition to the normal items to bring on a campout, please
bring the following:
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Small Bowl
• Spoon
• 10 Essentials + 4 
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper
• Sunscreen
• Two Water bottles (total needs to be at least 2 L)
• Flashlight
• Personal backpack 
• Appropriate backpacking clothes
• Hiking Boots 
• light weight jacket and pants (It can be cool at night)
• Camera

Scouts travel in Class A shirts. Upon arrival at the trailhead, crew members may leave
their class A shirts in the cars.

Please contact Mr. Gogosha if you have any questions

The Troop will be hosting our Spring Court of Honor on Tuesday, May 6 at RHL CLC from 6:30PM - 8:30PM.  Please arrive on time as we will need to vacate the CLC by 8:30.  

We have decided to bring potluck back for this COH. Please note: Last names A-M, please plan on bringing a main entree, including vegetarian; last names N-Z, pleas plan on bringing a dessert.  Drinks will be provided by the Troop. When updating your RSVP, please note what you are able to bring to avoid duplications.   

Any scouts interested in serving as MC, email Scoutmaster Morgan Stewart with your request. Those needing the Communications Merit Badge will be given priority.