Camp Cole

CAMP COLE: A RARE OPPORTUNITY

Camp Robert Cole is nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains,

just a short drive east of Sacramento. Camp Cole offers the scouter and

leader alike an unparallel scouting experience. Granite canyons and tree-lined

trails offer great day hikes or mountain biking opportunities. Fishing,

Swimming, Sailing, Rock Climbing and all kinds of shooting sports fill out the

scout camp experience. Block schedules mean more completed merit badges

and give the leaders time to relax and enjoy the relaxing beauty that Camp

Robert Cole is famous for.

Camp Robert L. Cole offers Scouts a fantastic summer adventure. A

wilderness camp located seven miles north of Cisco Grove, California off of

I-80 at an elevation of 6700', each unit has its own campsite. Scouts camp in

tents, cooking their meals by patrols, or eating at our new dining facility.

The Cole program includes opportunities for advancement for scouts seeking

First Class, as well as challenges to those seeking high adventure. The Cole

Trek is a six-day, 50-mile trek through mountainous terrain, sparkling lakes

and streams. Trout abound in the cold waters of the high mountain

backcountry lakes, and the views are breath taking. Cole also offers

Mountain Biking Treks, Rock Climbing, Mountain man Program, and a unique

Build Your Own Program week.

Camp Lassen

Camp Lassen Boy Scout Camp is located 45 minutes east of Chico, off Highway 32 near Butte Meadows, California. At an elevation of 4200 ft. amidst beautiful evergreen trees, Camp Lassen offers both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts a traditional Scouting program. Boy Scouts not only earn merit badges, but also have the opportunity to face an outstanding C.O.P.E. course, climbing wall, horseback riding, metalworking, mountain bikes, and an outpost program geared to the older Scout. A large dining hall, cabins, and adirondacks enhance the Camp Lassen experience. 

Camp Lassen’s program is based on Baden-Powell’s concept of Scouts learning, practicing, using scouting skills at camp. 

2013 Merit Badges       Canoeing
Lifesaving (ER)
Rowing
Swimming (ER), (F)
Nature	Astronomy
	Environmental Science (ER)
	Fish & Wildlife Management
	Fishing
	Forestry
	Geology
	Mammal Study (F)
	Nature
	Soil & Water Conservation
	Weather
Handicraft	Basketry (F)
	Fingerprinting
	Indian Lore
	Leatherwork (F)
	Painting
	Wood Carving (F)
Scoutcraft	Camping (ER)
	Emergency Preparedness (ER)
	Fire Safety
	Orienteering
	Pioneering (F)
	Wilderness Survival
Shooting Sports	Archery
	Rifle Shooting
	Shotgun Shooting
Specialty	Climbing
	Cycling (ER)
	Metalwork
Misc.	First Aid (ER)
	Bugling and Music

Camp Nauvoo

Camp Nauvoo

Summary – Camp Nauvoo is latest addition to the Golden Empire Council’s group of Camps.  The camp is located in Placerville, California on 86.5 acres of mainly forested land.  The camp boasts a stream which runs through the Oak and Pine forests and a large grassy area, which is perfect for individual and group activities.  As the camp is in the Sierra Foothills with limited access and parking, it makes an ideal location for weekend camping, hiking and backpacking.  You may even see a number of wild turkeys who are the full time residents of the camp.

Currently the camp is intended for use by units, patrols and families.  The camp is also a great place to hold training classes (like National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)).  The camp has running water at the lodge/dining hall, showers and flushing toilets, a number of tent platforms and an amphitheatre with a large campfire pit for skits, songs, stunts and flag retirement ceremonies.  In the long term, the camp will become a Cub Scout Resident Camp.  In the meantime, you can contact the Council office to reserve the camp for your weekend camping, hiking or training activities.

Amenities –

• Flush toilets
• Tent Platforms
• Showers
• Amphitheatre with large Campfire Pit
• Limited Parking
• Limited Access from the outside world
• Turkeys and other local wildlife
• Babbling Brook
• Stream Fishing
• Dining Hall & Kitchen

What You Can Do at Camp Nauvoo – 

• Camping
• Backpacking
• Hiking
• Training

Camp Intended to be Used by – 

• Units
• Patrols
• Scouting Families

Camp Pahatsi

Camp Pahatsi

Located in Soda Springs off Interstate 80, above the old Royal Gorge Ski Resort, Camp Pahatsi was an active summer Boy Scout until 2002.  At that time, the lodge burned down and was not rebuilt. Today, Camp Pahatsi is available to scouts in the Golden Empire Council in exchange for a service project.  Three lakes situated among pine forest and large boulders provide a beautiful camping experience.

Amenities:

Large Lake – 10 acres of lake with a maximum depth of eight feet; suitable for swimming, canoeing, fishing and non-motorized water sports.  Troops should bring their own canoes and equipment as they are not available at camp.  

Rifle Range – Troops should bring targets, shooting blocks, guns and ammo and they MUST have the properly trained personnel to operate shooting range.

Archery Range – Troops should bring targets and equipment and properly trained personnel to operate archery range.

Campsites – There are many campsites available, some with concrete pads for canvas tents, but canvas tents are not available.  Troops should bring their own tents.

Campfire Bowl – Beautiful campfire bowl is available next to the lake.  There are log benches with room to seat over 100.

Bathrooms – Most campsites have a pit toilet and there is a main pit toilet facility at the lake front. 

Water – There is no running water at Camp Pahatsi.  Troops should bring water with them.

RV Hookups – There are two spaces to park and hookup RVs.  Check with Camp Administrator to arrange RV parking.

Parking – Camp Pahatsi has ample parking in provided parking lot.

Activities:

Troop Camping – Camp Pahatsi provides a good location to focus on Scout Skills for Rank advancement.  Or bring Merit Badge Counselors with you and work on requirements.  

Hiking – Camp Pahatsi has beautiful terrain for hiking.

Family Camp or Multi-Unit Camping – Invite other troops to join you for a weekend, pool your resources and offer merit badges and scout skills or ask parents and siblings to join you so they can experience the scout program firsthand.

Service Projects:  Camp Pahatsi provides the opportunity for service to our Council.  Projects range from cleaning the lake front to clearing paths and moving downed trees.  Call Kathy Neuberger at (916) 768-3274 or email istahap@jps.net to arrange a camping experience for your troop.

Camp Winton

CAMP WINTON

Camp Winton has been serving scouters since 1958.  It is a beautiful high Sierra Camp of the Golden Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  It is only accessible for scouts by boat or hiking in to the camp.  It features the Bear River Reservior and an amazing qranite rock filled forest.  Activities include merit badges especially waterfront ones as well and shooting sports, and most all of the outdoor skills.

Merit Badges Available 2013.

Aquatics

Canoeing* Lifesaving (ER) Motorboating Rowing* Small-Boat Sailing Swimming (ER)* Water Sports (Waterskiing), kayaking, and new for 2014 Personal watercraft (aka Jet Ski)

Handicrafts

Art* Basketry* Indian Lore* Leatherwork* Photography Painting* Sculpture Wood Carving*

Ecology & Conservation

Astronomy Environmental Science (ER)

Fishing* Fish & Wildlife Management Forestry Geology

Mammal Study Nature Reptile and Amphibian Study*

Soil & Water Conservation

Outdoor Skills

Backpacking Camping (ER) Climbing Cooking Hiking Orienteering* Pioneering* Wilderness Survival*

Shooting Sports

Archery Rifle Shooting (.22 caliber rifle)

Shotgun Shooting

Safety

First Aid (ER) Communications (ER) Emergency Preparedness (ER)

Other Programs

Snorkeling BSA – Polar Bear Swim – Mile Swim BSA – Kayaking BSA– Boardsailing BSA – Safety Afloat – Safe Swim Defense – Swimming & Water Rescue – Paddlecraft Safety – Youth Protection Training – Climb-on-Safely – Leave No Trace – Trek Safely

In addition to daily flags there is a wonderful campfire area and theater for doing programs.  The Lodge is the focal point for meals with outdoor fresh air dining daily.  A camp trading post is a highlight for Choco-tacos and there is a bead program which many of the scouts will enjoy earning on their trips to camp.  There are some additional hicking expeditions unique to the camp that take the boys deep into the backcountry. Kayak and canoeing treks integrated into advetures is also something unique to the camp.