October and November Fun
Joshua Tree
We love Joshua Tree, and we did a weekend of camping there in October. This always is a big hit with parents and kids. We have a well-oiled system for camping, and all pitch in for our trips. It's great when we can introduce new people to camping, so don't let that intimidate you if you've never been.
If you have any old gear in good condition you want to donate to our Pack, we are collecting extra gear to make camping more accessible for everyone.
One of our little Lions (Kinder) did NOT want to come, and the minute she set foot on the rocks and sand, mentored by the older kids, that changed, and she was one of the leaders of the trip.
The kids did much climbing on huge rocks; it's hard to spot them in the picture below. We hiked. We had gorgeous nighttime views of the Milky Way and an impromptu lesson about the universe from one of our parents. The kids told stories by the camp fire, and of course s'mores, too.
Camp Trask Shooting Day
Camp Trask is a Boy Scouts of America camp in the San Gabriel Valley that holds organized events for Scouts. Shooting Day is popular event for the kids. Bow and arrow, sling shots, and BB guns are taught in safe ways, and on this day there also were crafts.
It's so fun for the kids. Some people even chose to camp again after camping the week prior. (Not all of us are hard core campers, and some are not interested at all, so if camping isn't your thing, still come check us out. Events like this are appealing and educational for everyone!)
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Every year we participate in a Food drive in conjunction with our host organization, Westminster Presbyterian Church. WPC is one of five churches of different denominations that join together as Altadena Food Pantry to provide meals and community for people who are in a place of needing help. They are a lovely organization.
We support the Altadena Food Pantry throughout the year via donations we receive at our booth at Christmas Tree Lane, and at other times when they make the request.
If you're at the Altadena Christmas Tree Lane lighting ceremony this year, come say, Hi!
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