In ILST, scouts went in a cycle, learning important skills about scouting. Later, they were tested and many of them earned the "Trained" patch. The troop also had a ceremony, congratulating active scouts as well as watching a year in recap video.

The Chinese New Year Celebration is an annual event where our troops celebrate the Chinese New Year.  Patrols performed skits and some Scouts also signed up to perform individually. There were many other activites and a huge potluck that everyone enjoyed.

Bearpaw is an annual campout featuring snow-based activities and cold-weather camping. Scouts had opportunities to build their own snow forts and have fun in the snow. There were many fun activities and definetly a one of a kind experience for all scouts.

In the March COH, many scouts advanced ranks and gained leadership skills, as well as being rewarded with a potluck afterwards.

Scouts had a blast whizzing through tree tops and canopies, after which they took a drive and walked across a beach, playing in the sand, before heading to the campsite.

Troop 453 scouts spent their day at our troop's booth hosting games such as connect four and many more. 

Unfortunately, due to bad weather, the Ocean Fishing Campout turned into more of a No Fishing Campout, but scouts were still able to salvage the nice campsite and have fun.

Many scouts and their loving and supportive mothers gathered together to celebrate Mothers Day. Scouts and dads cooked meals for the moms while cards were written and gifts were given out at the end. 

Scouts went to Miller's Spring Carnvial, hosting games with prizes for people to win.

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In celebration of Father's Day, scouts had a great time kayaking in a beautiful lake and playing games such as tug of war and card games back at the campsite.

The Philmont High Adventure crew powered through tough hikes, experiencing scenic views, and having fun along the way. 

This year's ECOH and COH were combined into one long 6 hour day event. Our troop's advancing scouts as well as our Eagle scouts were honored and applauded at this event, followed by a feast served by the parents.

X-Miler is one of Troop 453's long-standing traditions where scouts participate in a multi-day camp-out involving challenging outdoor activities. This year, our troop set out on a three-day-long hiking expedition to Lassen Volcanic National Park, exploring the North-Californian wilderness and climbing Lassen Peak.

Summer Camp at Camp Oljato had scouts raving about the "brisk and refreshing" water as well as the amazing staff and welcoming environment, and many younger scouts completed some of their first merit badges there.

Summit was held in the hot and humid climate of West Virginia, where scouts found many ways to take their mind off the heat including white water rafting, gun shooting, and much more.

This year, our troop hosted Plastic Axe throwing and Connect 4 at the KFF festival. Scouts also had the opportunity to do wagon sales for popcorn sales.

Congratulations to all the scouts who advanced this quarter! The room was filled with advancing scouts and proud parents.

The family campout was enjoyed by everyone-- expecially scouts-- as they had a blast drinking boba and playing pickle ball and eating delicious food cooked by the parents.

This year's Mystery was a fun scavenger hunting event, where scouts split up into groups, using clues to lead them to the next until they finished the hunt. The day full of excitement was ended off by a campfire with s'mores.

The cooking campout featuring a mystery ingredient tested scout's culinary skills. Each patrol cooked a meal which was then judged by the parents, with the winners getting snacks for their hard work.

Many scouts advanced during this quarter, smiling as the camera captured yet another rank-up. A potluck was held after to celebrate.

The Seabase crews were able to go on an exciting adventure this year, flying all the way to base camp before heading on the boat for some snorkeling and fishing.