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   Get Ready for Adventure!

 It’s never too early to make your reservation for adventure!

Want Swimming? We’ve Got That!
Want Hiking? We’ve Got That!
Want Horseback Riding, Sailing, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking and More?
We’ve Got Those Too!
Download the forms below to reserve your space for 2012 today.

Lone campers welcome!

  

After over 70 years in service to Scouts and Leaders alike, Camp Kern is better than ever; providing the traditional Scout Camp experience while adding great new programs to keep Scouts coming back for more.

Horemanship Program

HORSEMANSHIP MERIT BADGE & TROOP RIDES

Back again for 2012 is the Horsemanship Program; Scouts can earn the merit badge and Troops can sign up for trail rides during their stay! Learn more about this awesome program here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESERVATION FORM (PDF)

LEADER GUIDE (PDF)

REFUND POLICY (PDF)

REQUIRED FORMS LIST (PDF)

MEDICAL FORM (PDF)

MEDICAL TREATMENT (PDF)

ARRIVAL CHECKLIST (PDF)

CAMP ROSTER (PDF) FIREARM PERMISSION (PDF)
BARGE SCHEDULE (PDF) MB SIGN UP SHEET (PDF) EARLY RELEASE (PDF)
YPT ROSTER (PDF)

MEDS ADMIN (PDF)

MAP OF CAMP (PNG)

 

 

 

 

Directions to Camp Kern

  

For the older boys in your Troop, Camp Kern offers a High Adventure alternative to Philmont that is easier to get to, closer to home and half the price! Kaiser Wilderness Adventure is a 5 day mountaineering adventure in the High Sierra’s of California. Scouts will be members of a 20-person team, learning and applying skills to conquer the strenuous challenges of the program in a dynamic mountain environment.  

LEADER GUIDE (PDF) FLIER (PDF) APPLICATION (PDF)
PARENT AUTHORIZATION (PDF)  ROSTER (PDF) D&F WAIVER (PDF)

MEDICAL FORM (PDF)

   

 

Situated on the best sailing lake this side of the Rockies, Camp Kern is the prime location for sailing instruction and practice. Scouts participate in a comprehensive sailing course with both land and water based instruction culminating in a thorough knowledge of small boat sailing and the merit badge to go with it!

There are no additional fees or forms required to take part in the Sailing Academy, just sign up on the Merit Badge Sign Up Sheet! 

 

Camp Kern Staff

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2012!

2012 CAMP STAFF APPLICATION (PDF) 

Mail or Fax completed application by January 13, 2012 to:
Southern Sierra Council Camps
2417 M Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Fax: 661-325-2122

 

Camp Kern Reviews

See what Leaders who attended Camp Kern in 2009 & 2010 had to say about their experience: 

WEEKLY WAVE Vol. 2 Issue 2

WEEKLY WAVE Vol. 2 Issue 1

WEEKLY WAVE Vol. 1 Issue 3

WEEKLY WAVE Vol. 1 Issue 2

WEEKLY WAVE Vol. 1 Issue 1 

 

Mil Potrero

Mil Potrero is located just an hour away from Bakersfield next door to Pine Mountain Club. Clean up and renovation of our newly acquired camp began last year with Scouts and Scouters alike pitching in. For more information on Mil Potrero or how you can help, please call the Scout Office at 661-325-9036.

Cub Scout Day Camps

Cub Scout Day Camp runs several weeks from June to August with locations in Ridgecrest, Bakersfield and Tehachapi to better serve our entire Council. Each year brings a new theme, great activities and lots of fun. 

 

 

 

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