Double MB: Hiking & Orienteering

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WHAT IS THE GUMBALL RALLY?

The Gumball Rally is an Amazing Race through Disney's California Adventure Park where fitness, map reading and navigation skills come in handy when trying to solve clues hidden on rides and attractions.

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THIS IS A MULTI-DAY MERIT BADGE PROGRAM FOR ONE OR BOTH OF THE LISTED MERIT BADGES.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL DATES LISTED TO EARN THE MERIT BADGE OF THEIR CHOICE.

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PLEASE REVIEW REQUIREMENTS BY FEBRUARY 1:

HIKING MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENT 4:

• 10-MILES ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK.
• 10-MILES ON SUNDAY MARCH 23 AT CABRILLO MARINA IN SAN PEDRO.
• 10-MILES ON SUNDAY MARCH 30 AT KENNETH HAHN STATE PARK.
• 10-MILES - YOUR CHOICE ON DATE AND LOCATION SOMETIME BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND MAY 31.
• 20-MILES ON SUNDAY JUNE 8 IN WESTCHESTER/LAX AREA.

MEETING WITH MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR ON SUNDAY JUNE 15 IN CULVER CITY FOR REQUIREMENTS 1, 2, 3, 5. MUST WEAR SCOUT UNIFORM (CLASS A) TO MEET WITH MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR.

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PLEASE REVIEW REQUIREMENTS BY FEBRUARY 1:

ORIENTEERING REQUIREMENT 7:

• SUNDAY MARCH 9 AT KENNETH HAHN STATE PARK - YELLOW
• SUNDAY MARCH 30 AT KENNETH HAHN STATE PARK - ORANGE.
• SUNDAY APRIL 13 AT HUNTINGTON BEACH PARK - YELLOW.

MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR MEETING SESSION ON SUNDAY JUNE 8 IN WESTCHESTER/LAX AREA IS FOR SCOUTS TO SHOW AND TELL WHAT THEY HAVE COMPLETED FOR REQUIREMENTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. 9, AND 10. MUST WEAR SCOUT UNIFORM (CLASS A) IF NOT HIKING 20-MILES TO MEET WITH THE COUNSELOR ON JUNE 8.

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NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

1) THIS IS OPEN TO ALL AND ANY SCOUTING AMERICA YOUTH FROM ANY AND ALL TROOPS FROM ANY AND ALL COUNCILS.

2) ALL SCOUTS AGED 11-12 YEARS OLD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY 2-DEEP LEADERSHIP FROM THEIR UNIT FOR EVERY DATE THEY WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN.

3) SCOUTS WHO ARE 13+ YEARS OLD MAY BE DROPPED OFF IF THEY ARE ABLE TO LISTEN TO OTHER YOUTHS AND ADULTS AT THE EVENT.

4) EXCEPT FOR SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8, ALL CHECK IN TIMES ARE 12:00 NOON ON SUNDAYS.

5) BRING A COMPLETED COPY OF THE DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 ACTIVITY WAIVER ON THE FIRST DAY:

6) NO REFUNDS, NO MAKE UPS.

7) BRING YOUR TEN ESSENTIALS ON EACH DAY YOU ATTEND.

8) WEAR ACTIVITY ATTIRE INCLUDING LONG PANTS AND HIKING/WALKING SHOES WITH SOCKS.

Represent your Troop/Crew.

9) WEAR FULL SCOUT UNIFORM - CLASS A - ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8.

10) ADMISSION INTO DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GUMBALL RALLY. If you have a Magic Key, book your reservation for Feb 8 at California Adventure Park now. If you do not have a Magic Key, you can purchase a SoCal Resident 3-day Pass for $199 online at

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/offers-discounts/southern-california-tickets-2025/

The One-Day Ticket for February 8 is $206.00

11) COST IS FOR GUMBALL RALLY RACE ENTRY + EVENT SOUVENIR.

12) DROP OFF/PICK UP IS AT ANAHEIM HOTEL ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8 FOR THE GUMBALL RALLY.

13) OPTION C ORIENTEERING ONLY IS FOR 13-17 YEAR OLDS ONLY.

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ABOUT DRAGONAUTS CREW 333 for 13-20 year olds:

Dragonauts Crew 333 is the only Scouting America dragon boat racing venturing crew in the world. Founded by EAGLE SCOUTS from 5 different BSA Councils: Western Los Angeles County Council, Greater Los Angeles Area Council, California Inland Empire Council, Long Beach Area Council, and Las Vegas Area Council in 2021.

Dragonauts Crew 333 usually meets on FIRST SUNDAYS AND **SOME ** THIRD SUNDAYS STARTING WITH THE 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM LA Harbor Dragon Boat Club Practice Paddle BEFORE HEADING OUT TO ANOTHER LOCATION somewhere in Southern California.

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ABOUT DRAGONAUTS TROOP 333 for 11-13 year olds:

Dragonauts Troop 333 is the only Scouting America dragon boat racing Scout Troop in the world, founded by current members of Dragonauts Crew 333.

Dragonauts Troop 333 usually meets on the FIRST and THIRD SUNDAYS on the same schedule as Dragonauts Crew 333.

Host or Publisher Dragonauts Crew 333