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Coming This Summer of 2012, Exact Dates TBA,

At the Public Pool in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Never before in the annals of the Order of the Arrow has there been such a rivalry between such dominating forces. Aca's naval forces are widely known for their superior capabilities when facing their adversaries on the high seas. But, how would the members of these special forces units with very different disciplines fair when facing each other?

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Featured Hike:

Mud Caves in Arroyo Tapiado

Anza Borrego State Park

6AM to 5PM, Saturday, October 27 - 28, 2012

The mud caves at Arroyo Tapiado are some of the most extensive mud cave systems of this type in the world. Scouts that attend this hike should be prepared to get dirty. Some of the caves will require you to crawl on your belly through the different passage ways.

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Mother Earth People's Inter-Tribal Council Annual Gathering Pow Wow

10AM to Dusk, May 5 & 6, 2012

at Mojave Narrows Regional Park,

18000 Yates Road, Victorville, CA.

Featuring Gourd Dancing, teepee village, Native American dancers and drummers, authentic food, and a special program just for Scouts!

The special guest northern drum will be Black Lodge Singers from White Swan, Washington.

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& Indian Affairs Conference

Saturday, March 2, 2013

@ St. Theresa Catholic Church, Palm Springs, CA

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Latest News

4/4/2012: Five youth and three adults from Aca and Venture Crew 377 completed our premiere high adventure trip, the Black Canyon Trek. This was an outstanding trip full of adventure. Click here for a full article. Click here to see the photos.

3/16/2012: 4 Agua Caliente Clan members performed an Arrow of Light Ceremony for 4 Webelos from pack 377 at lake Cahuilla County Park. Special thanks to Geoffrey McManus, Tristan Bluto, Zachary Gubler, and Tommy Auer for performing an outstanding ceremony

3/11/2012: 4 members of the Black Canyon Trek attended a safety afloat training at Lake Perris to prepare for the trek. They had to swamp canoes and learn how to perform assisted rescues. The water was EXTREMELY cold, but they survived and had a lot of fun in the process.

3/10/2012: Aca members organized and led a community hike to Pushwalla Palms Oasis at the Coachella Valley Preserve. 16 people from 5 seperate units attended the hike. We also had 3 new people join Scouts because of this hike. Special thanks to Geoffry McManus, Tommy Auer, Cameron Stiede, and Marcel Vargas for leading the hike.

3/9/2012: 4 Agua Caliente Clan members performed an Arrow of Light Ceremony for 14 Webelos from Pack 131 in Palm Desert. Special thanks to Chase Hadden, Cameron Stiede, Daniel Sanford, and Ryan Philbrook for performing the Ceremony.

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