"In the 30 years that I've been doing this for a living, I've never had a parent say to me, 'I regretted the time I spent with my son or child in Scouting.'"
---Roy L. Williams, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America
Welcome to BSA Troop 235 website.
Interested in joining our Troop?
Ages: Boy Scouts is for all boys ages 11-17 (Grades 5-12).
Meetings: Troop 235 meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 in the new Fellowship Building at Red Hill Lutheran Church, located at 13200 Red Hill Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780.
You are always welcome to visit our Troop meetings and learn about our many activities. We are very active and camp almost every month. You can reach our membership chair at membership@troop235.com and we can schedule a visit and let you know what activities are planned for upcoming meetings.
For Current Members: If you wish to have an Announcement or Event placed on the Website/EBlast or you need to send a Troop wide E-mail, please email the Webmaster at webmaster@troop235.com.
Note: To protect the privacy of our Scouts, only members are allowed access to this site. If you are a member who needs access, please use the "Contact Us" link and provide your name, your scout's name, and an updated email address
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.
Camping, going on two hikes, and explore Lake Arrowhead Village
Overview:
North Shore Campground is a settled in an oak woodland environment. The campground is nestled among Southern California's pine-covered mountains, providing ample opportunity for outdoor recreation and its close proximity to Lake Arrowhead provides scenic views of the area.
Departure:
Meet at 5 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Red Hill Lutheran Church Parking Lot. We will be leaving at 5:30 PM sharp as the drive is about 74 miles. Dinner will not be provided on Friday night so please eat before you depart.
Arrival Back to Tustin:
We will return to Big Lots (Red Hill just north of the 5 Freeway) on Sunday afternoon, between 1 and 2 PM. Scouts will contact parents in the car.
Drivers:
Please place a comment in the “Special Notes” space on the Troop webpage letting us know if you are driving and how many Total Seats you have in your vehicle.
Also please make sure all your required Troop Paperwork has been completed and turned in or you will not be allowed to drive any Scouts to the campout. All vehicles used in connection with a Scouting activity must be covered by a liability insurance policy with coverage that meets or exceeds BSA coverage limits. It is essential that adequate, safe, and responsible transportation be used for all Scouting activities.
Class A Uniform:
Troop 235 Boy Scouts travel in Class A Field uniform (full uniform) until we get to camp. We require that Scouts wear their red hats at all times.
They should also bring their Class B uniform (Scout pants or shorts, Scouting t-shirt BSA belt, BSA socks if wearing shorts, and closed toe shoes) as they will be wearing while in camp.
What to bring:
A Scout should always be prepared – This event will be rain or shine. A few layers (T-shirt, hoodie, and rain-jacket/poncho, for example) plus warm sleeping clothes would be advisable.
No electronics!
Your Scout’s stuff should fit in one duffle bag and not be too heavy to carry.
____10 Essentials + 4
____ Pocketknife (only if the Scout has his Totin’ Chip)
____ First aid kit (small)
____ Extra clothing – Scout t-shirt, sweatshirt
____ Rain gear – inexpensive
____ Water bottle (1 liter) – Nalgene bottle, canteen, or Hydro flask
____ Flashlight or headlamp
____ Trail food
____ Matches/fire starter (when you complete Firem’n Chit Training)
____ Sun protection
____ Map and compass
____ Toilet paper (small roll)
____ Signal Device
____ 50 feet cord
____ Whistle
____Toiletries
____ Personal daypack (for lunch, water bottle, etc.)
____ Insect repellant (this is critter country)
____ Sunscreen
____ Sleeping bag (recommend 30-degree bag)
____ Sleeping pad
____ Sleeping clothes
____ Pillow
____ Scout Handbook (so they can have various requirements signed off)
____ Hiking boots would be nice
____ Class B uniform
____ Warm jacket and pants (It could be cold at night)
More Troop 235 Camping Information:
Refer to the Camping section of the website (under Scout Activities and Skills) for important information regarding:
Camping Guidelines
Travel to/from Campouts
Grubmaster (Cooking)
Ten Essential plus 4
Camping Supplies
And more…
Grubmaster:
Menus will be planned and grubmasters will be chosen at our May 13, 2025 scout meeting. Grubmasters shop for food on Thursday May 15, 2025 based on the number of Scouts and adults registered for the campout.
Old Goats (Adults):
We will need a grubmaster, please volunteer. Adults joining us will need their own tent.
Troop Trailer
We will need help with an adult volunteer to tow the Troop Trailer for the campout.
My name is Andrew, and I'm working on my Eagle Scout project, which is a Little Free Library which will be installed in Santiago Oaks Regional Park. We will be digging the hole where the post will be placed, and cementing it in place. Lunch and drinks will be provided.
My upcoming workday will be this Saturday, the 19th, from 8am to 12pm. The address is 2145 Windes Dr, Orange, CA 92869, and we'll be meeting at the Nature Center. Note that parking may be scarce, and that you'll likely have to be dropped off. Please wear closed toed shoes, and bring water and sunscreen.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!
The Troop will be hosting a Merit Badge Roundtable on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Redhill Lutheran Church from 6:30-8:30pm. Please come prepared with your blue cards opened, worksheets filled out, and ready to discuss the requirements with the counselors. The goal is to sign-off as many requirements as possible during the three sessions, knowing there will be other scouts in the session trying to do the same thing. If you have any questions, please contact Doris Nguyen.
"Hi everyone, if you are free on Saturday the 12th, I would appreciate some help! We will be building and priming two small benches and a stool, and the work will be more fun and hands-on instead of shoveling or something. It will be at my house: 11021 Gold Star Lane, Santa Ana, CA 92705. I will be hosting two shifts: 8:00-12:00 and 12:00-4:00. I will have FOOD, and definitely feel free to stay for both shifts.
If you have a drill or impact driver I can borrow for the day, I would like to borrow 2 of each. Please add that as a note under your signup, along with if you will be attending shift 1, 2, or both.
Please bring gloves if you have them.
*I will only take scouts 14+ because we will be using power tools.*
