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Located behind Council headquarters in Balboa Park, just a short walk from the world famous San Diego Zoo.

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Nestled in the pines and oaks of our local mountains, just 50 miles northeast of downtown San Diego.

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“10 Essentials” to Adventure

You may have heard of Scouting’s “10 Essentials” for outdoor preparedness, but here are the 10 essentials to get you started on your Scouting Adventure:

For Cub Scout Parents

1. Cub Scout Overview

2. Get a Uniform & Book

Call, order or shop for a uniform at your local San Diego Scout Shop. Ask for the latest specials, sales and discounts! You can also get books, camping gear and more. They can even help you with sewing on your Scout’s patches.

Learn more about the uniform, other gear and even what to pack for camping here:

https://www.scoutshop.org/blog/new-to-scouting-start-here.html

3. Connect with Parents, Leaders

Your child will be placed in a “Den” with other Scouts their age. This “Den” is a part of a larger “Pack”.  Be proactive and contact the leaders. They are typically busy parents too and often new to the leadership role. Be patient, ask questions and offer to help. (You’ll soon learn that Scouts are “helpful” and learn to “do a good turn daily.”)

4. Take Youth Protection Training

This is required for all Scout leaders and highly recommended for all parents. It’s good to understand how everyone involved in the Boy Scouts of America works diligently to keep kids safe. Here’s how you get started:  

1. Go to my.scouting.org

2. Create an account

3. Click on “Menu” and go to “My Training”

4. Go to “Youth Protection Training” (Recommended for all adults. Required for new leaders before volunteer service with youth begins.)

5. Optional: find the training that corresponds with your child’s age and program or your area of responsibility.

5. Get familiar with Cub Scouting

Every group of Scouts is a bit different, but all are based on the same principles and foundation. They also share the same growth opportunities (called “advancement”) on the road to help Scouts achieve our highest advancement rank of Eagle Scout.  

Learn more by perusing the content here: https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/

6. Learn about Cub Scout Camping

Many Scouts get their first taste of the great outdoors at our camps whether it’s an overnight adventure, horseback riding or a day camp. Learn more about our camps

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7. Download a Family Guide

Get an overview of the program by downloading the Family Information Guide.

8. Get a Medical Check-up

Download and fill out these medical forms and make an appointment with your Scout’s doctor for an annual checkup. Your Scout will need these forms to attend various adventures.

9. Invite a Friend

While Scouting means life-long friendships, it’s always fun to start with someone you know. Ask your child who they’d want to have fun with and invite them to a meeting.

10. Connect with Us, Stay Informed

Stay in the loop on the latest opportunities for adventure, grit and growth throughout the San Diego - Imperial Council (SDIC).

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For Scouts BSA Parents

1. Scouts BSA Overview

2. Get a Uniform & Book

Call, order or shop for a uniform at your local San Diego Scout Shop. Ask for the latest specials, sales and discounts! You can also get books, camping gear and more. They can even help you with sewing on your Scout’s patches.

3. Connect with Parents, Leaders

Your child will be placed in a “Patrol” with other Scouts their age. This “Patrol” is a part of a larger “Troop”.  Be proactive and contact the leaders. They are typically busy parents too and often new to the leadership role. Be patient, ask questions and offer to help. (You’ll soon learn that Scouts are “helpful” and learn to “do a good turn daily.”)

4. Take Youth Protection Training

This is required for all Scout leaders and highly recommended for all parents. It’s good to understand how everyone involved in the Boy Scouts of America works diligently to keep kids safe. Here’s how you get started:  

1. Go to my.scouting.org

2. Create an account

3. Click on “Menu” and go to “My Training”

4. Go to “Youth Protection Training” (Recommended for all adults. Required for new leaders before volunteer service with youth begins.)

5. Optional: find the training that corresponds with your child’s age and program or your area of responsibility.

5. Get Familiar with Scouts BSA

Every group of Scouts is a bit different, but all are based on the same principles and foundation. They also share the same growth opportunities (called “advancement”) on the road to help Scouts achieve our highest advancement rank of Eagle Scout.

Learn more by perusing the content here: https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa

6. Learn about Summer Camp

Many Scouts get their first taste of the great outdoors at our camps whether it’s an overnight adventure, horseback riding or a day camp. Learn more about our camps

Camping Page

7.  Choose Your Summer Camp

Next, talk to your Scout and leaders about the camp you and your Scout would like to attend in the future or which camps are their favorites.

Leaders will be able to make a reservation.

8. Get a Medical Check-up

Download and fill out these medical forms and make an appointment with your Scout’s doctor for an annual checkup. Your Scout will need these forms to attend various adventures.

9. Gear Up, Prepare for Adventure!

Your Scout’s Handbook is chock full of resources for fun, skills development and adventure.  Many Scout units attend Summer Camp and attend what we call “High Adventure” trips to places like Yosemite or Glacier National Parks. Or they visit properties run by the National Scouting America.

And you can always attend with your Scout!

Prepare Your Gear

You’ll find gear lists in your Scout Handbook or download gear checklists here. You can often find great deals on gear at your San Diego Scout Shop.

10. Connect with Us, Stay Informed

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