Attention all Venturers, Order of the Arrow members, Sea Scouts, Scouts BSA Troops and Cub Scout Packs, and their families. Cahuilla Lodge will be hosting a shoreline cleanup at Lake Perris SRA as part of our celebration of National Trails Day.

• Cost: There is no cost to attend this event and there will be free entry into Lake Perris SRA for all groups helping with the service project. There is a day use fee of $20 per vehicle to enter Lake Perris SRA for all groups that are not helping with the service project. When entering the park, please show the rangers at the front gate this event flyer and that you are there for the shoreline cleanup service project.
• Shoreline Cleanup Service Project: The service project will be a shoreline cleanup along Alessandro Island and the eastern shoreline of the lake. We will meeting in Lot 6 at 7:00AM for a safety briefing and then paddling kayaks and canoes along the shoreline to pick up trash. For those scouts and cub scouts that are unable to use the boats, there will be the part of the service project of picking up trash along the eastern shoreline of Lake Perris.
  * Please note that the service project may change from a shoreline cleanup to another project. This service project is based on the needs as deemed by the coordinating park ranger from Lake Perris SRA.
• Requirements To Attend: To register please click the registration link on this page and answer the questions on the registration page. In order to attend everyone must bring their completed Scouting America medical form, Lake Perris Volunteer Service Agreement Form (can be downloaded on this page), and proof of completing a swim check if you are going to be in a paddlecraft that day. Please be aware of the new Scouting America rules that a swim check can only be administered and taught by a trained lifeguard. Adult leaders can no longer hold their own swim check for their own unit.
• What To Bring: Everyone will need to bring their own water, snacks, clothes if you will be on the water or clothes and foot-wear for hiking, dry clothes to change in to, sunscreen, hat to keep the sun off your head and neck, 10 essentials, Scouting America medical form with parts A and B completed, and Lake Perris SRA Volunteer Service Agreement. If you don't have the Scouting America medical form, or Lake Perris Volunteer Service Agreement then you will not be able to participate in the day’s activities.
• Kayaks & Canoes: If you have your own canoe or kayak then you are welcome to bring it. All persons that will be in the paddlecraft are required to wear a life jacket. There will be a limited number of kayaks, canoes, and life jackets available. If you have access to your own life jacket (minimum type 3) then please feel free to bring it. Kayak & Canoe Free Paddle: The kayaks and canoes will be available to use during a free time paddle after lunch.

If you have any questions or for more information please contact James Hermes at phone 760-406-3555 or email acachapter@gmail.com.

*All registered Scouts that will be paddling any of the kayaks or canoes during the afternoon in the lake must turn in a Scouting America medical form with parts A & B completely filled out. You must also bring proof of completing a Scouting America swim check within the last 12 months. The Scouting America medical form and proof of swim check must be turned into either the event organizer or the attending lifeguards.

Come help us celebrate National Trails Day during a day of cheerful service