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.

Knott's Berry Farm - Buena Park
This major amusement park recreates the carnival adventure atmosphere of yesteryear. What was once an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique family shows and one of a kind attractions that is fascinating to funseekers of all generations.

Aquarium of the Pacific
Downtown Long Beach CA

It takes more than an ordinary aquarium to lead you on journey of discovery of the world's largest ocean. Special exhibits let your dive into a unique exploration of sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the North Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.

BSA Orange County Council [OCC]
1211 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705; 714-546-4990; Council Headquarters;

Boys Scouts of America is a highly successful youth organization that motivates young men and women to build character by honoring their duty to self, to God and to country through outdoor activity, service, recreation and education. Cub and Troop programs are oriented for young boys only while older aged (14-20) boys and girls may participate in coed varsity and venturer programs.
MainTour Scouting Adventure Guide - More boy scout adventure resources.
GoodSearch.com - Fundraiser to support your local scout council.
Orange County Scout Shop - Laguna Hills, Santa Ana, Anaheim.
OCBSA New Leader Training



This Boy Scout Council is big and rambunctious, offering a wide range of Scouting activities. There are three Council Camps and great resources that include world renowned educational institutions, legendary community programs, sporting events, mountains with wild areas, fascinating history and opportunities for Scouts of all ages, backgrounds and interests. The council was officially organized in 1919, and has since served over one million youth in the area.



Firestone Scout Reservation BSA Los Angeles Area Council Scout Camp
19001 Tonner Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92921; Camp Website;
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. Popular large outdoor wilderness that is freeway accessible to most of Southern California. Firestone has sites for small groups as well as those needing space for over 1,000 people. Intimate tree covered settings to large open fields await to provide the perfect private location for your activity. Facilities are available for use by registered BSA groups, and other non-profit groups serving youth, including Girl Scouts, Schools, and Church groups.

Newport Seabase - OCBSA
1931 W. Coast Highway Newport Beach, CA 92663; 949-642-5031; Base Website;
A Youth Maritime Center for the Community. This facility, located on 400 feet of Newport Beach Waterfront, first opened in 1937. It features a fleet of boats includes kayaks, canoes, rowboats and over 3 dozen sailboats. It is also home to several Sea Scout Ships, as well as the Chapman University Crew Team. In 2002, the Sea Base began to transform this facility into a modern teaching and aquatics center.
See below for Sea Scout Ships.

Schoepe Lost Valley Scout Reservation
Warner Springs, CA; Camp Website;
One of the best BSA Summer Camps in California, Lost Valley is located in the remote northeast corner of the San Diego County Wilderness near Warner Springs. It actually consists of two seperate Camp Operations. It is a rustic wilderness camp with 1,400 acres of oak, pine and chaparral, bordered by the Cleveland National Forest. The camp has 22 new cabins, two swimming pools, a three-acre lake, rifle, archery and shotgun ranges, horse stables, a mountain bike center, an observatory, two handicraft centers, an Indian Village with an active archaeological dig and a nature center. Two dining halls, Beckman Hall and Casey Lodge, provide Scouts with meal service. Scouts can also participate in High Adventure programs, with challenges ranging from rock climbing and rappelling to black powder shooting and COPE. Unique merit badge opportunities include horsemanship, astronomy, forestry, mountain biking, and rifile shooting.

Oso Lake Boy Scout Camp OCBSA
21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-3242; Camp Website;
Located on the boarder of Mission Viejo, Oso Lake features a 100-acre lake and 15 acres of land which is surrounded by O'Neil Regional Park. The Oso Lake facility is currently available for open camping and the council offers organized weekend programs geared towards Webelos Scouts through First Class. The Oso Reservoir is the perfect venue for Scouts to enjoy catch-and-release bass fishing, canoeing and rowing. The facilities feature a small archery range, large camping areas (perfect for first time campers), a multi-level pavilion and amphitheater.

Outdoor Education Center
Camp Website;
Located next to the 24,000 acres of wilderness located in Southeast Orange County, and is bordered by Irvine Regional Park and The Irvine Ranch Reserve.



Popular Local Boy Scout Outdoor Treks
Pasadena Rose Parade - Dec 31st - Join thousands of others in the most popular urban campout in the world on New Years Eve along Colorado Blvd in anticipation of the big parade.
Borrego Desert Mudcaves - Best in late fall or early spring - remote campsites and miles of mudcaves to explore.
Colorado River Trek - Canoe, boat or kayak down the lower Colorado River between Blythe and Yuma, camping on the riverside along the way.
USS Midway Overnighter - Stay overnight on a real aircraft carrier docked in San Diego Bay
Beach Campout - Best in non-summer months - the weather is usually fair and reservations are easy.
Orange County Parks - Look for county parks with Group Site Campground that is big enough to handle large scout groups.
San Clemente Island - Fishing and camping on San Clemente Island
Southern California Bike Trip - One week bike trip across California (from Blythe to Carlsbad). Or bike north to south along the coast.



Other Area Scouting Adventures
San Diego-Imperial BSA Council - Operates several large summer camp facilities nearby.
Inland Empire BSA Council - Operate several nearby large summer camp facilities.

Orange County Scout Troups & Cub Packs
LDS Church Troops - The LDS Church charters a number of smaller scout troops in this area.
Troop 35 - Laguna Beach CA - Laguna Presbyterian Church
Troop 90 - Newport Beach CA - Rancho Del Mar District
Troop 578 - Anaheim CA - Orange County Buddhist Church
BSA Troop 716 - Westchester CA
Troop 774 - Laguna Niguel - El Camino Real District - Monthly Newsletter

Orange County Sea Scouts
See above for Newport Sea Base.
BSA Ship 936 - Mariner - Dana Point CA
BSA Ship 90 - Renegades - Newport Beach CA

Dana Point Yacht Club
The yacht club is very active in yacht racing, having hosted the PHRF Southern California Championships, various One-Design Regional and National Championship Regattas, SCYA Midwinters, as well as over 65 local races each year. Sportsfishing, sea scouts, year-round whale watching tours.