THE GREAT SCOUTDOORS

Learn Your Outdoor Manners

When Emily Post "met" Green Bar Bill, Scouting created this article, to teach us the Outdoor Manners:

Follow this link for campfire behavior. This article includes other resource links as well.

Follow this link and get ready for the National Jamboree 2026

Camping isn't only for the summer. Follow this article for winter camping.

Register for Camp Cards

Begin planning to reduce your camp costs by selling Camp Cards Register here. If you know businesses that would be interested in making these cards successful, follow this link.

Reasons to sell:

Finally, remind your customers that using even 1 or 2 of these discounts will pay for their Camp Card and they are helping many of our youth to dream and grow.

Annual Health and Medical Record

There are all kinds of Scouting adventures awaiting you, but we want everyone to be safe and healthy to enjoy the Great ScOutdoors. Be sure to fill out an Annual Health and Medical Record by following this link for details and "paperwork" to make it all possible.

Apply for a Scholarship for Philmont Scout Ranch

To reduce the cost for your Philmont Trek, apply for a scholarship from the Carter Herne Fund. More information is available at: https://www.carterhernefund.com/

Register for Winterfest

Registration is open for one of Scouting’s most unique events for older youth. Join in this event that is more than 50 years old! Imagine how many scouts have attended this event?!

2027's Trip of a Lifetime is open!

Follow this link for more details about your High Adventure Trek.

Follow the links above by clicking or tapping on image above for your chosen adventure. Follow this link to begin planning your High Adventure.

Support Scouts In Need

There are many scouts who are in need of essential camping equipment and other supplies for high adventure activities. Check out MemorialScoutCamp.org to learn more about helping our needy scouts follow their outdoor dreams. You can donate to their cause or recommend a scout to receive their support.

Bike Rodeo

Check out these links of video about the recent Bike Rodeo in our district:
A Fun Rodeo
How to Run a Bike Rodeo
These are great videos and definitely worth saving for your future activities.

Check this link for the Camping Safety Checklist
Check out this link for Campfire Safety

Scout Expo 2026

Join thousands of Scouts and families April 10–12, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base for a weekend packed with adventure, challenges, and fun. From climbing walls and drone shows to live entertainment and camping under the stars — this is one event you don’t want to miss!

Cub Scout flyer
Scouts BSA flyer
Registration Link Register before Dec. 31st. This link also includes all registration forms.

Scout Swim (First) Sundays

Hello Scouts, Leaders, Parents,

The Sacramento Central Y, located at 21st and W St in downtown Sacramento, agreed to allow me to conduct swim tests and MB requirements on the FIRST Sundays of the month, starting Feb 1, 2026.

The overall concept is to help scouts not only be swim tested and qualified for Scout Expo and summer camps but be prepared for aquatics all year round.

Irene Hashimoto will be the scout leader in charge of the first session, but she could use some adult leader help on Feb 1 and any other Sunday sessions, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Please reply back if you or a Swimming MB achieved scout can help, so we can expand this program to other dates/times/locations.

What you need to know about Webelos, Arrow of Light and Scouts BSA camping

CAMP WINTON 2026

Check out the details on Camp Winton. Register by October 1st and receive a discount.

2026 Camp Pricing: Early Bird (10/2/25–1/30/26): Youth $760, Adult $425, Webelos $760
Regular (1/31/26–6/1/26): Youth $790, Adult $425, Webelos $760
Late (6/2/26–start of camp): Youth $835, Adult $475, Webelos $760
Bonus: One free adult per unit, plus a second free adult for every 15 registered youth.

** Provisional Camper Program offered in Week 4!**
*NEW FOR 2026: One free adult for EVERY UNIT REGISTRATION and a SECOND free adult for every 15 youth attending Camp Winton. Call or email Julia at 916-333-5434 or for more info on registration.

We need staff! Second commissioner, business manager, water front, RATA sports, climbing, etc. Contact Bill Whitton if you are interested or know someone who is:

Check out our website for more information

Are you interested in working on staff at camp? Check out this link and apply!

District Twilight Camp June 22-26, 2026

Can you help? We need:
10 Den Leaders
6 Station Leaders
Patch Design (due by Dec. 11)
Interested? Contact Andrea

Cub Scouts and Camping

There are many details to know about camping with our youngest scouts. Check out this link for more information.

Scouting Activities

Are you planning activities for your pack or troop? Do you know if it meets Scouting safety issues? Well, here's a document to check out what your youth want to do.