WHITTIER - Young and old members of the Rio Hondo District of the Boy Scouts of America celebrated the 101st birthday of the national organization Saturday with a festival of all things scouting at Sierra Vista High School.
Rio Hondo District Scout Day kicked off with a pancake breakfast, then became an all-day fair featuring dozens of traditional scouting activities, such as climbing, tying knots and crafts.
"It's the way be celebrate the Scouts' anniversary every year," said Program Vice President Barbara Sandoval, adding that the Rio Hondo District of the Boy Scouts has been hosting the event since 1970.
From young Cub Scouts to experienced Eagle Scouts there activities for all levels designed to build both skills and character, she said.
Chris Gardea, a firefighter-paramedic with the Santa Fe Springs Fire Department, grew up in Whittier and became an Eagle Scout in the Rio Hondo District.
He now runs the department's Boy Scout-affiliated Explorer program and volunteers as an assistant scout master. His own children are involved with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
He said is experience with the Scouts helped him decide to become a firefighter.
"We learned at an early age about service to other people, and that led to a career in the fire department," Gardea said.
He added that he's proud to now be able to pass on those same lessons to the next generation.
Parker Davidson, 7, of Whittier Cub
Scout Pack 588, came to the event with his father Jerry.Parker said he liked being a Cub Scout, "because you get to do a lot of fun stuff, like make stuff and earn merit badges."
WHITTIER - Young and old members of the Rio Hondo District of the Boy Scouts of America celebrated the 101st birthday of the national organization Saturday with a festival of all things scouting at Sierra Vista High School. Rio Hondo District Scout Day kicked off with a pancake breakfast, then became an all-day fair featuring dozens of traditional scouting activities, such as climbing, tying knots and crafts. "It's the way be celebrate the Scouts' anniversary every year," said Program Vice President Barbara Sandoval, adding that the Rio Hondo District of the Boy Scouts has been hosting the event since 1970. From young Cub Scouts to experienced Eagle Scouts there activities for all levels designed to build both skills and character, she said. Chris Gardea, a firefighter-paramedic with the Santa Fe Springs Fire Department, grew up in Whittier and became an Eagle Scout in the Rio Hondo District. He now runs the department's Boy Scout-affiliated Explorer program and volunteers as an assistant scout master. His own children are involved with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. He said is experience with the Scouts helped him decide to become a firefighter. "We learned at an early age about service to other people, and that led to a career in the fire department," Gardea said. He added that he's proud to now be able to pass on those same lessons to the next generation. Parker Davidson, 7, of Whittier Cub Scout Pack 588, came to the event with his father Jerry.Parker said he liked being a Cub Scout, "because you get to do a lot of fun stuff, like make stuff and earn merit badges." |
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