• Camp Winton Summer Camp!


    5 sessions available for Scouts BSA, Crews and Ships!

  • Summer Camp Staff 2025

    Now accepting applications for the following: Senior Camp Management Staff Positions including: Camp Director, Program Director, Commissioner, Camp Medic, Maintenance, as well as all Program Area Directors.

    For more information, please email Bill.Whitton@scouting.org

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Camp with us!

Have the time of your life adventuring!

Build new friendships, earn dozens of merit badges, and explore the great outdoors! At Golden Empire Council camps you’ll have the time of your life adventuring! You’ll get to put your Scouting skills to the test. Our summer camps offer water activities, camp specific programs, skits, shooting sports, and much more. Come out with your troop and bring your family. You won’t regret a summer spent at camp! Get started now!

Our Camps

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CAMP LASSEN

Historic landmark

Lassen is located in the beautiful Butte Meadows. Our lake offers fun water activities that include swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking! Test your aim with archery, BB-guns, and much more.

In your free time get in all the climbing, disc golf, volleyball, and gaga ball you can! Bring your own tent or stay in one of our wilderness tenting options.

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CAMP WINTON

Are you ready to get your adventure on!?

Join us as we unveil the newly updated and renovated Camp Winton for Summer 2025! Our lake-front camp is situated in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest on the stunning Lower Bear River Reservoir. Camp Winton provides an unforgettable week-long camping experience for Scouts BSA Troops, Crews, and Ships. The enthusiastic staff, professionally prepared meals and timeless Winton traditions make this a not to miss Scouting experience. Come and be a part of our legacy and find out why everyone loves Camp Winton! 

Interested in being on Camp Staff?

Apply Here!

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NORCAL

Have Your Adventure in NorCal!

Our Norcal Adventure Area, in Yuba County serves as a training hub for the Golden Empire Council. With a lake right next door, you can kayak and canoe to your heart’s content. NCAA offers showers, pit toilets, a covered eating area, a full commercial kitchen, 83-acres for exploration, and fun hiking trails. The camp is open for units, families, and non-Scouting groups to come stay! Schedule a weekend at our camp today!

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CAMP COLE

Experience true wilderness!

High elevation adventure awaits you at Camp Robert L. Cole. This camp is a true wilderness experience at 7,200 elevation located in the high Sierra. You’ll experience cool and beautiful nights optimal for stargazing. Camp Cole’s program offers advancements for Scouts seeking First Class and highly intensive merit badges you won’t find anywhere else. You’ll enjoy fishing, fun, adventures, and challenging advancements. Come reserve a spot for your unit, family, or group!

Interested in being on the Camp Staff?

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CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

Explore a Whole New World of Fun and Adventure!

Our Council offers several Day/Twilight Camps spread out across our districts. Get ready for an exciting summer of water activities, field games, science, crafts, obstacle courses, and shooting sports! Day/Twilight Camps run 4-5 days and are open to all Cub Scouts entering 1st-5th grade.

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Pick the best camp for your Pack! 

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