Summer 2020 Dates Now Scheduled!
- Week 1: July 5-11
- Week 2: July 12-18
- Week 3: July 19-25
- Week 4: July 26 -Aug 1
Contact Cindy Spalding for more info.
NOTE: Merit Badge Registration System will open Spring 2020
Choose from over 20 merit badges: Indian Lore to Nature, Astronomy to Climbing. Additional activities include swimming, horsemanship, high adventure COPE course, BSA Lifeguard, mountain biking, miles of backcountry hiking, shotgun shooting, black powder rifle, and Thunderbird Outpost camp for experienced Scouts.
Video Library
Check out these cool videos:
- Episode 1: Tahquitz Chase
- Episode 2: Aquatics
- Episode 3: Sleep on the Wire
- Episode 4: Service Projects
- Episode 5: Campfire
- The Adventures of Ranger Rick
Wrangler Program Summer 2019
Enjoy a fun-filled, week-long “full immersion” Horsemanship Merit Badge Program designed for Scouts of all ages with various levels of riding experiences. Experience it this summer for $500 (Summer Camp $413 plus New Wrangler Program Fee of only $87!).
Camp Info
Camp Tahquitz Leader’s Guide (below)
| Section | Description | Revised |
| Leader’s Guide Intro (LG) | Introduction to camp | 2/15/19 |
| About Tahquitz (AT) | Basic overview of camp | 2/15/19 |
| Food Service (FS) | Jamboree or Commissary | 2/15/19 |
| Getting Ready (GR) | Equipment, gear, and travel | 3/19/19 |
| Program Description (PD) | Activities at camp | 2/15/19 |
| Advancement Program (AD) | Challenging opportunities | 2/15/19 |
| Thunderbird Program (TB) | Tailored for older youth | 2/15/19 |
| Camp Forms (CF) | Forms you need | 2/15/19 |
| Parent Guide (PG) | Everything for parents | 2/15/19 |
| Wrangler (WR) |
Wrangler program info | 4/10/19 |
Trading Post Camp Store
Welcome to our camp store! Camp Tahquitz has a complete Trading Post. Located in the historic Barton Flats store — a 100 year old cabin in the center of camp — the store is stocked with many items, including:
- Leather and wood carving kits for Merit Badge courses or just for fun
- Snacks, candy and beverages
- Souvenirs
- Merit Badge books
- Apparel such as fleece jackets, vests, polo shirts, souvenir shirts and socks
- Patches, patches and more patches.
- Sundries which include, lip balm, sun screen, chapstick tooth paste etc
Contact Info for Camp Tahquitz
Camp Tahquitz
41700 State Hwy 38
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
Camp Leadership
Program Director: Nathanael Mooberry
Summer Camp Director: Michael Dermody
For more information contact: Cindy Spalding or at (562) 427-0911 x211
Testimonials
“The boys said it was EPIC.” – Scoutmaster
“The wranglers are great! We’d like to do another overnighter!” – Scout leader
“Our Troop enjoyed camp here immensely!” – Scoutmaster
“Excellent!!! Outstanding!!! Loved It!!!” – comments on Food Service
“Lots of yummy goodies for kids to choose from” – comments on Trading Post
“We love camping here. Our Scouts had a wonderful experience.” – Scout leader
“Camp Tahquitz is the GREATEST camp. I will always be here.” – Scout parent