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== District Roundtable ==
== District Roundtable ==
'''[[District Roundtable]]''' meets on the 2nd Thursday each month 7PM at the LDS Church (1545 So Melrose Dr, Vista).  Roundtable provides training, activity updates, and other key resources for local scout leaders and scouting parents.
'''[[District Roundtable]]''' meets on the 2nd Thursday each month 7PM at the LDS Church (1545 So Melrose Dr, Vista).  Roundtable provides supplemental training for volunteers at the unit level.  The objectives of roundtables are to provide leaders with program ideas, information on policy and events, training opportunities, and an enhanced network of contacts and other resources while also providing unit leaders with a voice in formulating direction at the district level.


* [http://BuenaCreek.SDICBSA.org BuenaCreek.SDICBSA.org] - Official District Website
* [http://BuenaCreek.SDICBSA.org BuenaCreek.SDICBSA.org] - Official District Website
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=== Venturing Crews ===
=== Venturing Crews ===
''' [[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.
''' [[Venturing (Boy Scouts of America)| Venturing]]''' hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20.  Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme.  Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.


* '''Crew 651''' - [http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sanmarcosca/ San Marcos Lions Club]
* '''Crew 651''' - [http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sanmarcosca/ San Marcos Lions Club]
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== Scouting Attractions ==
== Scouting Attractions ==
=== Government Agencies ===
* [http://www.cityofvista.com/ City of Vista]
* [http://www.san-marcos.net/ City of San Marcos]
* [https://www.vistausd.org/ Vista Unified School District]
* [https://www.smusd.org/ San Marcos Unified School District]
* [https://www.csusm.edu/ CSU San Marcos]
* [https://www2.palomar.edu/ Palomar College]
* [http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/ County of San Diego]


=== Parks & Recreation ===
=== Parks & Recreation ===
# '''[[Guajome County Park]]''' - Largest urban park in North County area is known both for its rich natural habitats (including a small, but beautiful Lake Guajome) and its historic Rancho Guajome Adobe. The adjacent Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum also hosts group scouting camping, Scout Camporees for San Diego-Imperial Council units and the annual kickoff for the Girl Scout Cookie Sales. From Guajome you can follow the 10-mile [[San Luis Rey River Bike Trail]] for a flat ride straight to the [[Pacific Ocean]]. Also it is the number-one rated bird watching destination in North County.
# '''[[Guajome County Park]]''' - Largest urban park in North County area is known both for its rich natural habitats (including a small, but beautiful Lake Guajome) and its historic Rancho Guajome Adobe. The adjacent Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum also hosts group scouting camping, Scout Camporees for San Diego-Imperial Council units and the annual kickoff for the Girl Scout Cookie Sales. From Guajome you can follow the 10-mile [[San Luis Rey River Bike Trail]] for a flat ride straight to the [[Pacific Ocean]]. Also it is the number-one rated bird watching destination in North County.


=== Other Attractions ===
=== Local Attractions ===


Many of those locations offer discounts for scouting units and families :
Many of those locations offer discounts for scouting units and families :


* [https://www.sanluisrey.org/ Old Mission San Luis Rey]
* [http://www.themech.org/ Marine Corp Mechanized Museum] - Camp Pendleton
* [https://www.boomersvista.com/ Boomers Vista] - Mini-Golf / Arcade / Batting Cages / Bumber Boats / Go-Karts
* [https://www.boomersvista.com/ Boomers Vista] - Mini-Golf / Arcade / Batting Cages / Bumber Boats / Go-Karts
* [http://getairvistaca.com Get Air Vista] - Trampoline Park
* [http://getairvistaca.com Get Air Vista] - Trampoline Park
* [https://www.skyzone.com/sanmarcos Sky Zone San Marcos] - Trampoline Park
* [https://www.skyzone.com/sanmarcos Sky Zone San Marcos] - Trampoline Park
=== Government Agencies ===
* [http://www.cityofvista.com/ City of Vista]
* [http://www.san-marcos.net/ City of San Marcos]
* [https://www.vistausd.org/ Vista Unified School District]
* [https://www.smusd.org/ San Marcos Unified School District]
* [https://www.csusm.edu/ CSU San Marcos]
* [https://www2.palomar.edu/ Palomar College]
* [http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/ County of San Diego]


== Local Camping ==
== Local Camping ==
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This district is part of The '''[[San Diego-Imperial Council]]''', headquartered in [[San Diego, California]], and serves youth members and volunteer leaders through Scout units in [[San Diego County, California| San Diego]] and [[Imperial County, California| Imperial]] counties of Southern California, as well as a portion of Arizona. It is a [[local council]] (#049) of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] located in the state of [[Scouting in Arizona|Arizona]] and [[Scouting in California|California]].
This district is part of The '''[[San Diego-Imperial Council]]''', headquartered in [[San Diego, California]], and serves youth members and volunteer leaders through Scout units in [[San Diego County, California| San Diego]] and [[Imperial County, California| Imperial]] counties of Southern California, as well as a portion of Arizona. It is a [[local council]] (#049) of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] located in the state of [[Scouting in Arizona|Arizona]] and [[Scouting in California|California]].
== External Links ==
* [http://www.MainTour.com/socal/stake_vista.htm LDS Vista Stake]
* [http://www.MainTour.com/socal/stake_escondido.htm LDS Escondido Stake]


[[Category: BSA District]]
[[Category: BSA District]]

Revision as of 01:07, 6 December 2017

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Buena Creek District, a district of the San Diego-Imperial Council serves Boy Scouts in the cities of Vista and San Marcos in North County San Diego. (Est. July 2016)

District Roundtable

District Roundtable meets on the 2nd Thursday each month 7PM at the LDS Church (1545 So Melrose Dr, Vista). Roundtable provides supplemental training for volunteers at the unit level. The objectives of roundtables are to provide leaders with program ideas, information on policy and events, training opportunities, and an enhanced network of contacts and other resources while also providing unit leaders with a voice in formulating direction at the district level.

District Calendar

Upcoming Events:

  • 17-Mar-2018 : Troop 747 Merit Badge Workshop
  • 05-May-2018 : LDS Vista Stake Merit Badge Spring Clinic
  • 13-Oct-2018 : Buena Creek District Camporee
  • 26-Oct-2018 : LDS Vista Stake Merit Badge Fall Clinic

Registered Units

Visit the District Roundtable (above) to get more information about these and other scouting units in this area.

Cub Scout Packs

Cub Scouts holds weekly activities for youth ages 6-10. Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.

  • Pack 609 - LDS San Elijo Hills Ward - Felicita Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Pack 611 - LDS Twin Oaks Valley Ward - Borden Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Pack 612 - LDS Discover Hills Ward - Felicity Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Pack 634 - LDS Santa Fe Hills Ward - Borden Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Pack 650 - San Marcos VFW Post 3795
  • Pack 662 - Kiwanis Club of San Marcos - (Kiwanis)
  • Pack 670 - Meadowlark Community Church - San Marcos
  • Pack 702 - LDS Vista 1st Ward - Foothill Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Pack 711 - LDS Vista 5th Ward - Melrose Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Pack 715 - LDS Vista 3rd Ward - Bobier Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Pack 722 - St Francis of Assisi Church - (Catholic Scouting) - Vista
  • Pack 726 - LDS Vista 8th Ward - Bobier Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Pack 729 - LDS Vista 9th Ward - Bobier Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Pack 747 - Vista Optimist Club - (Optimist)
  • Pack 764 - LDS Vista 4th Ward - Foothill Bldg (Espana/Spanish)
  • Pack 751 - Salvation Army- Oceanside Corps -
  • Pack 753 - Vista Elks Lodge #1968
  • Pack 788 - LDS Vista 10th Ward - Foothill Bldg (LDS Scouting)

Boy Scout Troops

Boy Scouts- Weekly meetings / monthly outtings / annual summer adventure trips. Scouting builds life and leadership skills for boys ages 11-17. Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.

  • Troop 609 - LDS San Elijo Hills Ward - Felicita Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Troop 611 - LDS Twin Oaks Valley Ward - Borden Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Troop 612 - LDS Discover Hills Ward - Felicity Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Troop 634 - LDS Santa Fe Hills Ward - Borden Bldg (LDS Scouting) - San Marcos
  • Troop 702 - LDS Vista 1st Ward - Foothill Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Troop 708 - Salvation Army- Oceanside Corps -
  • Troop 709 - United Methodist Church of Vista (Methodist Scouting)- 2017 two-week hi-adventure trek to Alaska.
  • Troop 711 - LDS Vista 5th Ward - Melrose Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Troop 715 - LDS Vista 3rd Ward - Bobier Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Troop 722 - St Francis of Assisi Church - (Catholic Scouting) - Vista - Champion 2017 Buena Creek District Camporee
  • Troop 726 - LDS Vista 8th Ward - Bobier Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Troop 729 - LDS Vista 9th Ward - Bobier Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Troop 747 - Vista Optimist Club - (Optimist)
  • Troop 760 - Boys and Girls Club of Vista - (Boys & Girls Clubs)
  • Troop 764 - LDS Vista 4th Ward - Foothill Bldg (Espana/Spanish - LDS Scouting)
  • Troop 788 - LDS Vista 10th Ward - Foothill Bldg (LDS Scouting)
  • Troop 799 - Sunrise Vista - (Kiwanis) The troop is known for an impressive collection of United States historical flags. The troop has marched in the Oceanside Independence Day Parade, Vista Christmas Parade, Rancho Guajome Adobe Independence Day Celebration. Boy Scout Troop 799

Venturing Crews

Venturing hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme. Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.

Exploring

Exploring Posts hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme. Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.

  • Post 120 - San Diego Aviation Explorers (Palomar Airport) "Let your interest in aviation take off with Exploring"
  • Post 3141 - Maker Movement Explorers - Open Source Maker Labs - Monthly STEM Projects include designing, building and operating drones, catapults, railguns and more. Learn how to use CAD and additive manufacturing tools and focus on STEM competitions (underwater robotics, hackathons, etc).

Sea Scouts

Sea Scouts hold weekly activities for youth ages 14-20. Most units are co-ed and have a venturing theme. Contact either the unit or it's sponsor to get more information back in 72 hours.

Scouting Attractions

Parks & Recreation

  1. Guajome County Park - Largest urban park in North County area is known both for its rich natural habitats (including a small, but beautiful Lake Guajome) and its historic Rancho Guajome Adobe. The adjacent Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum also hosts group scouting camping, Scout Camporees for San Diego-Imperial Council units and the annual kickoff for the Girl Scout Cookie Sales. From Guajome you can follow the 10-mile San Luis Rey River Bike Trail for a flat ride straight to the Pacific Ocean. Also it is the number-one rated bird watching destination in North County.

Local Attractions

Many of those locations offer discounts for scouting units and families :

Government Agencies

Local Camping

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San Diego-Imperial Council Camps feature many resources for organizing exciting outdoor adventure group activities and are available for rental by scout groups, families and other youth groups. Some camps feature an organized week long campership program during summer months.

  1. Mataguay Scout Camp - Traditional wilderness camp and primary outdoor learning center of the council located in the mountains near Lake Henshaw. Their summer camp program is one of the few BSA facilities to feature glider flights and mountain biking courses. Shooting sports center is also most popular here.
  2. Fiesta Island Youth Aquatic Center - Sailing, oceanography, boating, surfing, kayaking, swimming and other aquatic activities are featured parts of this bayfront summer camp located in San Diego's famous Mission Bay Park.
  3. Camp Balboa - Cub Scout Activity and camping center located in downtown San Diego adjacent to Balboa Park and the World Famous San Diego Zoo. Includes full size swimming pool.

More local area camping opportunities can be found at the following:

SDIC Council

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This district is part of The San Diego-Imperial Council, headquartered in San Diego, California, and serves youth members and volunteer leaders through Scout units in San Diego and Imperial counties of Southern California, as well as a portion of Arizona. It is a local council (#049) of the Boy Scouts of America located in the state of Arizona and California.

External Links