S COUTING FOR 113 Y EAR S Troop 10 combines outdoor adventure with community

By Matt Rauchberg

Boy Scout Troop 10 is the oldest continuously chartered Scout troop in the Western United States. Based at St. James’ Episcopal Church on Wilshire Boulevard since 1914, the troop brings together boys ages 11-17 from nearly a dozen area schools.

Troop 10 is very fortunate to have continued to thrive during the pandemic with a variety of outdoor adventures in 2022. In July, the troop spent a week at Camp Cherry Valley on Catalina Island, earning merit badges in swimming, lifesaving, kayaking, first aid, wilderness survival and more. Other adventures included backpacking in the High Sierra and trips to Joshua Tree and Anza-Borrego. In summer 2023, 14 Scouts from

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