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Scouting is fun for the whole family! We believe in building strong bonds between families and friends while having the adventure of a lifetime. Learn outdoor safety, earn advancements, participate in engaging activities, and so much more! Take the first step to guaranteeing an enriching future for your scout.
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About Us
Proudly Serving Families for 102 Years!
The Golden Empire Council supports local scouting. We have been providing leadership development to youth and their families across Northern California since 1920. Every year we give back to our communities through our service program. Our mission is to prepare young people to make moral and ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
S.A.F.E
Safe Scout
S - Supervision
A - Assessment
F - Fitness & Skill
E - Equipment & Environment.
The Golden Empire Council, BSA creates a safe place for your child to learn and grow using the 4 points of S.A.F.E. All our Scout leaders have been carefully trained prior to serving for your child's safety! Learn more about S.A.F.E. today.
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Our Programs
Cub Scouting
Ages K-5th, boys and girls. Your time is valuable. More than ever, today’s families strive to find quality time to spend together. Cub Scouting helps to support your family by providing ready-made opportunities for you and your child to spend together.
Sea Scouts
Sea Scouting is a maritime program for boys and girls ages 14-20 providing a fun, safe environment for Scouts to learn, build friendships, and develop character while earning advancement.
Scouts BSA
Ages 11-17, boys and girls. The traditional Scouting program, Scouts BSA is where youth develop outdoor survival skills, self-confidence, and ethics through youth planned activities with increased attention to service, community engagement, and leadership.
Summer Camp
Our summer camps offer water activities, camp specific programs, skits, and shooting sports. Come out with your troop or bring your family.
Venturing
Created for boys and girls ages 14-20, Venturing is a youth-led program where Scouts experience positive mentorship and develop leadership skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Day Camp
Our Council offers six Day Camps spread out across our seven districts. Get ready for an exciting summer of water activities, field games, science, crafts, obstacle courses, and shooting sports!
Exploring
The Exploring program connects boys and girls ages 10-20 with mentors, businesses, and agencies within their communities to help them discover future career paths.
Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow is a recognition, awards, and leadership program for Scouts! Here your son or daughter will be recognized for living out the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives.
The Golden Empire Council, BSA serves thousands of youth across Northern California in 16 different counties. Our Council owns and operates 4 camping properties as a part of our program to provide leadership opportunities, skill development, and high adventure to our Scouts. Help us support and further our mission in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring. Give now and make an impact!