International Staffer

Last summer, our staff had the honor of welcoming a Ukrainian staffer as part of the International Camp Staff Program. He worked in the Scoutcraft area and also had the opportunity to explore California during his time off, including San Francisco, Pinnacles, and Yosemite. The link below leads to an article he wrote for the Ukrainian Scouts about his experience (Translated by Google Translate).
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=uk&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ukrscout.org%2Findex.php%2Fuk%2Farkhiv-novin%2F816-v-gostyakh-u-amerikanskikh-bojskautiv

"A Scout is Cheerful": Labor Day 2013 a Success!

Over Labor Day weekend, Pico Blanco welcomed over 300 Scouts, leaders, and parents for a celebration of the end of summer. Scouts participated in a wide range of activities including swimming, boating, nature hikes, a star trek, archery, rifle and BB shooting, and handicraft activities. In addition, many Scouts participated in dayhikes to Pioneer Camp, Fish Camp, Little Sur Camp, and Skinner Ridge as well as backpack trips to Fox Camp and Mt. Pico Blanco. The late summer sunset from Mt. Pico Blanco was breathtaking!

Saturday night, the Pico staff put on a campfire program that only Pico staff could do. The program consisted a mix of skits and songs from both staff and campers all tied into a central story line. It was great to see the campfire bowl as full as it was.

From the smiles on everyone's faces, both campers and staff, one had sufficient proof that "A Scout is Cheerful."

Plans are already being made for Memorial Day. We plan to expand our hike offerings, including more backpack trips for Troops and Venture Crews, and offer more activities in the program areas.

We look forward to serving you soon.

Labor Day 2013

Register here: https://fs10.formsite.com/svmbc/form183/secure_index.html

Labor Day Hikes

Pico Blanco will be offering guided hikes for Scouts of all ages and abilities over Labor Day! Click the following link for more information:
http://svmbc.org/svmbc/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/LaborDayHikes.pdf

This is part of the greater Labor Day Family Camp. For more information, visit http://www.camppicoblanco.org.

Level IV Fire Restrictions in the Los Padres National Forest

A small fire on the other side of the Santa Lucia Mountains in the Tassajara Creek area reminds us that it is fire season and that it's been a dry year. The Los Padres National Forest has raised fire restrictions to Level IV. Note: These apply on forest lands, not inside Pico Blanco Scout Reservation. Please inquire about fire restrictions from council personnel.

The full order can be read here: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5428916

Here is a summary:

-Campfires (open flame) are prohibited anywhere in the National Forest, including developed campgrounds.

-Gas stoves are only permitted in certain developed campgrounds.

-No gas stoves in the backcountry; cold camping only.

Thank you for abiding by these policies. We do not want another 2008 to be caused by humans. Let nature start it's own fires.

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES!

Another Pico Promo Video

Here's a brand new informational video produced by the Council about our favorite camp!

Join Pico Staff

Do you have a passion for serving your fellow Scouts? Do you want to make Pico the best it can be? Then apply to join the 2013 Pico Blanco staff!

Apply Here

Register for Summer Camp 2013

Does your Troop want to attend to Pico this summer? Reservations are available NOW at http://www.camppicoblanco.org/reservation.html. Be prepared for a week of fun that will transform each Scout, each Patrol, and each Troop.