Greater California Council Scouting Programs

Greater California Council Scouting Programs offers Cub Scouting for ages K-5th for boys and girls, Scouts BSA for ages 11-17 for boys and girls, Sea Scouts for ages 14-20, Venturing for ages 14-20, Exploring for ages 10-20, Summer Camp with water activities, camp-specific programs, skits, and shooting sports, Day Camp with six day camps across seven districts, and the Order of the Arrow, a recognition, awards, and leadership program for Scouts.

Programs

• Cub Scouting — Ages K-5th, boys and girls.
• Sea Scouts — ages 14-20
• Scouts BSA — Ages 11-17, boys and girls.
• Summer Camp — Our summer camps offer water activities, camp specific programs, skits, and shooting sports.
• Venturing — ages 14-20
• Day Camp — Our Council offers six Day Camps spread out across our seven districts.
• Exploring — ages 10-20
• Order of the Arrow — The Order of the Arrow is a recognition, awards, and leadership program for Scouts.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Current session: NYLT Fall Course 2 Weekends (Sep 5–Sep 20, 2026); University of Scouting (Nov 14–Nov 14, 2026)
• Facility hours: GCC Office Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm (Monday-Friday); River City Scout Shop 9am – 4pm (Monday – Friday), closed 1pm- 2pm for lunch, 10:30am – 3:00pm (Saturday)

About the provider

The Greater California Council has provided leadership development to youth and their families across Northern California since 1920. Its mission is to prepare young people to make moral and ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Every year, it gives back to communities through its service program. All Scout leaders have been carefully trained before serving, and Youth Protection Training is required for all adult leaders before serving.

All our Scout leaders have been carefully trained prior to serving for your child's safety. Youth Protection Training is a requirement for all adult leaders prior to serving.

Last updated September 7, 2026.