We aim to encourage the nation's youth to strive for greatness, promoting in them values-based leadership and character development.
Today, the San Diego- Imperial Council is fulfilling the vision of our founders. Encompassing San Diego and Imperial Counties (over 7,500 square miles), serving over 6,000 youth in 350 units, supported by over 4,000 registered and trained adult volunteers.
Scouting programs reach from the desert and farms of Imperial Valley to the beaches of San Diego County. After a century, the San Diego - Imperial Council is still making a difference in the lives of San Diego's youth.
Our partnerships with various organizations, businesses, and community groups help us to better serve our scouts. Here are some of our valued partners
Dear Scouts and Visitors,Welcome to our website! As your organizer, I am honored to serve this wonderful community and I am committed to fostering an environment where every resident feels valued, heard, and empowered.
Sean Roy
Scout Executive
Sue Hodges
Council President
Trevor Bender
Council Commissioner
We want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees is integral to the Scouting experience.
Youth develop traits of citizenship, character, fitness, and leadership during age-appropriate events when challenged to move beyond their average comfort level, and discover their abilities. This is appropriate when risks are identified and mitigated.
The San Diego-Imperial Council (SDIC) has made great strides forward in 2023 to deliver Scouting's values to young people. Thank you to our 4000+ volunteers and all of our donors whose contributions have set up our council for dynamic growth in the future. Your gifts of time, talent, and treasure help to shape lives. The 2023 Impact Report highlights the past year and shows that the council is set for even greater success in 2024.
Under the leadership of SDIC's Executive Board, our council has maintained a solid financial footing while weathering the challenges of the past few years. We are excited to message, loud and clear, that Scouting is safer and more relevant now than ever.
The Key 3 and the Executive Board are committed to achieving greater success in the coming year. We are establishing development practices to ensure our legacy with major gifts and grants. We are filling our summer camps and will increase how we advertise Scouting on social media. And, most important, we will grow our youth membership towards our goal of 6,500 youth served, while sending the message that all youth are welcome! We can't achieve this success without your continued support.
We are here to assist you! Whether you have a question, need assistance, or want to provide feedback, there are multiple ways to reach us. Below, you'll find contact details for our local branch as well as specific departments.
Scouting is divided into different programs - Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting. Each program focuses on youth at different ages, with age appropriate activities and advancement.
Being a good Scout leader requires more than knowing how to camp. However, the Scouting program does provide outdoor training classes for leaders with beginning, intermediate, and advanced outdoor skills.
Information about local events and community programs is available on our Events Calendar and Community Programs pages. You can also follow us on social media for updates.
Express your interest to the unit leaders—the Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, crew Advisor, chartered organization representative, or members of the unit committee. While there’s no guarantee that a specific role or position will be available, there is usually some way in which you can contribute, and our units are glad for any offer of help.
Cub Scouts meet in their dens once each week, and a pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, a den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum, in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, a pack may conduct a special event such as a blue and gold banquet as an additional event.
While the presence of parents can be a distraction, parental involvement is not forbidden. If you would like to be present at a Cub Scout den meeting, ask the den leader in advance so that the leader can prepare a way for you to observe or participate in an unobtrusive manner.
At minimum, each Scout will need a uniform and a handbook. When additional supplies and equipment are needed for certain activities, such as camping trips or field days, unit leaders will provide parents with information about any supplies that will be required at the beginning of each program year.
Our uniforms, literature, and other Scouting merchandise is available at our local council, Scout shops, and other licensed distributors.
Scouting is divided into different programs - Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting. Each program focuses on youth at different ages, with age appropriate activities and advancement.
Being a good Scout leader requires more than knowing how to camp. However, the Scouting program does provide outdoor training classes for leaders with beginning, intermediate, and advanced outdoor skills.
Information about local events and community programs is available on our Events Calendar and Community Programs pages. You can also follow us on social media for updates.
Express your interest to the unit leaders—the Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, crew Advisor, chartered organization representative, or members of the unit committee. While there’s no guarantee that a specific role or position will be available, there is usually some way in which you can contribute, and our units are glad for any offer of help.
Cub Scouts meet in their dens once each week, and a pack meeting is held for all Cub Scouts and their families once a month. Beyond that, a den may hold a special activity, such as a service project or visit to a local museum, in place of one of the weekly meetings or in addition to the weekly meetings. Likewise, a pack may conduct a special event such as a blue and gold banquet as an additional event.
While the presence of parents can be a distraction, parental involvement is not forbidden. If you would like to be present at a Cub Scout den meeting, ask the den leader in advance so that the leader can prepare a way for you to observe or participate in an unobtrusive manner.
At minimum, each Scout will need a uniform and a handbook. When additional supplies and equipment are needed for certain activities, such as camping trips or field days, unit leaders will provide parents with information about any supplies that will be required at the beginning of each program year.
Our uniforms, literature, and other Scouting merchandise is available at our local council, Scout shops, and other licensed distributors.