Dear Scout Leaders and Friends,
We’re excited to announce Trại Khai Phá 6 (TKP6) and Trại Hè Ngành Thiếu 5 (THNT5) are taking place next summer from July 4 to July 10, 2027, at Camp Emerald Bay on Catalina Island!
Tr. Maurice Le will be serving as Camp Chief for TKP6 and Tr. Thao-Ann Nguyen will be serving as Camp Chief for THNT5. Together, we're thrilled to invite your unit to join us as we bring together Scouts from all over the country for an unforgettable week of adventure, learning, and fellowship!
Trại Khai Phá 6 is a high-adventure camp program designed to challenge Venturers through leadership, teamwork, adventure, and camaraderie.
Trại Hè Ngành Thiếu 5 will provide Scouts with a traditional summer camp experience, including opportunities to earn merit badges, develop new skills, make friends, and experience the outdoors at Camp Emerald Bay.
Registration is now open with early bird pricing (below) until
December 31st, 2026. Liên Đoàn representatives, please register within the next few weeks so we can share the official leaders' Guide and Campership applications to help you introduce these summer camps to your units and families.
- $650 per Scout
- $500 per adult leader
Camperships are available through Western Los Angeles County Council and applications must be submitted by year end for a chance at maximum awards. Camperships will also be available from the National Vietnamese Scouting Committee (NVSC) in the spring. We encourage units to also fundraise to help subsidize the camp fee and travel costs to attend.
Please share this save the date with your Scouts, families, and fellow leaders. We hope to see your unit there!
Yours in Scouting,
Tr. Maurice Le & Tr. Thao-Ann Nguyen
Camp Chiefs, TKP6 & THNT5
