Golden Empire Council Scouting Programs
Cordova Church of Christ, 3851 North Freeway Blvd, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95834
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Golden Empire Council Scouting Programs include outdoor training, high adventure training, water activities, camp specific programs, skits, shooting sports, field games, science, crafts, and obstacle courses. The programs also offer Basic Backpacking Awareness, Cub Leader Basic Training, and the University of Scouting for Scout leaders and participants. Scouting in this council includes Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing, Exploring, and the Order of the Arrow.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: Training and leadership courses are offered on selected dates throughout the year, including weekday and weekend options, with some single-day sessions and some multi-day or overnight courses.
• Price: University of Scouting costs $25 for participants and $10 for staff; Cub Leader Basic Training is free; Basic Backpacking Awareness costs $35.
The Golden Empire Council states that all Scout leaders have been carefully trained prior to serving, and Youth Protection Training is required for all adult leaders prior to serving. The council uses S.A.F.E. principles, which are Supervision, Assessment, Fitness & Skill, and Equipment & Environment. BALOO training is required for Cub Scout leaders leading outdoor events, pack camping overnights, and Webelos den overnighters. Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting professionals and volunteers, and NYLT is the BSA National Leadership Training for Scouts. The High Adventure Training Team (HAT) offers environmental awareness, experience with the U.S. Forest Service, and skills for disseminating information, and the University of Scouting is a supplemental training opportunity for all adult Scout leaders.
Scouting America, Golden Empire Council serves thousands of youth across Northern California in 18 different counties and owns and operates two camping properties as part of its program to provide leadership opportunities, skill development, and high adventure. Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade, Scouts BSA is for boys and girls ages 11–17, Sea Scouts and Venturing are for boys and girls ages 14–20, Exploring connects boys and girls ages 10–20 with mentors, businesses, and agencies within their communities to help them discover future career paths, and the Order of the Arrow is a recognition, awards, and leadership program for Scouts. The Golden Empire Council has been providing leadership development to youth and their families across Northern California since 1920 and notes that it has been proudly serving families for 102 years. The leadership team for courses includes Joe Schairer, Andy Wertin, and Greg Shultz as course directors. Every year the Golden Empire Council gives back to communities through its service program. The council states that Scouting is the adventure of a lifetime and that Scouting is fun for the whole family.
Last updated March 10, 2026.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Schedule: Training and leadership courses are offered on selected dates throughout the year, including weekday and weekend options, with some single-day sessions and some multi-day or overnight courses.
• Price: University of Scouting costs $25 for participants and $10 for staff; Cub Leader Basic Training is free; Basic Backpacking Awareness costs $35.
The Golden Empire Council states that all Scout leaders have been carefully trained prior to serving, and Youth Protection Training is required for all adult leaders prior to serving. The council uses S.A.F.E. principles, which are Supervision, Assessment, Fitness & Skill, and Equipment & Environment. BALOO training is required for Cub Scout leaders leading outdoor events, pack camping overnights, and Webelos den overnighters. Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting professionals and volunteers, and NYLT is the BSA National Leadership Training for Scouts. The High Adventure Training Team (HAT) offers environmental awareness, experience with the U.S. Forest Service, and skills for disseminating information, and the University of Scouting is a supplemental training opportunity for all adult Scout leaders.
Scouting America, Golden Empire Council serves thousands of youth across Northern California in 18 different counties and owns and operates two camping properties as part of its program to provide leadership opportunities, skill development, and high adventure. Cub Scouting is for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade, Scouts BSA is for boys and girls ages 11–17, Sea Scouts and Venturing are for boys and girls ages 14–20, Exploring connects boys and girls ages 10–20 with mentors, businesses, and agencies within their communities to help them discover future career paths, and the Order of the Arrow is a recognition, awards, and leadership program for Scouts. The Golden Empire Council has been providing leadership development to youth and their families across Northern California since 1920 and notes that it has been proudly serving families for 102 years. The leadership team for courses includes Joe Schairer, Andy Wertin, and Greg Shultz as course directors. Every year the Golden Empire Council gives back to communities through its service program. The council states that Scouting is the adventure of a lifetime and that Scouting is fun for the whole family.
Last updated March 10, 2026.
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