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First Aid Merit Badge

Troop 104 has been very busy lately! During their recent weekly meetings, they worked hard to earn the First Aid Merit Badge. This badge is importantbecause it teaches scouts how to help people during emergencies. The group practiced many life-saving. They learned how to treat small cuts and how to

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Benjamin Martinez – Eagle Scout Scout Service Project

Troop 104 is incredibly proud to announce that Benjamin Martinez has officially completed his Eagle Scout Service Project, marking a major milestone on his journey to the rank of Eagle Scout. Becoming an Eagle Scout is a distinction held by only a small percentage of Scouts, requiring years of dedication,

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Order of the Arrow – Malibu Lodge Banquet

A huge shout-out to Life Scout Benjamin Martinez from Troop 104! He’s the 2025 elected Chief of the Xaxaamonga Order of the Arrow (OA) Chapter, part of the Malibu Lodge 566. The Order of the Arrow chapter chief serves as the primary youth leader responsible for managing the chapter’s executive

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Camporee Verdugo Oaks 2024

Troop 104 descended upon Camp Verdugo Oaks ready to compete, bond, and make memories that will last a lifetime! With three patrols – the fierce Dutch Hounds, the mighty Doritos Demolishers, and the valiant Watermelon Warriors – we were a force to be reckoned with. /*! elementor – v3.23.0 –

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Cachuma Lake Camping 2024

Troop 104 embarked on an awesome camping adventure to Cachuma Lake Campground! With the Verdugo Oaks Camporee just around the corner, this trip was the perfect opportunity to practice our skills and bond as a troop. New Faces Around the Campfire A big welcome to the scouts who joined us

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Court of Honor – Summer 2024

Boy Scout Troop 104 held a Court of Honor on September 24, 2024, to recognize the achievements of its scouts. /*! elementor – v3.23.0 – 05-08-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Rank Advancements The following scouts were recognized for their rank advancements: Scout: Gavin Carlson, Thor Cazares, Nathan Mendez,

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Benjamin Rodriguez – Eagle Service Project

We’re bursting with pride to announce that Benjamin Rodriguez, a Life Scout with Troop 104, has completed his Eagle Scout service project! Benjamin partnered with the Granada Hills Salad Bowl, a fantastic community garden center, to design and build a three-bin compost system. This incredible project will help the garden

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Pasta Cooking Competition

Troop 104 held a thrilling pasta cooking competition that put our Scouts’ culinary skills to the test! Each patrol received the same ingredients and was challenged to create a unique and delicious pasta dish.  The air was filled with excitement (and the smell of garlic!) as our Scouts chopped, stirred,

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Boy Scout Troop 104 Welcomes New Scouts from Pack 104

Boy Scout Troop 104 was excited to participate in the Pack 104 Bridging ceremony. We proudly welcomed five new scouts into our troop as they bridged over. /*! elementor – v3.22.0 – 17-06-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} To kick off their journey with us, the new scouts participated

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District Merit Badge Midway

Boy Scout Troop 104 recently hosted the Campo de Cahuenga District Midway, a fantastic event for scouts from across the district. This midway gave scouts the chance to meet with experienced counselors and work towards earning merit badges. It was a great opportunity for everyone to learn new skills and

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Memoria Day 2024

Troop 104 proudly volunteered at the San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery for Memorial Day services. Our scouts directed traffic, helped with set-up, and stayed for clean-up, ensuring the event ran smoothly. /*! elementor – v3.22.0 – 17-06-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} We had the honor of meeting Luz

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Court of Honor – Spring

Boy Scout Troop 104 celebrated our Spring Court of Honor. This special event recognized scouts’ achievements and hard work.  Congratulations to all the scouts for their achievements and a warm welcome to our new Assistant Scout Masters! Keep up the great work, Troop 104! /*! elementor – v3.22.0 – 17-06-2024

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Joshua Tree Backpacking

Boy Scout Troop 104 had an awesome adventure! We went backpacking in Joshua Tree National Park. We set up camp in the Quail Wash Zone, surrounded by amazing desert views. /*! elementor – v3.20.0 – 13-03-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} We hiked in the wilderness section where there

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Scout Sunday 2024

Boy Scout Troop 104, Pack 104, and a girl scout troop 376 joined Scout Sunday festivities with their Charter Organization, Bethlehem Lutheran Church! This special day honors the scouting community’s contributions and values. /*! elementor – v3.20.0 – 13-03-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Scouts took part in readings,

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Scouting for Food

Troop 104 recently joined the Campo de Cahuenga district’s Scouting for Food event. They did an amazing job! They visited 200 homes, dropping off flyers and bags for food donations. /*! elementor – v3.20.0 – 13-03-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} The next Saturday, they came back to pick

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Children’s Hunger Fund

Troop 104 teamed up with the Children’s Hunger Fund to help families in need. Scouts spent their Saturday sorting food and filling boxes with nutritious meals. /*! elementor – v3.20.0 – 13-03-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Being a scout means more than just camping; it’s about lending a

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Urban Hike Little Tokyo

Scout Troop 104 and Pack 104 had a fantastic Urban Hike to Little Tokyo! We kicked off our adventure at 8:30 a.m., meeting at the North Hollywood train station and riding the train to Little Tokyo Station. Richard Narumi, our guide from Troop 139, gave us a special tour of

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Hike – Antonovich Open Space Preserve

Scout Troop 104 went on a 7.5-mile hike through the Michael Antonovich Open Space Preserve. The night before, rain made the trail muddy, turning our hike into a real adventure! /*! elementor – v3.20.0 – 13-03-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Despite the muddy challenge, our troop embraced the

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Sport Rifle Shooting

Troop 104 had a fantastic time at Camp Josepho for our first rifle shooting outing in four years due to Covid-19. Nine Scouts joined in on the fun, and seven of them tried shooting for the first time—everyone had a blast! /*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 06-12-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image

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Troop 104’s Day of Service: Painting the Swing Set at Bethlehem Lutheran Church

On Saturday, November 11th, Boy Scout Troop 104 gathered at Bethlehem Lutheran Church for a special service project. The task at hand? Sanding and painting the well-loved swing set that had seen some wear and tear. /*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Nine scouts

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Backpacking Adventure to Gould Mesa Camp

Over the weekend of Saturday, November 4th to Sunday, November 5th, Boy Scout Troop 104 went on an awesome backpacking journey to Gould Mesa Campground in the Angeles National Forest. Two patrols, comprising of 10 scouts and 3 adult leaders, took on the adventure. /*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023

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Weekend Camping Adventures with Scout Troop 104

Troop 104 had an amazing weekend of camping fun! We left on a Friday night and returned on Sunday afternoon, making the most of our time. /*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Our campsite was Lake Cachuma Campground, where we enjoyed good food and

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Celebrating Achievements: Troop 104’s Court of Honor

Troop 104 recently had a special event called the “Court of Honor.” It’s a time when we celebrate our scouts’ hard work and achievements. At the Court of Honor, we recognized our scouts for their rank advancements and merit badges. It’s a big deal because it shows their dedication and

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Troop 104’s Service Project

Troop 104 recently came together to do something amazing – a service project! We wanted to give back to our charter organization, the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Our project was all about safety and creating a special place for gardening. We rolled up our sleeves and worked hard. We removed bricks

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Troop 104’s Salsa Showdown!

Boy Scout Troop 104 recently had a tasty challenge – a Salsa Making Competition! All our awesome scouts got together to show off their salsa-making skills. The competition was intense as we mixed and chopped our way to salsa perfection. We used fresh ingredients and secret family recipes to create

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Camp Whitsett 2023

This July, Boy Scout Troop 104 had a week-long adventure at Camp Whitsett in the Sequoias. Nine of us joined in, and it was a fantastic time. We had a lot of fun and learned new things while earning merit badges. We got to explore the giant Sequoia trees and

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Pack 104 Bridging

Troop 104’s Senior Patrol Leader and Den Chiefs joyfully took part in Pack 104’s bridging ceremony, extending a warm welcome to four exceptional Arrow of Light scouts as they embarked on their journey with Troop 104.   /*! elementor – v3.13.3 – 28-05-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} To

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Memorial Day

Scouts from Troop 104 participated in the Memorial Day Service held at Pioneer Memorial Cemetery as volunteers. Memorial Day is a national holiday observed in the United States to pay tribute to and remember the men and women who have died while serving in the country’s armed forces. It is

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Camp Emerald Bay 2022

Troop 104 went to Camp Emerald Bay in Catalina Island for our 2022 summer camp. We met at Bethlehem Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 26th at 5:00am. We took care of some final paperwork, loaded our backpacks into carpool cars, and said goodbye to our families. We were on our

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National Youth Leadership Training

During the week of June 12th through June 17th we had Benjamin Martinez and Jared Navarro attend the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) at Camp Josepho.  NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home

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Bridge to Nowhere

On Saturday, June 18th Troop 104 went on a 10-mile hike to the Bridge to Nowhere. Originally, we had six Scouts that were going on the hike. We had some last-minute cancellations with two Scouts returning from NYLT, one had a flight delay from his DC school trip, and one

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