Pope Pius XII Workshop - 2009
We invite high school age Scouts and Venturers to join us
for three intense weekends of learning and fun as they earn
the Pope Pius Religious Emblem. This is our 5th year of
offering this program over a three weekend format which meets
the needs of today’s high school age youth.
Several councils of the CCSALA will be hosting a joint PPXII Class over the course of several months. Please note the dates and call the counselors involved for more information:
- November 14-15, 2009 - Retreat weekend at Rancho Allegre (Los Padres Council)
- Saturday, December 5, 2009 - 8 hour class, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Simi Valley (Ventura County Council)
- Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 8 hour class, Goleta (Los Padres Council)
Please note: 100% class attendance is required to complete this program. There will be 1 pre class meeting scheduled with date to be announced for the various areas.
Counselors
- Thelma Reeves: (805) 527-8356
- Deacon Wayne Rascati: (805) 967-0646
- Kathy Elison: (805) 658-6844
- Maureen Brown: (323) 255-3824
Eligibility
To be eligible for this program, you must be a registered member of a Boy Scout Troop or Team or a Venturing Crew who is in at least the ninth grade and who has not achieved your 21st birthday. Eligibility is also extended to adult leaders under the age of 21 serving as an Assistant Cubmaster or Asstistant Scoutmaster.
Cost
The cost of the program is $55.00 which covers a weekend session at Rancho Alegre (on San Marcos Pass Road between Santa Barbara and Solvang, and two one day sessions (in Simi Valley and Goleta). The sessions are approximately one month apart. Your $55 fee covers the cost of the Religious Emblem medal, one night's lodging at Rancho Alegre, an afternoon session of rifle shooting, your food for all four days, and some handouts. If you come up Friday evening we ask an additional $10 payment to cover the cost we pay to the Los Padres Council for use of the dormitory and breakfast. Otherwise we will start Saturday morning at 9:00 am sharp. We expect to leave camp at 3:30 on Sunday. We will fulfill our Sunday obligation for Mass on the weekend as part of our group. We ask that each participant purchase the Pope Pius XII Handbook from your local Scout Office so that you can review the material prior to our first gathering.
Directions
For those coming from the Los Angeles or Ventura areas, take Highway 101 north through Santa Barbara to the State Street off-ramp. Follow the signage for San Marcos Pass Road / Lake Cachuma by crossing State Street at the exit. The road will curve and parallel the freeway for about two blocks. When you reach San Marcos Pass Road (Highway 154), turn right. You will go approximately 17 miles up the mountain highway. Watch the mile markers and roadside telephone markers. When you reach the roadside telephone at 16.3 miles, you need to turn left at that point into the camp. For safety, you should pull off to the right and once the road is clear make the left turn. Follow the road for 7/10th of a mile into the camp. There will be signage directing you to the Dining Hall. For last minute directions, call Dcn. Wayne Rascati at (805) 452-7828.
