Camp Whitsett offers over twenty traditional merit badges, a COPE course, mountain biking, hiking, and white-waterrafting all in an idyllic mountain setting. For older scouts looking challenge and adventure, our Sierra Expeditions programs provide the experience of a lifetime
2011 Summer Session
Week 1 June 19th - June 25th Week 2 June 26th - July 2nd (LDS Only Week) Week 3 July 3rd - July 9th Week 4 July 10th - July 16th Week 5 July 17th - July 23rd Week 6 July 24th - July 30th Week 7 July 31st - Aug 6th
Camp Literature & Forms
(2010 information has been provided for general reference only 2011 information will be added soon)
– All pre-camp literature given to the adult leader is also available here in PDF format. Scouts, adult leaders, and parents can all easily access the same information right here, as it is made available.
General Information:
2010 Adult Packet (we will post the 2011 information when it becomes available)
2010 Leader Guide – This booklet has answers to most questions about preparing for and attending summer camp at Camp Whitsett.
Unit Merchandise Pre-Order Form – Online form for units to pre-order T-Shirts for their scouts and leaders at a discounted price. (will be active Spring 2011)
Senior Patrol Leader Training – Beaver Program:
Beaver Program/SPL Training – 2010 Signup packett) – To improve your unit’s experience at Camp, this program allows you to have your SPL and/or another youth leader arrive one week before your troop. Participants receive:
a thorough orientation to Camp Whitsett so they can be more effective leaders and guides for the troop.
training to improve leadership skills and maximize use of the patrol method.
training in ethical choice making, resolving conflicts and serving as a positive role model for the scouts in the troop
Whitewater Rafting – Unit Pre-Registration:
2010 Whitewater Packet Are your scouts interested in rafting on the famous Kern River while at Camp Whitsett this summer!? Please review this packet for more information on how to pre-register your unit through our friends at Sierra South!
1. Medical Form – ALL Participants must complete this form within 12 months of arrival at camp.
2. Special Scout Permission Form) – ALL minors must have their parents complete this form (includes permission to treat injuries, consent to participate, permission to use firearms, photo release, and release of minor).
Staff Application for 2011 is coming soon check back for it
Most hiring decisions are made by March 1st, but late applications are accepted.
Camp Whitsett is a Scout Camp owned by the Western Los Angeles County Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It was founded in 1947 and has grown to serve nearly 2,500 scouts every summer as well as house a nationally accredited high adventure base.
For Questions about Camp Whitsett and its program offerings please contact our camping department:
- Telephone (818)-933-0130
- Email: Camping@bsa-la.org
For Questions about Camp Whitsett Fall/Spring use Contact Van Whiting
- Telephone (818)-933-0131
- Email: vwhiting@bsa-la.org
To Contact the Camp Whitsett Program Director, Contact Erik Godfrey
- Email: CWprogramdir@bsa-la.org