It is located on its own peninsula that extends into shaver lake which is in the sierra national forest just south of yosemite. Camp chawanakee shaver lake, ca june 23 29 bsa troop 602. Sequoia council, boy scouts of america troop 407, bsa. Breyer donated the former wanamaker land to the boy scouts of america for use as a wildlife preserve. Now year round camping is available at camp chawanakee with the addition of 11 new log cabins.
Camp chawanakee, boy scouts of america camp leader guide as of may 29, 2019. And as with prior years we are giving you an option of a 3rd summer camp. Brief video from my tent to above camp chawanakee and shaver lake using a dji spark. Summer camp 2015 camp chawanakee at shaver lake, ca boy. Camp youth protection and registration requirement southern sierra council camp kern requirements. The beauty and majesty of shaver lake will act as a natural backdrop for an exceptional outdoor learning experience. Camp sierra is strictly adhering to guidelines provided by the fresno county department of public health.
Camp chawanakee 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake, ca yelp. Our boy scout troop came up from san diego, which was a good haul in itself, but all considered. Camp chawanakee is a bsa summer camp located on the shore of shaver lake in the sierra national forest, california. Bsa \ camp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake, ca restaurant inspection findings and violations. Your scout unit or community group can spend a weekend or more on beautiful shaver lake located at the 5,200 ft elevation level in the central sierra. Our first year as a troop and our summer camp was spent at camp chawanakee at shaver lake just ne of fresnoclovis. Once at shaver lake village, turn right onto dinkey creek road and. Boys are also encouraged to bring dvds, media players, and handheld video games for the rides up and back, and items to decorate the thumbstick the older boys will know what i mean. Camp chawanakee the official website of boy scout troop 525 tracy, ca greater yosemite council, sunshine district. Now yearround camping is available at camp chawanakee with the addition of 11 new log cabins. Camp chawanakee, which is run by the boy scouts of america, has two separate campgrounds.
Its one of the many coves at shaver lake, which is located in the sierra national forest in california. Tamera ave fresno, ca 9371911 5593202100 phone 5593202114 fax joseph. Summer camp 2015 camp chawanakee at shaver lake, ca. Our camp chawanakee staff is eager to help make your summer experience a rewarding and meaningful one. Find chawanakee on the banks of shaver lake, a popular recreation destination. I will collect all electronic gear when we arrive at chawanakee so it doesnt get lost and so that it doesnt become a problem at camp. The shaver lake trophy trout project is a nonprofit organization to educate the public on fishing and make shaver lake a fishing destination. The camp is situated on the banks of shaver lake in the high sierras, and annually plays host to more than. Boy scout summer camps innear california 1 gec, bsa.
St helena campsite four square spirit places travel camping outdoor camping viajes. The total cost of camp and all expenses not to include spending money or additional expense for. This is one of two open weekends, no bsa affiliation is required. March 20, 2010, solvang biannual bike ride, 1 night. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Have the best week ever at one of these chill summer camps for. Camp chawanakee bsa 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca 93664 event resources. Your scout unit can spend a weekend or more on beautiful shaver lake located at the 5,200 ft elevation level in the central sierra. Camp chawanakee, a boy scout camp run by the sequoia council, is held on a peninsula in the south of shaver lake. Cabins at camp chawanakee sequoia council bsa serving. The views are beautiful and the skies are clearperfect for star gazing at night. Cabins at camp chawanakee sequoia council boy scouts. Bsa\camp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake, ca restaurant inspection findings and violations.
It is a little more than 6 hours drive from poway, ca. Jun 19, 2016 this year the troop went to chawanakee for summer camp. Camp is about 1 hour east of fresno, ca following route 168 to shaver lake village. All individuals over the age of 18 staying overnight at resident camp must be a registered adult with the boy scouts of america by june 1st, 2020 and have a youth protection training certificate within one year of the end date of the program. Oa w3s section meeting location varies august, 2017 sfbac hq, san leandro november 1112, 2017 camp chawanakee, shaver lake january 14, 2018 gyc hq, modesto march 11, 2018.
Because camp chawanakee s family camp is located here. Bsa troops from all over california attend each summer. Cabins at camp chawanakee sequoia council boy scouts of. The official website of boy scout troop 525 tracy, ca greater yosemite council, sunshine district troop 525 tracy, ca camp chawanakee troop 525 tracy, ca. At the top of the fourlane continue for six miles until you arrive in the village of shaver lake. He learned a lot and got to experience some new things.
Sequoia council, boy scouts of america 2018 camp leaders guide april 3, 2018 fresno scout service center camp chawanakee 6005 n tamera fresno, ca 93711 phone. This historic camp was founded on shaver lake in 1946 by a grant from the federal government, the civilian conservation corps and southern california edison. Address your mail in the following manner be sure to include unit number, session, and campsite also be sure parents are aware of this information so they can write their youth at camp. California felt arrowheads at the best online prices at ebay. This camp has been hosting scouts for camp since 1947. Camp chawanakee 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake ca 93664. X goes to camp chawanakee boy scout camp 2018 youtube. Sequoia council, boy scouts of america 2016 camp leaders guide 11192015 version fresno scout service center camp chawanakee 6005 n tamera fresno, ca 93711 phone. Bsacamp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake, ca. Why do i refer to this lovely spot as camp chawanakee cove.
Troop 3 will be attending summer camp in 2017 at shaver lake, camp chawanakee. Club chawanakee at boy scout camp on shaver lake 2 day. Camp chawanakee is located in a pristine area of the sierra s on shaver lake. Camp chawanakee 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca. The camp was accessible to city scouts by taking the train to the jenkintown station. Camp chawanakee will be the location for 2018 summer camp. This will be a no host i will not be there event and is posted as a group event in that our group may want to be in the same campsite. Our staff is well versed in the scouts bsa and venture programs.
Camp chawanakee has grown from a capacity of 100 scouts and no facilities to todays 4,400 scouts and scouters with complete array of permanent, uptodate facilities. Advancement, merit badge, venturing, scouts bsa resident camp, camp. Camp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek road, shaver lake, ca 93606. The camp has one of the most diversified and exciting programs available, ask any of our scouts that have been there. Jul 18, 2018 our boy scout troop went to camp chawanakee for summer camp this year. This historic camp was founded on shaver lake in 1946 by a grant from the federal government, the civilian conservation corps and southern california edison power company, and opened in 1947. Troop 745 camp chawanakee summer camp 2018 youtube. Whether you just need to know where to camp nearby or you want to plan a free camping road trip, weve got you covered you can simply use your smart phones gps to find camping near you or even use our trip planner to plan your route from coast to co. Water system name type distribution system class max treatment plant class principal county served primary source water type.
Camp is about 1 hour north east of fresno, ca following route 168 to shaver lake village. For all cub scouts, scouts bsa, venturers, and explorers. Welcome to the pride of the sequoia council, camp chawanakee. Camp chawanakee is the boy scout camp off dinkey creek rd. Google map 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca 93664 phone.
Pacific skyline councils summer camp programming, which run from mid june through late july, immerses scouts in the outdoor adventure of scouting. Training about bsa camp chawanakee shaver lake, ca june 23 29. Founded on shaver lake in 1946 and today operates nine oneweek long summer scout camp sessions capable of handling 500 scouts at a time. Camp sierra is committed to the health and well being of our guests and staff, and we are closely monitoring the covid19 situation. What to expect at camp chawanakee mark bachman, assistant scoutmaster camp chawanakee. Camp chawanakee current klondike conditions is snow on. Jul 06, 2019 camp chawanakee bsa 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca 93664 event resources. Camp oljato is a premier scout summer camp in the high sierra. Oa w3s section meeting location varies august, 2017 sfbac hq, san leandro november 1112, 2017 camp chawanakee, shaver lake january 14, 2018 gyc hq, modesto march 11, 2018 sfbac hq, san leandro.
Camp chawanakee has grown from a capacity of 100 scouts and no facilities to todays 4,400 scouts and scouters with complete array of permanent, upto. Google map 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca 93664. Tehachapi scouting tehachapi bsa troop 3 and pack 3 main. Camp chawanakee sequoia council boy scouts of america. Camp chawanakee is a premier scout camp that offers units fun and engaging activies and reinforces the units own. List of council camps boy scouts of america wikipedia. Camp chawanakee was founded on shaver lake in 1946 by a grant from the federal government, the civilian conservation corps and southern california edison power company. Bsacamp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake. Check out xs fun week at boy scout camp camp chawanakee. Camp address and mail sequoia council boy scouts of. Bsa boy scouts scouting camping shaver lake sierra. Camp chawanakee has grown from a capacity of 100 scouts and no facilities to todays 4400 scouts and scouters with complete group of permanent facilities. See 1 photo from 28 visitors to camp chawanakee bsa.
Camp chawanakee is a premier scout camp that offers units fun and. Cabins at camp chawanakee sequoia council boy scouts of america. Our boy scout troop went to camp chawanakee for summer camp this year. Ive joined my sons boy scout troop twice at chawanakee and it has been great each time. The camp was founded in 1946 and is located by on shaver lake in the sierra national forest. The camp has friendly and energetic staff that really want to both help the kids grow and. There is the trail to first class program for new and junior scouts as well as the opportunity for scouts to earn their choice of over 40 merit badges.