Scouts BSA Troop 808

Troop 808 had a great time at Camp Hi-Sierra for Labor Day weekend. Thanks to all the staff who made it possible!

It’s goin up!!!!!!

Wow! Good things happen when you battle your fears and do your best.

Yesterday, CA-10’s own Amit Elor won gold in Paris, making her Team USA’s youngest gold medalist in the history of Olympic wrestling. Congratulations on your win and all the hard work that went into making it happen, Amit.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5682947/2024/08/06/amit-elor-wrestling-olympics-paris-2024/

Adult Leaders, Please consider going if you haven’t been to Woodbadge yet! Great leadership course.

🍂🏕️ Join us for the 2024 Fall Woodbadge! 🏕️🍂

Experience leadership, camaraderie, and outdoor adventure like never before. This is your chance to enhance your skills, connect with fellow Scouters, and make unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow and lead!
You want to participate in a Wood Badge course because of things you will learn and do. Below are just some of the benefits.
Stronger units: You will make your Scouting unit and your sons’ and daughters’ units stronger.
What and why of Scouting: You will have a deeper understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it.
Experience: You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and the rest of your life.
Fall 2024 Course Dates and Locations:
Camp Herms
Friday 09-13-2024 7 AM to Sunday 09-15-2024 5 PM
And Camp Royaneh
Saturday 10-12-2024 7 AM to Sunday 10-13-2024 5 PM
Register now and be part of the legacy! 🌲🔥
https://scoutingevent.com/023-WoodBadgeFall2024

At Wente, the adults get to play too! Troop 808 adults participated in the Scoutmaster Shotgun event. Nice shooting!

Last two days at Wente

Half way through camp

First day fun!

Huge CONGRATULATIONS and celebrations for ARCHER who is now an EAGLE SCOUT!

Congrats to Cameron (2nd Class) and Dev, AJ, and Elias (Scout rank)!

Welcome to Scout Rank Ana! You are on your way!

Congrats to Scouts earning new ranks! Jaxon Life Scout, Ethan First Class, Ari Second Class, and Gabe Scout Rank!

Practicing orienteering! 🧭

Practicing first aid ⛑️

Our Troop Bearded Dragon, Bing, has led the following scouts to their Reptiles & Amphibians Merit Badge! Malia, Calvin, Ethan, Jaxon, Khayyam, and Zack. Congrats and thanks for your hard work Bing!

It's a Scout Rank Explosion! Congrats to A***n, Rosie, Calvin, and Henry who all LEVELED UP!

The Boy Scouts of America today announced that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, the organization’s 115th anniversary.

Learn more here: https://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/boy-scouts-of-america-to-become-scouting-america

We had a blast rafting in the cold waters of the South Fork American River!