BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA®
SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNCIL
CAMPING
Summer Camp at Mataguay Scout Ranch!
Join us for a summer of Scouting fun at the Mataguay Scout Ranch! This beautiful 840 acre ranch is located in oak and pine forests, 3,200 feet above sea level in the mountains northeast of San Diego. Mataguay is a BSA accredited facility and is known as one of the Western Region's finest Scout camps!
LEADERS GUIDE (rev 5/3/2012)
TROOP LEADER MEETING SLIDESHOW
Program Features!
- Mataguay Expedition Force - a Trek-type program
- Mataguay Messenger - covering the Journalism, Photography and Radio Merit Badges
- Final Frontiersmen - covering the Astronomy, Engineering and Space Exploration Merit Badges
- Geocaching
- Enhanced Pathfinders, Tritons, C.O.P.E., Mt Bikes, Horses
- Waterdogs, Hikes, Campfire Programs, Dragon Boats competition, Campwide Games
- Scoutmaster Big Splash, Scoutmaster Breakfast, Scoutmaster Shoot
- Rugged Os, Big O BBQ, Family Dinner and more!
Mataguay Expedition Force
Our five-day Mataguay Trek Program is for older scouts who want adventure and a challenge. Highlights include backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding and wilderness survival.
Two C.O.P.E. Courses!
Our camp features TWO C.O.P.E. Challenge Courses! Our high course will test the skills and willpower of older Scouts, while the ow C.O.P.E. course will present exciting team challenges to your Patrol or Troop.
Horsemanship Merit Badge!
Our Horsemanship Merit Badge program includes trail horse rides, horse handling shows and demonstrations.
Fly High with the Aviation Merit Badge!
Our exciting Aviation Merit Badge program features a real-live glider flight at the nearby Warner Springs airport!
Combine these exciting programs with our Patrol-based campsites, two recently renovated pools, our 2,800 square foot Silva Lodge deck (home of our popular Western BBQ), 20+ merit badge courses and a dedicated staff ready to serve your Scouts, and you've got a fantastic Boy Scout summer camp experience!
Available Merit Badges
Watch here for available merit badges.
2012 Camp Dates
We will offer 6 action-packed weeks of Boy Scout summer camp. SIGN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT! Sessions will fill up QUICKLY!
- Session 1 ~ June 24 - 30
- Session 2 ~ July 1 - 7
- Session 3 ~ July 8 - 14 FULL
- Session 4 ~ July 15 - 21 FULL
- Session 5 ~ July 22 - 28
- Session 6 ~ July 29 - August 4
| SDIC Scout | $320 | |
| Out of Council Scout | $340 | |
| Adult* | $160 |
Register and make your deposit before September 30, 2011 and receive a free t-shirt. (One for every advanced registered attendee by 9/30/11 and paid in full by 4/30/2012)
REGISTER ONLINE (Coming Soon)
*if paid in full by April 30 and bringing 8 or more scouts to camp you will receive 1 free adult
Buddy Camp
Your unit is not attending camp at Mataguay Scout Ranch this summer, but you want to attend? You can, as part of our Buddy Camp program. You'll be joined other Scouts for your week of fun and adventure.
DOWNLOAD BUDDY CAMP APPLICATION
Assistant Camp Commissioners:
Commissioners, come spend the week at Mataguay working as an Assistant Camp Commissioner! This is a great opportunity to work with units AND spend a week at camp!
Employment Opportunities:
Staff applications coming soon.
Camperships
Partial camperships are available for those families who need financial assistance. Download a campership application.
Questions?
Contact the camping department by phone 619.298.6121 x246, fax 619.682.3858, or email sdiccamp@scouting.org.
