San Diego-Imperial Council Scouting Programs
Camp Bashor at Otay Lakes Regional Park, 1207 Upas Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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San Diego-Imperial Council Scouting Programs include camping, swimming, and a variety of outdoor activities. Participants can also take part in water sports such as sailing, snorkeling, and board sailing at the Youth Aquatic Center on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay Aquatic Park.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
San Diego-Imperial Council Scouting Programs have been serving youth in the San Diego and Imperial Valley region since 1916 and reach from the desert and farms of Imperial Valley to the beaches of San Diego County. The programs include Cub Scouts for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, Scouts BSA as a traditional outdoor Scouting experience, Sea Scouts as a co-ed nautical program, Venturing as a youth-led program, Exploring with activities and mentorship, Scoutreach as the outreach division of the council, and High Adventure with leadership training and activities beyond basic camping. The council serves over 6,000 youth members in 350 units, supported by over 4,000 registered and trained adult volunteers, and reports more than 50,000 hours of community service.
The council leadership team includes Scout Executive Sean Roy, Council President Joe Minner, and Council Commissioner Mike Byerline. Staff member Jeremy completed Emergency Medical Technician training in the San Diego area and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy with a focus on Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University. The council notes partnerships with various organizations, businesses, and community groups, and a collaboration with the County of San Diego to create an enhanced park facility that can be used by Scouts, community organizations, and families.
One testimonial from Aliénor Alexander states that in scouting she learned leadership, preparedness, professional and networking skills, communication, and perseverance, and that these helped her make it into and through college and gain an internship at Casa Cornelia, a pro bono law firm representing people seeking asylum in the United States. Another testimonial about Juliana Murillo states that she credits her scouting experience with enabling her to make lifelong memories, serve the Scouting community across the country, and develop her passion for public service. A testimonial about Eden Tillotson states that she credits the first aid skills she learned in Scouting with empowering her to respond to emergency situations and inspiring her interest in medicine as a possible career. The stated mission of San Diego-Imperial Council Scouting Programs is to encourage responsible fun and adventure, instill sound morals and values in young people, foster citizenship, service, and leadership, and inspire the next generation of leaders to serve their communities.
Last updated April 2, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
San Diego-Imperial Council Scouting Programs have been serving youth in the San Diego and Imperial Valley region since 1916 and reach from the desert and farms of Imperial Valley to the beaches of San Diego County. The programs include Cub Scouts for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, Scouts BSA as a traditional outdoor Scouting experience, Sea Scouts as a co-ed nautical program, Venturing as a youth-led program, Exploring with activities and mentorship, Scoutreach as the outreach division of the council, and High Adventure with leadership training and activities beyond basic camping. The council serves over 6,000 youth members in 350 units, supported by over 4,000 registered and trained adult volunteers, and reports more than 50,000 hours of community service.
The council leadership team includes Scout Executive Sean Roy, Council President Joe Minner, and Council Commissioner Mike Byerline. Staff member Jeremy completed Emergency Medical Technician training in the San Diego area and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy with a focus on Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University. The council notes partnerships with various organizations, businesses, and community groups, and a collaboration with the County of San Diego to create an enhanced park facility that can be used by Scouts, community organizations, and families.
One testimonial from Aliénor Alexander states that in scouting she learned leadership, preparedness, professional and networking skills, communication, and perseverance, and that these helped her make it into and through college and gain an internship at Casa Cornelia, a pro bono law firm representing people seeking asylum in the United States. Another testimonial about Juliana Murillo states that she credits her scouting experience with enabling her to make lifelong memories, serve the Scouting community across the country, and develop her passion for public service. A testimonial about Eden Tillotson states that she credits the first aid skills she learned in Scouting with empowering her to respond to emergency situations and inspiring her interest in medicine as a possible career. The stated mission of San Diego-Imperial Council Scouting Programs is to encourage responsible fun and adventure, instill sound morals and values in young people, foster citizenship, service, and leadership, and inspire the next generation of leaders to serve their communities.
Last updated April 2, 2026.
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