Activity Write-Ups

The night started out with an exploration of the premises. The house the party was hosted at was absolutely breathtaking, and a unique architectural design left many in awe. A large swing in the yard was a significant feature earlier in the evening.  Later, we migrated inside to enjoy some of the snacks and food others had brought and held a Super Smash Bros tournament in the large central room of the house. Later, a hide-and-seek game utilized the large yard space, which went on for quite a while, with some pretty odd hiding spots being hard to find, such as a drain culvert. A major point of interest was the arcade/bar area, where we partook in (non-alcoholic) sodas and juices while playing retro arcade games and pool. A brief recess from activities was taken to celebrate the turning of the clocks to 2025, where with numerous “bang snaps”, noisemakers, and party horns, we made enough noise to declare that it was, indeed, 2025. The rest of the night was dedicated to an iron chef competition where three teams competed to make the best food with limited ingredients and a time constraint. The competition ended up going late into the night, and many people fell asleep before it concluded. Overall, the party was great, with many activities and an interesting setting.

By Deniz

On Saturday December 21st, Venture Crew 27 continued their annual tradition of caroling at the Sunrise Senior Living center. We had a lot of crew members show up to sing for the people living in the senior center. We sang many different songs and the audience really enjoyed it and some even sang along with us. Sunrise Senior Living was very happy and appreciated us coming out and caroling to brighten the residents holiday season.

By Zack B

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The Crew had an exciting day of shotgun shooting, each firing fifty rounds at flat targets with either a 12 or 20-gauge shotgun. Some scouts received individual instruction, while others practiced on their own. The day included various shooting stations where everyone took turns aiming at the flying clays and the rolling rabbits. The outing fostered camaraderie as scouts cheered each other on, celebrating both hits and misses. It was a fun and memorable experience for the Crew, and everyone tested their skills and enjoyed the fun challenge. 

By Aaren

On the weekend of November 16th and 17th, we joined our troop, troop 27, in Scouting for Food. In this program, we walk around the neighborhood asking residents if they have any non-perishable food items they want to donate to us, to be handed off to the Good Samaritan House. We started our canvassing around 8:45, and walked neighborhoods until about 12:30. By this point, we had filled a minivan full of donated food twice!

When we all got back to Marlin Park, we were treated to a nice lunch of hamburgers or hot dogs, followed by a Cub Scout recruiting event. For this portion of our day, the venture crew paired up with Cubs to get on a catamaran canoe, which is two canoes lashed together. The cubs got to paddle around and participate in a kind of treasure hunt on the water.

After this event, which all the Cub Scouts loved, the crew gathered up and piled in the vehicles for the drive to Mt. Madonna. When we got there, it was already dark, and we immediately started working on our dinner of beef bourguignon. This was followed by apple crumble for dessert, and a short campfire. The following morning, we got up late (7:45) and got to work on our breakfast: Mountain Man (a dutch oven recipe with egg, sausage, cheese, and hash browns). Next, we went on a short 3-mile loop hike, returned to camp, and made foil packets with salmon for lunch. Lastly, we packed up all our gear, cleaned up the campsite, and returned back to CCP.

​By Zachary R

Our Venture Crew hosted a fantastic Halloween party filled with fun, food, and festive costumes! We enjoyed delicious snacks, desserts, and classic grilled favorites like hamburgers and hotdogs. Everyone showed off their creativity with unique costumes, adding to the spooky atmosphere. A highlight of the event was the play structure, which provided endless entertainment, and the giant chess board, where we tested our strategy skills in life-sized matches. It was a night of laughter, games, and great memories!

By Tyler

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On October 11, Crew 27 traveled 4 hours to reach Redding near the Sacramento River where they would be canoeing 50+ miles down. Crew members woke up early on Saturday the 12th to tie their catamarans together and get on the river early. Canoeing on Saturday consisted of paddling through mostly still waters and we got through 26 miles of river before stopping to set up camp and eat dinner. On Sunday, we got to experience the China Rapids that were very low at this time of year on Saturday and then we got to cool down and jump into the river after getting through the rapids. The Crew finished paddling down the Sacramento River, untied the catamarans, and gathered people into cars before heading home. We all went to In N Out for dinner before heading back to CCP and returning to our homes.

Zachary W

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At Hardin Flats, the crew had the opportunity to learn valuable skills, including how to properly use large fire hoses. They enjoyed delicious meals, including baked mac and cheese with cobbler for dinner, eggs benedict for breakfast, and popcorn as snacks. The crew also had fun throwing tomahawks, practicing their aim and technique. Additionally, the crew rehandled some axes, learning how to care for and maintain this essential equipment. Overall, the event combined practical learning with enjoyable activities to create a fun time for all.

By Aaren R

On August 18, 2024, Crew 27 set out for the South Fork of the American River from the Congregational Church of the Peninsula. Upon arrival at Camp Lotus, we met up with our amazing raft guides and set out down the river. The river ranged from class 1 to 3 with some really fun rapids that we boated through. There were also quite a few swimmer’s rapids that we were able to get out of the boat and float through. We stopped along the river to eat a delicious spread of chips, lemonade, and sandwiches. After lunch, we hit the largest rapids of the trip and were buffeted up, down, and across the river. Our river rafting sadly came to an end as we were driven back to our cars. After changing into dry clothes we loaded up into our cars and began the drive home. We stopped at In n Out for some dinner before heading back to the CCP where our adventure had begun.

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Fresh out of school, Venture Crew headed out to Yellowstone for Supertrip 2024. Throughout the 10 days we were in the National Park we stopped in 4 states, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah respectively, got multiple junior ranger pins for several different parks, and experienced crazy weather that varied from sunny to snowy. Some of the trip highlights were the multiple Bison sightseeing stops, a night hike at Craters of the Moon, stinky sulfur pits and the beautiful Grand Prismatic hot springs both at Yellowstone, ziplining and whitewater kayaking near Yellowstone River, the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, getting food poisoning at Cooke Montana, visiting the Army Surplus and Potato Museum at Idaho, and finally, the various fancy meals we prepared throughout the trip. We packed a lot into those 10 days but it all worked out in the end!

By Skye

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On Memorial Day weekend Crew 27 went up to Brannan Island for our annual family camp. We used a lot of the time here to practice our water skills for the upcoming Super Trip. We did some basic kayaking and went on a small expedition around the delta. Later in the day we constructed and practiced with a tool called a z-rig in case we need to get a boat unstuck in a river. We also practiced bracing to make sure we know how to stay upright in any rapids we encounter on future trips. The crew cooked hot dogs on sticks over a fire for lunch which turned out really good. During dinner we tried our hand at cooking some clams we fished from the river and no one got sick from them which was great. Overall the crew had a really great time improving our water skills and cooking food at camp.

By Zack B.

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On Memorial Day Crew 27 teamed up with Troop 27 to decorate the graves of veterans at Skylawn Memorial Park. The day started with a hearty breakfast of doughnuts and a briefing. Now equipped with screwdrivers, mallets and a massive amount of flags a small army of scouts and parents traversed the park, adorning every grave belonging to a veteran with an American flag. Despite a cold morning start and some light rain, together we were able to cover the entire park. Memorial day flag planting is an honored tradition the 27 family does every year and it is truly such a special experience to be a part of.

Charlotte K.

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