Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Scouts BSA Summer Camp

Scouts $480          Leaders $265
$25 deposit each to make reservation. Balance due May 31st, 2025
Camp Emerson, 53155 Idyllbrook Dr. Idyllwild CA 92549

With over 100 years of experience, Camp Emerson has a rich history of providing quality outdoor Scouting programs. Nestled in the mountain community of Idyllwild, California, Camp Emerson is known for its cool mountain temperatures and natural beauty. Trickling through the middle of camp the soothing sounds of Strawberry Creek make for a relaxing and calming atmosphere.

The camp boasts a friendly and well-trained staff, crucial for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of everyone. Our Camp Cook keeps our campers well fed with delicious, healthy meals, and the dining hall encourages a sense of community during mealtimes.

There is a wide array of merit badges and activities to engage in at Camp Emerson. For those who love the thrill of shooting; rifle, shotgun, and archery merit badges are available. If you are looking for aquatics, we have swimming and lifesaving at the pool, or canoeing on the lake. For those seeking a physical challenge, climb our massive 60-foot climbing tower and you can earn your climbing merit badge. Pioneering, Environmental Science, First Aid, Geocaching, are just a few of the merit badges we expect to offer.

If you’re interested in attending Camp Emerson, or for more information about registration, dates, and the full list of    activities offered at camp please reach out to us at campemerson@scouting.org. Stay up to date on what’s happening at Camp Emerson by following us on Facebook www.facebook.com/campemersonciec.

2025 Merit Badges

Trail to First Class First Year Camper
Animation
Archery
Art
Camping *
Canoeing
Chess
Citizenship in the Nation *
Citizenship in the World *
Climbing

Communications *
Emergency Preparedness *
Environmental Science *
First Aid *
Geocaching
Graphic Arts
Leatherworking
Lifesaving *
Mammal Study
Plant Science
Pulp and Paper

Rifle Shooting
Scouting Heritage
Sculpting
Search and Rescue
Shotgun Shooting
Signs Signals and Codes
Soil and Water Conservation
Swimming *
Wilderness Survival
Wood Carving

* Eagle Required