WHAT: We’ll be heading to the Ventura KOA to spend the weekend learning scout skills, swimming, the Aviation Merit Badge, and generally having a good time with the facilities provided to us by the KOA, including a ropes course with ziplining. Along with this, on Saturday we will be going to the Camarillo Commemorative Air Museum for the BSA Aviation Merit Badge.
WHEN: Friday - Friday, September 29th meet at 6:00 pm in the Jack in the Box parking lot (2101 Palos Verdes Dr. N, Lomita, CA 90717). Departure time will be 6:30. We will then arrive at the KOA to set up tents. We will leave the KOA Sunday morning.
WHERE: Ventura Campgrounds of America, 7400 Pine Grove Road, Santa Paula CA 93060, along with Camarillo Commemorative Air Force SoCal Wing, 455 Aviation Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010.****
WEAR: Full Class-A’s (including hat & neckerchief); Troop sweatshirt. Bring Class Bs for the KOA as well.
BRING: All Ten essentials, including but not limited to rain gear, extra clothes, water bottles, mess kit, compass, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, sunscreen, and bug spray. (Knives and fire starters for those who have totem and fireman chit)
FOOD: EAT DINNER BEFORE WE LEAVE!!!! Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast will be done in cooking groups. Bring $10-$15 to get Sunday’s lunch on the ride home.
FEES: Camping is $40 per person and includes swimming pool, giant jumping pillow, cornhole game boards, bocci ball and a labyrinth walk. For an extra fee there is zip lining. These are limited to a minimum group and need to be reserved in advance. Selections to be made in the CheddarUp shopping cart.
DRIVERS: Due to parking limitations, the Troop Travel Coordinator will select drivers based on size of vehicle and number of attendees. Click here for directions to the Ventura KOA.