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Camp Balboa

Campsites
Camp Balboa has nine (9 ) campsites. Each site is located near a bathroom, has running water, at least one (1) table and a campfire ring for use. Groups must carry all gear to their site.  Carts are available to assist.  There are warm showers, open year round, at the Pool.

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Pool

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Pool

The pool is open year round weather permitting.  There are showers and changing rooms. Groups must provide a person trained in BSA Lifeguard or equivalent training. If a group would like to use the pool but cannot provide a properly trained individual, arrangements can be made, at least two (2) weeks in advance, for an individual to Lifeguard.

Pool is open May to October depending on weather and pool temperature.

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Amphitheater

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Amphitheater

The Amphitheater (Scout Bowl) will seat up to 350 people and is equipped with a fire ring, stage area, a sound system and lighting.  It is a great place for Award Ceremonies, Courts of Honor and pack meetings.

It is reserved on Saturday 7:30 - 9:15pm, for the Camp-wide Campfire.  It can be   reserved Sunday through Thursday for your program.

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Field

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Field

 
Baden Powell Lodge

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Baden Powell Lodge

 
Archery Range
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Archery Range
 

 

 

 

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BB Gun Range
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BB Gun Range
 

 

 

 

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Atherton Hall

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Atherton Hall

Atherton Hall is the perfect building to hold meetings or training sessions. The main room is large with a comfortable seating and tables.  Capacity varies on the set up of the room.  With tables and chairs the capacity can be over 50 individuals. A large TV, VHS, large screen, overhead projector and computer with LCD projector are available.

Behind Atherton is the patio.

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Patio

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Patio

The Patio is located between the back of Atherton Hall and the pool .   It has twelve (12) picnic tables that can seat eight (8) people each.  There are two large BBQs available for cookouts.  All but one of the tables is covered by a sun screen.  There is lighting for night time usage.

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Hogan
  The Hogan is a nice intimate place to hold a smaller meting or training session.  Capacity varies on the set up.  With tables and chairs the capacity is about 30 individuals. A small screen, overhead projector, TV and VHS player  are available.

There is no heat in this building and might get a little chilly in the winter months.

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Service Center

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Service Center

At the Stephen B Damm Service Center you will find all the information you need on events, joining scouting, and someone to ask a question of.  Please check in at the counter before heading to offices of employees.

The Service Center and the Scout Shop are now open extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help you with all your Scouting needs. 

Service Center hours are :

  • 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
  • 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM - Tuesday & Thursday – NEW HOURS!
  • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Saturday
  • Closed – Sunday
Scout Shop

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Scout Shop

At the San Diego Scout Shop you will find all the standard uniforms, supplies, badges, awards, books and many other items needed to fulfill your Scouting needs.

The Service Center and the Scout Shop are now open extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help you with all your Scouting needs. 

Scout Shop hours are :

  • 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
  • 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM - Tuesday & Thursday – NEW HOURS!
  • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Saturday
  • Closed – Sunday

Last Modified 5/6/2008

 


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