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The San Diego-Imperial Council is 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]].
The San Diego-Imperial Council is 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 [[Scouting in California| Southern California]], as well as a small portion of [[Scouting in Arizona| Southwest Arizona]]. It is a [[local council]] (#049) of the [[Boy Scouts of America]].  They can be found online at [http://www.sdicbsa.org SDICBSA.org].


==Council History==
==Council History==
Founded in 1916 as the Coronado Council, and the San Diego Council, in 1917 the two council merged to make the San Diego County Council (#049). Founded in 1922, the Imperial County Council (#029) changed its name to Imperial-Yuma Area Council in 1929, and changed the name again in 1959 to Desert Trails Council. In 1993 Desert Trails and San Diego County merged to become Desert Pacific Council. Desert Pacific Council was renamed to San Diego-Imperial Council on January 3, 2005.
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Founded in 1916 as the Coronado Council, and the San Diego Council, in 1917 the two council merged to make the San Diego County Council (#049). Founded in 1922, the Imperial County Council (#029) changed its name to Imperial-Yuma Area Council in 1929, and changed the name again in 1959 to Desert Trails Council. In 1993 Desert Trails and San Diego County merged to become '''Desert Pacific Council'''. Desert Pacific Council was renamed to San Diego-Imperial Council on January 3, 2005.


==Council Patches==
==Districts==
Each district holds a monthly [[District Roundtable]] to provide news and training for scout volunteers relevant to their community:


==Districts==
# '''[[Balboa District (SDIC)| Balboa]]''' (downtown, Logan Heights, City Heights, Coronado, Hillcrest, North Park)
# '''[[Bonita-Otay District (SDIC)| Bonita-Otay]]''' (Bonita, Otay Ranch, Ocean View Hills, Chula Vista (east))
# '''[[Buena Creek District (SDIC)| Buena Creek]]''' (Vista, San Marcos)
# '''[[Crossroads District (SDIC)| Crossroads]]''' (San Carlos, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Encanto)
# '''[[Desert Trails (SDIC)| Desert Trails]]''' (Imperial County)
# '''[[Magnolia District (SDIC)| Magnolia]]''' (El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, Alpine)
# '''[[Palomar Mountain District (SDIC)| Palomar Mountain]]''' (Escondido, Valley Center, Ramona)
# '''[[Rancho Coastal District (SDIC)| Rancho Coastal]]''' (Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad)
# '''[[Rancho Mesa District (SDIC)| Rancho Mesa]]''' (Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch)
# '''[[San Luis Rey District (SDIC)| San Luis Rey]]''' (Oceanside, Fallbrook, Camp Pendleton)
# '''[[Southbay District (SDIC)| Southbay]]''' (Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, Chula Vista (west), National City, Paradise Hills)
# '''[[Tecolote District (SDIC)| Tecolote]]''' (La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Tierrasanta, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, University City)


==Camps==
==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.
'''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.
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More local area camping opportunities can be found at the following:
More local area camping opportunities can be found at the following:
* [[Cleveland National Forest]]
* [[Cleveland National Forest]] - many campgrounds and hiking trails
* [[San Diego County Parks]]
* [[San Diego Beach Camping]] - camping next to the ocean is pretty cool.
* [[San Diego County Parks]] - 9 parks with campgrounds and hiking trails, 12 historical/cultural sites and 15 sports parks.
* [[Imperial County Parks]]
* [[Imperial County Parks]]
* [[Palomar Mountain State Park]]
* [[USS Midway Museum]] - youth groups can sleep overnight on this historic aircraft carrier / national landmark and learn all about military aviation, radio electronics and much more.
* [[Paso Picacho State Park]]
* [[San Diego beach parks]]
* [[USS Midway Museum]]


=== High Adventure===
=== High Adventure===
Local opportunities for mountain, desert and river treks and council approved high adventure patches:
Local opportunities for mountain, desert and river treks and council approved high adventure patches:


* [[Palomar Mountain State Park]]
* [[Cuyamaca Rancho State Park]]
* [[Anza Borrego Desert State Park]]
* [[Anza Borrego Desert State Park]]
* [[Lower Colorado River Valley]]
* [[Lower Colorado River Valley]]
* [[Mormon Battalion Trail]]
* [[Mormon Battalion Trail]]
* [[Pacific Crest Trail]]
* '''[[Pacific Crest Trail]]''' - which runs 3000 miles from Mexican border, up the length of California, across Oregon and Washington, to the Canadian border. It provides numerous opportunities for both shorter and longer backpacking trips and high adventure training.
* [[Cleveland National Forest]]
* '''[[Cleveland National Forest]]''' - access trails to the three tallest peaks in San Diego County (all over 6,100 feet tall) - Mount Laguna, Cuyamaca Peak and Palomar Mountain - as well as many trailheads to the [[Pacific Crest Trail]].
 
=== 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.
 
* '''[https://seascouts.sdicbsa.org/ships/ship-789/ Ship 789]''' - [http://santamargaritayc.org/ Santa Margarita Yacht Club] - [[Sea Scouts]] - Camp Del Mar Marina
 
# '''[https://www.oceansidechamber.com/oceanside-harbor-days.html Oceanside Harbor Days]''' (2nd Weekend in Sept - Popular Sea Scout Activity) - With Nail and Sail, three-member teams have two and a half hours to build a boat from scratch that they will race across the harbor, around a buoy and return to the dock.  All they have to work with are three 8-foot sheets of plywood, about 40 feet of framing boards, nails and caulk supplied by Harbor Days’ organizers – the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. No power tools are allowed. They can’t bring duct tape or other outside supplies.<ref>[http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/sd-me-oceanside-harbordays-20170915-story.html SD UnionTribune - Boat builders aim to stay afloat at Oceanside Harbor Days]</ref>
 
=== Resources ===
* [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1583553010/maintourvacationA Nature of California] - Guide to local wildlife and vegetation


==Lodge==
==Lodge==
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# [[Image:Ussmidway.jpg|thumb]]'''[[USS Midway Museum]]''' - historic floating museum and national landmark, this famous aircraft carrier is docked in San Diego Harbor and regularly hosts overnight scout and family campouts.  Many exhibits help visitors explore the development of science and technology in the military during the 20th Century.  Explore aviation, citizenship and engineering activities onboard.
# [[Image:Ussmidway.jpg|thumb]]'''[[USS Midway Museum]]''' - historic floating museum and national landmark, this famous aircraft carrier is docked in San Diego Harbor and regularly hosts overnight scout and family campouts.  Many exhibits help visitors explore the development of science and technology in the military during the 20th Century.  Explore aviation, citizenship and engineering activities onboard.
# '''[http://www.sdicbsa.org/activities/scoutfair/ SDIC Scout Fair] (Mid-April)''' - Over 5,000 people attend this event which has been held every year since 1950. Open to the public, the event gives Scouts a chance to earn merit badges, advance their rank and show people what they can do from the ancient craft of knot-tying to building catapults to a thoroughly modern emphasis on cyber safety, nearly 200 pop-up tents and booths offered examples of Scout crafts, activities and interests.  Many scout units camp Friday night on the adjacent  Chargers practice field, wake up for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage, and then tackle one or more of the many merit badge activity centers.
# '''[http://www.sdicbsa.org/activities/scoutfair/ SDIC Scout Fair] (Mid-April)''' - Over 5,000 people attend this event which has been held every year since 1950. Open to the public, the event gives Scouts a chance to earn merit badges, advance their rank and show people what they can do from the ancient craft of knot-tying to building catapults to a thoroughly modern emphasis on cyber safety, nearly 200 pop-up tents and booths offered examples of Scout crafts, activities and interests.  Many scout units camp Friday night on the adjacent  Chargers practice field, wake up for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage, and then tackle one or more of the many merit badge activity centers.
## [https://www.sandiego500.org/ San Diego 500] - [[Pinewood Derby]] event held annual at the SDIC Scout Fair.
# '''[[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.


== Eagle's Nest / Scout Service ==
== Eagle's Nest / Scout Service ==
[[Image:Rosecrans.jpg|thumb| Star Scout Troy Winningham, 12 of Troop 272 walks among the gravemarkers at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery carrying US flags to place on each of them in an annual Memorial Day service project]]
[[Image:Rosecrans.jpg|thumb| Star Scout Troy Winningham, 12 of Troop 272 walks among the gravemarkers at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery carrying US flags to place on each of them in an annual Memorial Day service project]]


* [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/sd-no-boyscout-flag-20180723-story.html Eagle Candidate Andrew Presa of SDIC Troop 766] - Boy Scout collects worn out flags.
* [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/pomerado-news/news/local-news/4s/sd-cm-pow-news-eagle-scout-adam-burdette-20180305-story.html Eagle Scout Project at Helen Woodward Center] - Pomerado Times 08 Mar 2018.
* [http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/sd-no-scout-delegates-20180307-story.html Two SDIC Scouts part of National Delegation to Congress] - (07-Mar-2018 : Union Tribune) - Sean Golding, 13, of Escondido and Eden Tillotson, 15, of San Diego, were hand-picked for the honor from among 2.2 million members of the Boy Scouts of America.
* [http://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=31541 Calaveras Park Solar System Trail] - designed by Colton Dister of Troop 750 in Carlsbad CA, Eagle Scout Project.
* [http://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=31541 Calaveras Park Solar System Trail] - designed by Colton Dister of Troop 750 in Carlsbad CA, Eagle Scout Project.
* Camp Work Day (Feb) Camp Balboa
* Camp Work Day (Feb) Camp Balboa
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* I Love a Clean San Diego Various Throughout San Diego/Imperial County
* I Love a Clean San Diego Various Throughout San Diego/Imperial County


== Order of the Arrow ==
'''[[Tiwahe Lodge]] - [[Order of the Arrow]]'''
SDIC is served by this Order of the Arrow Lodge.  The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America for Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters elected by their fellow Scouts according to OA membership requirements, and inducted into membership by an OA lodge.
== References ==
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== See Also ==
* [[Scouting in San Diego County, California]]
* [[Scouting in Imperial County, California]]
* [[List of councils (Boy Scouts of America)]] -
* [https://www.facebook.com/California-Scouts-1547358932233705/ California Scouts] - Facebook Discussion Board for California Scouting Activities and Civic Service.
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Latest revision as of 03:55, 13 February 2020

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The San Diego-Imperial Council is 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 small portion of Southwest Arizona. It is a local council (#049) of the Boy Scouts of America. They can be found online at SDICBSA.org.

Council History

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Founded in 1916 as the Coronado Council, and the San Diego Council, in 1917 the two council merged to make the San Diego County Council (#049). Founded in 1922, the Imperial County Council (#029) changed its name to Imperial-Yuma Area Council in 1929, and changed the name again in 1959 to Desert Trails Council. In 1993 Desert Trails and San Diego County merged to become Desert Pacific Council. Desert Pacific Council was renamed to San Diego-Imperial Council on January 3, 2005.

Districts

Each district holds a monthly District Roundtable to provide news and training for scout volunteers relevant to their community:

  1. Balboa (downtown, Logan Heights, City Heights, Coronado, Hillcrest, North Park)
  2. Bonita-Otay (Bonita, Otay Ranch, Ocean View Hills, Chula Vista (east))
  3. Buena Creek (Vista, San Marcos)
  4. Crossroads (San Carlos, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Encanto)
  5. Desert Trails (Imperial County)
  6. Magnolia (El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, Alpine)
  7. Palomar Mountain (Escondido, Valley Center, Ramona)
  8. Rancho Coastal (Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad)
  9. Rancho Mesa (Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch)
  10. San Luis Rey (Oceanside, Fallbrook, Camp Pendleton)
  11. Southbay (Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, Chula Vista (west), National City, Paradise Hills)
  12. Tecolote (La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Tierrasanta, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, University City)

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:

High Adventure

Local opportunities for mountain, desert and river treks and council approved high adventure patches:

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.

  1. Oceanside Harbor Days (2nd Weekend in Sept - Popular Sea Scout Activity) - With Nail and Sail, three-member teams have two and a half hours to build a boat from scratch that they will race across the harbor, around a buoy and return to the dock. All they have to work with are three 8-foot sheets of plywood, about 40 feet of framing boards, nails and caulk supplied by Harbor Days’ organizers – the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. No power tools are allowed. They can’t bring duct tape or other outside supplies.[1]

Resources

Lodge

The council is served by the Order of the Arrow Lodge

Area Activities and Events

  1. Ussmidway.jpg
    USS Midway Museum - historic floating museum and national landmark, this famous aircraft carrier is docked in San Diego Harbor and regularly hosts overnight scout and family campouts. Many exhibits help visitors explore the development of science and technology in the military during the 20th Century. Explore aviation, citizenship and engineering activities onboard.
  2. SDIC Scout Fair (Mid-April) - Over 5,000 people attend this event which has been held every year since 1950. Open to the public, the event gives Scouts a chance to earn merit badges, advance their rank and show people what they can do from the ancient craft of knot-tying to building catapults to a thoroughly modern emphasis on cyber safety, nearly 200 pop-up tents and booths offered examples of Scout crafts, activities and interests. Many scout units camp Friday night on the adjacent Chargers practice field, wake up for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage, and then tackle one or more of the many merit badge activity centers.
    1. San Diego 500 - Pinewood Derby event held annual at the SDIC Scout Fair.
  3. 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.

Eagle's Nest / Scout Service

Star Scout Troy Winningham, 12 of Troop 272 walks among the gravemarkers at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery carrying US flags to place on each of them in an annual Memorial Day service project

Order of the Arrow

Tiwahe Lodge - Order of the Arrow SDIC is served by this Order of the Arrow Lodge. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America for Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters elected by their fellow Scouts according to OA membership requirements, and inducted into membership by an OA lodge.


References

See Also