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Scouting Adventure Links
Resources for more Scouting Adventures:
 California BSA Scout Camps
BSA Online Resources
GPS Gear - MainTour Pro-Shop Special
Popular for Runners, Boaters, Hikers, Bikers and Adventurers
Recent technology updates have made readily affordable for outdoor adventures a nifty item -
the GPS Watch. It uses 3D Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to triangulate your position and elevation to
within 20 ft accuracy. Prices and great quality GPS watches now run less than $100 from quality manufactures such as
Garmin and Navman.
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The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America — incorporated on February 8, 1910, and chartered by Congress in 1916 —
is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.
Los Angeles Council [LAAC]
2333 SCOUT WAY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026; 213-413-4400;
Council Website;
Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center [LAAC]
In 1946, the LAAC leased the 12.3 acred Cabrillo Camp property. It is located at the base of the cliffs directly below Fort MacArthur.
The camp was open to both Scouts and other youth groups and teaches aquatics related merit badges year-round.
In the late 70s, the Port of Los Angeles granted the scouts a long-term lease.
In 1987, the Spielberg Center donationa added a swimming pool, campgrounds, dining area, craft center, Scout Shop, staff quarters, boat house and amphitheater.
Log Cabin Wilderness Camp - Inyo [LAAC]
High adventure scouting base camp of the Los Angeles Area Council located in the Inyo National Forest at 9640 foot elevation.
The camp is near the Tioga Pass Road on the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada bordering the Hoover Wilderness and Yosemite National Park.
COPE Course and one-week backpacking trips into the Yosemite Wilderness. 18 preplanned trek itineraries available that
include peak climbing, day hikes, rock climbing, trail cooking, Ranger Training, great fishing and peak bagging.
Firestone Scout Reservation - LABSA
San Gabriel Valley Wilderness Camp
Firestone Scout Reservation is nestled in Tonner Canyon just east of SR-57 between Brea and Diamond Bar, California.
Facilities include wilderness trails, archery and gun range, orienteering, camping and wildlife.
Firestone has sites for small groups as well as those needing space for over 1,000 people.
Popular Local Boy Scout Outdoor Treks
Other Area Scouting Adventures
Glendale Scout Troups & Cub Packs
Glendale Area Order of the Arrow
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