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'''Rancho Alegre''' is the primary camping unit for [[Los Padres Council]]. It operates 12 months a year providing programs for Scouting, church and non-profit groups, and area schools. More information about or reservations for any of these programs can be made with the Camp's Administrative Assistant at (805) 686-5167, alegre@hughes.net, or at the respective web link given in the descriptive passages below. | '''Rancho Alegre''' is the primary camping unit for [[Los Padres Council]]. It operates 12 months a year providing programs for Scouting, church and non-profit groups, and area schools. More information about or reservations for any of these programs can be made with the Camp's Administrative Assistant at (805) 686-5167, alegre@hughes.net, or at the respective web link given in the descriptive passages below. | ||
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Rancho Alegre is located in wooded oak foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountain Range of the [[Los Padres National Forest]], approximately 20 miles north of Santa Barbara and 15 miles south of Solvang. The camp is at 2,000 feet elevation and covers 225 acres with areas having an inspiring view across the valley and Lake Cachuma. | |||
Summer Camping at Rancho Alegre has been a tradition since 1964. There are at least two weeks of Boy Scout Summer Advancement Camp in July and at least one four day session for Cub Scouts. For a photo album of Boy Scout Summer Camp, click here. | Summer Camping at Rancho Alegre has been a tradition since 1964. There are at least two weeks of Boy Scout Summer Advancement Camp in July and at least one four day session for Cub Scouts. For a photo album of Boy Scout Summer Camp, click here. | ||
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Rancho Alegre is the primary camping unit for Los Padres Council. It operates 12 months a year providing programs for Scouting, church and non-profit groups, and area schools. More information about or reservations for any of these programs can be made with the Camp's Administrative Assistant at (805) 686-5167, alegre@hughes.net, or at the respective web link given in the descriptive passages below.
Overview
Rancho Alegre is located in wooded oak foothills of the Santa Ynez Mountain Range of the Los Padres National Forest, approximately 20 miles north of Santa Barbara and 15 miles south of Solvang. The camp is at 2,000 feet elevation and covers 225 acres with areas having an inspiring view across the valley and Lake Cachuma.
Summer Camping at Rancho Alegre has been a tradition since 1964. There are at least two weeks of Boy Scout Summer Advancement Camp in July and at least one four day session for Cub Scouts. For a photo album of Boy Scout Summer Camp, click here.
Other Programs
Lifeguard Academy
Beginning in June with a one week Lifeguard Academy that trains Scouts and non-Scouters alike (must be at least 15 years old) for duties in lifesaving at a Scout Camp or a local pool.
Outdoor School
The Outdoor School is a popular environmental school year program which offers three and four day sessions for fifth and sixth graders attending with school teachers and companions. Students stay in cabins and learn about botany, geology, astronomy, animals, and Chumash history. They take hikes and learn about nutritious eating. To request a brochure for your school or to find out more, go to the website - [http:www.TheOutdoorSchool.org TheOutdoorSchool.org].
LBAC Council
Los Padres Council (LPC) (local council #053) of the Boy Scouts of America operates this scouting district. It serves a San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties of Southern California.